April 2025 in “The Egyptian Journal of Surgery” This study found that the SASJ procedure is a safe and effective bariatric approach, resulting in significant weight loss, improvement in obesity-related comorbidities, and a low risk of postsurgical complications over one year.
June 2026 in “Kerbala Journal of Veterinary Medical Sciences” This study found that gray mongooses have more numerous and well-developed sebaceous glands compared to domestic cats, suggesting they may benefit from enhanced lipid-derived skin protection.
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February 2023 in “Animals” In this study, the inclusion of a feedstuff high in energy along with soybean meal enhanced body condition, body mass index, and reproductive performance in sheep fed low-protein forage.
May 2025 in “Scientific Reports” This study found that geraniol, derived from Apiaceae plants, may be an effective and eco-friendly treatment for scabies, achieving complete clinical recovery in infected rabbits within two weeks.
April 2020 in “Clinical Small Animal Internal Medicine” This chapter reviews various rare skin diseases in animals, focusing on their causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment, but provides no new clinical findings.
128 citations
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December 2006 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” This study found that overexpression of the enzyme spermidine/spermine N1-acetyltransferase in mice was associated with increased fat oxidation and a leaner phenotype, while knock-out mice exhibited increased fat accumulation.
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December 2014 in “Clinics in dermatology” This review discusses squaric acid dibutylester's use, effects, and safety in treating alopecia areata, but reports no new clinical results.
September 2024 in “Seven Editora eBooks” In this study, researchers described dermatophylosis in sheep from Northeast Brazil, observing sporadic cases marked by alopecic and crusty skin lesions, affecting both adult males and females primarily in April, June, and November.
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June 1984 in “Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association” In this study, zinc supplementation rapidly improved conditions such as anorexia, depression, and foot soreness in sheep and goats diagnosed with zinc deficiency, along with healing skin lesions and resumption of hair and wool growth.
January 2022 in “JURNAL BIOSAINS” This study found that a hair tonic made with 10% cassava leaf extract in combination with rose water juice improved hair length growth in rabbits compared to a commercial product.
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September 2012 in “Nature” This study reports the first instance of skin autotomy in mammals, specifically in African spiny mice, and suggests they may possess a greater regenerative capacity than previously understood, possibly offering insights for regenerative medicine.
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October 2015 in “OakTrust (Texas A&M University Libraries)” This study found that harp seal vibrissal innervation studies focusing only on lateral vibrissae may overestimate total innervation by about 20%, highlighting the importance of considering the entire snout.
December 2025 in “Yemeni Journal of Agriculture & Veterinary Sciences” This study concluded that mineral deficiencies in sheep and goats grazing in Sana’a Governorate, Yemen, were linked to poor health and performance, recommending mineral supplementation to improve their condition.
December 2019 in “Ukrainian Journal of Veterinary and Agricultural Sciences” This study found that examining the microscopic and ultramicroscopic structures of donkey and horse hair can help differentiate between the species based on distinct differences in hair cuticle and brain substance patterns.
September 2025 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” This study describes how comparing the visual characteristics of dermatological conditions to baked goods can aid in memorization and understanding, providing memorable analogies for both diagnosis and patient education.
December 2023 in “Frontiers in microbiology” This study reported that mannan oligosaccharides improved the fur quality, immune response, antioxidant status, and gut microbiota of fur-growing raccoon dogs, suggesting they could potentially replace antibiotics in their diet.
December 2025 in “JURNAL PIJAR MIPA” This study explored the Belanger tradition, a Sasak hair-cleansing ritual using natural ingredients, and concluded that it combines cultural heritage with sustainable practices and scientifically supported benefits.
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February 2019 in “Zoology” Lustre mutant sheep have normal hair structure and proteins but differ in felting properties.
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October 2024 in “Veterinary Medicine and Science” This study reported successful treatment of sarcoptic mange in two wild bare-nosed wombats using three topical doses of moxidectin, clearing skin crusting and mites within two weeks.
March 2024 in “Journal of animal science/Journal of animal science ... and ASAS reference compendium” In this study, supplementing ewes with soy hulls instead of a traditional corn-based supplement showed no impact on gastrointestinal nematode infection levels in hair sheep ewes managed in a pasture-based system, though some differences in packed cell volume at weaning were noted.
May 2026 in “Journal of Wildlife and Conservation Medicine” This study found that camera trap images revealed mange-like skin lesions in snow leopards and other species in Kyrgyz reserves, with detection rates varying widely and raising concerns about disease spread.
26 citations
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August 1995 in “The journal of experimental zoology/Journal of experimental zoology” This study found that administering melatonin to ferrets can advance the timing of fur growth and reproductive cycles influenced by daylength and hormonal control.
January 2012 in “International Journal of Trichology” Two siblings have a rare genetic condition causing curly, coarse hair.
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January 1998 in “Dermatology” This study found evidence that polythelia pilosa, previously excluded from classification, should be reintroduced as it marks true aberrant mammary structures in men and hirsute women.
January 1957 in “Nihon Chikusan Gakkaiho” This article examines microscopic structural differences and pigment distribution in various rabbit hair colors and reports no clinical results.
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December 2018 in “Journal of Natural Fibers” This study found that K33A was significantly upregulated in lustrous Magra wool follicles, while other keratin and KAP genes showed downregulation, impacting wool's physical properties like luster.
April 2018 in “Blackwell's Five‐Minute Veterinary Consult Clinical Companion” This chapter reviews common dermatoses in small animals and offers bulleted lists as a preliminary tool for formulating differential diagnoses, but reports no new clinical findings.
July 2025 in “Buletin Veteriner Udayana” This study reports a case of generalized dermatitis in a mixed-breed German Spitz due to Sarcoptes scabiei and Malassezia sp. infection, treated with ivermectin and fluconazole, plus supportive therapies, resulting in marked lesion reduction though not full recovery.