January 2004 in “Elektronische Hochschulschriften der LMU München (Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München)” This study found that calves with complicated ruminal drinking were more likely to develop alopecia, potentially due to the after-effects of severe diarrhea, independent of ruminal acidosis.
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June 2007 in “PubMed” This study found that alopecia in young calves was associated with a higher incidence of diarrhoea and prolonged ruminal acidosis, with significant changes in blood chemistry noted.
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July 2018 in “Scientific Reports” In this study, the authors reported that feeding cashmere goats with essential oil-cobalt significantly enhanced their growth, meat quality, and fiber quality, while stimulating immune-related physiological changes.
November 2025 in “Frontiers in Animal Science” This study established a predictive model for water intake in hair sheep, finding significant associations with dry matter and its intake but not with sex classes, suggesting a more accurate and efficient way to predict and manage water use in these animals.
December 2013 in “Iranian Journal of Applied Animal Science” Adding bentonite clays to goat diets increased milk yield, periwinkle shell improved chicken egg production, and vaccination increased muscle area and carcass yield in calves.