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September 1992 in “Journal of pineal research” This study found that repeated immunization against melatonin in Australian feral goats temporarily increased cashmere production and altered growth cycles, but these effects diminished after the first year.
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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.
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April 2022 in “Animals” This study found that environmental conditions significantly influenced rabbit coat quality, while dietary linseed oil supplementation changed the fatty acid profile but did not improve coat thickness or heat protection.
February 2024 in “Animals” This study observed that alopecia in rhesus macaques follows a seasonal pattern, with the highest hair loss in spring, and varies with reproductive state, as pregnant females experience the most significant alopecia and lowest hair regrowth, which resumes postpartum.
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May 2013 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” In this study, changes in hair cycle phases during pregnancy and the post-partum period showed a rise in telogen rates after delivery, especially among non-breastfeeding women, but no drastic exaggerations were noted.