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Variation in the Caprine KAP24-1 Gene Affects Cashmere Fibre Diameter

Animals, 2019
The keratin-associated proteins (KAPs) are structural components of cashmere fibres. The gene encoding the high-sulphur (HS)-KAP24-1 (KRTAP24-1) has been identified in humans and sheep, but it has not been described in goats. In this study, we report the
Jiqing Wang, Huitong Zhou, Yuzhu Luo, Mengli Zhao, Hua Gong, Zhiyun Hao, Jiang Hu, Jon G.H. Hickford   +7 more
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Genetic Parameters and Genome‐Wide Association Studies for Fertility and Reproduction Traits in U.S. Katahdin Sheep Based on the Single‐Step GBLUP Methodology

Journal of Animal Breeding and Genetics, Volume 143, Issue 5, Page 625-638, September 2026.
ABSTRACT Sheep production contributes to a secure and diverse food and fibre supply in the United States, with growing ethnic diversity strengthening demand. Katahdin is a composite hair‐type sheep breed developed in the United States that has become the most popular breed in many regions of the country and the first one to have genomic selection ...
Alejandra Toro Ospina, Ronald M. Lewis, Bradley A. Freking, Joan M. Burke, Thomas W. Murphy, Carrie S. Wilson, Luiz F. Brito   +6 more
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Cashmere Modification with Biological Macromolecules by Plasma-Enzyme Crosslinking Technique

Journal of Natural Fibers
Biogenic extracts are widely used in the food and cosmetic fields for their excellent health care benefits and biocompatibility. Here, to develop multifunctional health cashmere fiber, biological macromolecules (chitosan, sericin and collagen) are ...
Qing Zhang, Wen-Xiao Ma, Meng-Yao Tang
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Screening of Deletion Variants within the Goat PRDM6 Gene and Its Effects on Growth Traits

Animals, 2020
By genome-wide association studies, the PRDM6 gene has been shown to affect multiple, apparently unrelated inherited traits, including bone density and body mass index. Therefore, it is considered a potentially pleiotropic gene.
Zhen Wang, Congliang Wang, Yongni Guo, Shuaishuai She, Baojing Wang, Yuru Jiang, Yangyang Bai, Xiaoyue Song, Longping Li, Lei Shi, Lei Qu, Xianyong Lan, Haijing Zhu   +12 more
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Livestock Depredations and Prevention Strategies to Foster Human‐Carnivore Coexistence in Western Mongolia's High Mountain Systems

Ecology and Evolution, Volume 16, Issue 8, August 2026.
The implementation of visual deterrents (i.e., Foxlights) proved to be effective in reducing the number of night‐time livestock depredations by both snow leopards and wolves. ABSTRACT The decline of large carnivores and the overabundance of livestock practices contribute significantly to ecosystem degradation.
Marcello Franchini, Charleen Gavette, Rodney Jackson, Kayley Bateman, Ashleigh Lutz‐Nelson, Geraldine Werhahn, Yelik Nurbat, Marco Zaccaroni, Fabio Dartora, Munkhtsog Bayaraa, Claudio Augugliaro   +10 more
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The complete mitochondrial DNA analyses of Inner Mongolia Cashmere goat type of Erlangshan species

Mitochondrial DNA. Part B. Resources, 2018
Inner Mongolia Cashmere goat is evolved from Mongolia goat in long-term breeding, as a source of high-quality cashmere, Inner Mongolia Cashmere goat type of Erlangshan is famous in the world.
Yuhao Ma, Rui Su, Yixing Fan, Xian Qiao, Xiaokai Li, Lei Zhang, Jinquan Li   +6 more
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Terrestrial Poor Ecohealth Areas Continue to Expand Across Asian Drylands

Earth's Future, Volume 14, Issue 8, August 2026.
Abstract The 7th Rio declaration principle emphasizes global collaboration to protect and restore ecosystem health. While dryland ecosystem health (EH) remains critical to global sustainability agendas, its long‐term regional dynamics remain poorly constrained across the Asian drylands (AD), where land management decisions increasingly shape ecological
Sikandar Ali, Akash Tariq, Fanjiang Zeng, Jordi Sardans, Patient Mindje Kayumba, Zeeshan Ahmed, Josep Peñuelas   +6 more
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From Assessment to Optimization: A Comprehensive Review of the Mutton Quality Evaluation Index, Factors, and Improvement Strategies

Food Frontiers, Volume 7, Issue 3, May 2026.
This graphical abstract summarizes the comprehensive framework of mutton quality, including evaluation indices, influencing factors, and improvement strategies. Meat quality is systematically assessed through multiple dimensions, including flavor, color, pH, tenderness, water‐holding capacity, intramuscular fat, and nutritional composition.
Man‐yu Liu, Yi‐chen Jian, Fang Wang, Long‐xian Zhang, Sen‐yang Li, Shu‐cheng Huang, Fu‐chun Jian   +6 more
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Transcriptome analysis reveals the key long non-coding RNAs and genes related to cashmere shedding in goats [PDF]

Animal Bioscience
Objective The cashmere goat is renowned for the exceptional quality of cashmere fibers. The shedding of cashmere is closely related to the production processes in cashmere goats, but its molecular regulatory mechanism is not fully understood.
Yixing Fan, Tiantian Gong, Siyu Feng, Huiling Zhang, Ran Wang, Mingzhao Hu, Qi Zhang, Taiyu Hui, Jincheng Shen, Ruqing Xu, Yubo Zhu, Man Bai, Zeying Wang, Wenlin Bai   +13 more
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Molecular mechanisms underlying cashmere quality differences between Jiangnan cashmere goats and Changthangi pashmina goats

Frontiers in Veterinary Science
Cashmere goats are excellent livestock breeds known for producing high-quality cashmere fibers from secondary hair follicles. In this study, we aimed to explore the key RNA molecules responsible for the differences in cashmere quality between Jiangnan ...
Gao Gong, Shijie Bi, Xin Liang, Yu Ao, Feng Xu, Yiming Sulaiman   +5 more
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