ReviewAnimals : an open access journal from MDPI2023
Methods, Thermodynamic Applications, and Habitat Implications of Physical and Spectral Properties of Hair and Haircoats in Cattle.
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- Morphological characterisation of small East African Zebu and Tyrolean Grey Zebu crosses under on-station conditions in Uganda.Tropical animal health and production · 2026Article
- Comparison of linear and threshold models for genetic evaluation of morphological defects in Nellore cattle.Journal of animal science · 2026Article
- The heart of the hair fiber: How the inner structure of the coat reflects adaptive variation across color, sex, age, and body region in dromedary camels (Veterinary and animal science · 2025Article
- Beyond black and white: dissecting the genetic basis of skin depigmentation in Nellore cattle.Mammalian genome : official journal of the International Mammalian Genome Society · 2025Article
- Physiological Responses and Pregnancy Rate of Black and White Holstein Heifers During Hot and Cold Seasons in a Desert Region.Animals : an open access journal from MDPI · 2025Article
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Abstract
The physical properties (hair diameter, hair length, haircoat depth and haircoat density) and spectral properties (absorptivity, reflectivity, transmissivity) of the hair and haircoat of cattle are inputs to heat and moisture exchange between the skin surface and the surrounding environment, and thus play a critical role in body temperature regulation. Physical and spectral properties of haircoats also play an important role in protecting the skin against penetration of ultraviolet radiation. The focus of this review is to identify accurate and consistent measurement procedures of these properties. Additionally, the paper shows the utilization of the properties on heat exchange models and their implications on voluntary thermoregulation of cattle. To highlight the effects and benefits of haircoat color vis-à-vis solar radiation and its implication on ecological habitation, a brief explanation is provided using polar bears (white haircoat in a cold environment) and black goats in a hot desert environment.
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