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The influence of the hemoglobin concentration in growing mink kits on certain skin characteristics
Authors:Anne Nä  veri,Jouni Kangas,Jaakko Mä  kelä  
Affiliation:Finnish Fur Breeders Association, Vantaa, and the National Veterinary Institute, Helsinki, Finland
Abstract:The relationship between some skin characteristics and hemoglobin values during the growth period were statistically examined in standard male minks. Significant correlations) (P < 0.05–0.001) were found between the hemoglobin concentrations determined at 3 points during the growth period (in July, August and November) and the density and colour of underfur, and skin length, respectively. According to the study even the early hemoglobin values in July and August have a significant influence on the size and quality of the pelt. Mink kits with low hemoglobin values are liable to develop a winter fur coat with defective pigmentation and hair structure of the underfur. Anemic minks develop the most extreme stage of the pigmentation defect and these so-called cotton fur skins have little value in the fur garment industry. When these abnormal hemoglobin values are recognized at an early stage, cotton fur skins may be avoided, and larger skins of better quality may be produced.
Keywords:hemoglobin concentration   mink   skin size   skin quality   cotton fur
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