Näveri A, Kangas J, Mäkelä J
Acta Vet Scand. 1984;25(1):50-6. doi: 10.1186/BF03547278.
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.
在标准雄性水貂的生长期间，对一些皮肤特征与血红蛋白值之间的关系进行了统计学检验。在生长期间的三个时间点（7月、8月和11月）测定的血红蛋白浓度与底绒的密度和颜色以及皮肤长度之间分别发现了显著相关性（P < 0.05 - 0.001）。根据该研究，即使7月和8月的早期血红蛋白值也对皮张的大小和质量有显著影响。血红蛋白值低的水貂幼崽容易长出冬季皮草，其底绒色素沉着和毛发结构存在缺陷。贫血的水貂会出现色素沉着缺陷的最极端阶段，这些所谓的“棉花皮”在皮草行业价值不大。如果在早期识别出这些异常血红蛋白值，就可以避免出现“棉花皮”，从而生产出更大、质量更好的皮张。
