Heat loss by cutaneous evaporation and hair coat characteristics (coat thickness, hair length, number of hairs per unit area, and hair diameter) were measured in 254 Saanen, Alpine, and crossbred (½ Boer ½ Saanen) goats. The hair coat thickness was measured just below the dorsal line of thorax followed by collection of hair samples using adapted pliers. Cutaneous evaporation was measured by a ventilated capsule technique in three regions (neck, thorax center, and hind leg) that were assumed to be […]