DOI: 10.36871/vet.zoo.bio.202102008
UDC 636.642.4
Authors
M. V. Novikov
Candidate of Technical Sciences, Dean of the Faculty of Commodity
Science and Expertise of Raw Materials of Animal Origin,
Moscow State Academy of Veterinary Medicine and Biotechnologies – MVA by K. I. Skryabin,
Moscow, Russian Federation
T. V. Reusova
Candidate of Technical Sciences, Associate Professor of the Department
of Commodity Science, Technology of Raw Materials and Products,
Animal and Plant Origin named after S. A. Kasparyants,
Moscow State Academy of Veterinary Medicine
and Biotechnologies – MVA by K. I. Skryabin,
Moscow, Russian Federation
N. А. Balakirev
Academician of the Russian Academy of Science, Doctor of Agricultural Sciences,
Full Professor, the Head of the Department of Small Animal Science,
Moscow State Academy of Veterinary Medicine
and Biotechnologies – MVA by K. I. Skryabin,
Moscow, Russian Federation
Abstract
In order to form national chinchilla breeding market sector it is necessary to determine the main parameters that can characterize chinchilla furs of local production, classify them as fur and peltry and establish standard indicators for this kind of commercial production. Chinchilla peltry with its softness, tenderness, velvety texture and high aesthetic properties are in great demand by consumers. The article provides information on the structure of chinchilla hair-covering, characteristics of hair types, hair form, degree of tortuosity. The results of the study of the length and thickness of the down hair according to the color type of chinchilla pelts and topographical part (spine, rump or side) are given in the article. The author gives recommendations on chinchilla selection in order to improve the pelt quality.
Keywords
fur, hair, color, thickness, length, veil, fur properties.
