Effect of an alimentary thiocyanate supplement on the hide characteristics of mink (Mustela vision)

: In farm minks the following effects were achieved by additional feeding of KSCN (0,9-2,6 mg SCN-/kg body weight) equivalent to twice til triple the usual SCN- intake (0,2-0,9 mg SCN-/kg body weight) during the 3. to 7. month of life: improvement of the coat structure and of length, density, and elasticity of the guard hairs, additionally to increase of body weight and length.