Beef Arthrogryposis Multiplex (AM)
Researchers at the University of Illinois and the University of Nebraska, in collaboration with the American Angus Association, have been investigating the genetic condition called Arthrogryposis Multiplex (AM), commonly referred to as “Curly Calf Syndrome (CCS)” in Angus cattle. See below to read about the latest findings of the "Curly Calf Syndrome".
Get the Latest AM Test Results Now!
Download The List of Angus Test Results Now! (excel spreadsheet)
Download the Explanation and News Release from Dr. Beever Now! (pdf)
Purchasing an AI Certificate on AM carrier sires (12/31/08)
On November 15, 2008, the Board of Directors of the American Angus Association amended its policy and rules relating to abnormalities and genetic defects. Among other things, this amendment recognized, for the first time, a genetic defect known as Arthrogryposis Multiplex (hereinafter "AM"), an abnormality originally referred to by David Steffen, DVM, University of Nebraska, on September 5, 2008 as "Curly Calf Syndrome"...READ MORE!New Test Results for Curly Calf Syndrome (11/3/08)
In voluntary cooperation with other major A.I. organizations, Accelerated Genetics has submitted DNA samples from all Angus bulls with semen offered for sale by Accelerated to Dr. Jonathon Beever at the University of Illinois for use in the ongoing research into the genetic defect that has been called 'Curly Calf Syndrome'. Dr. Beever has provided Accelerated Genetics and other participating A.I. organizations with preliminary DNA test results that are available for review at our web site www.accelgen.com and at www.angus.org on the Angus web site...READ MORE!
For more information, contact your local representative,
call 1-800-451-9275 or email info@accelgen.com.
