FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

UPDATED ARTHROGRYPOSIS MULTIPLEX (CURLY CALF SYNDROME) INFORMATION

DEFOREST, WISCONSIN – November 3, 2008 – With supportive efforts from Dr. David Steffan of the University of Nebraska, and the American Angus Association, Dr. Jonathan Beever of the University of Illinois has developed a DNA diagnostic test that identifies the mutation responsible for Arthrogryposis Multiplex (or Curly Calf Syndrome).

Semen supplied by the A.I. studs was used as part of the validation process in developing the test. Dr. Beever is providing a pre-commercialization release of these results back to the studs and through us to the American Angus Association. These results provide definitive status on the bulls tested and give the industry a dramatically better and more precise risk assessment than has been possible through pedigree analysis alone.

We thank Dr. Beever for his tireless efforts in providing this diagnostic test in time for the fall breeding season and wish him the best as he moves to quickly commercialize the test.

An update from Dr. Beever is attached with further explanation of the test in addition to a separate file with results for ABS and ORIgen bulls.

Update on Arthrogryposis Multiplex (or Curly Calf Syndrome)

ABS Arthrogryposis Multiplex Results NOV 18 2008

For a complete list of industry sires, visit the American Angus Association website.

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