Fawn Calf Syndrome Update


July 26, 2010
 
Below is an update from Dr. Jonathan Beever regarding the development of a DNA diagnostic test for Contractural Arachnodactyly formerly known as “Fawn Calf Syndrome”. 
 
As with AM and NH, 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 to the American Angus Association. These results provide the status of the bulls tested and give the industry a dramatically better and more precise risk assessment than has been possible through pedigree analysis alone.
 
For a complete list of industry sires, visit the American Angus Association website. We thank and congratulate Dr. Beever and his colleagues for their efforts.
 


  

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