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.
As much as this test is still in the developmental stage
with pending third party validation and pending peer review in the academic
community, Accelerated Genetics and the owners of the Angus bulls included in
this preliminary testing list, offer no expressed or implied warranties
regarding the accuracy or reliability of this test result or the presence or
absence of other genetic abnormalities that may be contained in the DNA of
bulls whose semen is offered for sale by Accelerated Genetics. Please
refer to www.angus.org
for ongoing updates regarding the testing process for this defect and any
amendments to American Angus Association policy regarding classification of
this genetic defect and the subsequent effect upon the registration of progeny
of animals determined to be carriers of the defect.
Download The List To See The Test Results Now! (excel spreadsheet)Download the Explanation and News Release from Dr. Beever Now (pdf)