Curly Calf Syndrome of concern to Angus breeders

Update: Curly Calf Syndrome of concern to Angus breeders

September 22, 2008 · Comments Off

 

Curly Calf Syndrome of concern to Angus breeders

 

From Angus.org

 

Important Update on the Status of Curly Calf Syndrome (Bovine Hereditary Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita)

 

SUMMARY

 

On September 5, 2008, the American Angus Association posted a notice on its website (www.angus.org) in which it requested the assistance of its members and users of Angus genetics in obtaining reports of any abnormal calves believed to fit the accompanying description of what is currently described as “Curly Calf Syndrome”.

 

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The following link is NOT from Angus.org

 

Photos of calves afflicted with BHAMC

 

Response From Mark Gardiner PDF

 

Oklahoma Farm Report Article

 

University of Georgia Vet School page

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cattlenetwork.com

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cattlenetwork.com

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