Curly calf syndrome - how will it affect the angus breed?

[Oldtimer]

A similar problem is showing up in Charolais cattle...This from the Canadian Charolais Assn:

http://www.charolais.com/pdf/Quality%20Control.pdf

Sounds like the Aussies are further ahead on working on some of this and the Fawn Calf Syndrome than has been done here in the states...

Theirs several threads about both on this site:

http://www.advantagecattle.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=5&TOPIC_ID=3215&#37887

[QUESTION]

As i have stated before the article i came across stated it is the result of a genetic mutation and is a recessive gene is the cause. If there is other possible explanations could you send me a link. What caused the mutation nobody will ever know, just like what ever caused the polled mutation. Most breeds have thier own specific mutations like in chars- fawn calf syndrome, athrogryposis , RT 1-29, limos with proto, maines with pha, shorty's with Th, herefords with dwarfism i could go on and on but the fact is it is how a breed association deals with a genetic defect that may have a effect on the commercial cattleman is the important thing. It seems the AAA seems to be going about it the right way. But any way you slice it angus with 1680 blood will be devalued until they can be confirmed negative by a test. As for the test if it is a true mutation and scientists find on which gene the defect is on it will be as simple a taking a blood sample and sending to a lab and the lab will be able to tell you with in days if an animal carries the defect or not.

[Denny]

I have some Shoshone Viking GD60 semen in my tank and in some cows.He's one of about a dozen bulls who is Genetic Defect Free I guess I will stick with these bloodlines.Old but Good..

[Denny]