red angus bulls

[lcc]

i just heard that one our best bulls in the red angus could be amc. the bull is 5l destination.can any help me find out if is true.

 

[dun]

He's not listed on the AM tested list either free or carrier, but is listed as OS free. His paternal grandsire is an AM carrier

 

[redcowsrule33]

I would hope that 5L is going to test him. But until he is tested free he could be a carrier from his grandsire.

If you are concerned I'd contact the ranch and see what they have to say. I can't imagine a place like that would blow off the potential for introducing AM into the breed. If they do blow you off, there goes their reputation. Let us know if you contact them. They have a nice prominent website.

 

[redcowsrule33]

Tested AM free 6/2/09.

 

[dcara]

What is AM? Is it more prevelant in RAs?

 

[Red Bull Breeder]

Its is Curley Calf dcara. think it is mostly in BA.

 

[dun]

What is AM? Is it more prevelant in RAs?

Arthrogryposis Multiplex (AM)
viewtopic.php?f=5&t=57477

It's not as wide spread in Red Angus as in the black ones. There are a couple of lines that have it though. This link is to the Red Angus Association information on genetic defects:
http://redangus.org/genetics/defects