GENETIC TEST CODES

   AMF  

CAF

  NHF  

   Indicates that the sample submitted for this animal has been tested

   and found to be free of the causative mutation responsible for the

   genetic condition (AM, CA or NH). This animal is homozygous free,

   meaning that it has two copies of the normal variant (or

   allele) of the gene.

 AMC

CAC

 NHC

   Indicates that the sample submitted for this animal has been

   tested and found to be a carrier of the causative mutation

   responsible for the genetic condition (AM, CA or NH). This animal is

   heterozygous for the mutation, meaning that it has one mutant

   allele and one normal allele. This animal could pass the  mutation to

   approximately half of its progeny.

AM __%

CA_%

NH_%

   Indicates that, based on pedigree information supplied by the

   breeder of the animal, the animal has a chance to be a carrier

   of the mutation responsible for the genetic condition (AM, CA or NH) 

   but has not been tested. The higher the indicated percentage,

   the larger the chance the animal may be a carrier. To verify the

   status of this animal, Angus Australia recommends that  testing be

   undertaken prior to using this animal for breeding  purposes.

AMFU

CAFU

NHFU

   Indicates that, based on pedigree information supplied by the

   breeder of the animal, the animal is expected to be free of the

   mutation responsible for the genetic condition (AM, CA or NH) but

   has not been tested. This animal has not been tested

   for the causative mutation and Angus Australia gives no

   guarantee as to the animal's "free" status.

AMA

CAA

NHA

   Although affected calves are  rarely tested, they would be

   homozygous for the mutation responsible for the genetic condition 

   (AM, CA or NH) and have two copies of the mutant variant of the gene.