Recognised Genetic Conditions

Angus Australia currently recognises the following genetic conditions:

• Arthrogryposis Multiplex (AM)
• Contractual Arachnodactyly (CA)
• Neuropathic Hydrocephalus (NH)
• Alpha Mannosidosis (MA)
• Developmental Duplications (DD)
• Dwarfism (DW)
• Heterochromia Irides (HI)
• Osteopetrosis (OS)
• Syndactyl (SY)
• Oculocutaneous Hypopigmentation (OH)

Further information regarding these genetic conditions is provided below.

Developmental Duplications

Introduction: In December 2011 we reported an increased incidence of polymelia (notomelia, cephalomelia and pygomelia) in Angus cattle which appeared to be transmitted as a heritable disorder. Here we present an update on our more recent work in this heritable syndrome.

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Congenital Contractural Arachnodactyly

Introduction: Congenital contractural arachnodactyly (CA), also known as “fawn calf” syndrome (FCS), is a heritable disease of newborn Angus and Angus-derived cattle caused by an error in the DNA genetic code transmitted from parents to their progeny

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Oculocutaneous Hypopigmentation (OH)

Introduction: Oculocutaneous Hypopigmentation (OH) is a non-lethal genetic condition and is largely cosmetic in nature. Affected calves have eyes with irises that are pale blue around the pupil with a tan periphery. Their hair coats have a slightly bleached color. While some affected calves have sensitivity to light, they are believed to be otherwise normal functionally and physiologically.

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