Angus GS
SKU No. 37 | Catalog No.
- Developed for Angus cattle in partnership with Angus Genetics Inc.
- The industry’s first and largest breed specific SNP panel
- Contains 35,000 markers to empower research into traits and regions of interest
Additional Testing
Neuropathic Hydrocephalus (NH)
More commonly known as "waterhead", affected animals are born dead with an extremely large head with little or no brain material or spinal cord.
Osteopetrosis (OS)
Also known as “marble bone”, affected animals phenotypically possess a short lower jaw and impacted molars as well as elongated, fragile bones that are easily broken.
Myostatin (MYO)
SeekSire™ Parentage
SeekSire™ parentage testing compares DNA markers from bulls (or cows) with DNA from calves to verify the calves’ parentage.
Developmental Duplication (DD)
Affected animals are born with all, or part of, an extra limb.
Arthrogryposis Multiplex (AM)
Known as "curly calf", affected animals (those with two copies of the recessive allele) are stillborn and have a twisted or curved spine and extended and contracted limbs.
| Specifications | ||
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Angus GS | |
| Breeds Supported | Angus | |
| Species | Bovine, Beef | |
| Profile Detail | Angus GS provides raw genotype information back to Angus Genetics Inc. for use in their formal genetic evaluation. Traits and Conditions: Coat Color, AM, NH, CA, OS, DD, OH, M1, D2, BVD | |
| Data Results | Angus GS provides raw genotype information back to Angus Genectis Inc. for use in their formal genetic evaluation. | |
| Submission Information | Angus producers in the United States may purchase Angus GS through the American Angus Association. If interested in the product for research purposes, please contact Neogen directly. | |
| Genetic Conditions | Coat Color, Arthrogryposis Multiplex (AM) , Neuropathic Hydrocephalus (NH), Contractural Arachnodactyly (CA) , Osteopetrosis (OS), Oculocataneous Hypopigmentation (OH), Developmental Duplication (DD), BVDV, M1, D2 | |
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