On Saturday, November 15, 2008, the Board of Directors of the Association adopted a new policy and related set of rules governing the handling of genetic defects, including Arthrogryposis Multiplex (AM), within the breed. Click here for a complete posting of new policies and related rules.

Pursuant to Rule 305 of the Association’s Rules, set forth below are separate listings of animals, identified by registration numbers and names, which (1) have been determined to be carriers of those genetic defects recognized by the American Angus Association, (2) have been determined to possess those genetic factors recognized by the Association, and (3) have been identified as being free of a specific genetic defect or all defects.