Figure 4 . There is marked wrinkling of the skin. A translocation occurs when part of a chromosome breaks off and attaches to another chromosome. Translocations affect fertility but no other production traits. Carriers of translocations have reduced conception rates and increased abortion rates.
Blood analysis allows easy identification of carriers.
The Beta-man disorder is due to a recessive gene that produces a defective enzyme. The result is the birth of calves that never get up and eventually die. The syndrome occurs in the Salers breed and a blood test is available for identifying carriers. Caused by a recessive gene, mulefoot most often affects the front feet. This condition occurs in the Aberdeen Angus breed.