Genetic Diseases

I've been noticing all these genetic disease and i know that there is TH and Curly calf and all these other things, but i was wondering a bit about diseases linked mainly or only to Charolais because i haven't found any and i was wondering if they are a 'clean' breed (for want of a better word)

I'm not sure how common this one is in Charolais
Arthrogryposis multiples - Angus; similar defect identified in Charolais - mutation unknown
From Good bad and ugly post.

Translocation. A translocation occurs when part of a chromosome breaks off and attaches to another chromosome. The 1/29 translocation has been identified in the Simmental, Charolais and Blonde D'Aquitaine breeds. The 14/20 translocation occurs in most Continental breeds. 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.

And arthrogryposis, as Okotoks pointed out. Apparently this occurs in about 1% of the French Charolais population.

Been doing some searching and here's a few more that have had confirmed Charolais cases:
- Myophosphorylase deficiency (a glycogen storage disease, sounds like the biggest issue)
- Junctional Epidermolysis Bullosa
- Some kind of sperm defect
- Ocular coloboma
- Alopecia Anemia

Thanks for the info. The translocation makes sense since breeding a few of my cows is difficult.