The Number One Tag for the Number One Breed

Did you know that you can buy CCIA-approved RFID tags for your Angus-influenced cattle from the Canadian Angus Association?

The Canadian Angus Tag Program, based on the nationally required RFID tag, is the world’s largest branded tag program.  The tags visually and electronically identify cattle with a minimum of 50% Angus genetics.  Canadian Angus RFID tags are Canadian Cattle Identification Agency (CCIA) compliant.  Management tags are also available in large, maxi, and supermaxi sizes.  Producers with Angus cattle with at least one registered parent are eligible for the program – regardless of whether or not they are Canadian Angus Association members.

As an Angus tag user you are eligible for free age verification services through the Canadian Angus Association. You are also eligible for a free membership to the Commercial Angus Identification and Performance Program (CAIPP) which records pedigree and performance information on your commercial Angus-tagged animals. CAIPP uses this information (and DNA parentage testing) to provide you with valuable marketing and genetic selection tools.

Benefits of using Canadian Angus RFID tags:

Benefits:

·       Free age verification — CAA will age verify your Angus-tagged animals for you upon request

·       Differentiation – Canadian Angus tags visually and electronically differentiate Angus and Angus-cross cattle by guaranteeing that the animal bearing the tag has a minimum of 50% Angus genetics

·       Pricing – tags are priced at $78 for a bag of 25, and $310 for a box of 100 (plus applicable shipping and taxes)

·       Identification – Angus tag numbers can be cross-referenced to registration papers and are an alternative form of animal identification

·       Purchasing ease – Angus tags are CCIA compliant, meet all national identification requirements and are delivered via Canada Post directly to you

·       Eligibility –Canadian Angus tags qualify animals for numerous branded Angus beef programs in Canada

·       Pride – Show your Angus pride! Angus is the biggest beef breed in North America with 64% of all calves processed annually containing Angus genetics

·       Commercial Programming – as an Angus tag user you are eligible for a free membership to the Commercial Angus Identification and Performance Program (CAIPP) through which you can record pedigree and performance information on your commercial Angus-tagged animals to provide you with valuable marketing and genetic selection tools.

Ordering Angus tags has never been so easy:

·         Call 1-888-571-3580

·         Visit www.cdnangus.ca

·         Tags can be pre-ordered for future delivery

·         Regional association secretaries have tags available

·         The Business Development Team has tags accessible across Canada

o   Canadian Angus Association Business Development Team:

§  Brian Good: 403-391-4037 or bgood@cdnangus.ca

§  Bob Toner: 306-716-5272 or btoner@cdnangus.ca

§  Nathan Marin: 306-869-7130 or nmarin@cdnangus.ca

We look forward to working with you and helping support your Angus breeding goals.