Verification News

One of the most important aspects of value-added marketing programs for cattle is the ability to individually identify each calf enrolled. Depending on the program, there are many forms of identification that are acceptable. These include brands, tags, ear notches, etc. Of course, one of the most popular and efficient forms of identification is the use of ear tags.

At IMI Global, we recommend Allflex USA Inc. As our preffered tag manufacturing partner. You can learn more about Allflex at: www.allflexusa.com

Through Allflex, we recommend the following tags with each of our USVerified™ programs:

IMI Global's USVerified™ Program	Recommended Tag
Source & Age	Allflex EID
Non-Hormone Treated Cattle (NHTC)	Allflex EID
Verified Natural Beef (USDA Never Ever 3)	Allflex EID

When it comes to our co-marketing partners, the tags reccomended or required can vary with each program. Included below is a list of the tags associated with each of our different co-marketing partners.

Co-Marketing Partners	Recommended Tag
Charolais Association Charolais Advantage Program	Allflex Visual and/or EID
Colorado Cattlemen's Association Cattlemen's Verified	Allflex EID Allflex 840 EID Allflex Matched Set
Guaranteed Gardiner Genetics Angus Program	Allflex Visual and/or EID
Maine-Anjou Association	Allflex Visual and/or EID
Merial SureHealth	Allflex Nested Set
Ranchers Renaissance	Allflex EID
Superior Livestock Auctions Superior Verified	Destron Fearing EID
American Hereford Association Hereford Verified	Allflex Nested Set
Western Video Market	Allflex EID
Montana Branded Beef	Allflex EID

Tag Applicators
IMI Global also offers our customers the ability to purchase tag applicators directly from us. We carry the following tag applicators:

Click here for directions on applying tags