Breed Verified
Breed Verified offerings are built through partnerships with leading breed associations to support verified breed claims in the cattle marketplace. IMI Global works with producers and breed organizations to authenticate genetic lineage using association-approved criteria and documentation.
These verifications layer onto Source & Age and other programs to help differentiate cattle, meet branded program specs, and provide buyers with confidence in what they’re purchasing—resulting in greater market opportunity and value.
AngusLink is the American Angus Association’s feeder calf program and a USDA-backed Process Verified Program (PVP) that combines breed verification with genetic merit scoring. It includes AngusVerified, which confirms calves are sired by registered Angus bulls with a minimum of 50% Angus genetics, and the Genetic Merit Scorecard, which predicts feedlot, grid, carcass, and maternal value. With a 100-point industry benchmark, high-scoring calves may qualify for exclusive premium programs. AngusLink helps producers document genetic value, strengthen buyer confidence, and position Angus-sired calves for success in competitive markets.
ABS InFocus Genetics
ABS Beef InFocus, powered by NuEra Genetics, brings proven beef sires into dairy herds to maximize calf value and improve beef supply chain efficiency. These specialized genetics are specifically designed and tested for dairy crossbreeding, yielding calves that perform consistently from the farm through the feedyard. Through this partnership program, dairy producers verify their calves are sired by Beef InFocus bulls, ensuring those crossbred calves are recognized and rewarded for their superior beef potential.
American Aberdeen Premium Beef
American Aberdeen cattle are known for calving ease, gentle disposition, efficient feed conversion on grass, and exceptional beef quality relative to their size. The American Aberdeen Premium Beef program helps producers capitalize on these traits by verifying that calves are sired by registered Fullblood or Moderator Aberdeen bulls (with DNA on record). This third-party verification assures buyers that Aberdeen-influenced feeder calves will deliver the breed’s signature efficiency and high-yield, tender beef.
Certified Piedmontese
Certified Piedmontese cattle are a unique breed renowned for lean, tender beef, raised through a ranch-to-fork program that emphasizes quality and transparency. Each animal is DNA-tested to verify its Piedmontese heritage and is raised without antibiotics or steroids, under humane handling and sustainable management practices. IMI Global authenticates the breed’s genetics and these production protocols, assuring consumers that Certified Piedmontese beef is fully traceable and responsibly produced from pasture to plate.
Charolais Advantage
CharAdvantage is a program from the American-International Charolais Association that combines age, source and genetic verification for Charolais-influenced feeder cattle. It helps producers market the value of Charolais genetics by documenting important data like health protocols, BQA certification, and key performance indicators (growth, feed efficiency, carcass merit). These attributes are then promoted to a broad network of buyers, creating more opportunities and premium potential for cattle with documented Charolais influence.
Hereford Advantage
Hereford Advantage, offered by the American Hereford Association, helps producers using registered Hereford bulls add value and stand out in a competitive market. This program verifies that participating calves meet rigorous standards for genetics and management – confirming their Hereford-sired pedigree and documenting best-practice health protocols, BQA certification, plus source and age. By certifying both pedigree and care, Hereford Advantage gives buyers confidence that these calves are high-performing and well-managed, while providing producers with greater exposure to buyers seeking Hereford-influenced feeder cattle.
Red Angus FCCP & Allied Access
The Red Angus Feeder Calf Certification Program (FCCP) confirms source, age and Red Angus genetics for qualifying calves, signified by the program’s distinctive yellow tag. This tag gives producers access to premium markets (including export channels) and often earns higher bids by verifying the cattle’s Red Angus pedigree and traceable origin. Allied Access offers source and age verification for Red Angus-influenced calves that don’t qualify for FCCP. Both FCCP and Allied Access tags are recognized by IMI Global, allowing producers to easily combine Red Angus breed claims with other value-added verifications and maximize marketing opportunities.
Gelbvieh Balancer® Edge
Balancer® Edge is the American Gelbvieh Association’s source- and age-verification program for feeder calves sired by Gelbvieh or Balancer bulls. It enables producers to officially brand their cattle as Gelbvieh-influenced, increasing visibility to buyers seeking hybrid vigor and proven performance. The program also offers flexibility to layer on additional value-added verifications (such as Natural or NHTC), opening doors to more markets and maximizing the value of participating calves.
Brangus® Vigor
Brangus Vigor is the International Brangus Breeders Association’s verification program for feeder calves sired by registered Brangus or Ultrablack bulls. It confirms source, age, and health protocols, helping distinguish Brangus genetics from generic crossbreds. The program boosts buyer confidence and creates premium market opportunities by highlighting Brangus traits like gain efficiency, muscling, and carcass performance.