Canadian Angus Association Adds Angus Tag Numbers to Registration Certificates

On Tuesday, February 17, 2009, the Canadian Angus Association became the first Canadian purebred beef breed organization to integrate Canadian Cattle Identification Agency (CCIA) tag numbers on registration certificates. Only tag numbers from the Canadian Angus Association’s specialized Angus tag program will be printed on the certificates.

The Canadian Angus Association operates a value-added tag program called the Canadian Angus Certification Program (CACP). CACP tags can only be used on qualifying Angus animals. To qualify for CACP tags, calves must be proven to be sired by a purebred Angus bull or born to a purebred Angus cow. Only calves with minimum 50% proven Angus genetics qualify for CACP tags. Starting today, the Canadian Angus Association can print CACP tag numbers on registration certificates.