Canadian Angus
Rancher Endorsed Tag Program — Frequently
Asked Questions
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What
is the Canadian Angus Rancher Endorsed Tag Program?
The
Canadian Angus Rancher Endorsed Tag Program is an official
certification program that
identifies animals with a minimum of 50% Angus genetics. Those
animals are permanently identified with an Angus tag, which is CCIA compliant and stays with the animal for life.
Do my
animals qualify for Angus tags?
All
cattle in the program must have at least one purebred Angus
parent. Calves must be sired by a registered Angus bull and/or
born to a registered Angus cow. If you buy Angus animals,
request to have the registration paper transferred into your
name.
What
if I haven’t bought a bull but I use Angus semen or have
purchased animals bred by an Angus bull?
Other
documented evidence of Angus genetics includes AI semen receipts
or affidavits for bulls from a community pasture. Individual
cases will be reviewed; contact the office for further details.
I
bought a bull but I don’t have the registration certificate,
what do I do?
If the
animal was sold as a registered Angus animal the seller is
required under the Animal Pedigree Act to transfer the ownership
to you within six months of the sale. Check with the seller or
check the Online Herdbook to see the current owner. If it has
been more than six months, contact the Canadian Angus
Association for assistance.
Do I
need to be a member of the Canadian Angus Association to
purchase tags?
No,
anyone who has animals that meet the eligibility requirements
can purchase Angus tags.
How
many tags can I order?
You are
eligible for 50 tags per transferred, registered Angus bull for
each calf crop. Tags are sold in packages of 25.
How
are the tags shipped and how long will it take for them to
arrive?
Typically
tags are shipped via Canada Post. Normal shipping times are 5–10 days from ordering. Quicker delivery is available for an
additional cost and tags are usually received in 2–3 days.
Can I
make more money with Angus tags?
Merely
tagging calves does not guarantee extra dollars. Producers
consistently tell us that Angus tags are a way of documenting
information and adding market value to cattle. Angus tags are a
marketing tool to capture potential premiums.
What
is my Angus member ID? Where do I find
it?
Both purebred and commercial producers have
an Angus member ID. The number is
assigned to you by the Canadian Angus Association when bulls are
transferred into your name. The number is printed on the
registration certificate beside current owner.
Can I
just purchase dangle tags?
No. The
Canadian Angus Rancher Endorsed Tag Program
is based on the RFID tag with the Angus back. This tag visually
and electronically identifies Angus animals and because it is
mandatory under the federal laws. We choose the RFID tag so that
producers do not have the added expense of tagging animals with
a second tag. We sell the dangle tags as an added service to
our customers but dangle tags are not part of the program.
How do
I order Angus tags if I live in Quebec?
The
Canadian Angus Association has partnered with Agri-Traςabilité
Québec to offer an Angus ATQ tag. The tag has a green back for
the RFID tag similar to the CCIA tag. These tags are available
by contacting ATQ directly.
What
is the Canadian Angus Rancher Endorsed Program?
This is a
certification program that provides Angus beef programs with the
Canadian Angus Association's endorsement. Licensed
participants are required to use Angus tagged cattle to
guarantee Canadian Angus genetics.
As a
producer how do I become involved in the Canadian Angus Rancher
Endorsed program?
Producers can become involved simply by using Angus tags on
qualified cattle and selling them into one of the licensed
programs.
For any questions not answered here or for more information on
Angus tags, please contact
Cheryl at the
Canadian Angus Association at 1-888-571-3580.
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