Commercial Programs — Canadian Angus Certification Program

Free Angus Tags now available for Albertans
The Alberta Age Verification Incentive Program has moved onto its second stage effective July 1, 2010. Producers will now receive their incentive at the time of purchase on their next Angus tag order. An additional form is required to be filled out by the producer and can be completed over the phone with office staff. A dollar amount equalling the amount paid per tag ($2.92 each for Angus tags) will be multiplied by the total number of 2009 born calves that have been age verified, and will then be credited towards the tag purchase. Taxes and shipping charges are required to be paid by the producer. If you have already purchased your tags this year, you can apply directly to the Government of Alberta for reimbursement until December 31, 2010.  For further information or to place a tag order, contact Cheryl at 403-571-3580 ext 238 or by email.

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Program Requirements

How to Order

CACP Links

Angus Tag Photos

The Canadian Angus Association established the Canadian Angus Certification Program in 1999. The Angus tag program identifies Angus and Angus cross cattle.

Program Advantages

• Tagged animals are eligible for Canadian Angus Rancher Endorsed branded beef programs

• Tagged animals are eligible for more than 150 CACP feeder calf sales across Canada—more sales than any other breed

• CCIA tag—no other tag is required for national identification

• Free listing of tagged animals for sale (private sale and auction sale) on the Canadian Angus Association website (Angus Tagged Animals for Sale Listing)

• Free age verification—use the stickers provided with the tags to submit your information easily

• Optional herd management (dangle) tags come printed with the RFID number on them and are paired with the RFID tag in the bag or they are available blank with just “Angus” printed on them

• Competitive price—no enrollment fees

Program Requirements

• Cattle must have at least one registered Angus parent.

• Registration papers/semen receipt/lease of parent must be in the tag buyer’s name.

• Also accepted as proof of eligibility are: signed affidavit from community pasture identifying the bull(s) used, embryo transfer slip, signed affidavit identifying bull in a family co-owned herd, and a signed affidavit from the original breeder identifying the registered Angus bull in the case of bred females being sold.

How to Order

1. Complete the CACP membership form. Membership is free and pre-qualifies you to purchase tags.

2. Five ordering options:
   a)  order online
   b)  mail the CACP membership form, order form and payment
   c)  fax the completed forms to 403-571-3599
   d)  call 1-888-571-3580 during office hours
   e)  call the automated tag line at 1-866-571-8093

3. Tags are shipped through Canada Post. Typical shipping times are 5–10 business days after payment has been received. Rush shipping (2–3 days) is available for an additional charge if a street address is provided.

Attention cattle producers:

CACP Links

CACP Frequently Asked Questions

Age Verification Instructions

CACP Tagged Animals for Sale

Angus Tag Gift Certificate: incentive for bull customers

Successful Tagging: Tips for Tag Retention

Angus Tag Photos

Angus RFID tag	Angus RFID tag with medium herd management tag dimensions: 3" x 2 1/4"	Angus RFID tag with large herd management tag dimensions: 4" x 3"
an Angus breed identifier is embedded in the tag's electronic code	Optional herd management tags are available blank or matched to RFID tags	Optional herd management tags are available blank or matched to RFID tags

If you have questions about CACP, please contact Cheryl at the Canadian Angus Association at 1-888-571-3580.