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AngusSource®

AngusSource is a USDA Process Verified Program for Angus-sired calves that documents source, group age and a minimum of 50% Angus genetics. To enroll in AngusSource producers must submit the completed AngusSource Producer Participant Enrollment Form/Agreement and complete the training and cattle enrollment process. Once calves are enrolled they are identified with an official program tag and an AngusSource Verification Certificate is generated listing the source, age and genetic information for the lot. All cattle enrolled in AngusSource that are process verified will have the following shield displayed on their AngusSource Verification Certificate.

AngusSource® is a USDA Process Verified Program
for Angus-sired calves that documents source,
group age and a minimum of 50% Angus genetics.

* For specific claims visit http://processverified.usda.gov/
or www.angussource.com

Producers may customize the AngusSource Verification Certificate for feeder cattle and/or replacement females to include additional management, vaccination and sale information. This Document is then added to the online AngusSource Cattle Listing site and e-mailed out to nearly 600 individuals interested in purchasing AngusSource cattle.

AngusSource Presentation: Click here to see a recorded presentation explaining the AngusSource program.

AngusSource FAQs

Lot Information - Enter the AngusSource Lot ID here for complete source, group age and genetic information (EPD/$Values for the sires). To request the Verification Certificate (official source, age and genetic document) contact the seller or AngusSource with the Lot ID. The Lot ID can be found on the tag.
AngusSource Lot ID: e.g.(MO01 999999)

Producer Information

Enrolling for the first time - Download the Producer Participant Manual which explains the program, participation requirements and enrollment process. Complete the included AngusSource Producer Participant Enrollment Form/ Producer Participation Agreement and return to AngusSource to get started in the program. There is a $50 fee for each enrollment in addition to the $1/visual or $3.25/RFID-matched pair per head tag costs.

AngusSource Verification Certificate (AngusSource Document) - Once enrolled, an AngusSource Verification Certificate (AngusSource Document) is generated for all cattle listing their source, group age and genetics. You may print this document and/or customize the document to include additional information. Sale information must be included to list cattle online.

AngusSource Tag Options - Four tag options are available. Traditional visual program tags and RFID matched-pair sets as well as “840” visual tags and “840” RFID matched-pair sets.

AngusSource Approved Supplier Update Newsletters - This newsletter provides information about program changes as well as information about management practices that will help meet the program and participation requirements. Once a producer has successfully enrolled cattle they are added to the mailing list. Newsletters are archived on the web.

AngusSource Seedstock Update Newsletters - This newsletter provides information to seedstock producers on how AngusSource can benefit their customers and how they can assist their customers in taking advantage of the marketing opportunities AngusSource offers. Newsletters are mailed quarterly to seedstock suppliers. If you would like to be added to this mailing list please send an e-mail with Seedstock Updates in the subject line.

Customer Feedback Opportunity - Use this form to submit feedback and comments about AngusSource cattle you have enrolled and to enroll in the Premium Value Challenge.

Premium Value Challenge - Approved Suppliers who have marketed AngusSource calves can enter this contest which recognizes producers who have received a premium for their AngusSource calves.

AngusSource Inserts - Seedstock producers can use these camera-ready information pieces in producer mailings or sale books to further explain the AngusSource program.

Register Your Premises - Premises registration is not required for enrollment in AngusSource however it is supported by the American Angus Association.

AngusSource Carcass Challenge - The goal of the AngusSource Carcass Challenge is to build relationships with feedyards who are feeding AngusSource calves, accumulate harvest data on AngusSource calves and facilitate the transfer of information back to cow-calf producers.
Click here for the 2009 First Quarter Contest results.
Click here for the 2008 Contest results.

Buyer Information

AngusSource Cattle Listings - AngusSource replacement females and feeder cattle available for sale.

AngusSource Cattle Listing E-mail - Sign up to receive weekly e-mails listing AngusSource cattle available for sale.

Request AngusSource Document - Buyers may request an AngusSource Document for a specific lot of AngusSource cattle which lists source, group age and genetic information by contacting AngusSource by e-mail or calling 816-383-5100. Please write down the AngusSource Lot ID which can be found on the panel tag and consists of state code, two digit lot number and customer code. i.e. MO01 9300.

Purchaser Feedback Opportunity - Use this form to submit feedback and comments about AngusSource cattle you have purchased.

Approved Feedyard Information

AngusSource has extended its PVP coverage to include feedyards. Feedyards that wish to enroll AngusSource calves in the Feedyard Umbrella of the PVP program must contact AngusSource to schedule on-site training and evaluation. There is an annual fee and a per head fee for this service. Only AngusSource tagged cattle are eligible to be covered under the AngusSource PVP Feedyard Umbrella.

AngusSource Approved Feedyard List - To view a list of the feedyards who are currently approved under the AngusSource Feedyard Umbrella click here.

Approved Feedyard Feedback Opportunity - Use this form to submit feedback and comments about the AngusSource.

Updated: 08/01/07

AngusSource® 3201 Frederick Ave. St. Joseph, MO 64506

Contact us: phone 816.383.5100 fax 816.383.5195 e-mail