IMI Global?

[Saddletramp]

Saddletramp here. Haven't been here for a while.

Does any one know any thing a bout IMI Global? Has any one had any dealing with them ? Good or bad all info will be 'preceated.

Thanks in adance.

[Shortgrass]

We sold to a feeder that used them last year. I dealt with the paperwork, the feeder paid the bill. No problems on this end. They followed up this spring with paperwork to ID this years calves. Would reccomend.

[Silver]

I have no input for you, but would like to say it's nice to "see your face" on here again.

[Big Muddy rancher]

Where ya been Saddletramp?

On holidays

[efb]

I've been wondering what ever happened to you. Hope all is well.

[Soapweed]

Hi Saddletramp, welcome back. For those of you who don't remember what he looks like, here is a picture of him and his horse.

[SMN Herf]

I have used IMI global the last 2 years for age and source verification on cattle. They have been very good to work with. They explained exactly what they needed and then did what they said they would do. Little probem with the billing this year, but 1 phone call cleared it up real fast. I will use them again.

Brian

[cleland]

Your ABS rep should also be able to do age and source. Theirs is super simple and can be done for around 4 dollars a head including tags

[Saddletramp]

Yeah, Soapweed has me pegged. That's me....by nature we are a handsome people.

The company I work for is thinking about going with IMI Global and I'm just trying to decide what to do with my own cattle. Thanks for the input.

[High Plains]

Saddletramp,

IMI Global is sure enough a great outfit and a leader in source/age verification. Their fees are also fairly high. If you can tag the calves before they leave the ranch, you might want to consider the Gateway program that is offered through the American Angus Association. $50 enrollment fee and $2.00 per panel ear tag. Cattle do not have to be Angus to be enrolled in the Gateway program, as it is a sideline or off-shoot of the AngusSource program, which does require that all calves be sired by a registered Angus bull. (816) 383-5100

HP

[Buyer]

IMI has a rep in Rushville. If you want I can get her name and number.

[Oldtimer]

What is wrong with the old system of the breeder/owner/seller signing an affidavit certifying all the items they want ( COOL, date of birth, shots given, feed given, implants/All natural or not, etc. etc.) backed by a handshake between seller and buyer - or a third party verification from a brand inspector that those are your cattle you are verifying?????

Have we all decided there is not enough money already being taken out of the marketing of our cattle that now we have to give some 3rd party profiteer a % out of it

This whole verification system to me- which they go only on info you give them anyway- seems like another shakedown to take bucks out of your pockets to me- especially when they are just verifying what you tell them....
More mandatory ID BS......