Hereford Verified Map Step 1: Enroll Cattle Log on to http://www.herefordverified.com/login.aspx. Enroll cattle you intend to market in the future by completing the online enrollment form. The form will ask a series of questions about the genetics of the calves you wish to enroll, as well as size, sex and preferred sell date of these animals. This process will help us make your information available to participating feedlots and contribute to the affidavit that ultimately verifies Certified Hereford Beef product claims. Source and Age information will also be collected at the time of enrollment. In order for your cattle to be officially age and source verified, you must have your cattle/information verified and approved by a third party. There are no obligations for enrolling your calves in the program, and you may do so at any time prior to marketing them. Step 2: Purchase Tags Once cattle are enrolled, you will have two tag options. *Please note that each of these tags will make your cattle eligible for bonuses, feedlot data, and carcass data. TAG OPTION 1 RANCH (White Tag) Cattle being marketed through a sale barn or an unapproved location MUST have a Program Compliant Tag (PCT) prior to leaving the ranch. A PCT is a one time use, temper evident, unique tag that will allow your cattle to maintain their age and source approval/identity. These tags can be purchased through IMI Global at the time of third party verification approval. Please note that tags will not be sent out until your Supply Verified Kit has been received and approved by third party. This tag is a white, Hereford Verified EID button for the cost of $1.95 per tag. Download Your Source and Age Kit Today Download This packet contains all you need to get started Source and Age Verifying your cattle today. IMI Supply Verified **Please note that a complete pricing list is located on the Kit100 Contract Page of the Supply Verified Kit   Regular Price Hereford Verified Price Supply Verified Kit Pricing – One Marketing Group $225.00 $175.00 Supply Verified Kit Pricing – Rush Evaluations (5 day turnaround) $350.00 $300.00 If you are interested in having your cattle verified for Non Hormone Treated Cattle (NHTC) please contact IMI Global at (866) 395-5883. TAG OPTION 2 FEEDER (Green Tag) This option is for cattle that are in the feedyard. This tag option will allow you to be eligible for harvest data and premiums. HerfNet EID tags can be purchased for $1.85 per tag following your registration on herefordverified.com. Step 3: Source and Age Verification by Third Party In order to merchandise your cattle to be officially age and source verified, you must have your cattle/information verified and approved by a third party. The Supply Verified Kit download located above is your application for age and source verification. You are probably asking yourself, why do I need to Source and Age my cattle? By having your cattle age and source verified you are giving your cattle added value in the market place. Source and Age gives your cattle marketability to perspective buyers and allows for marketability through the supply chain. IMI Global is the preferred company for third party verification. IMI Global is a company that provides verification solutions for livestock producers. For additional companies please go to the following web address. Approved USDA PVP Programs Step 4: Sell Your Cattle to a Hereford Verified Feeder and HerfNet Enrollment At your option, your cattle can be listed on our HerfNet Web site. HerfNet.com is a no-cost advertising tool for producers to market their feeder calves on the internet. A network of feedlots, which total a daily capacity of 1 million head on feed, consistently view available cattle on the easily accessible marketing tool. Hereford Verified feeders are under no obligation to purchase any particular enrolled cattle. They have, however, committed to deliver a quota of program eligible cattle to the packer. Producers should contact these feedyards and/or their buying representatives to negotiate price and delivery terms. Step 5: Receive Data and Bonuses Producer bonuses are paid on RFID matches that were sourced from a Hereford Verified feedlot and harvested under an approved packer lot number. Hereford Verified generates a group summary report for each lot that successfully met all program requirements. The report, complete with performance and carcass data, is sent via mail to the original producer of the cattle along with a check for the qualification bonuses. Only one report is generated per lot. In the case of commingled cattle all producers in the group will receive identical reports. A summary of detailed carcass data can be generated for an additional $4 per head; however, you must notify Certified Hereford Beef prior to harvest. Benefits of the Program Getting Started Frequently Asked Questions