BIO is your one contact for meeting industry standards; RFID tags, age verification, genetic evaluations and tracking herd management. We serve the needs of progressive beef producers as they manage their business toward increased profitability. Our products and services are dynamic, customer focused and have a common goal: helping you find an edge.

Value in the beef industry begins with genetics, is affected by management but is determined in the cooler. We strive to connect all meaningful information on animals to help you make the best possible management decisions.

2009-2010 Delivery Schedule
The Delivery Schedule for the new season is now available.  The list will be updated on a regular basis.

Producers Support National Identification Through Tag Price Increase
You will see that our tag prices have increased with every RFID tag now costing an additional $0.40, effective June 1st. Every RFID tag carries a levy that is issued to fund the Canadian Cattle Identification Agency. The following is a message from CCIA:

The fee increase is the remittance paid by manufacturers to CCIA and the increase from $0.20 to $0.60 is the first increase since the inception of the program in 1998, even though the program has grown in complexity based on industry reliance and requirements. As a result, the resources needed to support it have grown in scope and the revenue has to match the needs, if industry is to be supported and CCIA meet its obligations.

If we had not increased the tag remittance at this time, CCIA would have had no option, but to wind down operations and turn the system over to the government. This was not acceptable to the Board or the members, as the CCIA has been industry-led and directed from its inception and from their perspective, it is crucial to maintain the control and be able to influence the implementation of full traceability.

If you have any questions, please call (877) 909-2333 to speak with a client service representative at CCIA.