AngusLink and EarthClaims LLC Announce Service Partnership
Agreement combines American Angus Association offerings with GAP certification.
Producers seeking to document their added value on Angus feeder calves just got a more cost-effective option. EarthClaims LLC and the American Angus Association have reached an agreement to provide bundled verification services. The bundled service includes certification under the Global Animal Partnership’s 5-Step Animal Welfare Program (GAP) certification from EarthClaims with options for age and source, Angus-sired genetics (ASG), non-hormone treated cattle (NHTC) and NeverEver 3 (NE3) verification by AngusLinkSM, a USDA Process Verified Program (PVP). By working together, the companies are able to streamline the enrollment and audit process while offering the programs at a reduced cost.
“AngusLink is growing rapidly as cattlemen look to capture the value of their Angus feeder cattle,” says Mark McCully, American Angus Association CEO. “Now being able to combine GAP certification allows these programs to put more dollars in cattlemen’s pockets.”
The partnership also delivers convenience for busy ranchers.
“AngusLink is growing rapidly as cattlemen look to capture the value of their Angus feeder cattle. Now being able to combine GAP certification allows these programs to put more dollars in cattlemen’s pockets.”
“EarthClaims and AngusLink business activities are complementary, and producers will enjoy being able to have one auditor perform the GAP audit in conjunction with the NHTC and NeverEver 3 audit,” says Ginette Gottswiller, American Angus Association director of commercial programs.
“We are delighted to join with the American Angus Association to offer combined services,” says Jay Friedman, EarthClaims CEO. EarthClaims is an industry leader in animal welfare third-party verification services and the exclusive provider of GAP certification in North America.
“GAP certification brings market premiums in addition to those based on the Association’s excellent PVP programs. Joining with America’s largest breed association to offer EarthClaims’ consumer-centric verifications makes sense and aligns with both our missions.”
For more information, call the American Angus Association at 816-383-5100 or EarthClaims LLC at 202-596-5592.
Editor’s note: Rachel Robinson is the communications manager for the American Angus Association.
