Ag-Id Pty Ltd

section heading graphic   Overview

The company provides the INTEGRI-TAG™ SYSTEM for the fail-safe analysis of livestock DNA.

This unique system comprises of a tagging gun, special tissue collecting tips and a sorter/extractor. The tagging gun is a mechanical actuator assisted device that makes the tagging task easy and very humane compared with existing technologies. The tips are specially designed not only to capture the DNA-containing tissue, but also to preserve the sample indefinitely. This is in contrast to current tissue collecting devices that require the sample be analyzed within two days of collection, which generally is not a viable option for potential users given the lack of an appropriate infrastructure.

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The INTEGRI-TAG™ SYSTEM is the first step in a more efficient and effective DNA analysis processes. The system facilitates in a seamless fashion the fail-safe -

1) traceback of future products from the animal;

2) genetic profiling of the animal for breeding and management purposes; and

3) theft-proofing by verifying the ownership by DNA comparison

The INTEGRI-TAG™ SYSTEM will enable the effective tracing of meat products throughout the entire food chain. The system assists with establishing animal identification through the collection of a biological sample of a particular animal for subsequent DNA analysis. This tissue sample collected at birth is taken and preserved in 2-D matrix coded capsules using the INTEGRI-TAG™ SYSTEM. The capsules are sorted and deposited in 96-wellplate frames by the company's proprietary Extractor. The 2-D codes are read with a cheap digital camera and the position of the sample with its corresponding eartag number is then stored in the database. The tissue is then either dissolved with a weak NaOH solution or the entire tissue sample is extracted for further processing.

section heading graphic   Corporate Alliances/Partnerships

Ag-Id has agreed with Biopsytec GmbH, as detailed in a "letter of intent", on the promotion of their respective technologies within the livestock industries. Ag-Id will sell Biopsytec its tips in exchange for any due Biopsytag royalties. In addition, Biopsytec is interested in the tagging gun technology. This arrangement shall afford Ag-Id's technology a greater marketing presence in livestock industries around the world.

The company’s most closely related entity is ID+PLUS Ltd with whom it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to eventually sell its intellectual property (IP) so as to facilitate ID+PLUS to get its SNiP-SCAN™ Services off the ground.

Partnering Opportunities

Partnering opportunities exist virtually with any entity that provides management assistance services to animal industries, be it in the form of hard- or software or consultative sales.

Contact Person Josef Pfistershammer Ag-Id logo
Job Title Managing Director
Address PO Box 92
City/Suburb Claremont
WA 6010 Australia
Email josefpf@iinet.net.au
Phone +61 8 9383 3876
Fax +61 8 9384 8840
Website N/A

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