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IMI Global Selected as Primary Technology Provider for Humane Farm Animal Care's USDA Cooperative Agreement Program
Largest Individual Deal to Date for IMI Global Will Make Significant Contribution to Revenue
CASTLE ROCK, CO--(Marketwire - October 31, 2007) - Integrated Management Information, Inc.
(IMI Global) (OTCBB : INMG ), a leading provider of verification and Internet
solutions for the agricultural/livestock industry, today announced it has
been selected by Humane Farm Animal Care (HFAC) as primary contractor in a
cooperative agreement to help implement the first phase of the U.S.
Department of Agriculture's National Animal Identification System (NAIS), a
program designed to register premises, identify and trace animals in the
event of animal disease outbreak.
As primary contractor, IMI Global will work with HFAC to promote premise
registration in accordance with NAIS standards. Specifically, IMI Global,
using its verification and Web products and services, will team with HFAC
to educate livestock-related organizations on the importance of registering
their premises with NAIS as a key step toward creating a nationwide
communications network to assist livestock owners and animal health
officials in the event of an animal disease event.
"We are pleased to have been selected by HFAC for this important program
and look forward to bringing all of our technology resources to bear on
making the NAIS a success," said John Saunders, CEO of IMI Global. "These
resources include our USVerified, SupplyVerified, CattleNetwork,
CattleStore and AgNetwork products -- all of which can play a key role in
organizing the industry behind NAIS."
"IMI Global has worked with several producers seeking to achieve
certification under HFAC's Certified Humane Raised and Handled® program,"
Saunders added. "This new program relationship is a natural progression
for our two organizations. To date approximately 410,000 premises have
been registered nationwide, and we believe that as livestock professionals
learn more about the benefits of the NAIS program, they will be eager to
get on board with premises registration."
HFAC qualified for USDA funding for this program due to its status as a
non-profit organization. HFAC, in turn, has commissioned IMI Global to use
its industry standing, expertise and technical resources to educate
livestock organizations ranging from cattle ranches, feedyards and sale
barns to meat packers and veterinarian clinics. IMI Global, which is
already a leader in cattle verification and identification systems, will
use its CattleNetwork and AgNetwork web sites to orchestrate a promotional
campaign aimed at current and potential IMI Global customers -- primarily
cattle ranchers and feedyards.
"Our organization has been impressed by the quality of IMI Global's work,"
said Adele Douglass, executive director of HFAC. "As an ISO Guide 65
accredited organization, HFAC recognizes the value of partnering with a
company that reflects our own dedication to high standards of
accountability. This partnership will serve not only the interests of the
producers who register their premises with the NAIS, but also those of
America's farm animals who need to be protected from the devastation of
disease events."
In addition to IMI Global and HFAC, the cooperative agreement program
includes other industry leaders such as American Angus Association, Future
Farmers of America, and the National Pork Board.
About IMI Global
Founded in 1995, IMI Global is a leading provider of verification and
Internet solutions for the agricultural/livestock industry. Go to
www.IMIGlobal.com for additional information. IMI has worked with some of
the largest agricultural organizations in the United States, providing
web-based applications for verification and identification as well as a
range of consulting services tailored to meet each customer's needs. IMI
operations include CattleNetwork.com, an online service offering market
information and industry news to the cattle industry, and CattleStore.com,
an online source for livestock supplies, such as animal identification,
medical equipment and veterinarian supplies. Additional IMI web sites
include USVerified.com, AgNetwork.com, and PetSupplyVerified.com.
CAUTIONARY STATEMENT
This news release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning
of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, based on
current expectations, estimates and projections that are subject to risk.
Forward-looking statements are inherently uncertain, and actual events
could differ materially from the Company's predictions. Important factors
that could cause actual events to vary from predictions include those
discussed in our SEC filings. Specifically, statements in this news
release about anticipated revenue and activities associated with the HFAC
relationship and the impact and efficacy of, and demand for, the Company's
products and services are forward-looking statements. Readers should not
place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. The Company
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