Dairy Genomic Testing
The program aims to provide the necessary tools for Dairy producers to identify genetically superior animals within their herds using the newest technology in animal selection and herd management and to assist producers to select the best heifers at an earlier age.
Offered by Department of Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries
Amount
Up to $5,000
$20 per head to a maximum of $5,000 per applicant per year
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Who can apply
Premises on which the farming activities occur must be located Elite Sire Component Eligibility Criteria:
in New Brunswick. • Only physically and structurally sound bulls will be considered.
used for breeding in the upcoming breeding season. • Assistance will not apply to animals tested prior to April 1 of current fiscal year; culled for disease or productivity reasons. • Applicants must provide proof of testing from a recognized testing facility;
ears by the ranch of origin in accordance with national livestock • Producers must test at least 50% of their animals under 2 years registration standards (Serial number and year letter, i.e. 100T of age; in the left ear and the herd letters, i.e. ABC in the right ear) Herd • Qualifying animals must be kept for a minimum of 1 year unless Letters may be chosen by the applicant or assigned by Canadian culled for disease or productivity reasons;
About the funding
$20.00 per head to a maximum of $5,000 per applicant per year.
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| Program | Type | Amount | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beef Genetic Enhancement | Grant | Combined maximum of $5,000 per applicant per year for Components 1.1 and 1.2. Elite Sire: up to 30% of the purchase price of eligible Test Station bulls or bulls from a purebred breeder, to a maximum of $1,400 per animal, plus a $100 premium each for Test Station bulls with a breed ADG on-feed index of 100 or better, with at least three EPD traits at breed average or above, and with a negative residual feed intake (RFI). Elite Female: up to 30% of the purchase price, to a maximum of $900 per animal, plus a $100 premium for purebred females with three EPD traits above breed average, or for F1 females with at least one purebred parent having three EPD traits above breed average. Elite Embryo: up to 30% of the purchase price, to a maximum of $500 per embryo. Genetic Testing, Activity 1 (herd genetic evaluation): up to 100%, to a maximum of $500 per herd. Genetic Testing, Activity 2 (genetic testing of Test Station bulls): maximum $500 per bull. | Open |
| Farmed Fox Genetic Enhancement Element | Grant | Up to 30% of purchase price per eligible purchased breeder up to a maximum of $125 | Open |
| Goat Genetic Enhancement Element | Grant | Up to 30% of the purchase cost of pure-bred bucks up to a maximum of $250 per animal, and up to 30% of the purchase cost of CLRC registered does and doe kids up to a maximum of $150 per animal | Open |
| Grape Industry Development Program | Grant | Element A: up to 50% of eligible cost for the vines and trellis system, to a maximum of $2,200 per acre for plants and $3,500 per acre for trellis system, to a maximum of $5,700 per acre for both | Open |
