Farmed Fox Genetic Enhancement Element
Livestock Genetic Enhancement Program Description/Objectives To foster the continued improvement of the genetic base of the New Brunswick livestock sector through the purchase of genetically superior animals. The continual introduction of genetically superior animals will ensure producers have the ability to consistently produce the highest quality livestock products on a competitive basis, thereby giving them the means to adapt to and take advantage of new production and marketing opportunities in their respective sectors.
Offered by Department of Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries
Amount
Up to 30% of purchase price per eligible purchased breeder up to a maximum of $125; total financial assistance for the purchase of genetically superior fox shall not exceed $5,000 per applicant per year
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Who can apply
- Arm’s Length Transactions: for the purpose of this program, The combined total financial assistance for Components 1.1 and
exceptions can be allowed if the vendor and purchaser are not 1.2 of the Beef Genetic Enhancement Element will be limited to a arm’s length when the following conditions are met: maximum of $5,000 per applicant per year.
- The vendor and purchaser each file separate farm
income tax; 1.1 Beef Elite Sire, Beef Elite Female, and Beef
- Proof of payment has been verified; Elite Embryo Component
- Ownership status on purebred animal registrations Component Objectives: To improve the quality and productivity
are transferred (the registration documents of purebred of beef cattle produced in New Brunswick through the use of animals that have been transferred to the name of the genetically superior animals. applicant or his farm constitute proof of payment).
- 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.
- Element funding will only apply to breeder animals which will be
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;
- In order to qualify, all purchased foxes must be tattooed in both
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;
Livestock Records Corporation and this identification recorded on the element claim form. • Animal identification and genetic testing results must be attached to claim forms;
All purchased foxes must be in the possession of participating
applicant prior to claim submission
About the funding
- Up to 30%, of purchase price per eligible purchased breeder up
to a maximum of $125;
- Total financial assistance for the purchase of genetically
superior fox shall not exceed $5,000 per applicant per year; current fiscal year
Similar programs
| 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 |
| Dairy Genomic Testing | Grant | Up to $5,000 | 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 |
