Sheep Genetic Enhancement Element
No fixed amount
Grant
Description:
The program aims to enhance the New Brunswick sheep industry with genetically superior animals to improve efficiencies, growth rates, fertility, meat quality and increase marketing opportunities and options. This element is made up of the Elite Ram & Elite Ewe Component and the Sheep Genetic Testing Component.
Comments on Funding:
Rolling deadline
Eligibility:
Applicants must:
1. Be in compliant with the Livestock Operations Act or have a licence application or renewal in the process. In the case of licence application or renewal, the registrar under the Livestock Operations Act should be consulted to ensure that no major limitations to the issuance of a licence exist.
2. The premises on which the farming activities occur must be located in New Brunswick.
3. Animals must be identified by the National Sheep Identification tags. Purebred animals must also be identified as per the national identification requirements for purebred sheep;
4. Assistance will not apply to animals purchased prior to April 1 of the current fiscal year.
Application Steps:
Applicants must:
1. Discuss applications with appropriate
Department of Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries staff
(Business Growth Officer, Development Officer or Specialist)
before applying.
2. State that you are an indigenous applicant and submit completed applications by e-mail or mail:
E-mail Applications:
Sustainable.CAP@gnb.ca
Mail Applications:
Sustainable CAP Program Administrator
Industry Financial Programs
Department of Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries
PO Box 6000
Fredericton, NB
E3B 5H1
Documentation Needed:
Applicants must submit:
1. EPD and scrapie’s resistant genotype premiums supporting documentation(s)
2. Registration papers of F1 sheep’s’ parents. Applicant animals must be registered to and in the possession of the applicant by claim deadline date and remain on the owner’s premises for a period of one year from date of purchase.
3. Receipt from the sheep breeder with the animals being identified by the National Sheep Identification tags. Pure-bred animals must also be identified as per the national identification requirements for purebred sheep;
4. Animal registration document. A copy is acceptable.
5. Copies of paid receipts for genetic program
enrollment fee, genetic evaluation software and genetic testing fees must accompany claim for payment.
6. necessary permits, environmental approvals, or certifications obtained to complete their project.
Other Things to Note:
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Maurice
