Swine Genetic Enhancement Element
The Swine Genetic Enhancement Element encourages New Brunswick hog producers to use superior breeding stock to improve productivity, quality, efficiencies and profits. It covers up to 30% of the purchase cost of superior boars, purebred commercial gilts and boar semen from a recognized licensed breeding stock company, for producers who are members in good standing with Porc NB Pork.
Offered by Department of Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries
Amount
Up to 30% of the purchase cost of superior boars up to a maximum of $1,000 per animal; up to 30% of purchase cost of purebred, commercial gilts (max. $120 per animal); up to 30% of purchase cost of boar semen (maximum $15 per straw); combined total limited to a maximum of $5,000 per hog farm 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.
Must be members in good standing with the Porc NB Pork to
be considered for assistance. Please contact Porc NB Pork at tags. Purebred animals must also be identified as per the 506‑458‑8051 to verify your status. national identification requirements for purebred sheep;
About the funding
Levels of Assistance:
- Up to 30% of the purchase cost of superior boars from a
recognized licensed breeding stock company up to a maximum of $1,000 per animal.
- Up to 30% of purchase cost of purebred, commercial gilts from recognized licensed breeding stock company. Max. of $120 per animal.
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- Up to 30% of purchase cost boar semen from recognized
licensed breeding stock company. Maximum of $15 per straw.
- The combined total financial assistance provided in the Swine Genetic Enhancement Element will be limited to a maximum of $5,000 per hog farm per year.
- No assistance is available for transportation of animals
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 |
| 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 |
