Livestock Insurance
Livestock insurance is a provincial program designed to provide insurance to compensate Newfoundland and Labrador producers for the death or injury of sheep, goats, dairy cattle or beef cattle caused by dogs or other predators.
Offered by Department of Forestry, Agriculture and Lands
Amount
Insurance against loss or severe injury of livestock caused by dogs or other predators: e.g. a grade ewe insured for $4.20 receives $210 in compensation in case of eligible predation loss
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Who can apply
Producers, who register their animals for insurance prior to April 1 of each year and who pay the insurance premiums, are covered until March 31 in the event any of their animals are killed or severely injured (need to be put down) by a predator.
Newly purchased livestock must be insured within 30 days of purchase.
Lambs must be insured within 30 days after birth.
About the funding
Under The Livestock Insurance Act, R.S.N. 1990, c.L-23, the Board will insure an owner against loss or severe injury of livestock caused by dogs or other predators, subject to limitations and restrictions set out in the Act and the Contract of Insurance.
Producers can purchase livestock insurance for a Claim Procedure grade ewe for only $4.20 and receive $210.00 in compensation in case of eligible predation loss.
