If you have livestock and/or poultry that has been killed or injured due to certain animal predators, you are entitled to seek compensation under the Ontario Wildlife Damage Compensation Program.
Livestock and poultry producers can make claims through their local municipality to try and recoup losses.
Are you Eligible: |
To be eligible for the program, you must meet the eligibility criteria. |
How it Works: |
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What is Ontario Wildlife Damage Compensation (Livestock Claims) |
The Ontario Wildlife Damage Compensation Program (OWDCP) provides financial assistance to producers whose livestock, poultry or honey bees have been damaged or killed by wildlife. The following helpful information about OWDCP is available on the OMAFRA website:
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Damage caused by dogs |
If the Valuer determines that the damage to livestock and poultry was caused by a stray dog that is not normally found on the premises, the claimant is not eligible for compensation through this program. Instead, the process set out in the Protection of Livestock and Poultry from Dogs Act should be followed. |
Related Links: |
For more information about how the program works: http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/livestock/predation/process_chart.htm For more information about the Ontario Wildlife Damage Compensation Program – Predation and Wildlife Damage: http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/livestock/predation.htm For more information on the Ontario Wildlife Damage Compensation Program Guidelines – http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/livestock/predation/owdcguideJan17.htm More information on the Ontario Wildlife Damage Compensation Program is available online. |
If you have general questions about the program, please contact the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
Toll Free: 1-877-424-1300
E-mail: ag.info.omafra@ontario.ca
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