Predator Compensation

The Agriculture Wildlife Program (AWP) provides compensation to cattle and sheep producers whose livestock have been killed by wild predators.

Eligible livestock and designated wildlife

Compensation overview

Livestock producers whose cattle or sheep are verified as killed by designated wildlife can receive compensation for up to 80% of the animals value. Budgetary constraints may result in compensation levels or methodology being adjusted.

• Compensation applies only to damage caused by designated wildlife not held in captivity.
• Compensation uses the previous year’s market value for the specific age and classification of the animal killed.
• Timely reporting improves the likelihood that evidence can be confirmed and compensation approved.

Learn more about Production Insurance and B.C.'s Agriculture Risk Management Programs.

Who to contact for inspections

The type of predator that killed your cattle or sheep will determine who to call, please contact the appropriate agency to arrange for inspection.

 

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Damage reporting requirements

To qualify for Predator Loss compensation, all of the following criteria must be met:

• The carcass and kill site must be preserved for inspection, and the official inspection must confirm:
  • Livestock species lost is cattle or sheep.
  • Livestock was killed by designated wildlife not held in captivity.
  • The age and classification of the killed animal (i.e. cross-bred heifer).
  • Best management practices were being followed at the time of the incident.    

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