Livestock Claims/ Valuers
The Ontario Wildlife Damage Compensation Program (OWDCP) provides financial assistance to producers whose livestock, poultry or honeybees have been damaged or killed by wildlife.
If you believe your livestock/poultry or honeybees have suffered an injury/kill due to predation, you should immediately notify a livestock valuer.
Livestock owners inform a Municipality appointed Livestock Investigator/Valuator within 48 hours of discovery if predation is believed to be the cause of damage or loss.
Preserve the carcass(es) and kill/injury site until the municipal valuer/investigator has arrived on site. Do not remove the carcass from the attack site as the valuer will want to examine the area for evidence to help determine the cause of the loss.
Suggested methods of preserving the site include:
- avoid walking in or around the area
- placing a tarp over the carcass(es)
- adding lime to the site
- Take a minimum of 3 photos of the injuries and/or wounds sustained, one close up photo of the injuries and one photo of the entire animal
- Take a photo showing the location where you found the carcass
- Take photos of any other evidence such as predator tracks, scat, or predator damage to fencing
If the animals have sustained injuries and have received veterinary care, take photos of:
- the injuries
- the site where the injuries occurred, for example, blood, signs of a struggle, tracks or scat
Livestock Valuers contact information:
- John Van Strien 613-583-1488
- Don Thompson 613-583-6655
You may also report livestock injuries/kill to the Municipal Office at 613-385-2216 during regular office hours.
What happens when you contact the valuer?
The valuer will attend the site and make a full investigation and submit a written report within 10 days to the Municipal Clerk. The valuer’s report provides details regarding the extent of the damage to the livestock, poultry or honeybees and the amount of compensation claim awarded. The valuer must also state in the report the predator responsible for the injuring/killing of the livestock, poultry or honeybees.
Ontario Wildlife Damage Compensation Program – How It Works
If you have general questions about the program, please contact the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs at 1-877-424-1300 or email ag.info.omafra@ontario.ca
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