Beef Genetic Enhancement
No fixed amount
Grant
Description:
The program aims to enhance the New Brunswick beef industry with genetically superior animals capable of producing the highest quality beef, competitively and consistently for the benefit of all the beef sectors. This element is made up of the Beef Elite Sire, Beef Elite Female and Beef Elite Embryo Components, and the Beef Genetic Testing Component.
Rolling deadline
Eligibility:
Applicants must be:
1. members in good standing with the New Brunswick
Cattle Producers Association to be considered for assistance. Please contact the New Brunswick Cattle Producers’ Association at 506-458-8534 to verify your status.
2. For reimbursement of claims, copies of paid receipts for genetic program enrollment fee, genetic evaluation software, genetic testing fees and weighing fees must accompany claim for payment
3. Premises on which the farming activities occur must be located in New Brunswick.
4. Arm’s Length Transactions: for the purpose of this program, exceptions can be allowed if the vendor and purchaser are not arm’s length when the following conditions are met:
1. The vendor and purchaser each file separate farm
income tax;
2. Proof of payment has been verified;
3. Ownership status on purebred animal registrations
are transferred.
5. compliant with the Livestock Operations Act or have a licence application or renewal in the process. In the case of licence application or renewal, the registrar under the Livestock Operations Act should be consulted to ensure that no major limitations to the issuance of a licence exist.
Application Steps:
Applicants must:
1. Discuss applications with appropriate
Department of Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries staff
(Business Growth Officer, Development Officer or Specialist)
before applying.
2. State that you are an indigenous applicant and submit completed applications by e-mail or mail:
E-mail Applications:
Sustainable.CAP@gnb.ca
Mail Applications:
Sustainable CAP Program Administrator
Industry Financial Programs
Department of Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries
PO Box 6000
Fredericton, NB
E3B 5H1
Documentation Needed:
Applicants must submit:
1. Animal identification and purchase documentation must be attached to claim forms;
2. Copies of all receipts must accompany claim for payment; and
3. necessary permits, environmental approvals, or certifications obtained to complete their project.
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