Farmer Support: Compensation for Unborn Livestock Losses
This act introduces new rules for compensating farmers who have suffered losses due to the death of unborn livestock. It aims to provide additional financial support to farms affected by such events, helping them cover losses and maintain production stability.
Key points
Farmers can receive additional payments for unborn livestock losses incurred on or after January 1, 2024.
Payment rates will be determined by the Secretary of Agriculture, not exceeding 85% of the rate for the lowest weight class of livestock.
The definition of losses includes the death of livestock that were gestating at the time of death.
Introduced
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