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Animal Health and Biosecurity Program
Biosecurity and welfare rebates for sheep and goats
Latest source updateLast Update: July 4, 2026Latest change: The Animal Health and Biosecurity Program now shows a February 1, 2028 deadline for rebate applications and project completion instead of March 31, 2028.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: July 4, 2026
Latest change: The Animal Health and Biosecurity Program now shows a February 1, 2028 deadline for rebate applications and project completion instead of March 31, 2028.
Application deadline moved up to February 1, 2028
The program guidance and application forms now show a rebate application deadline of February 1, 2028 instead of March 31, 2028. The main application instructions also now say projects must be completed and applications for rebate submitted by February 1, 2028. This timeline change appears across multiple species-specific application PDFs, including beef cattle, swine, leafcutter bees, sheep and goats, poultry, bison, cervids, dairy, and honey bees. Eligibility, funding rates, and scope remain otherwise unchanged, including the 50 per cent reimbursement rate and the $5,000 or $15,000 maximum program payment where applicable.
Funding available
$ 250 - $ 15,000
Deadline
February 1, 2028
Location
Saskatchewan, Canada
Who can apply
Saskatchewan sheep or goat producers, including individuals, partnerships, co-operatives, and corporations
See full eligibility
Overview
Sheep and Goats - Animal Health and Biosecurity Producer Program offers Saskatchewan sheep and goat producers and First Nation Bands raising sheep or goats rebates covering 50 per cent of approved expenses and equipment for biosecurity and animal welfare improvements. Supported costs include segregation pens, deadstock site fencing, and loading chutes.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Obtain certifications or accreditations
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
- Minimum amount : 250 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Saskatchewan
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Biosecurity and animal welfare improvements.
Documents Needed
- Animal Health and Biosecurity Producer Program Rebate Application - Sheep and Goats
- Veterinarian-Client-Patient Relationship Verification Form
- Copies of invoices for claimed expenses
- Proof of payment, if requested, such as bank or credit card statements or processed cheque images
Official resources
Program guide
Application form
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Saskatchewan sheep or goat producers, including individuals, partnerships, co-operatives, and corporations
- First Nation Bands in the Province of Saskatchewan raising sheep or goats
Who is not eligible
- Research facilities.
- Publicly funded institutions.
Eligible expenses
- Veterinarian assessments, funded to a maximum of $500 per operation
- Biosecurity or animal welfare Protocol Manuals or Standard Operating Procedures developed by a veterinarian or clinic for use on your livestock operation
- Biosecurity equipment such as segregation pens, deadstock site fencing, fencing to prevent access to stored feed and standing water, RFID tag reading equipment, and in-vessel composters for mortality management
- Animal welfare equipment such as maternity pens, loading chutes, working chutes, remote surveillance for lambing or kidding, and vaccine coolers
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Invoices not issued in the applicant's name, start-up operations, expenditures prior to April 1, 2023, and equipment or items not identified as eligible expenses or equipment
- Training costs, staff training for equipment, and applicant, employee or third-party salaries, labour, installation, or administration costs
- Basic repair and maintenance, replacement parts, ongoing expenses, and the purchase or construction or modification of buildings
- Used, leased, fabricated, or auction-purchased items or equipment; taxes, financing fees, interest charges, legal fees, and shipping, freight, or brokerage fees
- Fees for third-party application support, costs that may receive funding under other Sustainable CAP or government assistance programs, and specialized feeding or watering equipment upgrades
Eligible geographic areas
- Saskatchewan
How to apply
- Review the program eligibility and eligible expenses and equipment list.
- For sheep producers, complete the Canadian Verified Sheep Program training; for goat producers, complete the Saskatchewan Goat Industry Biosecurity and Animal Welfare Training.
- Have a veterinarian licensed with the Saskatchewan Veterinary Medical Association, or a veterinary clinic, validate that you have a valid veterinarian-client-patient-relationship.
- If you do not have a valid veterinarian-client-patient-relationship, establish one with a veterinarian licensed with the Saskatchewan Veterinary Medical Association or the associated veterinary clinic.
- Ensure the equipment is fully installed and operational, and that all invoices are paid in full before applying.
- Complete the application package and submit it by email or mail.
Processing and Agreement
- Pictures may be requested.
- Proof of payment may be requested in the form of bank or credit card statements or processed cheque images from your financial institution.
Additional information
- First Nation producers may have distinct characteristics reflecting regulatory, operational, cultural and other factors, and the program is designed to allow flexibility to reduce barriers and ensure accessibility.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Animal Health and Biosecurity Program Program
What is the Animal Health and Biosecurity Program?
Sheep and Goats - Animal Health and Biosecurity Producer Program offers Saskatchewan sheep and goat producers and First Nation Bands raising sheep or goats rebates covering 50 per cent of approved expenses and equipment for biosecurity and animal welfare improvements. Supported costs include segregation pens, deadstock site fencing, and loading chutes.
How much funding can be received?
Animal Health and Biosecurity Program Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $15,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Animal Health and Biosecurity Program program?
To be eligible for the Animal Health and Biosecurity Program program, you must:
The applicant must be a Saskatchewan sheep or goat producer with at least $15,000 gross farm income in Saskatchewan, or a First Nation Band in the Province of Saskatchewan raising sheep or goats.
The applicant must complete the required sheep or goat training and have a valid veterinarian-client-patient-relationship.
The applicant must have a Saskatchewan Premises Identification (PID) number, and the project must have commenced after April 1, 2023.
What expenses are eligible under Animal Health and Biosecurity Program?
Biosecurity and animal welfare improvements.
Who can I contact for more information about the Animal Health and Biosecurity Program?
You can contact Government of Saskatchewan by email at agprograms@gov.sk.ca or by phone at 1-866-457-2377.
Where is the Animal Health and Biosecurity Program available?
The Animal Health and Biosecurity Program program is available the province of Saskatchewan.
Is the Animal Health and Biosecurity Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Animal Health and Biosecurity Program is a Grant and Funding