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Animal Health and Biosecurity Program
Rebates for livestock and bee biosecurity and animal welfare in Saskatchewan
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 2, 2028
Location
Saskatchewan, Canada
Who can apply
Saskatchewan producers of beef cattle, bison, cervids, dairy cattle, poultry, swine, sheep and goats, honey bees and leafcutter bees, including eligible individuals, partnerships, cooperatives and corporations. Eligible First Nation Bands and, where specified, beef grazing associations can apply under their relevant species requirements.
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Overview
The Animal Health and Biosecurity Producer Program supports Saskatchewan producers in the beef cattle, bison, cervid, dairy, poultry, swine, sheep and goat, honey bee and leafcutter bee sectors. It provides rebates for approved biosecurity and animal welfare improvements, including eligible assessments, audits and equipment. Species pages set different prerequisites and expense schedules within one program; funding across species on an operation counts toward its program maximum.
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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
Availability timeline
2027
Periods: 1
Activities funded
- Biosecurity and animal welfare improvements.
Documents Needed
- The rebate application for the relevant species; invoices in the applicant's name; proof of payment when requested; required training or industry certification evidence; a veterinarian-client-patient relationship verification where required; and a validated biosecurity equipment recommendation report for the bee-sector schedules where required.
Official resources
Program guide
Application form
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Saskatchewan producers of beef cattle, bison, cervids, dairy cattle, poultry, swine, sheep and goats, honey bees and leafcutter bees, including eligible individuals, partnerships, cooperatives and corporations. Eligible First Nation Bands and, where specified, beef grazing associations can apply under their relevant species requirements.
Who is not eligible
- Research facilities.
- Publicly funded institutions.
Eligible expenses
- Only items listed in the applicable species schedule are eligible. Depending on the sector, these include veterinarian or technical assessments, recognized audits, biosecurity protocols, segregation or quarantine equipment, approved handling and animal-welfare equipment, sanitation and mortality-management equipment, and recommended bee biosecurity equipment. An item eligible for one species is not automatically eligible for another.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Items not included in the relevant species schedule, ineligible expense dates, routine repairs and ongoing operating costs, training costs, salaries or labour, installation and administration, buildings, used or leased items, taxes, financing and legal charges, and expenses funded by other government programs are excluded where specified in that schedule. Do not apply a sheep-and-goat-only exclusion or start date to every species; review the relevant official schedule, including its new-entrant provisions.
Eligible geographic areas
- Saskatchewan
How to apply
- Choose the relevant species page and confirm eligibility and eligible expenses. Complete the required training, certification, veterinary validation or technical self-assessment. Purchase eligible equipment, ensure it is installed or functional, and pay invoices in full. Complete the corresponding species rebate application and submit the required documents to Saskatchewan's Ministry of Agriculture by February 1, 2028.
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?
The Animal Health and Biosecurity Producer Program supports Saskatchewan producers in the beef cattle, bison, cervid, dairy, poultry, swine, sheep and goat, honey bee and leafcutter bee sectors. It provides rebates for approved biosecurity and animal welfare improvements, including eligible assessments, audits and equipment. Species pages set different prerequisites and expense schedules within one program; funding across species on an operation counts toward its program maximum.
How much funding can be received?
Animal Health and Biosecurity Program Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $15,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
Who is eligible for the Animal Health and Biosecurity Program program?
To be eligible for the Animal Health and Biosecurity Program program, you must:
Eligible Saskatchewan producers and First Nation Bands must satisfy the requirements for their species. Gross farm income thresholds, training, industry certification, premises identification and veterinary or technical assessments vary by species. Consult the applicable species schedule before purchasing equipment.
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.