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Animal Health and Biosecurity Program
Financial aid to improve biosecurity and animal welfare in livestock farming
Last Update: June 5, 2026
Funding available
$ 500 - $ 15,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Saskatchewan, Canada
Overview
This program offers a partial reimbursement of expenses and equipment aimed at strengthening biosecurity and animal welfare in various agricultural productions in Saskatchewan. It notably supports the adoption of recognized training, veterinary assessments, and specialized equipment to improve herd health management.
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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 : 500 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Location
- Saskatchewan
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- $ 50,000 minimum revenue
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Canadians
- Startups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Environment
- Animal Protection
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Business Associations
Target groups
- Indigenous peoples
- Rural / Remote communities
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Biosecurity improvements for sheep and goat operations.
- Animal welfare improvements for sheep and goat operations.
Documents Needed
- Duly completed Animal Health and Biosecurity Program reimbursement application form (according to the species concerned).
- Copies of detailed invoices in the applicant’s name for eligible expenses and equipment.
- Proof of payment of the invoices (bank statements, credit cards, or images of processed cheques, as needed).
- Completed Veterinary-Client-Patient Relationship (VCPR) verification form, where required.
- Validated biosecurity self-assessment or recommendation report (for honey bees and leafcutter bees), if applicable.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Sheep producers in Saskatchewan.
- Goat producers in Saskatchewan.
- First Nation Bands in Saskatchewan raising sheep or goats.
Who is not eligible
- Research facilities.
- Publicly funded institutions.
Eligible expenses
- Fees for veterinary assessments and development of biosecurity and animal welfare protocols or manuals.
- Purchase of biosecurity equipment (fences, quarantine pens, RFID readers, washing and disinfection systems, in-vessel composters, high-pressure cleaning equipment, water treatment equipment, etc.).
- Purchase of animal welfare and handling equipment (restraining cages, chutes, scales, remote monitoring systems, alarms, fans, non-slip mats, approved euthanasia equipment, improved feeding or care systems, etc.).
- Audit and certification fees (for example VBP+ for beef cattle) within the prescribed limits.
- Equipment specific to beekeepers and leafcutter bee producers (paraffin melters, wax melters, microscopes, high-pressure washers, cell breakers/conditioners, UV traps, etc.).
Eligible geographic areas
- Saskatchewan.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are accepted on a continuous basis until March 31, 2028.
- Applications are processed only once the projects are completed, the equipment is installed, and the invoices are fully paid.
- Proof of payment may be requested by the Ministry to verify expenses.
- Payments are made in the form of reimbursement of eligible costs once the application is approved.
Additional information
- Reimbursement requests are accepted on an ongoing basis until March 31, 2028.
- Invoices must be paid in full before submitting the reimbursement request.
- Only one reimbursement cap applies per operation, even if there are multiple sites or species.
- Photos of the installed or functioning equipment may be required with the application.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Animal Health and Biosecurity Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Animal Health and Biosecurity Program. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Animal Health and Biosecurity Program?
This program offers a partial reimbursement of expenses and equipment aimed at strengthening biosecurity and animal welfare in various agricultural productions in Saskatchewan. It notably supports the adoption of recognized training, veterinary assessments, and specialized equipment to improve herd health management.
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:
Sheep or goat producer in Saskatchewan.
Minimum gross farm income requirement.
Required species training and VCPR.
What expenses are eligible under Animal Health and Biosecurity Program?
Biosecurity improvements for sheep and goat operations.
Animal welfare improvements for sheep and goat operations.
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 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