Next phase of support for Alberta livestock producers
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In phase two of the Canada-Alberta Livestock Feed Assistance initiative, producers can apply for additional compensation
Together, the initial and secondary payments will put up to $340 million into the hands of producers to help them address the extraordinary costs incurred feeding their livestock during the 2021 drought.
In phase two of the Canada-Alberta Livestock Feed Assistance initiative, producers can apply for additional compensation (a secondary payment) to help cover costs over and above the phase one initial payment. Due to prolonged dry weather and extreme high temperatures, many producers experienced reduced grazing capacity causing a severe economic hit.
Phase one of the Canada-Alberta Livestock Feed Assistance initiative was open from September 7 to November 1, 2021 and provided an initial payment to producers. The initiative received 14,740 applications paying out more than $180 million so far under phase one.
The secondary payment will be calculated using a feed-need calculation, supplemented by proof of eligible expenses, for all livestock with the exception of bees. Eligible beekeepers can be compensated for up to 70 per cent of the extraordinary costs associated with feed (pollen patties or syrup) required to prepare eligible hives for winter to a maximum of $7.50 per hive/colony. ■