REGINA — The Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corp. has bumped up the rebate available under its guardian dog program.
The maximum rebate has risen from $100 to $400 per dog, or the full value of the dog if a producer paid less than $400 for it. The increase is retroactive to April 1, 2024.
Agriculture minister David Marit said the rebate makes preventing wildlife damage more affordable.
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“The more producers can proactively make decisions, the better their chance of protecting their animals,” he said.
“This change is part of a comprehensive strategy that focuses on the proactive prevention of wildlife damage, demonstrating our dedication to the agricultural industry.”
The Saskatchewan Sheep Development Board advocated for the change and welcomed it.
Executive director Gord Schroeder said the increase will make purchasing a guardian dog more affordable.
“Predation is a significant challenge for livestock producers,” he said.
“Guardian dogs are an important tool in reducing predation losses.”
The rebate is part of the Wildlife Damage Compensation and Prevention Program.
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