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New CFIA cattle payout rules amounts announced

New CFIA cattle payout rules amounts announced
Jun 23, 2025
By Farms.com

New cattle payouts better reflect market value

The Government of Canada has increased the maximum compensation farmers can receive for cattle losses under the Compensation for Destroyed Animals and Things Regulations (CDATR). This change reflects current cattle market values and offers stronger financial support to producers affected by reportable diseases. 

The updated maximum amounts now stand at $16,500 for registered (purebred) cattle, up from $10,000, and $10,000 for non-registered cattle, up from $4,500. These older compensation limits were last set in 2015, and the rise in market prices made the update necessary. 

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) may order the destruction of animals or related materials if they are affected by serious diseases. These actions are taken to protect public health, the well-being of other animals, and the stability of export markets. In such cases, affected producers become eligible for financial compensation. 

The actual compensation given is based on current market value but cannot exceed the maximum amount set by the government. The raised limits aim to ensure fairer compensation for producers while encouraging early disease reporting and cooperation during outbreaks. 

The CFIA conducted a market analysis to guide this update and found that current cattle values have increased significantly since the previous compensation rates were established. 

“We’re increasing the maximum amount of compensation for cattle to better reflect latest market value and help ensure that our producers have access to appropriate compensation when disease response efforts impact their businesses,” said The Honourable Heath MacDonald, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food. 

This change is a part of the government’s broader mandate to protect Canada’s food supply, animal health, and agricultural economy. It reassures producers that they will be supported in difficult times. 

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