Farm Animal Health & Welfare
About this program
Offers four separate herd/ranch health assistance programs: Cattle Herd Health Assistance Program, Sheep Herd Health Program, Swine Herd Health Program, and Mink Ranch Health Program. Each encourages producers to utilize professional veterinary services on a regular basis for herd/flock/ranch health maintenance and improvement through preventative medicine and bio-security.
Eligibility
Cattle owners (beef and dairy), purebred and commercial sheep flock owners, swine herd owners, and mink breeders in Nova Scotia seeking to utilize professional veterinary services for herd/flock/ranch health maintenance through preventative medicine.
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Source: official program page at novascotia.ca. Last checked by Ag Alerts on February 11, 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible for Farm Animal Health & Welfare?
Cattle owners (beef and dairy), purebred and commercial sheep flock owners, swine herd owners, and mink breeders in Nova Scotia seeking to utilize professional veterinary services for herd/flock/ranch health maintenance through preventative medicine.
What is the application deadline?
This program does not list a fixed deadline, so applications appear to be ongoing. Confirm on the official program page.
How much funding is available?
Funding amounts vary. See the official program page for details.
How do I apply?
Apply directly through the official program page linked above. Ag Alerts is an independent service and is not affiliated with any government agency.
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