Pre-approved Livestock Predation Prevention Equipment and Guardian Dogs

The Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) supports the growth and sustainability of the agriculture sector in Manitoba. The Livestock Predation Prevention Program (LPPP) is offered through Sustainable CAP. The objective of the LPPP is to accelerate adoption of non-lethal, on-farm measures that reduce the risk of livestock predation by wolves, coyotes, bears, and other predators. Rebates are provided for the purchase of eligible equipment and livestock guardian dogs. Reducing livestock predation promotes the co-existence of wildlife and livestock in agricultural regions of Manitoba.

Eligible applicants include: 

• Agricultural Crown Land forage lease holders

 • Association of Manitoba Community Pastures 

• Indigenous primary producers and communities, including First Nations and Métis

 • Primary producers To be eligible, all applicants: 

• Must have had a paid (verifiable and/or probable) livestock predation claim under the Wildlife Damage Compensation Program in 2021 or later. For community pastures, their patrons must have paid claims for livestock on the pasture 

• Must manage and undertake their project on agricultural land used to produce agricultural products in Manitoba 

• Must have a Manitoba Premises Identification Number 

• Must ensure that they meet all eligibility requirements A business or organization with multiple divisions, operating names, or units, will count as one business or organization. Government employees, who are the majority shareholder (50 per cent or higher) in a business or organization, are not eligible to apply for funding. A business or organization, which includes a provincial government employee as a minority shareholder, will be eligible to apply for funding. Additional factors may be considered in determining the eligibility of the applicant, including: 

• the provision of false or misleading information by the applicant under other Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership and Manitoba programs 

• amounts due and owing to Manitoba by the applicant under other Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership and Manitoba programs 4 | Page 

Section 3 - Program Details Activities are cost shared between government and the applicant; the cost share ratio is 75:25 for eligible activities up to a limit of $5,000.

 Eligible Expenses Eligible Expenses must be directly related to the execution of a project that demonstrates, to the satisfaction of the Project Administrator, that the items purchased will assist in reducing the risk of predation for a species of livestock eligible under the Wildlife Damage Compensation Program. 

The following predation prevention items are eligible: 

• Solar Foxlights

• Electronets 

• Fladry and Turbo Fladry

 • Fence energizers required for electronet and turbo fladry projects o one energizer eligible if purchased along with an electronet or turbo fladry o two energizers are eligible if both electronet and turbo fladry are purchased 

• Livestock guardian dogs (see Appendix A for eligible breeds)

 • Spike collars • Provincial Sales Tax (PST) 

• Shipping For additional information on eligible expenses, see Appendix A Ineligible Expenses The following expenses are ineligible for funding: 

 Any eligible expense that is not supported by an eligible proof of payment. • Any expense, including a tax, which is eligible for a rebate, credit, or refund such as Goods and Services Tax (GST) 

• Normal operating expenses associated with carrying out business operations

 • Extended warranties 

• Financing charges, loan interest payments, bank fees and charges

 • Compensation to any government employee for providing services 

• Purchase of land, buildings and facilities and associated taxes and fees (e.g., land transfer tax)

 • Any additions or upgrades to new or existing buildings and facilities, associated taxes and fees 

• Materials and supplies and/or equipment that are leased or part of a subscription 5 | Page

 • Purchase of typical farm equipment (e.g., tractors, skid steers, combines, etc.) and related accessories and attachments 

• Normal, current, or ongoing maintenance expenses 

• Multi-use items (e.g., items not directly related to the project activities, such as computers, printers, phones, cameras, pressure washers, general farm equipment, batteries, ATV, trucks, clothing and footwear, tools, or fuel)

 • Any project-related activity that generates revenue during the implementation of the project 

• Any in-kind contribution 

• Expenses incurred for other projects 

• Managerial and administrative expenses incurred by the applicant 

• Any invoice dated before April 1, 2024, will be deemed ineligible. 

• Any other expense deemed ineligible by the program administrator The applicant is solely responsible for all project expenses, including all ineligible expenses and any project deficits or over-runs. Specific Ineligible Items 

 Veterinary, feed, and other costs related to care and training of livestock guardian dogs 

• Hard-wired power sources, lines, or outlets 

• Purchases to protect poultry or other animals’ ineligible under the Wildlife Damage Compensation program

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