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Page 20 The Clarington/Courtice Independent, Bowmanvillc, Saturday, May 3, 1997 Compensation Available When Livestock is Killec by Anita O'Brien 5. If the owner of the livc- Sheep and Goat Specialist slock (or the township coun- This article only addresses cil) is dissatisfied with the steps to be taken with respect report of the valuer, he may to compensation claims. It does not address management steps that a producer should take while the predation problem problem is being solved. BACKGROUND: The appeal to the director, within 30 days after the valuer's report is filed. The director (OMAFRA) names a valuer who makes a further investigation investigation and a report. A $25 application to OMAFRA, who in turn reimburses the township for monies paid to the livestock producers for damage by coyotes and wolves. Maximum amounts for compensation (per head) paid that shows to the best of his knowledge and belief: (a) that any of the livestock livestock or poultry was not killed or injured by a dog or a wolf (coyote). (b) that the killing or injuring injuring was caused by a dog Livestock, Poultry and Honey deposit must be made at the by the Ministry under the Act owned, or habitually kept on are: cattle $ 1,000; goats $200; the premises of the livestock Bee Protection Act ROS 1990, gives provision for compensation for various classes of livestock that are killed or injured by coyotes, wolves or dogs. The Act states that local townships are liable for dog kills, and the province is liable (via OMAFRA) for losses by wolves and coyotes. A producer who finds dead or injured sheep when checking checking his flock should follow these steps: 1. Determine the cause of death or injury to livestock. It is important that a producer investigate all signs and determine: (a) cause of death or injury, and: (b) who the culprit is. 2. Inform township clerk or livestock valuer immediately. immediately. 3. Valuer examinés predation, predation, writes a report that must be filed with township clerk within 10 days. This report must detail the extent and amount of damage and the dollar value to be awarded; and the cause of the damage (coyote, dog, other). At the same time, the valuer forwards forwards a copy of the report to the livestock owner. 4. Owner of livestock has 10 days to file an affidavit with the township clerk, that to the best of his knowledge the livestock were killed by whatever class of predator the producer believes was responsible. time of the appeal. This deposit is forfeited to the Crown if the original valuer's report is sustained. 6. The local township pays the livestock owner compensation compensation as determined by the township valuer. 7. The township makes sheep $200; horses $500; swine $200; fur bearing animals animals $100; and rabbits $20 each to a maximum of $ 1,000 per year; poultry - minimum weight requirement of 25 kg per claim and a $1,000 maximum maximum per year. The valuer can deny liability liability when he finds evidence owner, or (c) that the owner has not taken reasonable care to prevent prevent the killing or injuring of the livestock by dogs or wolves (coyotes). In this situation, the valuer files such findings in his report, giving particulars of the evidence found. Wild Turkey Hunting Areas Expanded The Ministry of Natural Resources is adding three Wildlife Management Units (WMUs) to areas in Ontario designated for the annual wild turkey hunt, which begins later in April. MNR will add WMUs 92A in northwestern Middlesex County and 93A in Lambton and parts of Kent County to the Aylmer District hunt. In addition, WMU 74 in Peterborough County is being added to the Peterborough District hunt. 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