Compensation Matrix for Depredated Livestock

01. Compensation Valuation. The program employs the following protocols for determining compensation valuation of livestock. (11-12-24)T a. Prices paid will be based on the market rate for the grazing season/calendar year in which the losses occurred. This market rate is based on the type of livestock that was depredated. Reports that may be used are: a comprehensive nationwide average through Cattlefax (www.cattlefax.com), USDA reports, American Sheep Industry market reports, a compilation of USDA private market data and local prices. The rates are listed for adult cows, bulls, calves, ewes, rams, lambs, equine, goats, llamas, swine, poultry, and bees. (11-12-24)T b. Compensation will be paid based upon site specific information regarding actual losses (kills or injuries) submitted by the applicant with the Species Depredation Investigation Report being the foundation of the claim. (11-12-24)T c. Injured Livestock Compensation: (11-12-24)T i. The compensation program will pay for injured livestock that are sold at a reduced price due to an eligible attack. The reimbursement will be the difference of the sale price from the fair market value. (11-12-24)T ii. The compensation program will pay the cost of veterinary care up to seventy percent (70%) of the market rate as determined above for confirmed injured livestock. Invoices for care from a licensed veterinarian must be submitted with the application. (11-12-24)T iii. If an animal is validated as injured due to a grizzly bear or wolf and then must be euthanized due to its injuries, an investigator will need to complete an updated Species Depredation Investigation Report to document the change in status. (11-12-24)T d. Validated claims for depredation shall be paid on a pro rata basis in the event moneys in the fund are insufficient to pay all validated claims in full., until such time as moneys in the fund are depleted. (11-12-24)T e. Any moneys in the fund after payment of validated claims shall then be paid to those livestock owners with probable claims of depredation by grizzly bear or wolf attack. Claims shall be paid on a pro rata basis in the event moneys in the fund are insufficient to pay all probable claims in full, until such moneys in the fund are depleted. Negative/Unknown findings will not be paid through this program. (11-12-24)T f. Compensation will not be automatic and the determination of the compensation by the Agencies will be final. (11-12-24)T 02. Claims. All claims must be submitted to the Office of Species Conservation no later than December 31 for claims during that calendar year. The Office of Species Conservation will submit all eligible claims for payment to the Idaho State Department of Agriculture no later than the end of January following the year of the claim. The Idaho State Department of Agriculture will issue eligible compensation payments no later than the end of February following the year of the claims. Full or pro-rated payments will be dependent on available funding. (11-12-24)T