Compensation Matrix For Depredated Livestock

01. Compensation Valuation. The program employs the following protocols for determining compensation valuation of livestock. (7-1-26) 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. (7-1-26) 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. Actions by the Idaho Depredating Wildlife Appeals Board will be considered the final Investigation Report for the purposes of this chapter, per Section 22-5501, Idaho Code. (7-1-26) c. Injured Livestock Compensation. Producers may be compensated for the value of injured livestock in any of the following methods: (7-1-26) IDAHO ADMINISTRATIVE CODE IDAPA 02.01.08 – Rules Governing Department of Agriculture Grizzly Bear & Wolf Depredation Section 110 Page 4 i. The compensation program may pay for the value of an injured animal that cannot be marketed due to injuries sustained in an eligible attack; or (7-1-26) ii. The compensation program may 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; or (7-1-26) iii. For those animals not otherwise compensated, the compensation program may pay the cost of veterinary care up to seventy-five percent (75%) of the market rate as determined above for confirmed injured livestock. Invoices for care from a licensed veterinarian must be submitted with the application. Documentation supporting the requested compensation for veterinary care must be submitted in order to qualify for compensation. (7-1-26) iv. If an animal is 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. For those animals not otherwise compensated, the compensation program will compensate for the value of the animal upon confirmation. (7-1-26) d. Claims for depredation shall be paid on a pro rata basis in the event moneys in the fund are insufficient to pay all Confirmed claims in full until such time as moneys in the fund are depleted. (7-1-26) e. Any moneys in the fund after payment of Confirmed claims shall then be paid to those producers with Probable, then Possible claims of depredation. Claims shall be paid on a pro rata basis in the event moneys in the fund are insufficient to pay all claims in full, until such moneys in the fund are depleted. Negative/Unknown findings will not be paid through this program. (7-1-26) f. Compensation will not be automatic and the determination of compensation by the Agencies will be final. (7-1-26) 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. (7-1-26) 102. – 109. (RESERVED)