The Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) provides financial assistance to eligible livestock owners and contract growers who experience livestock death in excess of normal mortality and injured livestock sold at a reduced price due to adverse weather, disease, or attacks by animals reintroduced into the wild by the federal government or protected by federal law.

Program Features:

• Compensation Rates: Payments are calculated based on 75% of the fair market value of the livestock on the day before the death occurred. Specific rates are set for different categories of livestock.
• Documentation Requirements: Producer must provide acceptable documentation of losses and the conditions that caused the loss. This may include veterinary records, purchase records, and other supporting documents.
• Application Process: Producer must submit a notice of loss for each loss condition and one application for payment within 60 calendar days after the end of the calendar year in which the loss occurred.

Additional LIP Benefits:

• Financial Relief: LIP provides crucial financial assistance to livestock producers facing significant losses, helping them recover from unexpected adverse events.
• Economic Stability: By compensating for excessive livestock losses, LIP supports the economic stability of livestock operations and rural communities.
• Risk Management: LIP is part of a broader suite of USDA disaster assistance programs designed to help producers manage risk and ensure the continuity of agricultural production.

How to Enroll: To apply for the Livestock Indemnity Program, producers must complete and submit a notice of loss and an application for payment to their local FSA office. The process includes providing documentation of the livestock losses and the eligible adverse events that caused the losses. Detailed enrollment instructions and deadlines are available through the local FSA office or the official USDA website.

Eligibility: Eligible applicants include livestock owners and contract growers who have experienced livestock deaths in excess of normal mortality or injured livestock being sold at a reduced price due to eligible loss conditions or attacks by federally protected species. Applicants must provide acceptable documentation of the losses and meet all program requirements.