On June 18th, 2025, an amendment to the Compensation for Destroyed Animals and Things Regulations (CDATR) was published in Canada Gazette, Part II.
The CDATR are the regulations that set the parameters and eligibility for compensation that may be provided to owners (such as producers or farmers) who have been ordered to destroy their animals or things. The objective of the CDATR is to encourage the early reporting of animal disease and the cooperation of owners in eradication efforts.
This amendment updates the maximum amounts for cattle to reflect the current market conditions and estimated future market growth. Cattle ordered destroyed may now be compensated up to a higher maximum amount, specifically:
- registered cattle (bos taurus and bos indicus): $16,500 (from $10,000, set in 2015)
- non-registered cattle (bos taurus and bos indicus): $10,000 (from $4,500, set in 2015)
Under the Health of Animals Act, the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food may order the destruction of an animal or thing if it poses a disease risk. An order for the destruction of an animal or thing affected by a disease, while unfortunate and difficult for all concerned, is often necessary to keep humans and other animals safe, and to keep export markets open.
The Minister may order compensation to be paid to the owner according to the parameters established in the CDATR.
For more information on compensation for animals and things ordered destroyed, visit: Animal health compensation – what to expect when an animal is ordered destroyed