Livestock Valuers

Purpose

The Legislative Services Department processes claims for damages (killed or injured) to livestock caused by wildlife as outlined in the Ontario Wildlife Damage Compensation Program. 

Damage claims are referred to the Clerk's Division or one of the Municipality's Livestock Valuers within 48 hours of discovering the incident. All claims will be inspected by the Municipality's Livestock Valuer who will provide a report. The Municipality is responsible for claims where wildlife has killed or injured the livestock or poultry. Council appoints two (2) Livestock Valuers to investigate livestock claims.

The Valuer is responsible to investigate claims and determine the type of predator that is responsible.

The Valuer completes a detailed written report of their findings and submits a copy to the Municipal Clerk and the owner. Within the report is the amount of compensation in accordance with the Ontario Wildlife Damage Compensation Program.

Terms of reference

Not applicable

Composition

Term runs for the same duration as Council.

Council appoints two community members.

Frequency of meetings

Not applicable

Remuneration

$61.15 per visit (2026 rate) + mileage

Vacancies

There are no current vacancies. To apply for future vacancies, fill out the Appointments to Boards and Committees Application Form.

Contact

Animal Shelter Supervisor
905-623-3379 ext. 2127

If you are a resident who requires the services of the Livestock Valuer, the contact information is as follows:

• Brad Found: 905-259-8492

Minutes

Not applicable

Documents and publications

More information on the Ontario Wildlife Damage Compensation Program is available online.

If you have general questions about the program, please contact the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs at 1-877-424-1300.