Does and Ewes
| Minimum Requirements* | Certification Required to Apply | Beginning Famer Option** | $2,000 Maximum Reimbursement | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goats/Sheep – 50 head | Not Applicable | Available – see pp. 10 & 11 | $200 per doe or ewe | |
| Head of livestock = maximum number of single type, regardless of sex or age, at one time during the last 12 months. *Applicant must meet at least one minimum program requirement at time of application. **This program is available for individuals qualifying for the Beginning Farmer Option. |
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Guidelines
Buyer must communicate with the seller prior to purchasing to ensure the bred doe/ewe meets all TAEP eligibility requirements. Bred does/ewes that do not meet all eligibility requirements between October 1, 2003 and date of purchase will be denied cost share reimbursement.
Qualifications
1. Stewardship Information (Producer Affidavit required)
a. Official USDA permanent identification — must be individually and permanently identified with Scrapie tag, microchip, or breed registry identification
b. Ownership — seller name, address, and phone number
c. Sale information — price and sale date
d. Age — maximum of 24 months at time of purchase
e. Service Sire (AI or natural) — buck or ram
AI service sire — attach pedigree or semen catalog data
Natural service sire — attach pedigree
Buck (pedigree required)
Ram (RR & NN genotype results and pedigree required)
2. Preventative Health (Producer Affidavit required)
a. Dewormed — required
Ewes — RR & NN Genomic test is suggested
Flock health program with local veterinarian is suggested
3. Current and Reproductive Health (Veterinarian Affidavit required)
a. Official USDA permanent identification — must be individually and permanently identified with Scrapie tag, microchip, or breed registry identification
b. Veterinarian name, clinic, and phone number
c. Pregnancy status – minimum of 45 days bred at date of purchase
Requirements
1. Producer Affidavit and pedigrees — form(s) must be completed by seller
- Service Sire(s) — must attach pedigree(s) or semen catalog data
2. Veterinarian Affidavit — form(s) must be completed by veterinarian
Affidavit forms are available at www.tn.gov/taep in Producer Programs under Genetics, from Tennessee licensed veterinarians, and included in TAEP Genetics – Goats & Sheep reimbursement packet. Affidavits allow up to ten (10) bred does/ewes with consistent management and breeding to be listed on each form. List all IDs, birth date range, and range of days pregnant.