Livestock losses due to eligible adverse weather events may qualify for payment through the Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP), a permanent disaster program offered through Farm Service Agency (FSA). LIP is focused on livestock deaths in excess of normal mortality caused by adverse weather or by attacks by animals reintroduced into the wild by the Federal Government. LIP payments are equal to 75 percent of the average fair market value of the livestock.

Producers who would like to apply for LIP should keep the following information in mind:

• Documentation is required to prove your beginning inventory (calving books, preg-check records, insurance documents, etc.)
• Evidence of the livestock death is required (photos, insurance claims, etc.)
• Livestock losses must be reported to FSA within 30 days of becoming apparent

For more information, visit https://www.fsa.usda.gov/Assets/USDA-FSA-Public/usdafiles/FactSheets/fsa_lip_livestockimdemnityprogram_factsheet_2022_final.pdf