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Cull Breeding Swine Program

On February 25, 2008, the Canadian government announced a $50 million program designed to reduce the Canadian hog breeding herd by up to 10% over and above normal annual culling. The funding could effectively remove 150,000 breeding animals from the Canadian herd. If such a reduction in the breeding herd is reached, this would reduce annual hog production by approximately 3 million pigs, or 10% of production.

The Cull Breeding Swine Program (CBSP) will be delivered by the Canadian Pork Council (CPC).

Purpose of the Cull Breeding Swine Program

  • To facilitate  the cull of breeding swine in Canada
  • To assist hog producers in their attempts to manage through the current market situation of low hog prices, high feed grain costs and a strong Canadian dollar

In order to participate in the program

  1. Download and complete the CBSP application form, available on the CPC website, and supporting documents and complete all required documents.
  2. Return the completed application (and supporting documentation ) via registered mail, priority post or courier to:

    Cull Breeding Swine Program
    Canadian Pork Council
    c/o Welch LLP
    1200-151 Slater Street
    Ottawa, ON
    K1P 5H3

APPLICATION FORMS AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS

The registration consists of 3 parts: the Program Overview, the Application Form and seven (7) Appendices. 

Please download the Program Instruction for further information on completing the application form.

The following documents can be downloaded (pdf format)

Click here to download the whole application form OR download each individual document below

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  1. Program Instructions     
  2. CBSP Program Overview
  3. CBSP Application Form
  4. CBSP Appendices

  5. Barn-specific interim payment election form

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Please take the time to read and familiarize yourself with the application form and all supporting documents in order to properly complete your application and expedite the processing of claims.

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