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Veterinary Services Subsidy Scheme

October 2009

The State Government has established a subsidy program to help dairy farmers improve or maintain the welfare of their cattle during the current downturn.

Under the program, Tasmanian dairy farmers can claim 50% of the cost of a professional veterinary visit to their property where
        • It is for the purpose of providing advice about the health and welfare of their cattle or
        • It is for treatment to resolve an identified health and welfare issue.
The subsidy is not for costs associated with market assurance programs, export testing or over-the-counter drugs.

Subsidy applications will be processed in the order they are received. The subsidy scheme lasts until 30 November 2009 or the program budget of $25,000 is exhausted, whichever is first.

Please note that the subsidy is only payable to a registered dairy farmer and for a professional veterinary visit between 6 October and 30 November 2009. Applications should be sent to DPIPWE as soon as possible but by no later than Monday 14 December 2009.


Please note: If you have had the vet out to see cows in your dairy herd between 6 October and 30 November 2009
and are unsure whether you are eligible for the subsidy please phone 1300 368 550.


To apply, you will need to fill out the application below and provide the veterinarian’s invoice.

Download Application for Veterinary Services Subsidy as a PDF  Application for Veterinary Services Subsidy
(PDF: 61 KB / 2 pages)
 
This is a Portable Document Format (PDF) file and requires the use of Adobe Acrobat Reader. The Reader is easy to download and is free of charge.

If you have any queries about the Veterinary Services Subsidy Scheme, please contact 1300 368 550.



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