Livestock Valuer
The Clerk's Office at the Town of Milton handles claims for damages under the Livestock, Poultry and Honey Bee Protection Act.
Background
The Livestock, Poultry and Honey Bee Protection Act provides for the payment of compensation in the prescribed legislated amount to the owner of livestock and poultry which have been killed or injured by:
- Wild animals (coyotes, wolves, coydogs)
- Dogs
Claims for compensation
- All claims for compensation under the Act are subject to the Livestock Valuer's inspection and report.
- Any claims for damages under this Act should be promptly directed to the attention of the Clerk's Office at 905-878-7252 ext 2130.
- For immediate attendance and inspection by the Livestock Valuer of any livestock/poultry kills and/or injuries, contact the Livestock Valuer at 905-877-1819.
Farm Animals
Domestic farm animals are not permitted to run at large or trespass on any highway or on public or private land.
Any domestic farm animal(s) found to be trespassing or running at large may be impounded by the Town of Milton Poundskeeper. The person or corporation that owns or is in control of domestic farm animals may be responsible for impound fees, damage to property and may be charged, in accordance with Town of Milton By-law 42-87.
To report domestic farm animals trespassing or at large, please contact Doug McPhail, Poundskeeper, at 905-877-1819.
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Phone: 905 878-7252 ext 2130
Fax: 905 876-5022
