An insurance policy providing coverage
for losses due to the death or injury of one's livestock. It
generally covers accidents, acts of God, theft etc.
What is covered?
Indemnity in respect to the insured’s livestock during the period of
insurance/due to death as a result of:
Accidents
(lightening/ internal and external injuries, windstorms, snake
bites and flooding)
Illness and
diseases of terminal nature
Epidemics
except those arising from Rift Valley Fever or Foot and Mouth,
after declaration by government)
Emergency
slaughter on advice of a qualified veterinary surgeon
The cover can be extended to cover theft of animals, transit risks
and calving/furrowing risks