Know what to do when a livestock loss occurs.
The Protection Plan page gives producers a clear place to understand what to do, who to contact, and how to submit information when a loss happens.
Protection When It Matters.
Full mortality coverage for your financed cattle — report a loss and our team handles the rest.
Important Claim Requirement
When a loss occurs, it must be reported to the office immediately. A claim must be submitted with photos of dead animal(s) with brands visible. The claim form and photos or proof of loss must be back to the office within two weeks or the claim may be denied.
How the Protection Plan Works
Straightforward loss protection for the cattle you finance through Foothills.
When you finance feeder or breeder cattle through Foothills Livestock Co-op, those animals are backed by our livestock protection plan. It exists for one reason: to protect your investment if an animal covered under the plan dies. Instead of absorbing the full loss yourself, you report the loss, submit the required documentation, and our team handles the claim so you can keep your operation moving.
The plan provides full mortality coverage on financed cattle for producers across Alberta, Saskatchewan, and British Columbia. Whether you run a feedlot in central Alberta, a cow-calf operation in Saskatchewan, or a ranch in the B.C. interior, the same protection follows the cattle you finance with us. Coverage is built around real ranching risk — the animals you depend on are protected from the day they are financed.
Because the protection plan is tied directly to your financing, there is no separate insurer to chase and no complicated third-party process. You deal with the same local Foothills team that arranged your financing — people who understand cattle, answer the phone, and run a claim process built for producers rather than paperwork.
What the Protection Plan Covers
Coverage built around the losses that hurt an operation most.
Full Mortality Coverage
Protection for financed cattle that die from covered causes. Report the loss, document it with brand-visible photos, and our team processes your full mortality claim.
Accidental Death Claims
Dedicated accidental death claims for breeder cattle, with a clear form and documentation checklist so eligible losses are handled quickly and fairly.
Feeder & Breeder Cattle
Coverage spans both divisions — short-cycle feeder cattle and longer-term breeder cattle, including bred heifers and cow-calf pairs.
Protection Across Alberta, Saskatchewan & British Columbia
Local support for cattle producers in all three provinces we serve.
Alberta
Our home province and primary service area. Producers from Rocky Mountain House and across Alberta finance and protect their cattle with a local team just down the road.
Saskatchewan
Full mortality protection for Saskatchewan cattle producers, backed by the same financing relationship and the same responsive claims support.
British Columbia
Ranchers across British Columbia get the same coverage on financed cattle, with straightforward reporting and a team that knows the cattle business.
Claim process
Keep the process simple: report, document, submit, confirm.
Report
Notify the Foothills office immediately after a loss occurs.
Document
Take required photos with brands visible and gather proof of loss.
Submit
Send the claim form, photos, and proof to the office within two weeks.
Confirm
Call the office if you are unsure which form or proof is needed.
Have questions about protection coverage?
Call or message the Foothills team to discuss protection plan options, premiums, and how coverage works for your cattle.
Protection Plan FAQ
Common questions about livestock loss coverage and claims for producers across Alberta, Saskatchewan, and British Columbia.
What does the Foothills livestock protection plan cover?
The plan provides full mortality coverage on cattle financed through Foothills Livestock Co-op. If a covered animal dies, you report the loss and submit a claim with the required brand-visible photos and proof of loss, and our team processes it. Breeder cattle also have a dedicated accidental death claim.
Which cattle are eligible for coverage?
Coverage applies to feeder and breeder cattle financed through Foothills, including bred heifers, young cows, and cow-calf pairs. Because the protection plan is tied to your financing, the cattle you finance with us are the cattle that are protected.
How soon do I need to report a livestock loss?
Immediately. A loss must be reported to the office as soon as it occurs, and the completed claim form along with photos or proof of loss must be back to the office within two weeks. Reporting late can result in a claim being denied, so call the office the moment a loss happens.
What documentation do I need to submit a claim?
You need the correct claim form (breeder full mortality, breeder accidental death, or feeder full mortality), clear photos of the dead animal(s) with brands visible, and any additional proof of loss. If you are unsure which form or proof is required, call the office before submitting.
Is the protection plan available in Saskatchewan and British Columbia?
Yes. Foothills Livestock Co-op serves cattle producers across Alberta, Saskatchewan, and British Columbia, and financed cattle in all three provinces receive the same full mortality protection and claims support.
How are premiums and coverage set up?
Coverage is arranged alongside your financing, so premiums and terms are discussed when you set up feeder or breeder financing. The simplest way to understand your options is to call the Foothills office and walk through your operation with the team.
Claim Forms
Access the claim forms needed when submitting a loss report.
Breeders Full Mortality Claim
Submit a full mortality claim for breeder cattle losses covered under the protection plan.
Open FormBreeders Accidental Death Claim
File an accidental death claim for breeder cattle with the required documentation.
Open FormFeeders Full Mortality Claim
Submit a full mortality claim for feeder cattle losses covered under the protection plan.
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