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Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP)

A federal program that provides financial assistance to livestock producers for animals that die due to eligible adverse weather, disease, or predatory attacks.

Eligible producers

Farmers or ranchers who meet specific criteria set by the government to receive payments from agricultural programs.

Normal mortality

The typical number of animal deaths expected in a livestock herd under ordinary conditions, which are not covered by indemnity programs.

Secretary (of Agriculture)

The head of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, responsible for overseeing federal farming and food policies.

Farm Service Agency (FSA)

A U.S. Department of Agriculture agency that implements agricultural policy, administers credit and loan programs, and manages conservation programs.

Unborn livestock death losses

The loss of an animal that was still developing inside its mother at the time of the mother's death.

Lowest weight class

A category used to determine payment rates based on the smallest size or weight group of a particular type of livestock.