When you get an AgriChoice® farm insurance policy from Nationwide, you’re also getting protection for your livestock. That means your cows, bulls, bison, swine, goats, lambs and sheep are covered.

What livestock insurance covers

Livestock insurance covers broad causes of loss protection, including:
  • Fire
  • Lightning
  • Floods
  • Loading and unloading accidents
  • Sudden and accidental collisions causing death
  • Electrocution
  • Attacks by dogs or wild animals (except to sheep)
  • Accidental shootings
  • Earthquakes

Know your options for livestock insurance

The maximum amount payable per head is determined by how your livestock are insured.

Individual

Listing animals individually may be the right option if you have higher-valued animals you want to cover up to a specific dollar amount. They can be identified in whatever manner you use on your farm or ranch, such as an ear tag number, name or unique description.

Blanket

With a blanket policy, all of your farm personal property is insured in one lump sum amount. Livestock, equipment and supplies are covered in one policy.

Herds

The most common way to cover livestock is to insure them as a herd, such as 100 head of Holstein cattle.

Unfounded animal abuse allegations

As part of every AgriChoice policy, protection against unfounded animal cruelty lawsuits is available at no additional cost. In the event of a lawsuit, you will be provided reimbursement up to your endorsement limits to help offset attorney fees as long as you are found not guilty. This applies to civil or criminal claims.

What livestock insurance doesn’t cover

General farm insurance policies, including AgriChoice, don’t provide coverage for poultry and livestock losses caused by:
  • Disease
  • Old age
  • Natural causes

If you’d like specialized livestock insurance coverage that protects against disease, old age and death by natural causes, ask your agent about livestock mortality insurance. Your agent will need to acquire a separate policy from another insurer.

Newly acquired livestock

Most farm insurance policies provide an automatic extension on farm personal property to cover newly acquired livestock. It won't typically be covered under livestock insurance.

Be sure to report new animals within the time frames specified in your policy. Also review your policy with your agent to be sure you're aware of coverage limits and reporting requirements for your newly acquired livestock.

Uninsured livestock

If you choose not to insure your animals, your AgriChoice policy still provides coverage if your animals are struck by a vehicle or are accidentally shot by a hunter.

Nationwide teams up with livestock associations to protect ranchers

NCBA Allied Industry Partner-Member

Nationwide is proud to serve as an Allied Industry Partner of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association—the nation’s oldest and largest cattle industry organization. We also collaborate with esteemed organizations such as the North Dakota Angus Association, South Dakota Angus Association, South Dakota Hereford Association and South Dakota Simmental Association.
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