Veterinarian Equipment

50% Cost Share to a Maximum of $5,000

Eligible Items - New Only

1. Mobile veterinary unit inserts

2. Head gate

3. Squeeze chute (carriage also eligible)

4. Palpation cage

5. Alleyway

6. Loading chute

7. Crowding tub

8. Corral panels

9. Large animal scales

10. Cow lift - to humanely move non-ambulatory animals

11. Equipment for small ruminant artificial insemination - examples include, but are not limited to, laparoscope, endoscope, cradle, and semen tank

12. Radio frequency readers (must be capable of reading animal identification approved by U.S. Department of Agriculture)

13. Gates - interior use only; must be installed at time of reimbursement
 
14. Electro ejaculator and leads

15. Semen collection device and holder

16. Microscope

17. Warming stage for cold weather

18. Ultrasound and accessories – must be at least 50% large animal (cattle, goats, and sheep)

19. Portable lab equipment for on-farm testing - must be at least 50% large animal (cattle, goats, and sheep)

20. Calving aids - devises used to assist in delivery

Contact Information:

Rachel McKee Taylor
(615) 837-5277 - rachel.mckee@tn.gov