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Large animal mortality composting [2021]

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Looks at composting as one way of disposing of livestock mortalities as required under Alberta law and regulation. Discusses the benefits of large animal mortality composting and provides... More ≫

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Looks at composting as one way of disposing of livestock mortalities as required under Alberta law and regulation. Discusses the benefits of large animal mortality composting and provides information bin systems and windrow systems as the two main approaches to livestock mortality composting.

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Poultry mortality composting [2021]

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This publication is intended to assist poultry owners considering or currently using composting as a means to dispose of poultry mortalities. Under Alberta's Disposal of Dead Animals Regulation of... More ≫

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This publication is intended to assist poultry owners considering or currently using composting as a means to dispose of poultry mortalities. Under Alberta's Disposal of Dead Animals Regulation of the Animal Health Act, composting is one option for disposing of livestock mortalities. Composting in a properly-managed system can prevent livestock disease transmission, protect air and water quality and reduce the nuisance of carcasses and bones.

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Livestock mortality management (disposal) [2021]

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Proper disposal of carcasses is important for both the prevention of livestock disease transmission and the protection of air and water quality. This publication provides information for livestock... More ≫

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Proper disposal of carcasses is important for both the prevention of livestock disease transmission and the protection of air and water quality. This publication provides information for livestock owners to help them determine the disposal method which will best suit their situation.

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Swine mortality composting [2021]

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This publication is intended to assist swine owners considering or currently using composting as a means to dispose of swine mortalities. Under Alberta's Disposal of Dead Animals Regulation of the... More ≫

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This publication is intended to assist swine owners considering or currently using composting as a means to dispose of swine mortalities. Under Alberta's Disposal of Dead Animals Regulation of the Animal Health Act, composting is one option for disposing of livestock mortalities. Composting in a properly-managed system will work to prevent livestock disease transmission, protect air and water quality and reduce the nuisance of carcasses and bones.

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Manure spreading regulations : manure incorporation

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The Standards and Administration Regulation under the Agricultural Operation Practices Act was amended in December 2020 to clarify that the requirement for incorporation within 48 hours is... More ≫

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The Standards and Administration Regulation under the Agricultural Operation Practices Act was amended in December 2020 to clarify that the requirement for incorporation within 48 hours is measured from when the manure is first applied, unless that incorporation "would be impracticable." This fact sheet is supplemental to the Manure Spreading Regulations fact sheet and explains what is meant by "impracticable."

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Minimum setbacks for manure application based on the Agricultural Operation Practices Act (AOPA)

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The Agricultural Operation Practices Act includes regulations for spreading manure or compost for all livestock operations in Alberta. The manure spreading regulations include requirements for... More ≫

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The Agricultural Operation Practices Act includes regulations for spreading manure or compost for all livestock operations in Alberta. The manure spreading regulations include requirements for manure incorporation, soil nitrogen and salinity limits, setback distances, record keeping and soil testing. This fact sheet serves as a quick reference of the manure-spreading requirements and can be printed and laminated for use in the field.

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Bearsmart : deadstock composting and bears

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This fact sheet explains how to effectively and safely compost deadstock in bear country. Effective composting of deadstock will reduce negative human bear interactions thereby reducing incidents... More ≫

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This fact sheet explains how to effectively and safely compost deadstock in bear country. Effective composting of deadstock will reduce negative human bear interactions thereby reducing incidents of public safety, property damage and human caused bear mortality.

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Manure spreading regulations

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The Agricultural Operation Practices Act (AOPA) includes regulations for spreading manure or compost for all livestock operations in Alberta. The manure spreading regulations include requirements... More ≫

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The Agricultural Operation Practices Act (AOPA) includes regulations for spreading manure or compost for all livestock operations in Alberta. The manure spreading regulations include requirements for manure incorporation, soil nitrogen and salinity limits, setback distances, record keeping and soil testing. The term manure in this publication includes the livestock excreta, straw, other bedding material, litter, soil, wash water and feed in the manure. Composted manure has the same requirements as manure. Terms used in this publication have been simplified to make it easier to read. Complete definitions are found in Section 1 of the legislation.

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Large animal mortality composting [2011 and 2015]

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Today, animal agriculture is challenged to discover innovative ways to dispose of livestock mortalities. Composting of livestock mortalities is one option. There are two general approaches to... More ≫

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Today, animal agriculture is challenged to discover innovative ways to dispose of livestock mortalities. Composting of livestock mortalities is one option. There are two general approaches to livestock mortality composting: bin systems and windrow systems.

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Livestock mortality burial techniques [2011 and 2015]

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Mortalities happen. Under Alberta’s Destruction and Disposal of Dead Animals Regulation of the Animal Health Act, Appendix A, the owner of a dead animal shall dispose of the animal within 48 hours... More ≫

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Mortalities happen. Under Alberta’s Destruction and Disposal of Dead Animals Regulation of the Animal Health Act, Appendix A, the owner of a dead animal shall dispose of the animal within 48 hours of its death. Mortalities can be composted, incinerated, buried, rendered or naturally disposed. Today, animal agriculture is challenged to discover innovative ways to dispose of livestock and poultry mortalities. Burial of livestock mortalities is one option.

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