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Alberta Plant Health Lab [2024]

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The Alberta Plant Health Lab (APHL) is part of the Plant and Bee Health Surveillance Section at Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation. APHL is located at the Crop Diversification Centre North in... More ≫

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The Alberta Plant Health Lab (APHL) is part of the Plant and Bee Health Surveillance Section at Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation. APHL is located at the Crop Diversification Centre North in Edmonton, Alberta. The lab provides plant pest diagnosis and expertise to the agricultural industry, supporting stakeholders in compliance with the Alberta Agricultural Pests Act.

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Requirements for interprovincial movement of honey bees, queens and/or used equipment

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Beekeepers acquiring bees, queens and/or used equipment from outside of the province are required to apply for a permit. This guide outlines what is required in order to move bees into, through,... More ≫

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Beekeepers acquiring bees, queens and/or used equipment from outside of the province are required to apply for a permit. This guide outlines what is required in order to move bees into, through, or outside of the province.

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Health and safety on Alberta farms and ranches

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This handbook is an introduction to the rights and responsibilities employers and workers have regarding occupational health and safety on Alberta farms and ranches. It provides information on... More ≫

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This handbook is an introduction to the rights and responsibilities employers and workers have regarding occupational health and safety on Alberta farms and ranches. It provides information on hazard identification and control, incident reporting and investigations.

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10 ways to protect your water well

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This postcard highlights ten ways to protect your water well. A private water well can provide a reliable, safe source of drinking water if properly operated and maintained. This resource is in... More ≫

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This postcard highlights ten ways to protect your water well. A private water well can provide a reliable, safe source of drinking water if properly operated and maintained. This resource is in support of the Working Well Program.

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10 reasons to test your well water

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This postcard highlights 10 important reasons to test your private water wells water quality & safety. This resource supports the Working Well Program.

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Working well : clean water. Well protected [2023]

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These fact sheets are part of a series for the Working Well Program and are designed for private well owner education. The objectives of the program are to: advise private well owners of their... More ≫

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These fact sheets are part of a series for the Working Well Program and are designed for private well owner education. The objectives of the program are to: advise private well owners of their responsibility to manage and maintain their wells to ensure safe drinking water supplies; provide well owners with a basic understanding of groundwater science, how to operate and maintain water wells and how to recognize the potential impacts their land-use activities have on provincial groundwater resource; and provide the knowledge and skills needed to adopt recommended best management practices.

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Contamination and spoilage control : operator responsibilities

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Directives support Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation licensed meat processing facilities and operations to better understand requirements under the Meat Inspection Act and Regulation.

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Distribution of regulated weeds in Alberta

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This report presents distribution and abundance ratings of invasive plants listed in the regulations of the Alberta Weed Control Act. This information is reviewed and updated annually by municipal... More ≫

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This report presents distribution and abundance ratings of invasive plants listed in the regulations of the Alberta Weed Control Act. This information is reviewed and updated annually by municipal weed inspectors to support potential amendments to the regulations of the Alberta Weed Control Act, and to assess the effectiveness of said regulations.

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Bee Health Assurance Team inspection summary

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An annual summary of the work of the Bee Health Assurance Team, whose work focuses primarily on regulatory activities. These include: interprovincial movement inspections, emergency response,... More ≫

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An annual summary of the work of the Bee Health Assurance Team, whose work focuses primarily on regulatory activities. These include: interprovincial movement inspections, emergency response, disease outbreaks, general colony health and sales inspections.

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Confirmed reportable and notifiable diseases in Alberta

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Information on the number of confirmed farmed herds or flocks affected by reportable and notifiable diseases in Alberta. Reportable diseases are those that are a serious threat to public health or... More ≫

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Information on the number of confirmed farmed herds or flocks affected by reportable and notifiable diseases in Alberta. Reportable diseases are those that are a serious threat to public health or animal health and can cause serious economic, political and social impacts to the livestock industry and/or the province. These diseases require action to control or eradicate. Notifiable diseases are diseases of concern that do not require action, but should be monitored to establish prevalence or trends.

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