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State of current knowledge on fertility control methods for feral horses

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Describes the various methods available to implement fertility control methods in feral horse populations. This information sheet is one of five current-knowledge documents summarizing the state... More ≫

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Describes the various methods available to implement fertility control methods in feral horse populations. This information sheet is one of five current-knowledge documents summarizing the state of information related to feral horse populations in Alberta. The documents were created by the Office of the Chief Scientist at the request of the Feral Horse Advisory Committee. The Office of the Chief Scientist provides independent scientific advice to address complex environmental challenges and opportunities Alberta faces.

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State of current knowledge on survey methods to monitor Alberta’s feral horse populations

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Describes the advantages and disadvantages of minimum count surveys and distance sampling as the two methods used to determine feral horse populations in Alberta. This information sheet is one of... More ≫

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Describes the advantages and disadvantages of minimum count surveys and distance sampling as the two methods used to determine feral horse populations in Alberta. This information sheet is one of five current-knowledge documents summarizing the state of information related to feral horse populations in Alberta. The documents were created by the Office of the Chief Scientist at the request of the Feral Horse Advisory Committee. The Office of the Chief Scientist provides independent scientific advice to address complex environmental challenges and opportunities Alberta faces.

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State of current knowledge on the relationship of feral horses and coexisting ungulates

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Describes how feral horse behaviour, population dynamics and distribution patterns differ from native ungulates in Alberta. This information sheet is one of five current-knowledge documents... More ≫

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Describes how feral horse behaviour, population dynamics and distribution patterns differ from native ungulates in Alberta. This information sheet is one of five current-knowledge documents summarizing the state of information related to feral horse populations in Alberta. The documents were created by the Office of the Chief Scientist at the request of the Feral Horse Advisory Committee. The Office of the Chief Scientist provides independent scientific advice to address complex environmental challenges and opportunities Alberta faces.

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State of current knowledge on feral horse impacts on rangeland ecosystems

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Looks at the impacts of feral horse populations on rangeland ecosystems and how this compares to other large herbivores on the landscape. This information sheet is one of five current-knowledge... More ≫

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Looks at the impacts of feral horse populations on rangeland ecosystems and how this compares to other large herbivores on the landscape. This information sheet is one of five current-knowledge documents summarizing the state of information related to feral horse populations in Alberta. The documents were created by the Office of the Chief Scientist at the request of the Feral Horse Advisory Committee. The Office of the Chief Scientist provides independent scientific advice to address complex environmental challenges and opportunities Alberta faces.

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State of current knowledge on feral horse population dynamics and Alberta population trends

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Provides an overview of the origin of horses in Alberta, factors affecting feral horse population dynamics and a summary of Alberta Environment and Protected Areas' minimum count survey. This... More ≫

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Provides an overview of the origin of horses in Alberta, factors affecting feral horse population dynamics and a summary of Alberta Environment and Protected Areas' minimum count survey. This information sheet is one of five current-knowledge documents summarizing the state of information related to feral horse populations in Alberta. The documents were created by the Office of the Chief Scientist at the request of the Feral Horse Advisory Committee. The Office of the Chief Scientist provides independent scientific advice to address complex environmental challenges and opportunities Alberta faces.

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Bow River phosphorus management plan : agricultural phosphorus beneficial management practices

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This publication outlines beneficial management practices to reduce the risk of phosphorus loss to the environment from agricultural production. It was written to support the Bow River Phosphorus... More ≫

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This publication outlines beneficial management practices to reduce the risk of phosphorus loss to the environment from agricultural production. It was written to support the Bow River Phosphorus Management Plan and focuses beneficial management practices in rural or agricultural settings.

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McGregor reservoir erosion protection : fact sheet

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McGregor Reservoir is a popular camping and recreation area located in Vulcan County, approximately 100 km southeast of Calgary. Erosion from high waves is impacting private lands and prevents the... More ≫

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McGregor Reservoir is a popular camping and recreation area located in Vulcan County, approximately 100 km southeast of Calgary. Erosion from high waves is impacting private lands and prevents the reservoir from being filled to its full capacity. This fact sheet outlines a project to build rock berms along the McGregor shoreline to protect private lands from erosion and preserve aquatic habitat.

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What is an effective sanitation program? : evaluating sanitation practices in your meat facility

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Provides guidance to help meat facility operators ensure that their facility is employing appropriate sanitation practices and procedures, and steps they can take to verify the effectiveness of... More ≫

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Provides guidance to help meat facility operators ensure that their facility is employing appropriate sanitation practices and procedures, and steps they can take to verify the effectiveness of their sanitation procedures.

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Pre-operational inspections

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A clean facility is fundamental to producing safe food products, which is critical to the success of any food business. A complete sanitation program consists of many parts working together to... More ≫

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A clean facility is fundamental to producing safe food products, which is critical to the success of any food business. A complete sanitation program consists of many parts working together to ensure a clean environment for processing food. This includes activities to confirm that your program is effective in removing contamination or contamination risks that could adversely affect the safety and quality of your products.

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Multiple chemical sensitivity : literature review and state of the science : summary

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Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS) is a complex, chronic health condition associated with numerous symptoms, linked to low-level exposure to one or more chemicals. Significant gaps exist in the... More ≫

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Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS) is a complex, chronic health condition associated with numerous symptoms, linked to low-level exposure to one or more chemicals. Significant gaps exist in the scientific understanding of MCS. Variability in observed symptoms and subsequent clinical diagnoses limit the certainty of population prevalence estimates. Alberta Health commissioned a literature review from a consultancy in the fields of toxicology and environmental assessment to understand the current state of science related to MCS.

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