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On-farm slaughter operation : potable water testing

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Offers information for on-farm slaughter operations on potable water and water sources, laboratory testing and results, and water sampling and testing information, to help operators ensure they... More ≫

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Offers information for on-farm slaughter operations on potable water and water sources, laboratory testing and results, and water sampling and testing information, to help operators ensure they are using safe and potable water in their processing facilities. This information sheet is one of seven information sheets which are required reading for on-farm slaughter operation applicants planning on conducting slaughtering and/or processing of uninspected meat products.

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On-farm slaughter operation : processing, storing and transporting waste and meat products

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Identifies best practices for handling and storing of meat processing waste, safely storing final meat products and food-safe shipping and receiving practices for on-farm slaughter operations.... More ≫

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Identifies best practices for handling and storing of meat processing waste, safely storing final meat products and food-safe shipping and receiving practices for on-farm slaughter operations. This information sheet is one of seven information sheets which are required reading for on-farm slaughter operation applicants planning on conducting slaughtering and/or processing of uninspected meat products.

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On-farm slaughter operation : planning and designing a processing facility

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Provides information to help on-farm slaughter operators to design a processing facility that supports the hygienic production, handling and storage of meat, including guidance on materials used... More ≫

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Provides information to help on-farm slaughter operators to design a processing facility that supports the hygienic production, handling and storage of meat, including guidance on materials used for floors, walls, ceiling, doors and food contact surfaces. This information sheet is one of seven information sheets which are required reading for on-farm slaughter operation applicants planning on conducting slaughtering and/or processing of uninspected meat products.

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On-farm slaughter operation : water and ice safety

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Describes the risks to water safety and the importance of reliable, potable and safe water and ice used in meat processing to prevent contamination of product or the processing facility. This... More ≫

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Describes the risks to water safety and the importance of reliable, potable and safe water and ice used in meat processing to prevent contamination of product or the processing facility. This information sheet is one of seven information sheets which are required reading for on-farm slaughter operation applicants planning on conducting slaughtering and/or processing of uninspected meat products.

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On-farm slaughter operation : personal hygiene facilities

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Describes the personal hygiene practices and hygiene facility requirements needed to prevent food poisoning in an on-farm processing facility. This information sheet is one of seven information... More ≫

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Describes the personal hygiene practices and hygiene facility requirements needed to prevent food poisoning in an on-farm processing facility. This information sheet is one of seven information sheets which are required reading for on-farm slaughter operation applicants planning on conducting slaughtering and/or processing of uninspected meat products.

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On-farm slaughter operation : worker and product flow

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Describes the importance of designing the worker and product flow of an on-farm slaughter operation, which will help identify incompatible activities and prevent cross contamination of finished... More ≫

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Describes the importance of designing the worker and product flow of an on-farm slaughter operation, which will help identify incompatible activities and prevent cross contamination of finished products. This information sheet is one of seven information sheets which are required reading for on-farm slaughter operation applicants planning on conducting slaughtering and/or processing of uninspected meat products.

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On-farm slaughter operation : pest management

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Identifies effective pest management practices to reduce or prevent pests from entering the processing area of an on-farm processing facility. This information sheet is one of seven information... More ≫

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Identifies effective pest management practices to reduce or prevent pests from entering the processing area of an on-farm processing facility. This information sheet is one of seven information sheets which are required reading for on-farm slaughter operation applicants planning on conducting slaughtering and/or processing of uninspected meat products.

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Livestock genetics

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Introduction to Alberta's livestock genetics industry, which provides high-quality live animals, semen, embryos and related products and services to customers around the world. Alberta is a source... More ≫

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Introduction to Alberta's livestock genetics industry, which provides high-quality live animals, semen, embryos and related products and services to customers around the world. Alberta is a source of high quality disease-free livestock and world-renowned genetics.

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Agriculture statistics factsheet

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Provides a condensed collection of statistics on Alberta's agriculture, food and beverage industries. Topics include GDP, Census of Agriculture, employment, livestock inventories/prices, food and... More ≫

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Provides a condensed collection of statistics on Alberta's agriculture, food and beverage industries. Topics include GDP, Census of Agriculture, employment, livestock inventories/prices, food and beverage manufacturing activity, honey production, greenhouse industry statistics, land and precipitation, population and farms, field crops, farm cash receipts, net farm income and farm operating expenses, capital investment and agri-food exports.

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Listeria monocytogenes : on-farm slaughter cross-contamination

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This fact sheet explains how to control the spread of listeria in on-farm slaughter operations. Listeria monocytogenes is a pathogenic bacteria which has been linked to a variety of ready-to-eat... More ≫

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This fact sheet explains how to control the spread of listeria in on-farm slaughter operations. Listeria monocytogenes is a pathogenic bacteria which has been linked to a variety of ready-to-eat foods, including deli meats, fermented or dried sausages, and hot dogs.

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