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Agri-food statistics update : livestock inventory estimates Alberta/Canada

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The Agri-Food Statistics Update is designed to provide users with commentary on current issues, trends and new developments related to agriculture and the food and beverage processing industries.... More ≫

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The Agri-Food Statistics Update is designed to provide users with commentary on current issues, trends and new developments related to agriculture and the food and beverage processing industries. Collected from a variety of sources, the Statistics and Data Development section monitors statistical indicators of agri-food activity for Alberta. Up-to-date statistics are supplemented with informative charts and diagrams. To gauge Alberta's performance, comparative data and information are often available for Canada and the provinces.

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Monthly livestock slaughter summary [2023]

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Tables in this monthly publication provide a summary of Canadian and U.S. livestock slaughter by month, quarter, and cumulative year-to-date for the current year, with comparisons to the previous year. More ≫

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Tables in this monthly publication provide a summary of Canadian and U.S. livestock slaughter by month, quarter, and cumulative year-to-date for the current year, with comparisons to the previous year.

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Off-Source Watering Systems for Livestock

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Many producers are using off-source water systems and applying the latest technology available to keep livestock away from the water source and to extend livestock grazing and winter feeding of... More ≫

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Many producers are using off-source water systems and applying the latest technology available to keep livestock away from the water source and to extend livestock grazing and winter feeding of livestock away from the farmyard.

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Weekly livestock market review [2023]

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Presents weekly livestock market information for cattle, hogs and sheep.

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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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E. coli O157:H7 : on-farm slaughter cross-contamination

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This factsheet describes E. coli O157:H7 and how to control its spread in on-farm slaughter operations, including opportunities to reduce cross-contamination in your operation and slaughter best... More ≫

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This factsheet describes E. coli O157:H7 and how to control its spread in on-farm slaughter operations, including opportunities to reduce cross-contamination in your operation and slaughter best practices.

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Cleaning and sanitation : on-farm slaughter operations

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This factsheet describes the importance of cleaning and sanitation at an on-farm meat processing operation. Information includes seven steps of cleaning and sanitizing, and verifying the... More ≫

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This factsheet describes the importance of cleaning and sanitation at an on-farm meat processing operation. Information includes seven steps of cleaning and sanitizing, and verifying the effectiveness of cleaning and sanitation.

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Controlling cross-contamination : on-farm slaughter operations

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This factsheet describes effective cleaning and sanitation activities for an on-farm slaughter operation, and includes information on how to: evaluate sanitary design of the operation; clean... More ≫

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This factsheet describes effective cleaning and sanitation activities for an on-farm slaughter operation, and includes information on how to: evaluate sanitary design of the operation; clean equipment and materials used in the facility; choose equipment and chemicals used in sanitation procedures; and maintain an operation with effective sanitation procedures.

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