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June 1, 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...
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May 1, 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...
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April 1, 2020
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This technical guideline provides consistent processes and methodologies for determining the depth to the water table and the uppermost groundwater resource when conducting a subsoil...
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July 1, 2019
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This report reviews scientific research, evidence, and consensus on the effects of livestock on waterways. It reviews all pertinent and available scientific literature on the topic and provides a...
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June 1, 2018
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Guidelines to help operators identify manure storage facilities and manure collection areas of confined feeding operations so that the groundwater protection requirements of the Agricultural...
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September 1, 2015
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In January 2002, the province established a permit process for confined feeding operations (CFOs) and set province-wide manure management standards under the Agricultural Operation Practices Act...
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January 1, 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...
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January 1, 2015
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Livestock producers are in the business of producing marketable meat products. However, every livestock producer must face the reality of carcass disposal, regulated by the Destruction and...
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September 1, 2014
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The purpose of AOPA is to ensure that the province’s livestock industry can grow to meet the opportunities presented by local and world markets in an environmentally sustainable manner.
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January 1, 2014
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The purpose of this guide is to provide agricultural operations in Alberta with information on: How the Agricultural Operation Practices Act (AOPA) applies to various agricultural operations that...