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Safe meat handling : customer tips for keeping meat products safe

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This information sheet describes how to keep your meat products safe after purchase. Information includes transporting meat products, storing meat products, preparing meat products and the... More ≫

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This information sheet describes how to keep your meat products safe after purchase. Information includes transporting meat products, storing meat products, preparing meat products and the importance of maintaining the original label of the meat product(s).

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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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This directive outlines the operator's role and responsibilities in mitigating risks and preventing carcasses and meat products from being contaminated and spoiling at Agriculture and Irrigation... More ≫

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This directive outlines the operator's role and responsibilities in mitigating risks and preventing carcasses and meat products from being contaminated and spoiling at Agriculture and Irrigation licensed abattoirs and mobile butcher facilities.

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Consumer corner [2021 to current]

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Consumer Corner is a vehicle to share consumer trends related to the agri-food industry with Alberta’s agriculture and food industry, Department staff, and the general public. This information... More ≫

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Consumer Corner is a vehicle to share consumer trends related to the agri-food industry with Alberta’s agriculture and food industry, Department staff, and the general public. This information will help people working in the food industry to develop effective marketing strategies, reduce the risk associated with product development and innovation, and proactively respond to consumers’ needs.

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Grant payments disclosure

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These searchable files provide information on grant payments made by the Government of Alberta departments and select agencies to support programs and initiatives throughout the province. The... More ≫

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These searchable files provide information on grant payments made by the Government of Alberta departments and select agencies to support programs and initiatives throughout the province. The payment data is available in files for each fiscal year (April 1 to March 31). The data identifies: the ministry which provided the grant; the grant recipient; the payment amount; the program under which the grant was made; and whether the grant was funded by the Lottery Fund.

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Reportable and Notifiable Diseases Regulation

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The Reportable and Notifiable Diseases Regulation, under the Animal Health Act, lists specific diseases that are classified as reportable or notifiable, and the requirement and process for... More ≫

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The Reportable and Notifiable Diseases Regulation, under the Animal Health Act, lists specific diseases that are classified as reportable or notifiable, and the requirement and process for reporting these diseases. Reportable diseases are those that pose significant threats to animal health, public health, and food safety that require a response to control or eradicate. Notifiable diseases are those that are monitored for changes or unusual trends.

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Tick surveillance summary

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The goal of the Enhanced Tick Surveillance Program is to assess the risk of Lyme disease in Alberta. This annual summary provides statistics on the findings of the surveillance program, including... More ≫

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The goal of the Enhanced Tick Surveillance Program is to assess the risk of Lyme disease in Alberta. This annual summary provides statistics on the findings of the surveillance program, including geographical distribution of tick reportings.

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Working well : clean water. Well protected [2022]

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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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Meat Inspection Regulation amendments [2021]

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This set of fact sheets explains changes to the Meat Inspection Regulation introduced in December 2021. Topics include on-farm slaughter waste as bait for hunting and trapping and large animal... More ≫

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This set of fact sheets explains changes to the Meat Inspection Regulation introduced in December 2021. Topics include on-farm slaughter waste as bait for hunting and trapping and large animal co-ownership.

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Meat Inspection Regulation : on-farm slaughter operation technical guide

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A technical guide of regulatory requirements for parties interested in conducting an on-farm slaughter operation.

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