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Contamination and spoilage control : operator responsibilities

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Directives support Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation licensed meat processing facilities and operations to better understand requirements under the Meat Inspection Act and Regulation.

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Selecting a food safety consultant

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This two-page fact sheet explains the role that a food safety consultant can play in helping slaughter or meat processing operations develop, implement and update food safety programs.

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Alberta’s slaughter licences : a summary of the types of slaughter licences issued by the Government of Alberta

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This fact sheet describes and compares the different types of slaughter licences issued by the Government of Alberta.

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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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Video ante-mortem inspection : guidance for producers and abattoir operators

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The Video Ante-Mortem Inspection (VAMI) guide provides information on the slaughter of animals under the Alberta VAMI program. The guide describes the applicable regulatory references and... More ≫

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The Video Ante-Mortem Inspection (VAMI) guide provides information on the slaughter of animals under the Alberta VAMI program. The guide describes the applicable regulatory references and guidelines to help VAMI participants meet the program requirements.

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Specified Risk Material (SRM) : operator responsibilities

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The purpose of this directive is to outline the Specified Risk Material(SRM) requirements for abattoir operators that slaughter beef to ensure the hygienic removal of SRM from edible meat during... More ≫

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The purpose of this directive is to outline the Specified Risk Material(SRM) requirements for abattoir operators that slaughter beef to ensure the hygienic removal of SRM from edible meat during slaughter and cutting/boning operation, and to prevent SRM cross-contamination of inedible material destined for the production of animal feed.

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Use of appointed inspector

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The Use of an Appointed Inspector Directive outlines the process to request an appointed inspector that can provide ante-mortem and post-mortem inspection in emergency situations. An appointed... More ≫

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The Use of an Appointed Inspector Directive outlines the process to request an appointed inspector that can provide ante-mortem and post-mortem inspection in emergency situations. An appointed inspector can perform an on-site ante-mortem inspection or a video ante-mortem inspection remotely. An animal unfit for transportation or a compromised animal can be inspected and slaughtered on-site and transported to an abattoir for post-mortem inspection which allows the meat to be sold within Alberta.

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Video ante-mortem inspection : operator responsibilities

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This directive outlines the procedures and responsibilities under the Video Ante-Mortem Inspection (VAMI) Program. The program allows for animals that cannot be transported to an abattoir to... More ≫

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This directive outlines the procedures and responsibilities under the Video Ante-Mortem Inspection (VAMI) Program. The program allows for animals that cannot be transported to an abattoir to receive an ante-mortem inspection via video technology and be humanely slaughtered onsite.

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Ante- and post-mortem inspection : operator responsibilities

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The purpose of this directive is to describe the operator’s responsibilities and role pertaining to ante- and post-mortem inspection for animals slaughtered at Agriculture, Forestry and Rural... More ≫

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The purpose of this directive is to describe the operator’s responsibilities and role pertaining to ante- and post-mortem inspection for animals slaughtered at Agriculture, Forestry and Rural Economic Development licensed abattoirs.

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Meat Inspection Regulation amendments [2020]

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This set of fact sheets explains changes to the Meat Inspection Regulation introduced in July 2020. Topics covered include on-farm slaughter, the salvage and sale of meat by-products, video... More ≫

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This set of fact sheets explains changes to the Meat Inspection Regulation introduced in July 2020. Topics covered include on-farm slaughter, the salvage and sale of meat by-products, video ante-mortem inspection and red tape reduction.

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