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Large animal mortality composting [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... More ≫

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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 information bin systems and windrow systems as the two main approaches to livestock mortality composting.

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Poultry mortality composting [2021]

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This publication is intended to assist poultry owners considering or currently using composting as a means to dispose of poultry mortalities. Under Alberta's Disposal of Dead Animals Regulation of... More ≫

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This publication is intended to assist poultry owners considering or currently using composting as a means to dispose of poultry mortalities. Under Alberta's Disposal of Dead Animals Regulation of the Animal Health Act, composting is one option for disposing of livestock mortalities. Composting in a properly-managed system can prevent livestock disease transmission, protect air and water quality and reduce the nuisance of carcasses and bones.

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Livestock mortality management (disposal) [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... More ≫

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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 owners to help them determine the disposal method which will best suit their situation.

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Swine mortality composting [2021]

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This publication is intended to assist swine owners considering or currently using composting as a means to dispose of swine mortalities. Under Alberta's Disposal of Dead Animals Regulation of the... More ≫

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This publication is intended to assist swine owners considering or currently using composting as a means to dispose of swine mortalities. Under Alberta's Disposal of Dead Animals Regulation of the Animal Health Act, composting is one option for disposing of livestock mortalities. Composting in a properly-managed system will work to prevent livestock disease transmission, protect air and water quality and reduce the nuisance of carcasses and bones.

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Large animal mortality composting [2011 and 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... More ≫

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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 livestock mortality composting: bin systems and windrow systems.

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Livestock mortality management (disposal) [2011 and 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... More ≫

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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 Disposal of Dead Animals Regulation of the Animal Health Act, Appendix A. Dead animals must be disposed of in an acceptable manner within 48 hours of death. Mortalities can be composted, incinerated, buried, rendered or naturally disposed.

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Leaf & yard waste diversion targets in Alberta : a benefit cost analysis

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Leaf and yard waste represents a significant component of the municipal solid waste stream generated annually in Alberta. At the time of this report, about 25 per cent of this leaf and yard waste... More ≫

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Leaf and yard waste represents a significant component of the municipal solid waste stream generated annually in Alberta. At the time of this report, about 25 per cent of this leaf and yard waste collected as part of the municipal solid waste stream is composted and the remainder landfilled. Alberta Environment and Sustainable Resource Development's Leaf and Yard Waste Diversion Strategy recommends policy tools and options to divert leaf and yard waste away to beneficial use, such as composting. This report evaluates the benefits and costs of leaf and yard waste composting that result from the recommended diversion rates. These benefits and costs are then compared to landfill disposal of leaf and yard waste.

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Poultry mortality composting [2011]

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Mortalities happen. Under Alberta’s Destruction and Disposal of Dead Animals Regulation of the Animal Health Act, Appendix A, the owner of a dead animal shall dispose of the animal within 48 hours... More ≫

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Mortalities happen. Under Alberta’s Destruction and Disposal of Dead Animals Regulation of the Animal Health Act, Appendix A, the owner of a dead animal shall dispose of the animal within 48 hours of its death. Mortalities can be composted, incinerated, buried, rendered or naturally disposed. Today, animal agriculture is challenged to discover innovative ways to dispose of livestock and poultry mortalities. Composting of livestock mortalities is one option. There are two general approaches to livestock mortality composting: bin systems and windrow systems.

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Swine mortality composting [2011 and 2015]

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Mortalities happen. Under Alberta’s Destruction and Disposal of Dead Animals Regulation of the Animal Health Act, Appendix A, the owner of a dead animal shall dispose of the animal within 48 hours... More ≫

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Mortalities happen. Under Alberta’s Destruction and Disposal of Dead Animals Regulation of the Animal Health Act, Appendix A, the owner of a dead animal shall dispose of the animal within 48 hours of its death. Mortalities can be composted, incinerated, buried, rendered or naturally disposed. Today, animal agriculture is challenged to discover innovative ways to dispose of livestock and swine mortalities. Composting of livestock mortalities is one option. There are two general approaches to livestock mortality composting: bin systems and windrow systems.

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Leaf and yard waste diversion strategy feasibility study : final report

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In 2009, the Project Team, consisting of personnel from CH2M HILL, R.Alexander Associates, sonnevera international corp., and the University of Alberta, was retained to research and compile... More ≫

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In 2009, the Project Team, consisting of personnel from CH2M HILL, R.Alexander Associates, sonnevera international corp., and the University of Alberta, was retained to research and compile background information needed to finalize the L&YW Diversion Strategy. As part of this assignment, the Project Team was also asked to review the program recommendations put forward by L&YW Diversion Technical Committee. During the course of the project, a number of technical memoranda were prepared that focused on specific information requirements identified by the L&YW Technical Committee. These reports were subsequently updated based on additional information and comments provided by the Committee, and have been consolidated into this summary report.

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