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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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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 ... 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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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 Unit 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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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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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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High-risk meat processing

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This factsheet describes high-risk meat processing activities for on-farm slaughter operations, including grinding, fermenting, smoking, drying and canning. Information includes hazards associated ... More ≫

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This factsheet describes high-risk meat processing activities for on-farm slaughter operations, including grinding, fermenting, smoking, drying and canning. Information includes hazards associated with each high-risk meat processing activity and criteria required to manufacture a safe product.

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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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Animal welfare and handling

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This fact sheet provides information on animal welfare for those involved in on-farm slaughter operations. It includes information on the importance of animal welfare considerations and common ... More ≫

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This fact sheet provides information on animal welfare for those involved in on-farm slaughter operations. It includes information on the importance of animal welfare considerations and common issues affecting animal movement, a description of willful acts of abuse, animal movement devices and tools, and animal welfare legislation.

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Safe poultry slaughter : controlling Salmonella and Campylobacter at your on-farm operation

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This fact sheet explains how to control Salmonella and Campylobacter in poultry production for on-farm slaughter operations. Information includes preparation of slaughter areas, implementation of ... More ≫

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This fact sheet explains how to control Salmonella and Campylobacter in poultry production for on-farm slaughter operations. Information includes preparation of slaughter areas, implementation of good slaughter practices and further processing and packaging.

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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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