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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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On-farm slaughter operation : food safety and animal welfare learning modules

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These food safety modules are required reading for an applicant wishing to become a licensed on-farm slaughter operation for the purposes of slaughtering and/or processing of uninspected meat... More ≫

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These food safety modules are required reading for an applicant wishing to become a licensed on-farm slaughter operation for the purposes of slaughtering and/or processing of uninspected meat products. OFSO applicants must also complete and submit the learning modules quiz included in this record.

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How to write a program : guidance for slaughter and meat processing operations

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Written control programs, also commonly known as work instructions, are important in the production of safe food and the proper handling of animals. This guidebook outlines the components... More ≫

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Written control programs, also commonly known as work instructions, are important in the production of safe food and the proper handling of animals. This guidebook outlines the components necessary for a thorough written program required in Alberta’s Meat Inspection Act (MIA), Meat Inspection Regulation (MIR), and Meat Facility Standards (MFS) and provides an example of a written program and a supporting record.

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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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