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Biosecurity for overseas travelers

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Biosecurity refers to practices designed to prevent, reduce or eliminate the introduction and incidental spread of disease among livestock and poultry. This fact sheet presents summary of... More ≫

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Biosecurity refers to practices designed to prevent, reduce or eliminate the introduction and incidental spread of disease among livestock and poultry. This fact sheet presents summary of information about the importance of biosecurity and measures to take for overseas travellers, how you can protect the agri-food industry here and abroad, and how to protect yourself and your family.

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Feeding the broodmare

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Mares are expected to grow a healthy foal inside them for 11 months and produce enough milk for that foal for up to 6 months. Furthermore, many mares are expected to raise healthy foals year after... More ≫

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Mares are expected to grow a healthy foal inside them for 11 months and produce enough milk for that foal for up to 6 months. Furthermore, many mares are expected to raise healthy foals year after year, requiring successful rebreeding while the previous year’s foal is still by her side. Because nutrition influences each stage of the broodmare’s production cycle, nutritional management may, in many ways, determine the success of the breeding program.

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Feeding working and performance horses

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The horse is an incredible athlete, excelling at both maximal sprinting, such as racing or rodeo events, and low-intensity, long duration activities, such as a 160-km endurance ride. Whether your... More ≫

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The horse is an incredible athlete, excelling at both maximal sprinting, such as racing or rodeo events, and low-intensity, long duration activities, such as a 160-km endurance ride. Whether your horses are competing at top levels or just being used for the occasional trail ride, they must be fed adequately to ensure optimal health and performance.

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Feeding the stallion

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Many consider the stallion to be the star of the breeding farm. Nationwide, millions of dollars are spent promoting and advertising stallions to attract suitable mare owners. In turn, mare owners... More ≫

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Many consider the stallion to be the star of the breeding farm. Nationwide, millions of dollars are spent promoting and advertising stallions to attract suitable mare owners. In turn, mare owners spend thousands of dollars on stud fees and shell out hundreds of dollars in veterinary care to prepare their mares for natural coverage or costly A.I. (artificial insemination) shipments. The stallion is expected to be in top health, physically fit and able to perform on demand when a mare arrives at the breeding shed or when semen is artificially collected. Nutrition certainly plays a key role in maintaining the health and condition of the stallion, before, during, and after the breeding season.

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Cattle wintering sites : managing for good stewardship

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It's up to you to keep your landscape healthy. Environmental issues are becoming paramount in how you manage your operation. By understanding how your operation fits into the bigger environmental... More ≫

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It's up to you to keep your landscape healthy. Environmental issues are becoming paramount in how you manage your operation. By understanding how your operation fits into the bigger environmental picture, it becomes necessary to look for problems and apply common sense solutions. This publication gives you practical solutions to choosing those management practices that best suit your land, cattle and operating budget. It's important to remember that no two wintering sites are the same. Manure management problems are different for every operation. The ultimate goal for any livestock operation is to improve the health of your landscape, and increase productivity. It all comes down to good stewardship for future generations.

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Agricultural land resource atlas of Alberta. 2nd edition

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The Agricultural Land Resource Atlas of Alberta is a collection of agricultural resource maps developed following the completion of a scan of environmental issues facing agriculture in Alberta.... More ≫

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The Agricultural Land Resource Atlas of Alberta is a collection of agricultural resource maps developed following the completion of a scan of environmental issues facing agriculture in Alberta. The maps were prepared as part of this process, or were added to the collection because of their potential value to Alberta's agricultural community. The maps were recognized for their value to people involved in developing environmental farm plans who could use resource and environmental information on a broad scale.

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Hog operations and greenhouse gases

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This booklet provides information on different management strategies to assist agricultural producers in implementing effective greenhouse gas management practices. Reducing an agricultural... More ≫

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This booklet provides information on different management strategies to assist agricultural producers in implementing effective greenhouse gas management practices. Reducing an agricultural operation's greenhouse gas production can help to reduce its environmental footprint, improve production efficiencies, and offer a return on investment.

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Intestinal roundworms of cattle

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Parasitic roundworms, or nematodes, are found year-round in cattle in Alberta. These parasites live in many sites including: lungs ; body cavity ; tear or lacrimal ducts ; beneath the skin ;... More ≫

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Parasitic roundworms, or nematodes, are found year-round in cattle in Alberta. These parasites live in many sites including: lungs ; body cavity ; tear or lacrimal ducts ; beneath the skin ; gastro-intestinal tract. Each area is occupied by roundworms specific to those sites. Cattle producers should be aware of the more important worms that can live in their cattle.

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Alberta Chicken Producers Federal Authorization Order

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The Alberta Chicken Producers Federal Authorization Order, under the Marketing of Agricultural Products Act, authorizes the Alberta Chicken Producers to perform all duties and exercise powers... More ≫

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The Alberta Chicken Producers Federal Authorization Order, under the Marketing of Agricultural Products Act, authorizes the Alberta Chicken Producers to perform all duties and exercise powers conferred on the Marketing Board under the Agricultural Products Marketing Act (Canada) and the Alberta Chicken Order (Federal).

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Flatworm cysts in fish : the North American liver fluke

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When well cooked, most fish are safe to eat. However, there are risks associated with eating raw or lightly cooked fish, and the consumer should be aware of them. Human infections by parasitic... More ≫

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When well cooked, most fish are safe to eat. However, there are risks associated with eating raw or lightly cooked fish, and the consumer should be aware of them. Human infections by parasitic worms in edible fishes in Canada are rare. However, the following article describes a parasitic flatworm, the North American liver fluke Metorchis conjunctus, that has been a serious problem in sled dogs in Northern regions and is now emerging as a potential health risk to humans.

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