Agriculture, Forestry and Rural Economic Development

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...

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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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Meat facility standards [2022]

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Describes the conditions under which meat is slaughtered, processed, stored and transported to ensure food safety. The Meat Facility Standards is a policy document legislated by the Meat... More ≫

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Describes the conditions under which meat is slaughtered, processed, stored and transported to ensure food safety. The Meat Facility Standards is a policy document legislated by the Meat Inspection Regulation, which requires the licensed operator to comply with the MFS. It describes the minimum...

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Processed meat products factsheet

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Facts about the requirements to manufacture different types of processed meat products to prevent foodborne illnesses.

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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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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...

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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...

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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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