Agriculture, Forestry and Rural Economic Development

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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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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