Publications

Protect yourself and your family! : tips for the safe handling of chicks and live poultry

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Useful tips for backyard and urban chicken owners on steps they can take to keep both their families and their poultry healthy and safe.

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Terms and conditions : Growing Forward 2 Regional Water Supply Strategic Program

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Sets out the terms of conditions of the Regional Water Supply Strategic Program, which provides financial support to rural Alberta municipalities to assess the feasibility of developing existing... More ≫

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Sets out the terms of conditions of the Regional Water Supply Strategic Program, which provides financial support to rural Alberta municipalities to assess the feasibility of developing existing rural water supply pipelines and other rural water pipeline related infrastructure. The Program provides support for engineering, planning and other strategic feasibility studies and reports that relate directly to this infrastructure development.

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Blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) in surface water sources for agricultural usage

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This fact sheet provides information on the diagnosis and treatment of cyanobacteria in sources of surface water used for agricultural purposes. Blue-green algae, or cyanobacteria, are natural... More ≫

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This fact sheet provides information on the diagnosis and treatment of cyanobacteria in sources of surface water used for agricultural purposes. Blue-green algae, or cyanobacteria, are natural inhabitants of surface waters and are widely present in dugouts and reservoirs. However, they can become a problem when conditions promote rapid growth and eventual death and decomposition.

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Alternatives for iron removal

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This fact sheet presents alternatives for iron removal such as: Air injection with filtration, Shock chlorination, manganese greensand iron filter, water softener, Chlorination and filtration

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Agricultural carbon offsets activity increases from 2007 to 2012

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Looks at how carbon levels were reduced as a result of agricultural offsets between 2007 and 2012, and highlights developments in the Alberta Offset System during this period.

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Starlings and their control

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Starlings were brought to North America from Europe in the late 1890’s. Since that time, they have greatly increased in number and have spread across most of the North American continent. In... More ≫

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Starlings were brought to North America from Europe in the late 1890’s. Since that time, they have greatly increased in number and have spread across most of the North American continent. In Alberta, starlings can be a nuisance to livestock producers. They consume and contaminate livestock feed and water. They also “whitewash” buildings, facilities and animals with their droppings. In winter, flocks of up to 2,000 birds can consume 1 to 2 tonnes of feed in a month and can contaminate or spoil an additional 500 to 1,000 kg of feed. Worse still, starlings may selectively eat the high-protein portion of protein-supplemented livestock feed.

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House sparrows and their control

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The house sparrow, like many pest birds, was introduced to North America in the mid-1800s. Since then, the house or English sparrow (not a true sparrow but a European finch), has become one of the... More ≫

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The house sparrow, like many pest birds, was introduced to North America in the mid-1800s. Since then, the house or English sparrow (not a true sparrow but a European finch), has become one of the most widespread and adaptive birds found on this continent.

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SafeFARM : health and safety information for Alberta farmers

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These newsletters present health and safety information for Alberta farmers.

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Raising chickens in Alberta : a guide for small flock owners

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This guide is intended for small flock, backyard and urban chicken owners. Some of the topics covered in the guide include: regulations; basic chicken needs; chicken house design and sanitation;... More ≫

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This guide is intended for small flock, backyard and urban chicken owners. Some of the topics covered in the guide include: regulations; basic chicken needs; chicken house design and sanitation; egg management; meat processing; appropriate behaviours in chickens; care of chicks; and care of chickens during the winter.

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Distribution consolidation : working together along the value chain

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This fact sheet explores key issues and opportunities to consider when collaborating with other producers and professionals to distribute your products.

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