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Bat houses in Alberta

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Provides information about bat houses in Alberta.

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Johne’s happens : Alberta Johne’s disease initiative

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Johne’s disease (JD) is a production-limiting disease, just like mastitis and lameness. Affected cattle produce less milk, take longer to become pregnant, and are worth less when culled. This... More ≫

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Johne’s disease (JD) is a production-limiting disease, just like mastitis and lameness. Affected cattle produce less milk, take longer to become pregnant, and are worth less when culled. This fact sheet presents summary of information about Johne’s disease, benefits of controlling the disease, Mycobacterium avium subspecies paratuberculosis infection, the importance of JD control program, JD risk assessment, JD management plan.

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Malignant Catarrhal Fever

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This brochure provides information on Malignant Catarrhal Fever, or MCF, an infectious disease affecting certain ruminants, particularly sheep and bison. It includes information on how the disease... More ≫

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This brochure provides information on Malignant Catarrhal Fever, or MCF, an infectious disease affecting certain ruminants, particularly sheep and bison. It includes information on how the disease is spread, the economic significance of the disease, and how to prevent its spread.

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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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Adult interdependent partners and farm estate planning

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This fact sheet concentrates on the effect on farm estate planning of the Adult Interdependent Relationships Act of 2003, which gives adult interdependent partners rights similar to legal spouses.... More ≫

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This fact sheet concentrates on the effect on farm estate planning of the Adult Interdependent Relationships Act of 2003, which gives adult interdependent partners rights similar to legal spouses. The fact sheet is part of the Ag-Succession series of fact sheets, which provides an objective overview of the issues and options related to succession planning.

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Soil quality indicators : a review with implications for agricultural ecosystems in Alberta

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The objectives of this review are to evaluate the definitions and goals associated with the soil quality concept, to review approaches used to develop soil quality indicators, and to make... More ≫

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The objectives of this review are to evaluate the definitions and goals associated with the soil quality concept, to review approaches used to develop soil quality indicators, and to make recommendations for developing soil quality indicators for agroecosystems in Alberta.

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Life insurance and the family farm

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This article reviews the role of life in estate planning and looks at the different insurance products that are available in the market and appropriate for this type of planning. The fact sheet is... More ≫

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This article reviews the role of life in estate planning and looks at the different insurance products that are available in the market and appropriate for this type of planning. The fact sheet is part of the Ag-Succession series of fact sheets, which provides an objective overview of the issues and options related to succession planning.

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Transferring farm property

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This article reviews the rules regarding the transfer of farm property to the next generation and examines amendments to the Income Tax Act that affect tax planning. The fact sheet is part of the... More ≫

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This article reviews the rules regarding the transfer of farm property to the next generation and examines amendments to the Income Tax Act that affect tax planning. The fact sheet is part of the Ag-Succession series of fact sheets, which provides an objective overview of the issues and options related to succession planning.

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Enduring powers of attorney in farm operations

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This fact sheet looks at an enduring power of attorney as an essential estate planning tool for farmers. The fact sheet is part of the Ag-Succession series of fact sheets, which provides an... More ≫

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This fact sheet looks at an enduring power of attorney as an essential estate planning tool for farmers. The fact sheet is part of the Ag-Succession series of fact sheets, which provides an objective overview of the issues and options related to succession planning.

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AESA soil quality benchmark sites. Soil organic matter

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Analysis of soil organic matter (SOM), conducted on the AESA Soil Quality Benchmark sites, has revealed some significant differences in the per cent of organic carbon and total nitrogen in... More ≫

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Analysis of soil organic matter (SOM), conducted on the AESA Soil Quality Benchmark sites, has revealed some significant differences in the per cent of organic carbon and total nitrogen in Alberta's agricultural ecoregions, depending on soil horizon and slope positions. Because SOM varies between ecoregions, and within a single field based on slope position, the assessment of SOM is very site-specific. The study findings highlight the importance of conserving high SOM levels in soils and identify some ways farmers can do this.

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