Publications

Listeria monocytogenes : on-farm slaughter cross-contamination

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This fact sheet explains how to control the spread of listeria in on-farm slaughter operations. Listeria monocytogenes is a pathogenic bacteria which has been linked to a variety of ready-to-eat... More ≫

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This fact sheet explains how to control the spread of listeria in on-farm slaughter operations. Listeria monocytogenes is a pathogenic bacteria which has been linked to a variety of ready-to-eat foods, including deli meats, fermented or dried sausages, and hot dogs.

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Animal welfare and handling

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This fact sheet provides information on animal welfare for those involved in on-farm slaughter operations. It includes information on the importance of animal welfare considerations and common... More ≫

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This fact sheet provides information on animal welfare for those involved in on-farm slaughter operations. It includes information on the importance of animal welfare considerations and common issues affecting animal movement, a description of willful acts of abuse, animal movement devices and tools, and animal welfare legislation.

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Safe poultry slaughter : controlling Salmonella and Campylobacter at your on-farm operation

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This fact sheet explains how to control Salmonella and Campylobacter in poultry production for on-farm slaughter operations. Information includes preparation of slaughter areas, implementation of... More ≫

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This fact sheet explains how to control Salmonella and Campylobacter in poultry production for on-farm slaughter operations. Information includes preparation of slaughter areas, implementation of good slaughter practices and further processing and packaging.

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Subsoil investigations for naturally occurring protective layers

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The purpose of this technical guideline is to provide a consistent investigative process and acceptable criteria for conducting subsoil investigations for naturally occurring protective layers as... More ≫

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The purpose of this technical guideline is to provide a consistent investigative process and acceptable criteria for conducting subsoil investigations for naturally occurring protective layers as set out by the Agricultural Operation Practices Act.

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E. coli O157:H7 : on-farm slaughter cross-contamination

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This fact sheet describes E. coli O157:H7 and how to control its spread in on-farm slaughter operations, including opportunities to reduce cross-contamination in your operation and slaughter best... More ≫

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This fact sheet describes E. coli O157:H7 and how to control its spread in on-farm slaughter operations, including opportunities to reduce cross-contamination in your operation and slaughter best practices.

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Cleaning and sanitation : on-farm slaughter operations

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This fact sheet describes the importance of cleaning and sanitation at an on-farm meat processing operation. Information includes seven steps of cleaning and sanitizing, and verifying the... More ≫

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This fact sheet describes the importance of cleaning and sanitation at an on-farm meat processing operation. Information includes seven steps of cleaning and sanitizing, and verifying the effectiveness of cleaning and sanitation.

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Controlling cross-contamination : on-farm slaughter operations

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This fact sheet describes effective cleaning and sanitation activities for an on-farm slaughter operation, and includes information on how to: evaluate sanitary design of the operation; clean... More ≫

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This fact sheet describes effective cleaning and sanitation activities for an on-farm slaughter operation, and includes information on how to: evaluate sanitary design of the operation; clean equipment and materials used in the facility; choose equipment and chemicals used in sanitation procedures; and maintain an operation with effective sanitation procedures.

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High-risk meat processing

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This fact sheet describes high-risk meat processing activities for on-farm slaughter operations, including grinding, fermenting, smoking, drying and canning. Information includes hazards... More ≫

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This fact sheet describes high-risk meat processing activities for on-farm slaughter operations, including grinding, fermenting, smoking, drying and canning. Information includes hazards associated with each high-risk meat processing activity and criteria required to manufacture a safe product.

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Alberta farm fuel benefit program

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Provides an overview of the Alberta Farm Fuel Benefit Program (AFFB) Program and eligibility requirements.

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Ministerial Order 008/2023 [Agriculture and Irrigation]

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Ministerial order granting the amalgamation of the Aetna and Leavitt irrigation districts into one irrigation district to be known as the Southwest Irrigation District.

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