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Large animal co-ownership : on-farm slaughter operation

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This information sheet explains the requirements for co-ownership of large live animals from an on-farm slaughter operation. A large animal, such as bison, beef or elk is one that weighs more than... More ≫

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This information sheet explains the requirements for co-ownership of large live animals from an on-farm slaughter operation. A large animal, such as bison, beef or elk is one that weighs more than 227 kg. Ownership of the large live animal is transferred when the on-farm slaughter operation sells the large live animal prior to slaughter.; this must be arranged prior to slaughter as the sale of uninspected meat remains illegal in Alberta.

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Large animal mortality composting [2021]

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Looks at composting as one way of disposing of livestock mortalities as required under Alberta law and regulation. Discusses the benefits of large animal mortality composting and provides... More ≫

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Looks at composting as one way of disposing of livestock mortalities as required under Alberta law and regulation. Discusses the benefits of large animal mortality composting and provides information bin systems and windrow systems as the two main approaches to livestock mortality composting.

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