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Strong local beef systems need strong processors.

Processing connects Alberta farms and ranches with the families who buy their beef. Learn how inspection, slaughter, cutting, aging, packaging, mobile processing and customer communication fit together.

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THE PUREBEEF APPROACH

Explain the process clearly. Respect the animal. Give producers and consumers the information they need to make informed decisions.

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PROCESSING & INSPECTION

Understand what happens inside the processing system.

What Happens at a Beef Processor?

Follow the journey from livestock arrival through slaughter, inspection, aging, cutting, packaging and pickup.

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Understanding Provincial Meat Inspection

Understand Alberta provincial meat inspection and what inspection means for processors, producers and consumers.

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Federal vs. Provincial Meat Processing

Understand the difference between federally and provincially regulated meat establishments in Canada.

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Livestock Arrival and Ante-Mortem Inspection

Learn what happens when cattle arrive at an inspected slaughter facility and why ante-mortem inspection matters.

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Slaughter and Post-Mortem Inspection

Understand slaughter inspection and the role of post-mortem examination in Alberta meat production.

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Livestock Traceability and Identification

Understand cattle identification, movement records and livestock traceability requirements in Canada.

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WORKING WITH PRODUCERS

Make farm-direct processing easier to coordinate.

Managing Processing Bookings and Capacity

Practical guidance for Alberta processors managing slaughter dates, processing capacity and producer expectations.

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Receiving Farm-Direct Cattle

Build a clear livestock receiving process for farmers and ranchers bringing cattle for farm-direct beef orders.

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Managing Beef Cut Sheets

Help producers and customers submit clear beef cutting instructions while reducing processing errors and confusion.

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Beef Aging for Processors

Explain dry aging, wet aging, aging time, moisture loss and customer expectations for farm-direct beef.

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Beef Packaging Options for Processors

Explain vacuum packaging, freezer wrapping, package sizes and other packaging choices to farm-direct beef customers.

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Customer Pickup and Cold Storage

Create clear pickup, freezer storage and customer communication procedures for processed farm-direct beef orders.

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MOBILE & ON-FARM PROCESSING

Understand Alberta’s different mobile and on-farm options.

How Mobile Beef Processing Works in Alberta

Understand mobile slaughter and processing options in Alberta and the difference between inspected and uninspected meat.

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Mobile Butcher vs. Licensed Abattoir

Compare Alberta mobile butcher and abattoir licences, including where slaughter occurs and whether the resulting meat can be sold.

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Understanding On-Farm Slaughter in Alberta

Understand Alberta On-Farm Slaughter Operations, animal ownership, household consumption and restrictions on uninspected meat.

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Can Meat Processed On-Farm Be Sold?

Understand when Alberta beef can enter the commercial food system and why uninspected on-farm slaughter meat cannot be sold.

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Mobile Butcher Facilities Explained

Learn how Alberta mobile butcher facilities process inspected and uninspected meat and why the two streams must be understood separately.

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Choosing the Right Beef Processing Route

Compare inspected abattoirs, mobile butchers, mobile butcher facilities and On-Farm Slaughter Operations in Alberta.

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PROCESSOR BUSINESS & CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE

Build clearer relationships with producers and customers.

Working With Farm-Direct Beef Producers

Build stronger relationships with Alberta farms and ranches selling beef directly to consumers.

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Explaining Beef Processing Prices

Help customers understand slaughter fees, cutting and wrapping charges, specialty processing and other beef processing costs.

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Explaining Beef Yield and Weights

Help producers and customers understand carcass weight, packaged weight, trimming, aging and beef processing yield.

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Labelling Beef Correctly

Understand Canadian beef labelling principles, production claims and the importance of accurate information.

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Food Safety and Sanitation in Meat Processing

Understand the role of sanitation, temperature control, inspection and food-safety systems in meat processing.

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Building a Strong PureBeef Processor Profile

Show Alberta producers and consumers what your processing facility offers and how to work with you.

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FOR ALBERTA PROCESSORS

Help producers understand what you do.

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