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17(1) Proactive prevention, preparedness, planning, and recovery approaches are to be emphasized to mitigate risks to animal welfare and trade.

(2) ABP will work with CFIA and associated stakeholders to provide clear and effective emergency response protocols for producers, including for foot and mouth disease.

(3) In cases of foreign animal disease outbreaks, there must be transparent, flexible, and timely business continuity measures for producers under quarantine to offset extraordinary operational and animal welfare costs.

(4) Although salvage should be first pursued, compensation is required for stock that are culled to meet regulatory requirements.

(5) Alberta needs additional diagnostic laboratory capacity and veterinary supports to be able to react promptly to an outbreak.

Approved: November 22, 2023

From Part 2 – Policy and Priorities of ABP’s Policy Manual