Agriculture and Carcass Disposal
Carcass disposal is an important consideration for livestock farming. Proper disposal of carcasses is important to prevent transmission of livestock disease and to protect air and water quality. Typical methods for the disposal of animal mortalities have included rendering, burial, incineration, and composting; each with its own challenges.
More information from EPA
- Carcass Management of Non-Diseased Animals in Response to the Coronavirus Outbreak (COVID-19)
- Carcass Management During Avian Influenza Outbreaks
- Exposure Assessment of Livestock Carcass Management Options During Natural Disasters
More information from other organizations
The following links exit the site
- Animal and Plant Health and Inspection Service (APHIS) Emergency Animal Health Response from United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
- Carcass Disposal State Resource Locator from Veterinary Compliance Assistance
- Maine Compost School
- Alternative Methods for the Disposal of Swine Carcasses from Pork Information Gateway
- Managing Livestock and Poultry Mortalities from the Livestock and and Poultry Environmental Stewardship program