On-Farm Carcass Disposal Options for pairies

摘要

Options for disposal of livestock mortalities are becoming more limited and increasingly regulated due to environmental and disease concerns. Before choosing a disposal method, first determine what is legally allowed at your farm location as regulations differ across provinces and municipalities. Cause of mortality, height of water table, proximity to open or ground water, topography of farm, soil type, prevailing wind direction, population density, relationships with neighbours, time, effort and advance preparation required will influence choice of disposal option(s). Composting and incineration are currently the on-farm mortality disposal options which offer the greatest biosecurity and the least potential for environmental contamination.