Routine and Emergency Animal Mortality Management

Type
Course
Date of Publication
January 31, 2024
Price
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Overview

This course provides science-based information on the routine and emergency disposal of deceased animals.

Course Information

This online course will equip participants with knowledge about best practices for composting, burial, carcass burning, rendering, and hydrolysis of animal mortality, as well as biosecurity and safety considerations. Demonstration videos provide an in-the-field perspective to let participants see the methods in action.

Once you finish this course, you will be able to:

  • Uphold best practices for composting, burial, carcass burning, rendering, and hydrolysis;
  • Maintain biosecurity throughout each process; and
  • Keep workers safe.

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