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Routine and Emergency Burial of Animal Carcasses

Type
Publication
Date of Publication
January 25, 2022
Price
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Overview

This 4-page publication presents the steps for livestock and poultry producers needing to dispose of animal carcasses in landfills and by burial.

Animal carcasses must be handled properly to prevent harm to people, herds, flocks, water, and the overall environment. This publication presents the steps for livestock and poultry producers needing to dispose of animal carcasses in landfills and by burial. (4 pages)

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