Ruminant Carcass Disposal Options for Routine and Catastrophic Mortality
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Ruminant Carcass Disposal, Catastrophic Mortality, Commercial Ruminant ProductionAbstract
When producers decide which carcass disposal method to use, they must consider the number of mortalities, the cause of death and whether infectious agents are involved, environmental implications, regulatory requirements, operational costs, and efficiency. This Issue Paper provides a comprehensive summary of the scientific, technical, and social aspects of various ruminant carcass disposal technologies using information gleaned from a Kansas State University comprehensive report. The authors discuss the predominant methods of mortality disposal in commercial ruminant production, including burial and landfill, rendering, composting, incineration, and alkaline hydrolysis. The paper includes an Appendix that addresses special considerations for material potentially infected with diseases.Downloads
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2009-01-05
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Vanier, M., Comer, P. J., Hater, G., Kaye, G. I., Meeker, D. L., & Thacker, H. L. (2009). Ruminant Carcass Disposal Options for Routine and Catastrophic Mortality. Council for Agricultural Science and Technology (CAST). https://doi.org/10.62300/3df04q45
