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633-6 <br /> APPENDIX A <br /> BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES: <br /> CARCASS DISPOSAL# <br /> GENERAL OVERVIEW <br /> Carcass: The body or a part of a domestic animal or fowl that has died or has been killed,other than by <br /> being slaughtered for human or animal consumption. <br /> Discarded Animal Parts:All or a part of animals,fish,or poultry that have been killed for human or <br /> animal consumption and not used for that purpose. <br /> There is always mortality in animal production. Proper disposal of carcasses is important both to prevent <br /> livestock disease transmission and to protect air and water quality. This document provides options for <br /> disposal and discusses advantages,disadvantages and rule requirements of each method. <br /> Carcass Disposal is regulated by: <br /> • Minnesota Statute 35.82 <br /> • Minnesota Board of Animal Health Rules- 1719.0100- 1719.4600 <br /> • Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Rules <br /> • Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Rules <br /> Legal Methods of Carcass Disposal <br /> _ Species Method <br /> Compost Render Incinerate Bury Exempt Fur Farm Pet <br /> by Law Consumption Food <br /> Poultry ,I _ 4 ,1 4 4 �I <br /> Swine ,I 4 4 4 <br /> Cattle _J* ,I 4 4 4 ,1 <br /> Horses J* 'SI J J �l <br /> Sheep/Goats 'I _ �I 4 4 4 <br /> Household Pets 4 <br /> Wild Animals <br /> Game Farm/Exotic Animals * 4 <br /> *Call Minnesota Board of Animal Health 651/296-2942,Ext.27 for additional information. <br /> General Rules: <br /> 1. Carcass must be disposed of as soon as reasonably possible,i.e.within 48 to 72 hours. <br /> 2. Burying a carcass requires that the carcass be five feet above the seasonal high-water table and covered <br /> with dirt. Sandy or gravelly areas or areas within 10 feet of bedrock should be avoided. <br /> 3. Incineration must be in an incinerator that is approved by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. <br /> 4. Hauling over the road: Carcasses or discarded animal parts must be in vehicles or containers that are <br /> leak-proof and covered. The vehicles also need to be inspected and have a permit,unless the vehicle <br /> belongs to the owner of the animal before it died. <br /> 5. Composting must be done according to the protocol set forth in Board of Animal Health Rule <br /> 1719.4000. This is explained in the section on composting. <br /> 6. Fur farms need a permit and inspected vehicle to haul carcasses or discarded animal parts over the road. <br /> 4. This appendix is adapted from a fact sheet prepared by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. <br /> NRCS-Minnesota <br /> May 2001 <br />