Safe Hygienic Disposal of Animal and Poultry carcasses

- Purpose

During an animal disease outbreak, the effective disposal of animal carcasses and related contaminated materials is a key component of a successful response. Proper disposal can help prevent or mitigate the further spread of pathogens. If any materials are potentially contaminated with an animal disease pathogen, they must undergo treatment or disposal to inactivate or contain the pathogen. Animal wastes requiring disposal following an animal disease outbreak include: carcasses; milk and meat products; eggs and wool; contaminated manure or slurry; litter and bedding; contaminated feed and feeding stuff; contaminated personal protective equipment (PPE); contaminated materials and equipment that cannot be cleaned and disinfected.