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OnSite Burial OnSite Burial Excavated trench or pit Decomposition Heat Length of time required varies Species and size Total volume Soil characteristics Settlement of the burial site Additional backfill ID: 179996

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Carcass Disposal

On-Site BurialSlide2

On-Site Burial

Excavated trench or pit

Decomposition

HeatLength of time required variesSpecies and sizeTotal volumeSoil characteristicsSettlement of the burial siteAdditional backfill

Just In Time Training

Carcass Disposal: On Site BurialSlide3

Burial Types

Trench burial

Daily mortalities

Trapezoid or vertical pitsInexpensiveConvenientMass burialLarge numbers of animal mortalitiesTrapezoid pits with linersMore expensive and time consuming

Just In Time Training

Carcass Disposal: On Site BurialSlide4

Site Selection

Soil properties

Texture and permeability

Construction of the siteSlope of landDepth of water table and bedrockLocation of the siteProximity to water sources or public areasAccessibility Projected future use of the site

Just In Time Training

Carcass Disposal: On Site BurialSlide5

Construction and Design

Site size/area

Depends on species, age/size, quantity

Trapezoid shape pits42 cubic feet per:1 adult bovine OR5 pigs/sheep OR40 chickensLiners to minimize seepageCaution during excavation

Just In Time Training

Carcass Disposal: On Site BurialSlide6

Construction and Design

Trench size

4-8 feet deep

6 feet wideTwo large carcasses side by sideMay include linersClay may be usedas a base layer Vent large carcassesSettlement during decomposition

May need additional backfill

Just In Time Training

Carcass Disposal: On Site BurialSlide7

Environmental Impacts

Air quality

Odor

Water qualityLeachateGasesMethane, carbon dioxide, hydrogen sulfideScavengersJust In Time Training

Carcass Disposal: On Site BurialSlide8

Comparison

With Other Disposal Methods

Advantages

Quick, easy, inexpensiveEquipment generally readilyOn-site; limited transportationDisadvantagesLarge areas of land

Difficult in wet and cold weather conditions

Environmental impactsPublic opposition

Just In Time Training

Carcass Disposal: On Site BurialSlide9

Regulations and Monitoring

Consult State regulations

Sites highly regulated

Depth, width, length, max sizeEnvironmental impactGroundwater monitoringSurface water sourcesAir quality/odorRecord site GPS location

Just In Time Training

Carcass Disposal: On Site BurialSlide10

Biosecurity

Biosecurity

Personal

protectiveequipment (PPE)Movement controlCleaning and disinfectionSite securityUnauthorized personsLog bookWarning or restriction signsSite security personnel

Just In Time Training

Carcass Disposal: On Site BurialSlide11

Personnel Safety

Safety Issues

Physical demands

Long hoursResponse activitiesPsychological impactWeather conditionsJust In Time Training

Carcass Disposal: On Site BurialSlide12

Resources for Carcass Disposal

USDA Foreign Animal Disease Preparedness (FAD PReP) Guidelines: Disposal

http://www.aphis.usda.gov/animal_health/emrs/nahems.shtml

Carcass Disposal: A Comprehensive Review. USDA and Kansas State Universityhttps://krex.k-state.edu/dspace/handle/2097/662 Just In Time Training

Carcass Disposal: On Site BurialSlide13

Acknowledgments

Development of this presentation was by the Center for Food Security and Public Health at Iowa State University through funding from the Multi-State Partnership for Security in Agriculture

Authors: Melissa Lang

BS; Glenda Dvorak, DVM, MPH, DACVPM