Improper carcass disposal can have significant impacts on environmental, human and animal health. Poor carcass disposal can result in contamination of soil, ground water and water ways. Access to poorly disposed carcasses can also allow for significant disease spread through scavengers, mosquitoes and vermin.
Animal carcass disposal Primefact (PDF, 195.79 KB)
Topics in this primefact include:
- Safe handling of carcasses
- Environmentally Safe Disposal of Carcasses
- Important diseases
- Transporting carcasses for offsite disposal
- Inappropriate carcass disposal
Disposal of bird carcasses
Information for land managers on disposal of bird carcasses can be found in the guides below: