An important portion of any biosecurity plan is carcass disposal. Proper carcass disposal is important to prevent the spread of disease and to prevent surface and groundwater contamination.

Louisiana statute RS 3:2131 governs the disposal of animal carcasses. There are three legal ways.

The most common method for animal carcass disposal on farms and ranches in Louisiana is deep burial.

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Authors:

Christine B. Navarre, D.V.M., M.S. — School of Animal Sciences, LSU AgCenter
Tyler Barlow, Tripp Morgan, William Strickland, Lanie Richard and Joshua Salley — Agriculture and Natural Resources Assistant Agents