burial of dead pet animals and pet equidae (see questions 10 and 11).The only exceptions from the ban that are permitted in the UK are: Are there any derogations to the ban on burial or burning?Īrticle 19(1) of the EU Control Regulation sets out the disposal derogations available to member States.
This can increase the risk of transmission of disease to man, animals, birds, & insects. Improper burial can cause pollution especially to groundwater due to gas and leachate production. It was done to protect the health of human and animals as well as to safeguard the environment. The burial ban was introduced in all European Union Member States in 2003. for imported cattle a younger age threshold for BSE testing may apply.įurther information can be found in our BSE testing section.there is a derogation for specified remote areas.Although the testing of all fallen cattle aged over 48 months for BSE is required by the EU TSE Regulation 999/2001, the EU Control Regulation does not require Member States to pay for the collection or disposal of these carcasses. Further information is at: Does the Government have a statutory obligation to pay for the collection and disposal of fallen stock for the purpose of TSE testing? The National Fallen Stock Company Ltd, a not for profit industry-led community interest company offers a collection service for farmers of under 48 month bovines and horse owners. Local information on the disposal of animal carcasses is available from your local office. How can farmers and horse owners find out about disposal services in their local area? During transport, Article 21 of the EU Control Regulation requires carcasses to be accompanied by a Commercial Document. Article 22 of the EU Control Regulation requires the keeping of records of any carcasses that are sent off-farm for disposal elsewhere. It is important that carcass movements are fully traceable. sited so that they are not accessible to livestock and in a place where the collection vehicle has sufficient room to enter the site, collect and exit the site without encroaching on livestock areasĪre there any record keeping requirements for disposal of fallen stock?.clean, disinfected and intact before they are left on holdings.Can bins or dolavs be used for temporary storage of carcasses?īins and dolavs can be used for the temporary bulking of certain fallen stock especially during times of high mortality, such as the lambing season. Pending consignment the carcass must be stored in such a way that animals and birds (including wild animals and birds) do not have access to it. Further details are available from our Fallen Stock Safe Disposal leaflet.Īlthough the Government expects farmers to make every effort they can to comply with the EU Control Regulation, it will take a pragmatic approach particularly in winter and poor weather conditions in upland areas and has advised enforcement agencies accordingly. However, in relation to bovine carcasses over 48 months of age, you need to contact the operator of an approved TSE Sampling Site within 24 hours of the animal’s death to make arrangements to have the animal collected and disposed of for the purpose of TSE testing. Undue delay is not defined in the EU Control Regulation but is taken to mean as soon as reasonably practicable taking account of individual circumstances for example the availability of a collection service, the storage temperature of the fallen stock (for example carcasses stored at ambient temperatures should be disposed of more quickly that those kept chilled or frozen) and any extenuating circumstances such as poor weather or ill-health.
How quickly must fallen stock be disposed of and what are the storage requirements prior to collection?Īs with all animal by-products, Article 21 of the EU Control Regulation requires fallen stock to be collected, identified and transported without ‘undue delay’. The livestock industry has a great deal to gain from maintaining public confidence in its ability to dispose of its waste in a safe and sustainable manner. General ABP Who is responsible for the disposal of fallen stock?įarmers are responsible for the disposal of their fallen stock.
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