Carcass Disposal Questions

The Poultry Industry plays a major role in preventing and managing the spread of avian disease that could become a world-wide pandemic. Find answers to questions about disposing infected poultry carcasses below.

• What role does the Environmental Protection Agency have in disposal of carcasses infected with highly pathogenic avian influenza?
  
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• What guidance does the Environmental Protection Agency provide related to disposal of infected carcasses?
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• Are avian flu infected bird carcasses considered to be hazardous waste that require disposal permits?
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• Approximately how many bird carcasses are routinely disposed of in the U.S. annually and how do health considerations influence disposal decisions?
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• What are the environmental considerations of various carcass disposal options?