According
to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, an agency may not conduct
or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a
collection of information unless it displays a valid OMB control
number. The valid OMB number for this collection is 0579-0323.
The time required to complete this information collection is
estimated to average .16 hours per response, including the time
for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources,
gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and
reviewing the collection of information
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OMB
Approved
0579-0323
EXP
XX/XXXX
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UNITED
STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
ANIMAL
AND PLANT HEALTH INSPECTION SERVICE
VETERINARY
SERVICES
Animal
disposal plan
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Purpose:
Presence of trichinae encysted larvae in the meat of dead mammals
is a source for exposing swine. Because swine frequently will
consume the remains of dead animals, all dead swine should
immediately be removed from pens. Prompt removal of the carrion
from the premises or prompt disposal by other accepted methods
will eliminate the carcass from attracting other wild mammals to
the premises. All disposal methods and time limits for disposal
of dead animals must be compliant with state animal health, dead
animal disposal regulations.
Objectives:
The trichinae author shall review, approve, and observe for
evidence confirming the continued implementation of the items
contained within this animal disposal plan.
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An
example animal movement record:
1.
All swine located at the premises are observed at least _____
times per day. Intervals between observations are not less than
________ hours.
2.
All dead swine and other dead mammals are disposed of within
_______ hours.
3.
Swine and other mammals greater than ______ pounds shall be
disposed of promptly by an approved method. If rendering the
carcass the rendering company will be called promptly or will have
an established pickup time. If rendering fill in the following:
Rendering
Company’s
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Name:
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Address:
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Phone
Number:
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4.
Dead animals will be placed in a mammal proof container until
disposed of.
5.
Swine or other mammals less than, or equal to, _______ pounds
shall be disposed of by incineration, composting, or buried
according to regulations or procedure provided by local and state
government or other environmental agencies.
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I
have implemented and continue to record animal movements as
outlined above.
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Owner’s
Signature:
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Date:
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Caretaker’s
Signature:
(if
different from owner)
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Date:
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This
plan should be updated as animal disposal practices change on the
production site. At the maximum this document is valid for a
period of 2 years after the date of signatures.
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