VS 7-11 Animal Disposal Plan

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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH INSPECTION SERVICE
VETERINARY SERVICES

ANIMAL DISPOSAL PLAN
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.
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
Name:

Address:

Phone Number:
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.
I have implemented and continue to record animal movements as outlined above.
Owner’s Signature:

Date:

Caretaker’s Signature:

Date:

(if different from owner)

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.
VS FORM 7-11
JUNE 2011