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Animal waste categorisation
Animal by-products (ABPs) are divided into 3 categories, based on the risks they pose. Category 1 ABPs – are classed as high risk. Carcasses and body parts from zoo and circus animals or pets Animals used in experiments International catering waste Animals that are contaminated due to illegal treatments Wild animals suspected of being infected with a disease that humans or ...
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The new alternative to footbaths for cows: disinfection mats
Introducing One of the most important factors contributing to the health and welfare of cows is the quality of their claw care. The most effective way to improve cow claw health is to use a disinfection mat. In this article, we will discuss the benefits of a cow disinfection mat and explain how it works so that you can prevent Mortellaro and hoof inflammation in your dairy cattle. ...
By Watter B.V.
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A biosecure composting system for disposal of cattle carcasses and manure following infectious disease outbreak
Received for publication April 11, 2008. During outbreaks of infectious animal diseases, composting may be an effective method of disposing of mortalities and potentially contaminated manure. Duplicate biosecure structures containing 16 cattle (Bos taurus) mortalities (343 kg average weight) were constructed with carcasses placed on a 40-cm straw layer and overlaid with 160 cm of feedlot manure. ...
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What Types of Farm Animals Can Use Dura Trac Flooring?
Part of running a farm is making sure you have the best set up for your livestock. Advancements in technology have led to Dura Trac flooring, a great way to help keep your livestock healthy by providing a solid, clean environment for them to traverse in their stalls. Can all farm animals can use Dura Trac flooring? Whether you have small animals or large ones, Dura Trac flooring can provide the ...
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Catastrophic cost of Foot and Mouth Disease
Foot and Mouth disease has never completely disappeared. Although it has been almost 20 years since the last major outbreak of Foot and Mouth disease in the UK, which cost the industry more than £8 Billion, it does not mean that the disease is not still a very real risk to the economy. This August the first outbreak since 2001 in the UK was identified at an abattoir in Brentwood in ...
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