Composting Poultry Carcasses

The disposal of dead poultry carcasses is regulated by the Mississippi Board of Animal Health and the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce. The recommendations included in the following pages and licensing of facilities for disposing of animal carcasses is controlled by these agencies.

Prior to investing in building facilities shown here, it is best to contact the Poultry Epidemiologists. They will make recommendations as to the type and scope of the facilities needed for your poultry operation. For further information contact the MSU Poultry Science Department at poultry@dept.msstate.edu or the Mississippi Board of Animal Health Office at 2531 N. West St., Jackson, MS 39216, 601/354-6089. You may also contact one of the Poultry Epidemiologists shown below:

Mr. Danny L. Thornton Rt. 3, Box 268-A-1 Carthage, MS 39051 Home: 601/267-3844 Pager: 601/930-4718

Ms Betty Roberts P.O. Box 40 Mt. Olive, MS 39119 Home: 601/797-9495 Pager: 601/930-4724

Papers related to the composting of dead poultry include:

Dead Bird Composter Requirements of the MBAH
outlines recommentations and requirements for the proper design and construction poultry composting facilities.

Multiple Composting Facility - Plan 1
shows floor plan and various views of a multiple (four) bin storage facility.

Multiple Composting Facility - Plan 2
shows another plan with several views for a multiple stage facility with six primary bins. Complete with a materials list.

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College of Agriculture & Life Sciences
Mississippi State

This page is maintained by Sharon Whitmarsh.
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Last modified:Monday, 31-August-1998

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