Composting Livestock and Poultry Mortalities

Composting converts waste products such as animal carcasses, straw, sawdust, and poultry litter into an odorless, generally pathogen-free product that can be used as an organic fertilizer.

The Board offers a simple guide to help livestock producers set up a successful composting system. To order a printed copy, please call 651-296-2942.

Requirements:

1. Composting must be completed in accordance with Board of Animal Health rules 1721.0740.
2. Composting is allowed for poultry, swine, sheep, goats and cattle. The Board may authorize other species to be composted or alternative methods to be used.