Mortality disposal

[andybob]

What are the accepted ways of disposing of "fallen" stock in the different states?












The hurrier I am, the behinder I get !

 

[Bama]

Drag to the back pasture and let nature take its course.

 

[NCSU Maverick]

"don't ask, don't tell"

 

[TheBullLady]

Here in Texas we drag 'em out back as well.

When we lived in Illinois, we had to call a "gut wagon" to come and pick them up.

 

[D.R. Cattle]

Dig a hole or start a fire. If it's far enough away from your herd let the critters have at it.

 

[Oldtimer]

Coyotes

 

[Farmhand]

All of the above are acceptable. We are partial to a burn hole. Best way to avoid problems - keep it out of sight and don't talk about it.

 

[preston39]

Andy...,

Disposal method should be somewhat guided by the reason for death. If the cause is unknown or is a vectored cause a thorough burning would be indicated and is our approach. A time to get rid of the accumilated used equipment tires and wood residue from the ranch. If not bury 'em or let the critters enjoy...away from the herd. CAUTION you may be inviting a family of yotes...etc..., into your community.

 

[bigbull338]

we used to call the dead wagon an they would haul them off.but then they went out of busness.so now we just dragg them off.scott

 

[holly heifer]

We have a "dead wagon to call" if it is too cold for the dozer.
we have planted quite a few. And on occasion we do have
to drag em off , and never tell!

 

[Dave]

Calves and smaller feeders I load in the truck and haul them up in the hills miles from my place. For larger cows I use to call QAR (Quality Animal Removal, aka the dead cow truck) but in the last two years they got so expensive it is cheaper to bury dead animals. Legally here they are supposed to be buried at least three feet down. The youngest son brings a backhoe home from work. Just takes a few minutes. It cost me the fuel and a case of beer for his boss.
Dave

 

[Susie David]

Dave...good way to go...lucky you. Do you get to share the beer?

 

[Dave]

Dave Mc
I don't help with the beer, although I am sure my son does. His boss is also his uncle. He is also my ex brother in law. Not the best person for me to be drinking with if you understand what I mean. But I do make sure I get a case of Rainier just like requested.

Dave

 

[Big D]

Three years ago we started composting our deads. So far I am thrilled with how that's going. Usally place them on the ground and pile on old bedding and some manure and some old silage leftovers and stir every 2 or 3 months. If you leave it piled and stir and have plenty of moisture in the pile even the bigger bones will be converted to a nice fine product.

 

[aztumbleweed]

If I am close enough, I drag them off into the "camping" spots people like to occupy close to my waters on the ranch. 8)

 

[Crowderfarms]

Drag em' way out back, Shoot Dogs and Coyotes over them.