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Catastrophic Mortality Composting: Is It Safe and Effective?

J. M. DeRouchey^*, J. P Harner and J. P. Murphy

^* Department of Animal Sciences and Industry, Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas 66506-0201
Agriculture and Biological Engineering, Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas 66506-0201

Correspondence: J. M. DeRouchey, E-mail: jderouch{at}ksu.edu

Catastrophic composting can be an effective disposal method. This is especially true for destruction of viral disease agents. However, further research needs to be completed to verify safety and efficacy of composting mortalities as the result of other infectious diseases. Although mortality composting does show promise, burial will be the major disposal method used in mass mortality situations. Exceptions will be when limitations of shallow ground water or frozen ground in winter months prevent its use.

Key Words: catastrophic • composting • mortality • poultry • disease