As used in this part:

1. (1) “Burial” means to dispose of mortality by covering carcasses with soil, either by placing carcasses in an excavated area or on the soil surface;

2. (2) “Carbon source” means a biodegradable material used to aid in the decomposition process of mortality which includes but is not limited to:

   1. (A) Wood shavings;
   2. (B) Sawdust;
   3. (C) Hay; and
   4. (D) Rice hulls;
3. (3) “Catastrophic mortality” means an event where a large number of animals die, other than from a reportable disease, and the normal method of disposal is inadequate;

4. (4)

   1. (A) “Composting” means the natural biological degradation of plant and animal matter in a controlled, well-aerated system.
   2. (B) Composting for disposal should contain carcasses, a carbon source, and moisture in order to reach temperatures that will destroy pathogenic organisms;
5. (5) “Incineration” means the destruction of animal carcass soft tissue and most of the hard tissue by means of controlled combustion;

6. (6) “Large animal” means:

   1. (A) Cattle;
   2. (B) Horses;
   3. (C) Domesticated swine;
   4. (D) Sheep;
   5. (E) Goats;
   6. (F) Cervidae;
   7. (G) Bison;
   8. (H) Llamas;
   9. (I) Alpacas;
   10. (J) Ostriches;
   11. (K) Emus;
   12. (L) Rheas; and

   13. (M) Other native or nonnative animals, excluding:

       1. (i) Dogs;
       2. (ii) Cats; and
       3. (iii) Feral hogs;
7. (7) “On farm freezing” means to dispose of poultry mortality by placing carcasses in a leak-proof freezer unit capable of maintaining a subfreezing temperature for the duration of the flock or when the unit is full;

8. (8) “Poultry” means a class of domesticated fowl (birds) farmed for their meat or eggs which include but are not limited to:

   1. (A) Chickens;
   2. (B) Turkeys; and
   3. (C) Ducks;
9. (9) “Rendering” means to process mortality by machinery, device, or system designed and operated for the purpose of making an animal feed or feed supplement from animal carcasses or parts; and
10. (10) “State Animal Health Official” means the State Veterinarian or designee.