(a) Acceptable methods.

1. (1) Incineration. When used for the purpose of carcass disposal, the carcass must be reduced to ash.

2. (2) Composting.

   1. (A) The composting process must be managed at all times to:

(i) Be practically odorless;

1. (ii) Prevent fly larvae development;

   1. (iii) Prevent animal depredation; and

      1. (iv) Stop leaching of waste material thereby becoming a source of water/soil contamination.
   2. (B) The carcass and carcasses must be reduced to brittle/easily broken bone and feathers.
   3. (C) A temperature must be achieved during the composting process to reduce pathogen load.

2. (3) On-farm freezing.

   1. (A) Carcasses will be frozen to a solid state before being removed from the farm.
   2. (B) Frozen carcasses will be placed in a container that will not leak when thawing begins.
   3. (C) Frozen carcasses will be transported from the farm in a sealed, leak-proof vehicle.

3. (4) Rendering.

   1. (A) Carcasses may be submitted to a rendering facility in a sealed vehicle that does not allow drainage while being moved.
   2. (B) All requirements of subdivision (b)(2) of this section must be followed.

(b) Other poultry carcass disposal issues.

1. (1) Catastrophic event (not including when mortality is caused by a reportable disease).

   1. (A)

      1. (i) On-site burial may be used.
      2. (ii) The trench must be two feet (2’) to four feet (4’) deep and the carcasses covered by at least two feet (2’) of soil.
      3. (iii) Lime may be used to control odor if needed.
   2. (B) A permit is required from the Arkansas Board of Animal Health.

2. (2) Transport of carcasses from farm.

   1. (A)

      1. (i) If carcasses or parts are handled or transported off-site, they must be in a sealed vehicle or leak-proof containers.
      2. (ii) Carcasses must be covered by a tarp or other materials when transported.
   2. (B) May be cancelled in cases of reportable disease incidents, or when the State Animal Health Official deems necessary to stop disease spread.
   3. (C) A permit is required from the board.