Deadstock Disposal

The Ministry of Agriculture and Food and Minsitry of Rural Affairs and the Ministry of the Environment, in consultation with stakeholders, have developed regulations for the disposal of deadstock in Ontario. The Dead Animal Disposal Act (1968) was replaced by the Disposal of Dead Farm Animals regulation under the Nutrient Management Act and the Disposal of Deadstock regulation under the Food Safety and Quality Act. The regulations came into force on Friday, March 27, 2009. They provide more disposal options for livestock producers and meat plant operators, with measures to protect the environment.

A list of licensed livestock mortality collection services is posted below. There are also safe, legal options for disposing of deadstock on the farm.

If you have questions about options for deadstock disposal or the new regulations, you can access the information posted on this website, e-mail or call the Agricultural Information Contact Centre at 1-877-424-1300.

Dead Animal Disposal Regulations

On-Farm

Potential Options for Disposal of Carcasses following Flock Depopulation
On-Farm PED Disposal of Deadstock in Cold Weather
Best Management Practice Deadstock Disposal
Burial of On-Farm Deadstock (Order No. 09-029)
Composting of Cattle On-Farm (Order No. 10-063)
Deadstock Disposal Options for On-Farm (Order No. 09-025)
Deadstock Disposal Resources from Other Jurisdictions
Disposal Vessels for On-Farm Deadstock (Order No. 09-027)
Emergency Disposal of On-Farm Deadstock(Order No. 09-023)
On-Farm Bin Composting of Deadstock (Order No. 09-031)
Windrow Composting of Poultry Carcasses (Order No. 09-017)
Options for the Disposal of Cattle Carcasses
Options for the Disposal of Swine Carcasses, Ontario Pork

Off-Farm

For more information:
Toll Free: 1-877-424-1300
E-mail: ag.info.omafra@ontario.ca