WISCONSIN

Carcass Disposal State Regulations

General

Depending on circumstances, large animal carcass disposal may be regulated by a state's solid waste, medical waste, agriculture, or emergency management regulations. If your state does not provide specific guidance or regulations relating to large animal carcass disposal, check with your local health department, or city/county laws and ordinances.

In addition, during emergency situations and disasters (e.g., blizzards, floods, hurricanes, mass die-offs, etc.), consult with your local emergency officials, your state emergency planning agency, or the state veterinarian, to determine approved methods of carcass disposal.

Applicable Agencies and Regulations for Wisconsin

Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection

Address: PO Box 8911, Madison, WI 53708-8911

Contact Information: http://datcp.wi.gov/Contacts/index.aspx

Rules and Regulations: Wis Stats 95.50 Disposition of Carcasses. Must be taken care of within 24 - 48 hours (depending on the time of year) for removal and burial or other disposition

More Information

The Cornell Waste Management Institute (CWMI) maintains a database of carcass disposal state regulations promulgated by state environmental, agricultural and other agencies. There may be additional information on this site, not found on VetCA, that can be helpful to veterinarians, ranchers and farmers. Click here to access the CWMI information for Wisconsin.

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