Deadstock Disposal

The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs and the Ministry of the Environment, in consultation with stakeholders, have developed new 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 new regulations came into force on Friday, March 27, 2009. They provide more disposal options for livestock producers and meat plant operators, with measures that will 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.

New Dead Animal Disposal Regulations

• The New Framework Regulating Deadstock
• Regulation under Food Safety and Qualilty Act
• Regulation under Nutrient Management Act
  

On-Farm

• Burial of On-Farm Deadstock (PDF Version - 409 kb) (Order No. 09-029)
• Deadstock Disposal Options for On-Farm (PDF Version - 478 kb) (Order No. 09-025)
• Deadstock Disposal Resources from Other Jurisdictions
• Disposal Vessels for On-Farm Deadstock (PDF Version - 688 kb) (Order No. 09-027)
• Emergency Disposal of On-Farm Deadstock (PDF Version - 156 kb) (Order No. 09-023)
• Incineration of Dead Farm Animals (PDF Version - 236 kb) (Order No. 09-019)
• Response to Inquiries and Complaints (PDF Version - 149 kb)
• Windrow Composting of Poultry Carcasses (PDF Version - 519 kb) (Order No. 09-017)

Off-Farm

• Disposal of Deadstock Regulation 105/09
• Managing Sprecified Risk Material Under the Enhanced Feed Ban
• Sulpha Compound Residues in Slaughter Animals and Deadstock
• Transport of Deadstock by a Custodian or Collector
• Overview of Licensing Requirements for Deadstock Collectors and Disposal Facility Operators and Useful Information for Licensees and Licence Applicants
• Licenced Deadstock Operators