


Call before you dig | SD One Call 1-80 or Dial 811.Burialīurial is an inexpensive and bio secure way to handle dead stock. The following are some good management practices and resources to aid producers in ensuring that livestock carcass and other associated wastes are disposed of responsibly in an environmentally-safe manner.

South Dakota law requires carcasses of animals which have died from non-communicable causes shall, within 36 hours, be burned, buried to a depth of four feet, incorporated into a composting system, or disposed of by a licensed rendering plant. Proper disposal of animal carcasses is an important part of preventing the potential spread of disease and protecting the environment. Mortalities occur in livestock production.
