“When it comes to dead animal handling, we know what we should do, but we aren’t able to do it adequately,” shared Igor Paploski, PhD, referencing discoveries from a study evaluating dead animal disposal practices and the associated risk of PRRS. The article offers tips for producers to minimize the risk of disease spread from dead animal handling practices.
Farms that perform rendering have higher odds of PRRS virus outbreaks than farms that perform composting.”
Source: PORK, September 27, 2024. Link. Paploski advises reviewing the clarity of SOPs surrounding how and when to handle mortality, including the wearing of separate PPE, disinfection protocols and removal procedures.