[USCC] Composting Carcasses in Windrows

[Ken Powell]

Bret,

Kansas has several operations that compost dead animals successfully.  We expect more of the dairies to start as the SRM issue kicks in.  It would take too long to type a full explanation, but you can contact me and I will be glad to share our experiences in the state.  You might also want to contact some of the people at New Mexico State University because they have experience directly with dairy cattle composting.

Ken Powell
Environmental Scientist
Kansas Department of Health & Environment
1000 SW Jackson, Suite 320
Topeka, KS  66618
Phone  785-296-1121  Fax  785-296-1592
email  kpowell at kdheks.gov
web  www.kdheks.gov/waste
 
Please note my new e-mail address is kpowell at kdheks.gov

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From: compost-bounces at mailman.cloudnet.com [mailto:compost-bounces at mailman.cloudnet.com] On Behalf Of Brent A
Sent: Friday, June 26, 2009 2:43 PM
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Subject: [USCC] Composting Carcasses in Windrows

I have been placed in the position of composter at a large dairy farm.  I
have the manure and waste feed composting fine in large windrows.  I have
been trying this with our dead cows, and I am having problems.  Does anyone
have any experience with this, or could point me in the right direction?

--
Peace,
Brent Amenell
Assistant Environmental Technician
Heartland Dairy
brent.amenell at hlcommunity.org
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