Static piles succeed as 'downer' cattle disposal option

Article Abstract:

USDA secretary Ann Vaneman banned 'downer' cattle from the human food supply in December 2003 after the discovery of downer cow infected with mad cow disease or BSE. According to Jean Bonhotal, a composting specialist, to send downer cattle to render plants already became more costly because of the decline in prices and demand for tallow, bone meal and other commodities produced from carcasses.

Health aspects, Prevention, Cattle

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Static piles succeed as 'downer' cattle disposal option

Article Abstract:

USDA secretary Ann Vaneman banned 'downer' cattle from the human food supply in December 2003 after the discovery of downer cow infected with mad cow disease or BSE. According to Jean Bonhotal, a composting specialist, to send downer cattle to render plants already became more costly because of the decline in prices and demand for tallow, bone meal and other commodities produced from carcasses.

Executive changes & profiles, Meat Products, Officials and employees, Meat industry, Influence, Feed additives

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Collection and diversion of food residuals in Southwest Florida

Article Abstract:

A food residuals project was conducted by the Sarasota County to analyze the possibility of source separation in Southwest Florida. The diversion and collection division of the project focused on companies generating large amounts of food residuals.

Pollutants produced & recycled, Evaluation, Waste management, Composting

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