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Emergency Management of Mass Animal Mortality Workshop
Up one levelDownloadable documents from the November 2006 workshop in Austin, Texas. More than 70 scientists, policymakers, regulators and industry representatives took part in the workshop, which focused on the potential problems caused by mass animal mortality in the event of a regional catastrophe.
White papers
"Results of the Mass Carcass Management Workshop" and "Practical Methods for State-wide Engagement on Carcass Management," both released May 2007
FAZD Center workshop on mass animal mortality attracts 70 participants to Austin
More than 70 scientists, policymakers, regulators and industry representatives gathered on Nov. 13-14 in Austin, Texas, for a FAZD Center workshop that focused on the potential problems caused by mass animal mortality in the event of a regional catastrophe.
Carcass Disposal Methods: A General Overview
Presented by Saqib Mukhtar, Extension Agricultural Engineer, Texas Cooperative Extension
Economic and Environmental Considerations in Carcass Disposal
Presented by Dr. Bruce A. McCarl, Department of Agricultural Economics, Texas A&M University
Composting for Emergency Disposal of Livestock Mortalities
Presented by Dr. Tom Glanville, Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering, Iowa State University
From Carcass Disposal to Carcass Management
Exploring the Meaning of a Name Change, presented by Bethany O'Brien, VMD, USDA APHIS
Emergency Management of Mass Animal Mortality
Presented by Dee Ellis, DVM, MPA, Texas Animal Health Commission
Texas Animal Health Commission's Role in Mass Mortality Management
Presented by Dee Ellis, DVM, MPA, Texas Animal Health Commission
Effects of Mass Animal Mortality on Public Mental Health
Presented by Tom Sidwa, DVM, and Ed Maldonado, Texas Department of State Health Services
Collection, Incineration and Disposal of Animal Remains
Following events in North Carolina 1999 and the Shenandoah Valley 2002, presented by Ronnie Jordan, Phillips & Jordan Inc. Disaster Recovery Group.
Deliverable No. 1 from combined session (swine, equine, sheep and goats)
Goal of session: To develop a comprehensive list of interacting policies of the different agencies at federal, state and local levels that contribute to uncertainty, confusion or pose insurmountable obstacles to carcass disposal.
Deliverable No.3 from combined session (swine, equine, sheep and goats)
Goal: To anticipate and address concerngs of the public during a mass animal mortality event, and to provide informed and accurate responses to the public.
O'Brien offers three keys to preparing for event of mass animal mortality
Only one percent of emergencies are designated for the federal government to handle, Dr. Bethany O'Brien of USDA/APHIS reminded participants during a FAZD Center Nov. 13-14 workshop in Austin. And that's why leaders at state, local and industry levels must be prepared to address mass mortality among livestock.