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2 CAR § 121-101. Definitions
2 CAR § 121-101. Definitions.
As used in this part:
(1) “Burial” means to dispose of mortality by covering carcasses with soil, either by placing carcasses in an excavated area or on the soil surface;
(2) “Carbon source” means a biodegradable material used to aid in the decomposition process of mortality which includes but is not limited to:
(A) Wood shavings;
(B) Sawdust;
(C) Hay; and
(D) Rice hulls;
(3) “Catastrophic mortality” means an event where a large number of animals die, other than from a reportable disease, and the normal method of disposal is inadequate;
(4)(A) “Composting” means the natural biological degradation of plant and animal matter in a controlled, well-aerated system.
(B) Composting for disposal should contain carcasses, a carbon source, and moisture in order to reach temperatures that will destroy pathogenic organisms;
(5) “Incineration” means the destruction of animal carcass soft tissue and most of the hard tissue by means of controlled combustion;
(6) “Large animal” means:
(A) Cattle;
(B) Horses;
(C) Domesticated swine;
(D) Sheep;
(E) Goats;
(F) Cervidae;
(G) Bison;
(H) Llamas;
(I) Alpacas;
(J) Ostriches;
(K) Emus;
(L) Rheas; and
(M) Other native or nonnative animals, excluding:
(i) Dogs;
(ii) Cats; and
(iii) Feral hogs;
(7) “On farm freezing” means to dispose of poultry mortality by placing carcasses in a leak-proof freezer unit capable of maintaining a subfreezing temperature for the duration of the flock or when the unit is full;
(8) “Poultry” means a class of domesticated fowl (birds) farmed for their meat or eggs which include but are not limited to:
(A) Chickens;
(B) Turkeys; and
(C) Ducks;
(9) “Rendering” means to process mortality by machinery, device, or system designed and operated for the purpose of making an animal feed or feed supplement from animal carcasses or parts; and
(10) “State Animal Health Official” means the State Veterinarian or designee.