Proper Disposal of Dead Animals on Michigan Farms

Regardless of which method of disposal is being used, all mortalities must be disposed of within 24 hours after death. The three exceptions to this rule are 1) dead animals stored secure at less than 40o F for no more than 7 days or at less than 0o F for no more than 30 days; 2) small mammals, deer, and birds taken under the authority of a damage and nuisance animal control permit issued by the MDNR (Part 401, NREPA, 1994 PA 451, MCL 324.40101 to 324.40119); and 3) road kill.