Farmers are responsible for the safe and legal collection and disposal of fallen stock to safeguard the remaining healthy animals on the farm, and for public and environmental health.
Correctly disposing of fallen stock prevents the spread of diseases, and protects the air, water, and soil quality.
It is against the law to burn or bury fallen stock on your farm, or to feed fallen stock to birds that feed on animal carcasses.
The government has published advice on the management of fallen stock.