It is an underlying principle of these Guidelines that all abattoir waste disposal methods and on-farm disposal of carcasses must be performed in such a manner as to protect the environment and human health. The protection of groundwater, surface water and air quality are essential while reducing the risk of disease transmission and effectively preventing access to scavengers and controlling excessive fly activity are also important factors. These Guidelines also recognize the need to be economically feasible and socially acceptable while being protective of human health and environment.
These Guidelines were developed and approved by the members of the Industry-Government committee on abattoir waste disposal established in 2009. Government was represented by the Departments Health, Environment and Local Government (DELG), and Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries (DAAF).