Re: RC: Re: Re: RE: Re: Horse slaughter

[DESERTRYDR1@aol.com]

I work for a local health department in eastern Washington.  In our 
jurisdiction it is illegal to just leave dead animals to rot.  I handle these 
complaints all the time.  The owner of the animal (or the landowner if the 
owner can't be found) is required to either bury the animal, incinerate (not 
just burn-more like cremation) or have it rendered. Within 24 hours of death. 
 But I, like many others, board my horses and don't have a place to bury 
them.  If disposal of dead animals is a problem, check with your local health 
department to find out whats ok. jeri