How do people usually dispose of a dead horse?
They bury, cremate, or they find a professional to remove the carcass.
What to do when your horse dies?
Call your vet for any kind of necropsy for the insurance claim if needed. Then make arrangements to remove the carcass.
How much does it cost to get rid of a dead horse?
A professional carcass removal can be between $350- $400, depending on the location.
Can you bury a horse in your yard?
Yes, but it can be very costly. You have to find the right equipment to dig a hole making sure you have the right depth.
Do you dispose of more than horses?
Yes, we can, but being active in the horse industry we mainly specialize in horses.
Do you dispose of deceased cows?
Yes, we can dispose of cows.
Do you dispose of deceased pigs?
Yes, we can depending on the number of pig carcasses.
What do you do with the horse?
We take them to the horse cemetery and we bury them.
Where does the animal need to be retrieved?
Ideally, it should be in an open area where we can have full access with our equipment. Sometimes we need to make arrangements to have access to the carcass when it is in a difficult area to retrieve.
How long till you come after we call?
Depending on the area and location it can take between 1 to 3 hours.
Do I have to be around when you come to get the animal?
No, but if the client wants to they can. Our philosophy is preferably for the respect of the owner and the horse to do it privately by ourselves.
Why is it important to have my horse disposed of?
It is illegal to leave any animal carcass on the outdoors to be decomposed.
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