Calf bins
16 March 2022
Due to recent developments, the Maffra Knackery will no longer be able to provide public access calf bins. There are two main reasons for this development: The risk calves pose after being dead for longer than 24hrs and calves not having an NLIS tag (which is a traceability requirement).
However, there will still be other options available for dairy farmers:
- Large farms may choose to have a bin on farm that the knackery will empty daily.
- Farmers can drop deceased calves (less than 24hrs deceased) to the knackery where their NLIS tag must be scanned.
- A group of geographically close farmers may choose to work together and use a collective bin.
- Burial – where EPA regulations are met.
- Mortality composting – A workshop specifically on mortality composting is planned in May for dairy farmers.
For more information please contact Donna Gibson on 0447 277 288 or Maffra Knackery on (03) 5145 4324.
