The present project surveyed the production, processing, and reusing of agricultural waste and waste from veterinary medical facilities, and suggested advice and measures for their proper processing. In 2008, Taiwan’s agricultural waste consisted of 2.34 million tons of livestock manure and 55 thousand tons of dead livestock. Of the dead livestock, the item of dead swine still posed many incentives, and could result in dead swine ending up in illegal meat processing facilities. Taiwan’s dead swine processing technology is mostly by rendering. Overseas countries also utilize technologies such as burying, incineration, rendering, and alkaline hydrolysis to process dead livestock. According to Council of Agriculture, Executive Yuan data, approximately 90 % of the processing of “dead livestock” utilized the rendering method. However, the filling in and approval of triplet forms were not implemented which brought about the possibility of illegal circulation of dead swine. The present project advised increase penalty for livestock farm on “Statute for Prevention and Control of Infectious Animal Disease” to strengthen the management mechanism of triplet forms. With reference to waste disposal management methods of overseas veterinary organizations and in consideration of Taiwan’s huge pet quantities (approximately 1.55 million cats and dogs), the present project advised interim management for wastes generated by veterinary organizations. Complete agricultural waste reduction and reuse system counseling for the three counties and cities. Onsite counseling for 30 agricultural waste related parties, 20 veterinary clinical institute and related associations. Complete the publication of “Prevention of Illegal Use of Dead Swine” 5000 copies, production of 500 “Prevent Illegal Use of Dead Swine for Food” propaganda banners, and related television and media propaganda work. Hold “Agricultural Waste Management Seminar” and “Environmental Protection Team Swine Farm Survey Review Conference”, and listen to opinions from different sectors for policy implementation.

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