BBCA review of the Isle of Man’s regulations on fallen stock is underway, the environment, food and agriculture minister has confirmed.
However, Clare Barber MHK said the risks to humans and other animals would have to be “carefully considered” before any changes could be made.
It follows a call for permission to bury carcases on private land by the Manx National Farmers’ Union after recent price increases for lost stock disposal which it said were “unrealistic” .
Ms Barber told the House of Keys any changes posed “a significant risk” by potentially compromising the island’s “ability to trade animals products”.
The Department of Infrastructure’s animal waste section holds an exclusive contract to collect and dispose of dead animals from Manx farms.
Increases in the costs for the disposal of fallen stock were implemented at the start of July, with the…
