their is a chicken house that is throwing their rotten eggs and dead chickens in a big pile and it runs off into a stream that cows drink from we have had 4 dead cows 1 registered bull and 3 baby stears that have died and we have had a lot of none producing females or deformities to baby cows. Halwks are always cicrleing the pile. They are supose to incinereate the dead chickens but dont have enough money for the propain. Who should i get in contact with. Is this a possible cause????????
2006-08-20 13:44:23 · 2 answers · asked by armygirlmike 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
where do you live. This is against the law in the United States to dispose of animal carcasses and similiar items anywhere near a tributary or underground water system.
Call your county health department and/or code inforcement immediately.
Block your animals from drinking from the contaminated water system and supply them with another source for drinking until the area is cleared by the county.
2006-08-20 13:51:35 · answer #1 · answered by Zoo 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you should definitely contact the county sherriff, and the EPA. piles of dead bodies draw all sorts of vermin, including rats. rats carry all sorts of diseases. the chickens themselves could very well be diseased if there are that many dead ones. cows are generally quite hardy, and running water purifies itself after a short distance thru rock or sand. i assume you have had a vet out to check your cattle. if not, do so immediately. the chicken farm could be in serious violation of health laws.
2006-08-20 13:57:59 · answer #2 · answered by thekla o 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋