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Filth Fly Activity Associated With Composted and Noncomposted Beef Cadavers and Laboratory Studies on Volatile

T R Dubie1, J L Talley1, J B Payne2

  • 1Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology, Oklahoma State University, 127 Noble Research Center, Stillwater, OK 74078.

Journal of Medical Entomology
|April 12, 2017
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Composting animal carcasses significantly reduces filth fly populations, minimizing the risk of pathogen transmission. This method aids decomposition while deterring flies that spread diseases like E. coli 0157:H7.

Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Science
  • Environmental Science
  • Entomology

Background:

  • Livestock facilities generate substantial waste, including animal mortalities.
  • Improper disposal of dead animals poses risks of soil, groundwater, and surface water contamination.
  • Composting offers a method for managing animal cadavers, facilitating decomposition and reducing pathogens.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate insect activity, particularly filth flies, at composted versus exposed beef cadavers.
  • To assess the potential of composting to reduce the mechanical transmission of pathogens by flies.
  • To investigate volatile organic compounds (VOCs) influencing fly attraction to composted materials.

Main Methods:

  • Comparison of arthropod populations trapped at composted and exposed beef cadaver sites.
Keywords:
CalliphoridaeMuscidaebovine cadavercarcass disposaldecomposition

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  • Laboratory analysis of VOCs from composted and non-composted rat tissues.
  • Statistical analysis to determine the significance of differences in fly numbers.

    • Main Results:

    • Significantly fewer filth flies were trapped at the composted animal site compared to the exposed site (P = 0.0009).
    • Overall arthropod numbers were greater at the exposed animal site.
    • Composting may inhibit fly attractants like dimethyl disulfide, as indicated by VOC analysis.

    Conclusions:

    • Composting animal cadavers is an effective strategy for reducing populations of filth flies.
    • Implementing composting can mitigate the risk of flies spreading pathogens, such as E. coli 0157:H7, from livestock facilities.
    • This practice can enhance biosecurity and reduce environmental contamination risks associated with animal waste management.