Posts by root
November 2021
Animal diseases pose a continuing threat to human and animal health, food security, the environment, and the national economy. In the event of an outbreak, it is vital to properly manage and dispose of the infected animals to prevent any further spread of the disease.
Read MoreOctober 2021
In terms of environmental impact, cremation has a lower impact than the disposal of carcasses on landfill as the high temperatures ensure no pathogenic micro-organisms can contaminate the environment. Cremation does however have a higher environmental impact than EarthPet’s closed composting system.
Read MoreRabies Fact Sheet
ABOUT 59 000 DEATHS OCCUR ANUALLY WORLDWIDE DUE TO RABIES!
40% of the victims are children younger than 15. The virus attacks the brain and is fatal once symptoms appear. Vaccinating saves lives. Rabies is 100% preventable.
Read MoreRabies Alert
On the 23 August 2021, the Western Cape Department of Agriculture Veterinary Services confirmed that they had received lab results confirming rabies in two dogs in Khayelitsha in the City of Cape Town.
Read MoreSeptember 2021
Composting is the natural process of recycling organic matter into a valuable product that can enrich soil and plants. Composting simply speeds up the process of decomposition by providing an ideal environment for bacteria, fungi, and other decomposing organisms to do their work.
Read MoreAugust 2021
We are very excited to announce the start of our new monthly newsletter. Over the course of the year EarthPet has collected data from veterinary practices, private clients and welfare organizations through our carcass collection forms. The aim of this monthly newsletter will always be to inform and provide facts in order to promote transparency and to dispel any misinformation.
Read MoreFears calmed over disposal of pig carcasses who died from swine fever
Dr Deon De Beer commented in an article regarding the safe disposal of pig carcasses, after a recent swine fever outbreak in Mfuleni at the beginning of March 2021.
Read MoreCelebrate the memory of your pet by planting a tree in their remains
An article about Dr Deon de Beer, EarthPet’s composting services and the Tree-in-a-Box memorial trees – by Julian Jansen.
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