All carcasses of domestic livestock, poultry and fish which have died must be disposed of in accordance with Kentucky Revised Statutes.

Composting:

Registering Commercial Composting Facilities
KDA Regulation on Animal Carcass Composting
Animal Composting is an approved method of animal disposal under KRS 257.160.
On Farm Composting
On Farm Disposal
Step-by-Step Composting Video (*0:27-Permitting is no longer required by our office)

Rendering:

Licensure of Rendering Facilities and Trucks Renewal by December 31 of each year
Regulating the Proper Disposal of Livestock, Poultry, and Fish Carcasses
KDA Rendering Statutes