Why daily disposal matters
Carcasses left more than 24 hours on a poultry site become vectors for Salmonella, E. coli, avian influenza and red mite. Cold-storage bins delay the problem but don't eliminate it; rendering collections may be 2–5 days apart.
On-site incineration breaks this chain. A daily cycle means no intact carcasses on the holding overnight and no off-site vehicle movements crossing the biosecurity boundary.
Sizing the unit to the flock
Mortality runs ~3–5% over the life of a broiler flock and ~8–10% for layers. To pick capacity, work from peak daily mortality — typically the last 7 days before slaughter for broilers, or peak-of-lay culling for layers.
- Up to 20,000 broilers — AIS 09 or AIS 025 Cyclone
- 20,000–60,000 broilers — AIS 026, AIS 028 or AIS 0240 Cyclone
- Layer/breeder farms with ongoing daily cull — AIS 050 or AIS 0240 Cyclone
- Multi-shed integrated operations — AIS 0500 or AIS 1000 Cyclone
Biosecurity zoning
Locate the incinerator in the dirty zone, downwind and downhill of the live sheds. The carcass route should never cross feed, chick or egg routes. The unit's stack and fuel store should be reachable without entering the clean zone.
Operating routine
A typical daily routine: stockmen collect carcasses during morning checks, weigh and log them at the unit, load while previous cycle is still hot, and start a new cycle. The PLC manages temperature; the operator returns at end of cycle to log peak temperature and remove ash.
Frequently asked questions
How long does a typical poultry cycle take?+
A full load on an AIS 026 Cyclone (300 kg) runs a complete cycle in roughly 4–6 hours including cool-down. Smaller units cycle faster.
Do I need a separate unit per shed?+
No — one correctly-sized unit per holding is normal. Larger integrators may run multiple units to reduce cycle queueing during peak mortality.