Abattoirs and meat processing facilities generate significant volumes of animal by-products as a routine part of their operations. From stomach contents and intestines to hides, blood, and low-grade offal, the management of these materials is a highly regulated area governed by detailed provisions of the UK Animal By-Products Regulations. Martland’s Fallen Stock provides ABP collection […]
What Is Renderable Waste and How Is It Collected and Processed
The term renderable waste appears frequently in discussions of animal by-product management, but its meaning is not always well understood by farmers, food business operators, and others who generate animal by-products as part of their activities. Martland’s Fallen Stock collects renderable waste from farms and food businesses across the UK, ensuring that this material enters […]
Fallen Stock Collection and Subsidy Schemes – What Support Is Available to Farmers
For many farming businesses, particularly smaller holdings and those facing economic pressures, the cost of fallen stock collection can feel like a significant financial burden. Martland’s Fallen Stock is committed to providing a cost-effective, professional service that makes compliant fallen stock disposal accessible to farming businesses of all sizes. This article provides an overview of […]
The Environmental Impact of Improper Animal Carcass Disposal
The regulations governing the disposal of fallen stock and animal by-products in the United Kingdom exist for two primary reasons to protect public health and to protect the natural environment. When animal carcasses are disposed of improperly – whether through unauthorised burial, open burning, or simply leaving them on land without appropriate management – the […]
What Happens to Fallen Stock After It Is Collected?
When a Martland’s Fallen Stock collection vehicle leaves your farm, the process of compliant, regulated disposal is only just beginning. Understanding what happens to livestock carcasses after collection provides important reassurance that the materials are being handled responsibly, and helps farmers appreciate the regulated system they are participating in. From the moment a carcass is […]
How to Choose a Fallen Stock Collection Service – Key Questions to Ask
Not all fallen stock collection services are equal, and choosing the right provider for your farming business is an important decision. A fallen stock collection service is not simply a company that removes dead animals – it is a regulated, approved entity operating within a strictly controlled framework, and the quality of service it provides […]
The Role of Fallen Stock Collection in Preventing the Spread of Disease on Farms
One of the most important – and frequently underappreciated – functions of professional fallen stock collection is its contribution to disease prevention and biosecurity on farms. Martland’s Fallen Stock plays a direct role in reducing disease risk for farming businesses across the UK by ensuring that carcasses are removed promptly, transported safely, and processed through […]
Fallen Stock Collection for Beef and Cattle Farmers
Cattle farming presents specific fallen stock management challenges that are distinct from those faced by farmers working with other livestock species. The sheer size and weight of adult bovines create practical handling difficulties, and the regulatory framework governing cattle carcass disposal is among the most detailed in UK agriculture. Martland’s Fallen Stock Collection Service has […]
ISO 14001 and Sustainability Reporting – Putting Your Collection Documentation to Work
For food manufacturers and larger food businesses, the documentation behind every waste collection is not just a compliance obligation, it is a data source that feeds environmental management systems and sustainability reporting. Martlands provides the compliant documentation that supports this as part of our fallen stock and ABP collection service, working from our family-run, DEFRA […]
Animal By-Product Collection for Equine Owners and Horse Farms
The death of a horse or pony is one of the most distressing events that an equine owner can experience, and in the immediate aftermath of a loss, understanding what must be done can feel overwhelming. Martland’s Fallen Stock provides a compassionate and professional animal by-product collection service for equine owners across the UK, handling […]