Dead Livestock Removal for Wisconsin Farms: Cattle, Pigs, Goats & More

Full-Service Livestock Removal Across Southern Wisconsin

Brier Hill Livestock Removal provides dead livestock pickup and transport throughout Southern Wisconsin. We're based in Harvard, IL — just across the state line — and we're available 24 hours a day for farms of all types. Whether you have a dead dairy cow, a deceased hog, a fallen sheep, or any other livestock, we have the equipment and experience to handle it quickly and legally.

Call us at (815) 543-1891 any time.

Animals We Remove in Wisconsin

We handle all farm and ranch livestock including:

• Cattle — dairy cows, beef cattle, bulls, steers, heifers, calves of all sizes
• Swine — sows, boars, market hogs, piglets
• Sheep and goats — ewes, rams, does, bucks, lambs, kids
• Llamas and alpacas — common on hobby farms throughout Southern Wisconsin
• Donkeys and mules
• Horses and ponies — all breeds and sizes

No animal is too large or too small. We carry winches, loaders, and heavy-duty transport equipment to handle animals from 50 lbs to over 2,000 lbs.

Wisconsin's Livestock Disposal Requirements

Under Wisconsin ATCP 10, farm animal carcasses must be disposed of promptly through approved methods. For on-farm deaths, this typically means addressing the situation within 24–48 hours. The approved disposal methods in Wisconsin are:

• Licensed hauler transport to a rendering plant or licensed disposal facility (most common)
• On-farm burial (regulated — requires setback from water sources, proper depth, and may require local permits)
• On-farm composting (regulated — must follow specific protocols and is not suitable for all situations)
• Incineration (requires approved incinerator equipment)

Using a licensed hauler like Brier Hill is the simplest, most compliant, and fastest option for most Wisconsin farmers. We handle all transport and facility coordination — you make one phone call and we take care of the rest.

Special Considerations for Wisconsin Dairy Farms

Rock County, Walworth County, Green County, and Lafayette County are among Wisconsin's most productive dairy regions. Dead cow removal is a routine part of farm operation, and timely removal matters for both herd health and regulatory compliance.

A few things Wisconsin dairy farmers should know:

• Cattle over 30 months of age have specific disposal restrictions under BSE (Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy) regulations — certain parts may not be accepted at standard rendering facilities. Call us and we'll help determine the right disposal pathway.
• Cows that died from disease — if illness is suspected, contact your veterinarian before calling us. Some diseases require state notification before the animal can be moved.
• Multiple animals — if you've experienced a mass casualty event (disease, weather event, barn fire), call us as soon as possible. We can handle multiple animals in a single dispatch.

Hog Operations in Wisconsin

Swine mortality is an expected reality of hog farming. Wisconsin has specific provisions for swine mortality composting on qualified operations, but for many farms — especially smaller operations — licensed hauler removal is the most practical option. We pick up hogs of all sizes and transport them to approved facilities.

How to Prepare for Our Arrival

1. Call us at (815) 543-1891 with your address, the type and size of animal, and any access notes
2. Open any gates or barn doors we'll need to pass through
3. Move other livestock away from the area
4. If the ground is soft, flooded, or icy — let us know when you call so we bring the right equipment
5. Have your address and the best access route ready — rural Wisconsin farm addresses can sometimes be hard to find

Wisconsin Counties We Serve

We cover all of Southern Wisconsin including Rock, Walworth, Kenosha, Racine, Green, Lafayette, Iowa, Grant, Jefferson, Dane, Columbia, and Sauk counties. We also serve many parts of Dodge, Washington, and Waukesha counties. If you're not sure whether we reach your farm, just call — we'll tell you honestly.

We're your neighbor across the state line, and we're here when you need us. (815) 543-1891, available 24/7.