Nathaniel L. Tablante

CAST papers are developed by interdisciplinary task forces composed of volunteer authors, chairs, reviewers, liaisons, and translators from academia, industry, and government. This index recognizes those contributors and highlights the breadth of expertise that supports CAST’s work.

Publications as Author

October 5, 2008
Issue Paper

Poultry Carcass Disposal Options for Routine and Catastrophic Mortality

Methods for the disposal of poultry carcasses currently include burial, incineration, composting, and rendering. Although each method is preferable under specific circumstances, each also presents disadvantages, including potential effects on groundwater and increasing cost considerations. With those concerns in mind, there are other, emerging technologies for carcass disposal that may offer viable alternatives. Methods, strategies, and practical applications presented in this paper summarize acceptable means for disposal of poultry mortality.

Publications as CAST Liaison

March 5, 2009
Issue Paper

Scientific Assessment of the Welfare of Dry Sows Kept in Individual Accommodations

The use of individual gestation accommodations (IGAs) for dry sows in commercial pork production has raised significant debate, with public perceptions of welfare issues potentially impacting swine production. This nine-member international task force critically evaluates scientific evidence on IGAs for sows, examining behavior, nutrition and feeding, reproduction, health, manure management, worker safety, and system design. The authors find no compelling scientific evidence that either individual or group accommodation is, overall, more appropriate than the other.