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The Management (Research) PhD/MPhil/MSc programme from University of Birmingham will allow you to broaden and deepen your knowledge of research methods whilst undertaking your own research and developing a set of transferable professional skills.

This  Management (Research) PhD/MPhil/MSc programme from University of Birmingham will facilitate the creation and interpretation of new knowledge by the research student, demonstrated through the thesis. The taught component is designed to ensure that doctoral researchers understand the breath of techniques used in modern social science research.

Doctoral researchers will be capable of analysing a range of data using a range of qualitative and quantitative techniques. They will be able to explain theories underlying different approaches to social science research. Doctoral researchers are expected to participate to the fullest possible extent in the life of the Business School. This means attending seminars organised by the Business School thereby helping expose doctoral researchers to new ideas emanating from outside their own area of specialisation. It also requires actively participating in PhD workshops and conferences organised by the Business School and Graduate School as well as institutions outside the University of Birmingham.

Ultimately all doctoral researchers will have the ability to characterise and solve business and management problems using advanced research tools. They should be able to derive policy implications from their research and communicate these to policy makers, practitioners and other academics in a manner which is comprehensible. They will also be able to peer review others’ research and offer constructive criticism; and to extend the frontiers of the discipline through their own innovative research.

Career opportunities:

If I gain a postgraduate research degree from Birmingham Business School, what are my career prospects?

Birmingham’s Business graduates are sought after by a wide range of financial, commercial and public sector employers. They can typically offer a wide range of skills including analytical & research, numeracy, communication, team working and political & commercial awareness.

For those entering employment after graduating, traditionally popular areas include banking, accountancy/professional services and financial services. Many of our programmes involve studying towards a professional qualification. Outside of these areas, options include teaching abroad and retail management. Many PhD graduates also go on to forge successful academic careers of their own in teaching and academic research.

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Programme structure.

• Business and Labour Economics - Research interests include labour markets, employment regulation and incentives, international trade, piracy and production and global value chains.
• Entrepreneurship & Local Economy - Research interests include leadership, local and regional economic development and entrepreneurship.
• Organisation, Work and Employment - Research interests include work and employment in contemporary organisations in the public and private sectors, human resource management and employment relations.
• Procurement and Operations Management - Research interests include organisational buying behaviour, supplier relationship management, public sector contracting, project management, small firm operations and high value engineering management.

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• 36 months

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General requirements.

• The Business School's entry requirement is a good honours degree (first or upper second class honours) awarded by a recognised University in an appropriate subject, and a merit in a relevant Master’s degree. We usually ask students for an average of 65 in the taught component of their Masters. All international students also need to show that they have adequate knowledge of written and spoken English.

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Tuition fee, international.

• £2,389 (UK) PhD Part -time
• £2,389 (UK) DL 8 Years Part -time

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Our PhD in Management comprises a short taught component followed by a longer research phase. The programme will allow you to broaden and deepen your knowledge of research methods whilst undertaking your own research and developing a set of transferable professional skills.

The PhD programme in Management will facilitate the creation and interpretation of new knowledge by the research student, demonstrated through the thesis. The taught component is designed to ensure that doctoral researchers understand the breath of techniques used in modern social science research.

Doctoral researchers will be capable of analysing a range of data using a range of qualitative and quantitative techniques. They will be able to explain theories underlying different approaches to social science research. Doctoral researchers are expected to participate to the fullest possible extent in the life of the Business School. This means attending seminars organised by the Business School thereby helping expose doctoral researchers to new ideas emanating from outside their own area of specialisation. It also requires actively participating in PhD workshops and conferences organised by the Business School and Graduate School as well as institutions outside the University of Birmingham.

If I gain a postgraduate research degree from Birmingham Business School, what are my career prospects?

Birmingham’s Business graduates are sought after by a wide range of financial, commercial and public sector employers. They can typically offer a wide range of skills including analytical & research, numeracy, communication, team working and political & commercial awareness.

For those entering employment after graduating, traditionally popular areas include banking, accountancy/professional services and financial services. Many of our programmes involve studying towards a professional qualification. Outside of these areas, options include teaching abroad and retail management. Many PhD graduates also go on to forge successful academic careers of their own in teaching and academic research.

Students can also exit with MPhil and MSc (Research).

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• PhD - Aston Business School

At Aston Business School our PhD programme is designed to train Doctoral students who aspire to become future academics or professional industry researchers.  

Please note that each year there are two enrolment points and associated application deadlines:

• January enrolment (application deadline 15th September)
• October enrolment (application deadline 1st June)

Applications received after the deadlines will be considered for the next available enrolment date.

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We prepare students for a diverse range of careers in business and other industries 

We are one of only three business schools in the UK to receive the Small Business Charter Award

78% of our business research achieved 3* and 4* in the latest Research Excellence Framework.

A range of resources and services to support research at Aston

"I enjoy studying with students from a diverse range of nationalities as well as the high level of support from both academic and non-academic staff. Aston’s research facilities supports high-level data collection and analysis in my study.  I also enjoy the teamwork and support of the student community. The wonderful team of supervisors are keeping me on track and I am confident that I will be able to achieve my dream of becoming a lecturer by publishing my work in a top quality journal." 

Richard Mochoge Ondimu

Research at Aston Business School addresses a wide variety of disciplinary and interdisciplinary themes.

Our research expertise is embedded in our academic departments below, and you are strongly recommended to explore our departmental web pages, before applying, so that you can better position your research proposal to fit with academics' current research interests.

Aston Business School

• Economics, Finance and Entrepreneurship
• Marketing and Strategy
• Operations and Information Management
• Work and Organisation

If you are interested in PhD study in any of the following Departments please contact the Departmental PhD Lead with your Research Proposal :

Accounting Dr Galina Goncharenko [email protected]

Economics, Finance and Entrepreneurship Tasos Kitsos [email protected]  

Marketing and Strategy Reza Marvi [email protected]

Operations and Information Management Victoria Uren [email protected]

Work and Organisation Kanimozhi Narayanan [email protected]

Aston Law School Simon Lee [email protected]

Research environment

We have an exciting and vibrant research environment at Aston Business School that enables our PhD students to be engaged in various research events and seminars (Aston Business School-wide and PhD-specific). Our PhDs have a dedicated research society which organises various social and academic related events throughout the year, including the BSS Annual Doctoral Conference. We strongly believe that these activities are an essential part of ensuring our PhD students are engaged and motivated throughout the duration of their PhD journey. The BSS PhD Hub offers our doctoral researchers the opportunity for further training skills development from experts across the College.

Our academic departments also run research seminar series (and other activities) where PhD students are encouraged to present their research and get feedback from colleagues. 

All students can access up to £1,500 for presenting at academic conferences and to help further develop their research knowledge, skills, abilities and professional development. 

In the first year you will undertake four ESRC approved taught Research Methods modules. These modules are designed to provide you with the necessary skills to both successfully complete your PhD, and to develop as a well-rounded researcher.

In line with ESRC initiatives, the Research Methods course is taught by experts across the College of Business and Social Sciences and involves modules on (1) Philosophy of Social Science Research, (2) Research Design, Practice and Ethics, (3) Fundamentals in Quantitative Research Methods, and (4) Foundations in Qualitative Research Methods.

These modules are designed to support the development of your research project and, ultimately, support the submission of a final Qualifying Report towards the end of Year 1.

The Qualifying Report is an extended research proposal that details your proposed research aims and objectives, contributions to current academic and –where appropriate –practitioner knowledge, and the research strategy, design, and methods you intend to employ to meet these aims and objectives.

You are required to defend your Qualifying Report through a viva voce oral examination involving two internal academic examiners, one of whom will be familiar with the subject area. Upon successful completion of this examination, you will then be allowed to proceed onto the PhD Programme.

During the second year you will typically concentrate on obtaining ethical approval for your research, before focusing on data collection and analysis. For some students this will involve travel to external research sites where data is collected. Towards the end of Year 2, you are required to communicate and defend your research progress. This is either through:

• An oral presentation of all, or part, of your research
• The write up of all, or part, of your research as a journal paper/article (without the requirement to submit for publication)
• The write up of all, or part, of your research in the form of an empirical chapter that would constitute part of your thesis

Year three is typically a writing up year, where you will spend most of your time developing your thesis. We also encourage all students to submit to important academic conferences in order to communicate their research to an external audience and obtain essential feedback before submitting their final thesis for viva voce examination towards the end of Year 3. Attending conferences, and receiving feedback, is also an essential first step in getting your research published in top tier academic journals in your discipline.

Qualifications

A Masters degree in business, management, or the social sciences (or related disciplines) with a Merit overall (or equivalent) with a dissertation/research element, PLUS a First or Upper Second Class Honours degree (or an equivalent qualification from an overseas institution).

Entry may be allowed to exceptional candidates who can demonstrate the required knowledge and capabilities for Doctoral level study, but do not fulfil all of the above criteria. These will be judged on a case-by-case basis.

Language proficiency

For applicants who are not from majority English speaking countries, it is necessary to meet our English language requirements. For details of the language requirements please view our English language requirements webpage .

UK students (2024/5)

Annual full-time fees: £4,786

Overseas students (2024/5)

Annual full-time fees: £15,800

Home students, including EU students with settled or pre-settled status, living in England may be eligible for a non-means tested, low interest, loan towards tuition costs and living expenses. Find out more about the Doctoral Loans Scheme .

Further information on fees and funding can be found here.

PhD Scholarships

Fully funded studentships from the Economic and Social Research Council as part of the Midlands Graduate School Doctoral Training Partnership.

Applications for Aston University's pathways are now closed.

Please follow this link for details:

Midlands Graduate School ESRC DTP PhD studentship competition

Each year the College of Business and Social Sciences advertises a number of PhD studentships.

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Funded Studentships

Entry dates

The PhD programme recruits students to start in October and January and applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible to avoid delays.

Please note, we cannot review individual eligibility before you apply, and there may be earlier closing dates for your application should you wish to be considered for funding.

For full instructions on how to apply, click  here.  

Submitting an application can be split into the following steps:

• Use the 'Select Online Application Form' below to access the online application form. Then click "Apply for selected Degree Programme" (this will open in a new window)
• Complete the online application form, uploading the necessary documents
• We'll review your application and contact you if we require any additional information/documents
• If you have applied for one of our research projects, and your application is successful, the supervisor will contact you to arrange an interview.
• If you have submitted your own project, and your application is successful, a supervisor who is interested in your project will contact to arrange an interview.  

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Please specify in your application that you are a sponsored student. To confirm your sponsorship, please follow the instructions here:  Tuition Fee Sponsorship | Aston University

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There are guidance notes available through out the application to assist you in completing the form. Names Please input your first names and family name as stated in your passport or other official documentation. 

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If the correspondence address given is temporary, please ensure that you notify the relevant Admissions Office of any changes.

Disability/additional support needs This section is included for the purposes of monitoring equal opportunities and to ensure that students with a disability know about and have access to appropriate facilities and services. Applications are judged solely on academic merit. The University is committed to equal opportunities in its admissions policy and considers applications from candidates with disabilities on the same academic grounds as apply to all candidates. Find out more information about the facilities and support available contact:

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If appropriate, please choose the code most relevant to you from the drop down menu, when completing the online application form. Please also give any details of any special requirements or additional support needs you might have. Educational details Please include all qualifications obtained or anticipated (post compulsory education only).

Please make sure that the names of the educational institutions are written in full and not abbreviated to initials – also state the country in which the institution is located. Please indicate the type of award for which you have studied e.g. BA, BSc or MA and the title used on the degree certificate/transcript. Give the grades you obtained e.g. degree classification, Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) score and state what it is out of i.e. 80/100. Please note that the authenticity of your qualifications will be checked by Aston with the awarding institution/examination board and that submission of fraudulent documents will disqualify you from studying in the UK. Professional Qualifications Please enter any professional qualifications received or memberships of professional institutions that are relevant to your application e.g. the Chartered Institute of Marketing Professional Diploma or any other non-academic qualification e.g. GMAT (Graduate Management Admissions Test). Your Academic Qualifications, to a maximum of 14 The most important qualification to include is the qualification you are currently studying, or if you have completed all qualifications, the highest qualification that you have achieved. English All applicants are required to provide evidence of their ability in English. The minimum English language requirement varies between schools - please refer to the English Language Requirements page for the individual programme requirements. Relevant Work Experience Please include any relevant work experience to support your application by ticking the box and completing all the mandatory fields. Please note that relevant work experience is a requirement for some programmes; please refer to the course entry requirements for further information. Finance Details Please provide as much information as possible about how you will be funding your postgraduate studies. If you have been awarded a grant/scholarship for all or part of your costs please send us a copy of the letter of the award you have received from the grant-awarding body. This can be uploaded at the beginning of your application. Personal Statement You are required to complete a personal statement. The statement should add any further information which you think is relevant to your application e.g. personal suitability for research, career aspirations, possible future research interests, further description of relevant employment experience etc. Also include information about your leisure activities and interests. Please do not include symbols in your text as the system may not recognise them. Research proposal A good research proposal is one of the most important aspects of your application to the Research Degrees Programme. When the University receives your research proposal, we use it to confirm the quality of your ideas, your ability to think originally and critically, to ensure that you really have understood the depth of investigation that your doctoral research will entail, and that you have a good understanding of the key theories and literature. Research Proposals should be in sufficient detail to enable the relevant research group or supervisor to decide if your experience is appropriate and if your proposed topic is relevant to existing research themes at Aston. The outline should be a substantial document, typically 6 to 12 pages in length. Please refer to ‘How to Apply’ section on the programme page for programme-specific requirements. If applying for an advertised project or studentship, please refer to the advert for research proposal requirements. References You must provide two official references. Members of your family or friends cannot provide references . At least one of your referees should be from the institution where you studied your last University degree. References must be provided on headed-paper and/or stamped by the institution and must be signed by the referee. If you choose to enter an email address for either of your referees they will be automatically e-mailed to ask them to provide you with a reference if the ‘Email this referee on application submission?’ box is ticked. The referee’s email address must originate from the referee’s official university/professional e-mail address. Private e-mail references will not be accepted. The referees will receive full instructions on how to complete the references and where to send once they have completed the reference. PLEASE NOTE: If you apply for more than one course at Aston but are using the same referee you do not need to tick the ‘Email this referee on application submission?’ box, for your second or any subsequent applications. Those applicants who have chosen not to have their referees automatically emailed will need to contact the relevant PGR Admissions Office for more information on manually sending the references for your application. Please include the Application Reference Number, emailed to you separately, on all correspondence. If you are applying for an advertised Studentship please state the reference code. This can be found on the advertisement.

Please note that the authenticity of your qualifications will be checked by Aston with the awarding institution/examination board and that submission of fraudulent documents will disqualify you from studying in the UK. Professional qualifications Please enter any professional qualifications received or memberships of professional institutions that are relevant to your application e.g. the Chartered Institute of Marketing Professional Diploma or any other non-academic qualification e.g. GMAT (Graduate Management Admissions Test). 

Your academic qualifications, to a maximum of 14 The most important qualification to include is the qualification you are currently studying, or if you have completed all qualifications, the highest qualification that you have achieved. English All applicants are required to provide evidence of their ability in English. The minimum English language requirement varies between schools - please refer to the Postgraduate prospectus for the individual programme requirements.  These usually include:  GCSE / ‘O’ Level English language, IELTS, Pearson Test of English (PTE) or TOEFL, although there are other acceptable qualifications.   Please note that IELTS and TOEFL results are only valid for 2 years . Applicants who have already successfully completed, or are successfully completing, a full time university degree in the UK and other English-speaking countries may be exempt from these requirements. Applicants with less than the minimum English Language requirement may be rejected or asked to retake the relevant examinations. Alternatively, they may need to successfully complete one of the English language courses at Aston University before starting their programme of study. Applicants will be notified at the point of offer of any such conditions. Relevant work experience Please include any relevant work experience to support your application by ticking the box and completing all the mandatory fields. Please note that relevant work experience is a requirement for some programmes; please refer to the programme listed in the prospectus or the website for further information. Finance details Please provide as much information as possible about how you will be funding your postgraduate studies.  If you have been awarded a grant/scholarship for all or part of your costs please send us a copy of the letter of the award you have received from the grant-awarding body. This can be uploaded at the beginning of your application. Personal statement You are required to complete a personal statement.   The statement should add any further information which you think is relevant to your application e.g. personal suitability for research, career aspirations, possible future research interests, further description of relevant employment experience etc. Also include information about your leisure activities and interests.

Please do  not include symbols in your text  as the system may not recognise them.

Research proposal A good research proposal is one of the most important aspects of your application to the Research Degrees Programme. When the University receives your research proposal, we use it to confirm the quality of your ideas, your ability to think originally and critically, to ensure that you really have understood the depth of investigation that your doctoral research will entail, and that you have a good understanding of the key theories and literature. Research Proposals should be in sufficient detail to enable the relevant research group or supervisor to decide if your experience is appropriate and if your proposed topic is relevant to existing research themes at Aston. The outline should be a substantial document, typically 6 to 12 pages in length. Please refer to ‘How to Apply’ section on the programme page for programme-specific requirements. If applying for an advertised project or studentship, please refer to the advert for research proposal requirements. References You must provide two official references.  Members of your family or friends cannot provide references.  At least one of your referees should be from the institution where you studied your last University degree. For Research Applicants: If you have completed your first Degree at a different University to your Masters Degree please provide a reference from both Institutions. References must be provided on headed-paper and/or stamped by the institution and must be signed by the referee. If you choose to enter an email address for either of your referees they will be automatically e-mailed to ask them to provide you with a reference if the ‘Email this referee on application submission?’ box is ticked. The referee’s email address must originate from the referee’s official university/professional e-mail address. Private e-mail references will not be accepted. The referees will receive full instructions on how to complete the references and where to send once they have completed the reference. PLEASE NOTE: If you apply for  more than one course  at Aston but are using the same referee you do  not  need to tick the ‘Email this referee on application submission?’ box, for your second or any subsequent applications. Those applicants who have chosen not to have their referees automatically emailed will need to contact the relevant Admissions Office for more information on manually sending the references for your application. Please include the Application Reference Number, emailed to you separately, on all correspondence.

If you are applying for an advertised Studentship please state the reference code. This can be found on the advertisement.

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History of Art PhD (On-Campus or by Distance Learning)

University of birmingham.

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• 3 years Distance without attendance degree: £2,389 per year (UK)
• 3 years Full time degree: £4,778 per year (UK)

African Studies PhD (On-Campus or by Distance Learning)

The Department of African Studies and Anthropology has an international reputation as a centre of excellence in the study of Africa and its Read more...

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• 6 years Part time degree: £2,389 per year (UK)

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Management PhD (STEM)

Interested in applying to the management phd program.

Please review the program admission requirements before applying through the Graduate School at Binghamton University.

The application deadline for fall admission is January 10 . Applications submitted to the program after January 10 will be evaluated on a "space permitting" basis.

Due to the structure of the SOM PhD program, we only admit new PhD students once a year for the following Fall semester and all new PhD students are required to start their coursework at the beginning of the Fall semester.

DOCTORAL STUDENT DIRECTORY

Program Overview

Binghamton University’s School of Management STEM-designated doctoral program emphasizes theory and research methodology to prepare students for careers in academia at top-tier institutions. The program boasts an intimate 1:1 student-faculty ratio and is designed for full-time students.

The dynamic PhD curriculum includes courses in advanced quantitative and qualitative research methods. Students are encouraged to take advantage of the non-departmentalized nature of the program and explore disciplines outside the School of Management. Depending on the individual area of specialization, students may elect to take courses in economics, psychology, mathematics, sociology or other disciplines.

Students will work collaboratively with faculty within SOM and across the University to co-author articles for leading academic journals and present research findings at professional conferences.

• Degree Awarded: Management PhD
• Areas of Specialization: 5
• Type of Program: Full-time, on-campus
• Funding: Full tuition scholarship and research/teaching assistantship
• Application Deadline: January 10th

About STEM-Designation

The Management PhD program has STEM-designation due to its strong focus on quantitative and management sciences. STEM-designated degrees offer students the possibility of academic advancement and employment security.

The STEM-designation is particularly beneficial for international students looking for work in the U.S. Traditionally, with an F-1 visa, graduates are eligible for up to 12 months of Optional Practical Training (OPT) once a degree program is completed. With the STEM-designation, students can apply to extend the OPT period for an additional 24 months. 

Areas of Specialization

While each area of study has individual requirements, the Management PhD program generally consists of two years of classes followed by two years of dissertation research. 

• Leadership and Organizational Science
• Management Information Systems 
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• Supply Chain and Business Analytics (not currently accepting applications)

Note: We make every effort to update the specialization pages, however we recommend contacting the concentration coordinators with questions about program-specific requirements.

Students admitted to the doctoral program receive a  graduate research/teaching asssistantship and waiver of graduate tuition for a maximum of four years, conditional on satisfactory performance, as determined by a member of the PhD program faculty.

• Students may receive up to $29,500 in annual funding. The assistantship stipend amount for Fall 2023 is $21,000 annually. This is supplemented by a potential $6,000 faculty supervised summer research assistantship, and a fee scholarship of approximately $2,500 per year (to help offset the cost of broad-based feed not covered by the tution scholarship). 
• Assistantships require funded students to assist faculty in their teaching or research for 20 hours per week.
• Winners of the Provost's Summer Fellowship will receive an additional $4,000 in summer research assistantship funding.
• SOM policy does not permit funding recipients to take on any other work (paid or otherwise), unless approved by the concentration coordinator, the PhD program director, and the SOM Dean. This includes fall, spring, and summer of every year. 

Academic Policies

Please refer to the SOM PhD Student Handbook for details about the program and associated policies and procedures. For additional policies pertinent to all graduate students at Binghamton University, please review the materials at the links below:

• Management PhD Student Handbook
• Graduate School Manual
• University Bulletin
• Student Academic Honesty Code

SOM PhD Placements

SOM graduates have gone on to post-graduate positions at academic institutions all over the world. Among the instituions PhD students joined are: Bentley University, California State University – Los Angeles, Creighton University, Grenoble Ecole de Management (France), Hofstra University, Ithaca College, Loyola University, Ohio Northern University, Rutgers University, Temple University, San Diego State University, St. Petersburg University (Russia), University of Illinois - Chicago, University of Richmond, University of Texas - San Antonio, University of Wisconsin - La Crosse, Warwick University (United Kingdom), and West Virginia University.

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Animal mortality is a sadly unavoidable part of livestock production. Farmers who raise animals know they must identify a method for handling both routine animal losses and prepare for the possibility of a large-scale mortality event caused by a disease outbreak or natural disaster. In all cases, it is essential that producers manage carcasses to minimize cross contamination of diseases transported to other producers or close neighbors, and to reduce public health and biosecurity risk. These concerns are magnified for a large-scale mortality event which presents significant logistical challenges.

Mortality leachate is well known as an environmental problem, because it can contain nutrients, such as nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P), pathogens or create the conditions for elevated antimicrobial resistance (AMR) bacteria or genes due to the release of veterinary medicinal products (VMPs) .

In the event of a major disease outbreak or natural disaster livestock producers will be expected to quickly dispose of many mortalities, creating significant logistical challenges ( State of Nebraska regulation requires mortality disposal within 36 hours of learning of the death of the animal ). Livestock carcasses contain high amounts of water; almost 60 - 70 percent of an animal’s weight is water. For example, from an animal weighing 1,000 pounds, we can expect 650 pounds of water to be released during decomposition. This is why we can see large volumes of leachate generated during the first few days after the death of the animal. This is also why it is necessary to plan for the possibility of an emergency large-scale mortality event well in advance and identify options to manage leachate. Moreover, unless the mortality disposal pit or pile is covered with an impermeable cover (such as a tarp), precipitation during the decomposition period will enter the pile and increase the total volume of water which has been in contact with the decomposing animals, creating additional contaminant control problems.

Best practices for constructing and locating mortality burial piles and pits

• 5 feet separation from the bottom of the burial pit to ground water.
• 4 feet of compacted cover soil.
• 1000 feet from public water supply wells, 500 feet from domestic wells and outside of any well-head protection areas.
• Burial is not recommended in well-head protection areas.

• 300 feet from domestic water intakes, streams, creeks, ponds, springs and lakes and at least 100 feet from the edge of a major cut or embankment.
• 500 feet from residences, livestock facilities and adjacent pastures owned or leased by another person.
• 300 feet from a road.
• 500 feet from a secondary highway.
• 1000 feet from a primary highway.

To further control the impact of leachate on the environment, farmers should also consider:

• Adding a base layer of a highly absorbent material to the burial pit (straw, corn stover, poultry litter, or pruning waste) below the pile to capture some of the leachate.
• Construct the pit or pile over clay or other soils with slow infiltration.

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