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Medical Sharps Disposal from Livestock Operations

Last Updated: February 23, 2010

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Fact sheet Written by:

Dee Griffin, Extension Veterinarian

Marilyn Buhman, Clinical Veternarian

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University of Nebraska http://www.ianrpubs.unl.edu

This NebGuide explains how to properly dispose of medical sharps (hypodermic needles and scalpel blades) for livestock operations. Understanding this is critical for employee safety and environmental stewardship.

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Sharps Disposal

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