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Are prions in animal wastes destroyed at temperatures of 1,700F?

Last Updated: June 03, 2009

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Yes. In fact, they will be destroyed if incinerated at 900 F for at least 4 hours. See: http://www.bseinfo.org/scieDeactivationofPrions.aspx

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