Hi
Has anyone investigated a potential Part IIA site that has had a significant
pollutant linkage (or potential significant pollutant linkage) involving dead
cattle?
We are currently investigating the site of what is effectively a former
landraise. The site is currently a farm and the farmer stocks cattle on the
land. When we turned up recently to carry out further intrusive investigation,
we came across three dead cattle (which potentially represents >20%
diminution effect). The cattle are automatically tested for Anthrax (for free),
but any further clues regarding cause of death are only identified on request
by the farmer (normally) and the cattle are then subject to further autopsy at
cost.
Has anyone scheduled such tests before and what tests did you schedule? I
think that the cattle will not be around for long as there are disposal issues for
the farmer under ABPO so I need to make a quick decision here
(unfortunately!).
I realise that the deaths could have absolutely nothing to do with the fact
that the landraise exists, but I would prefer not to miss the chance of
undertaking tests if it means we find a SPL.
Any help would be most welcome.
Nicola
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