(1) The carcasses of animals which have died of anthrax may not be skinned or opened, except when considered necessary by a deputy state veterinarian in order to make a definite diagnosis.

(2) Hides from carcasses of animals that have died of anthrax shall not be removed. Hides which have been removed prior to diagnosis of anthrax shall be burned or buried.

(3) Carcasses of animals that have died of anthrax must be completely burned, covered with quick lime and buried 6 feet deep from the tip of the carcass, or sterilized in a licensed rendering plant under the immediate supervision of a deputy state veterinarian.

(4) If it is necessary to move the carcass of an animal that has died of anthrax, the natural openings must be plugged with cotton or other suitable material.

(a) The carcass must be rolled onto a stone boat or skid and hauled to the nearest spot suitable for burning or burial.

(b) The stone boat or skid must be burned or thoroughly disinfected.

(c) Carcasses may be moved in an approved licensed rendering plant truck by written permission from and under the supervision of a deputy state veterinarian.