Bones are largely a fibrous matrix of collagen fibres, impregnated with calcium phosphate. In warm, damp environments, bacteria and fungi will attack the collagen protein and the skeleton will crumble over the course of a few years. Calcium phosphate isn’t attacked by micro-organisms, but it reacts readily with acid, so bones decompose fastest in well aerated, peaty soils.
they get ground into bone meal.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bone_meal
They don't throw anything away... they even collect and sell the blood.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blood_meal
Both are used as organic fertilizers and in pet foods.
"Health reasons" pfftt. You mean you were lazy.
For making poultry /Animals feed and other scientific products.
i used to be a vegetarian but then i had to start eating some meat again for health reasons.
Just thinking about how much meat, how many animals, are consumed by humans but where do all the bones go?
Like from the slaughter house or whatever
i have a friend (sort of) who buys animal skulls from ebay at like ￡60+ but surely there's lots of animal bones
Does it all just get burnt?
