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Post by Deleted on Sept 28, 2011 18:28:22 GMT -5
Someone I know hunts deer and I was offered the lefovers. Im wondering if its safe to feed kidney, brains, eyes, hooves etc. to the cats, dog and ferrets. Is there any parts that are not safe to feed?
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Post by Sherry on Sept 28, 2011 18:29:57 GMT -5
Most definitely safe! Only thing I'd do is freeze it in a deep freezer for 3 weeks or so, or in a fridge top freezer for a couple of months. That will kill any parasites that may be present. And no- there's no part they can't have from an animal  Only thing I'd watch is that the hooves don't become dry and brittle. But then- the same thing goes for old stashes of bone  |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 28, 2011 18:59:24 GMT -5
I will get all the leftovers then. I was also just offered a whole deer as long as I pay for a licence which is like $30. So I will get a whole deer for $30.
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Post by goingpostal on Sept 28, 2011 19:09:25 GMT -5
Is CWD an issue where you live? I know it collects in brain, eyes, spinal cord, spleen and they recommend not eating those parts, you can have the meat tested but it takes a bit. Was something I have been checking into as I'm planning to try to hunt this year and even if I don't get one I have the same deal as you, if I buy a tag and someone gets an extra I can have it.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 28, 2011 19:19:18 GMT -5
I have no idea what that even is. Should I just not feed those parts? Can it be killed my freezing? What parts are for sure safe?
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Post by Sherry on Sept 28, 2011 21:16:13 GMT -5
Oh, never even thought of that! Chronic Wasting Disease(CWD) is nothing to fool around with. Can you check around and see if it's been active in your area? www.cwd-info.org/index.php/fuseaction/about.mainAnd no, freezing will not destroy it. Not much does I understand. It's the deer/elk version of mad cow disease(BSE) |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 28, 2011 22:44:27 GMT -5
I think I just wont feed the parts that are affected. Can I get a list of things that are safe?
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Post by Sherry on Sept 29, 2011 5:48:00 GMT -5
Generally it's the brain and spinal column. But things like the eyes make sense, given the direct connection with the brain. Here's what the info from the above article says on it:
do not consume brain or spinal cord tissues, eyes, spleen, or lymph nodes
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Post by Deleted on Sept 29, 2011 10:31:59 GMT -5
Thanks.
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