Another thread that has went sideways and gotten off track....
LOL
I have NEVER cut ANY glands off of my deer and I have nothing but compliments on the taste of my venison.
IMO if you are cutting the tarsals off and using them for scent with urine collected from same deer I recommend you DO NOT use the same knife you will go butchering with unless you are cleaning the blade with alcohol and would NOT touch those glands without rubber gloves.