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cynikalHC 01-10-2010 05:06 PM

hogs and ticks??
 
I just trapped two little sows (about 50lbs) and under their legs in what I would call the arm pit area they are covered in ticks. At least 25 ticks or so under each leg. Is there any disease that can get contracted from eating these pigs? Are they still good to eat?

okeechobeefishing 01-11-2010 06:14 AM

not that I know of have ate many pigs and deer that have ticks on them

Ol'Mongo 01-11-2010 05:43 PM

In the warmer states there's fleas and ticks on all animals you'll hunt. In California a can of OFF! or a comparable repellant is a must before you pack or skin. Once the skin's off, so are the fleas and ticks and your 50lb sows will eat as good as any pork you've ever had!

SWThomas 01-11-2010 10:00 PM

If you cook the meat you're fine.


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