I got gifted some venison. Does anyone find Chronic Wasting Disease concerning? Been hunting turkey because yum and seems simple and safe. Deer hunting is popular in my area but there are many counties that require testing, though mine doesn't.
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If in doubt, don't eat meat from around the spinal cord. I've heard that you can usually tell as a hunter that the deer has it, might be harder with just meat. I'm not sure if there's really a transmissibility risk or if it's one of those big fuss over a little things. Long story short, I wouldn't spend too much time worrying.
Im no more concerned about CWD than Mad Cow, etc. Some places are voluntary. If you live in an area that has had CWD incidents then id want tested
Dont eat brain or spinal tissue for sure. Thats just nasty anyway.
I'm not concerned with cwd. the real question is: would whoever gifted this venison to you butcher a sick deer?
here's some info on cwd https://www.sciencenews.org/article/chronic-wasting-disease-deer-humans-cwd
You can test your meat for it
Where is the meat from? If you’ve got a leg roast it’s not likely an issue. CWD concentrates in the spinal cord & sometimes organ meats.
How was it processed? If a lot of counties in your area have CWD testing requirements it’s likely that your local processors have the certifications necessary. While certifications do not guarantee that the meat is safe is highly increases the likelihood of safety.
Check with the person who gave you the meat if you have concerns. They have the most information for what you’re looking at
It was from a friend. Backstrap, roast(rump I think) and ground meat. He processed it. I think he's smart, skilled and experienced enough to do it effectively. I'm paranoid about this kind of stuff. Prions, rabies and botulism are the unholy Trinity of my fears.
So rabies you’re in the clear on. There have been no cases of transmission through ingesting tainted meat although it’s not suggested that you eat it. Point is you’re clear.
Botulism can be countered by pressure canning the meat. Your meat is likely safe & you have nothing to worry about, but if you’re still worried pressure can it & you’ll be fine.
Prion proteins are not killable in a pressure canning process. So some of your meat is very likely safe even if your deer had it, but the back straps are in the danger zone. For your hunter friend to be exposing you here he would have had to shoot a deer with the disease & mishandle the meat. If you’re buddy is smart & the deer was shot in your county - with no warnings. You’re likely in the clear. That said as of right now there are no reported transmissions of CWD from deer to humans
