TB found in deer in Franklin County

[dusty88]

http://www.in.gov/boah/files/Whitetailed Deer TB Ancmt PR 8-16-16.pdf

 

[phatgemi]

http://www.in.gov/boah/files/Whitetailed Deer TB Ancmt PR 8-16-16.pdf

The is a meeting scheduled Monday 29 August at 6PM in the Franklin County HS. It will be conducted by the BOAH and DNR will address 2016 deer season. Have to see about any anticipated affect on deer season. I live in world famous franklin county.

 

[JKEdge]

I'm trying to find some good info on the safety measures I can take while hunting in Franklin County.

So far I've been told to look for any lesions or infections on the lungs and on the rib cage.

Should I wear a mask while field dressing any kills?

 

[clfergus]

I'm trying to find some good info on the safety measures I can take while hunting in Franklin County.

So far I've been told to look for any lesions or infections on the lungs and on the rib cage.

Should I wear a mask while field dressing any kills?

I think the only way you can get Bovine TB via air is if you breath in the air a infected animal were to breathe out...so don't think a mask would be needed. Look for the lesions or signs of any infection (unusual looking spots) and wear a set of disposable field dressing gloves. You should be fine if you do that and of course make sure and cook the meet properly.

 

[singlestacksig]

I'm trying to find some good info on the safety measures I can take while hunting in Franklin County.

So far I've been told to look for any lesions or infections on the lungs and on the rib cage.

Should I wear a mask while field dressing any kills?

Yes, use a dust mask when gutting..

Indiana seeks hunters' help; urges caution when field dressing | Food Safety News

 

[dwright1983]

Anyone know how many deer they have tested that are infected since opening day?

 

[singlestacksig]

none so far.

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