I'm recent to this forum, so please bear with me if this topic has already been addressed.
In light of the spread of mad-cow disease in Europe, the feds are considering adding (to the already in place ban on blood donations from folks who've lived in Europe more than six months) a ban on blood donated by hunters. This because of endemic chronic wasting disease in deer and elk populations - mad-deer disease, if you will...
I suspect that the SC and PETA folks will jump on this.
Do any of you consume dear and elk meat regularly? Are you concerned about this illness?
In light of the spread of mad-cow disease in Europe, the feds are considering adding (to the already in place ban on blood donations from folks who've lived in Europe more than six months) a ban on blood donated by hunters. This because of endemic chronic wasting disease in deer and elk populations - mad-deer disease, if you will...
I suspect that the SC and PETA folks will jump on this.
Do any of you consume dear and elk meat regularly? Are you concerned about this illness?