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Diseased Ducks?
Posted: Wed Dec 12, 2001 5:20 pm
by Nat Grubbs
This past weekend, we cleaned several ducks that had, what appeared to be worm-like larvae in their breasts. I was just wondering if anyone else had experienced the same thing, and what it was. Also, is it ok to eat these ducks??
Diseased Ducks?
Posted: Wed Dec 12, 2001 5:22 pm
by Ringbill
It's commonly called "rice breast", I can't spell it but the scientific name is Sarcocystis. From my understanding it is perfectly edible when you cook it through, but I don't do it.
Ringbill
Diseased Ducks?
Posted: Wed Dec 12, 2001 5:58 pm
by damnyankee
Saw a lot of it 2 seasons ago.
Read the last line of the link...
http://www.dnr.state.mi.us/wildlife/division/roselake/Publications/Disease_Manu al/sarcocys.html[ December 12, 2001: Message edited by: damnyankee ]
[ December 12, 2001: Message edited by: damnyankee ]
Diseased Ducks?
Posted: Wed Dec 12, 2001 6:00 pm
by chance
I have seen it too. Couldn't get up the nerve to put in the pot though.
Diseased Ducks?
Posted: Thu Dec 13, 2001 8:49 am
by judge jb
DamnYankee has done his home-work. thanks for the good info... that answered all ny questions.. good post....
judge jb