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Dove season is rapidly approaching (first open period is September 2 to October 5) and I received an e-mail message on August 28 about a telephone call to one of our county Extension centers about West Nile Virus and the risk to people handling and/or eating potentially-infected birds.
The Centers for Disease Control has addressed this issue in a Question and Answer web page at the following address: http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvbid/westnile/qa/wnv_hunters.htm.
Basically, common sense is still the rule. Wear gloves when handling and cleaning animals in order to prevent exposure of your bare hands (with potential scratches and cuts). Dishwashing gloves that can be disinfected in bleach are probably a good choice. Disinfect the cutting surfaces as well. Meat should be cooked thoroughly before it is eaten.
Employment and program opportunities are offered to all people regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability. North Carolina State University, North Carolina A&T State University, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and local governments cooperating.
Last modified on September 3, 2002 by Stephen J. Toth, Jr.