Blackleg

[sabrequeen]

Had a calf die of blackleg. Recently took a cow to be butchered (putting it in the freezer today).
Is it safe to eat or should we have it tested?
:?:

 

[andybob]

Had the cow been infected in any way,the meat inspectors at the abattoir would have picked upon it.
A slaughtered animal with any sort of infection starting will have an enlarged spleen,and the carcase will have bled out badly, giving a dark red appearance and sticky to the touch, and depending on the infection, an enlarged or discoloured liver.
Any of these symptoms, as well as discolouration(such as jaundice)in a home slaughtered animal should be investigated.
Trust this helps;Andy