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a friend who use to have meat rabbits says if they have had ear mites you cant use them as meat rabbits.
I read that they have to be treated and not used as food source for 30 days.
Sooo I just wanted to know which is correct. I don't have ear mites but that got me wondering??
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Why should earmites make an animal unfit for consumption? Any stressor will reduce the rate at which an animal gains weight, which can mean slower growing fryers and tougher meat. Animals that are chronically uncomfortable are less likely to breed, too. Whenever one treats an animal, they should read the label, because the withdrawal period varies for each product. Or you can treat earmites with plain ol' olive oil, and not worry about a withdrawal period!
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Bunnylady wrote:
Why should earmites make an animal unfit for consumption? Any stressor will reduce the rate at which an animal gains weight, which can mean slower growing fryers and tougher meat. Animals that are chronically uncomfortable are less likely to breed, too. Whenever one treats an animal, they should read the label, because the withdrawal period varies for each product. Or you can treat earmites with plain ol' olive oil, and not worry about a withdrawal period!
That is kinda what I thought but wanted another opinion. Thanks.
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We used mineral oil to treat for ear mites. Just pour a little bit into the ear and gently massage the ear at the base several times a week untill it all clears up.
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