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Tick Bite Meat Allergy Explained by Registered Nurse/Cattle Farmer

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Video by Stoney Ridge Farmer

Stoney Ridge Farmer

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This video features a man discussing Alpha-gal syndrome, a condition caused by a tick bite that leads to an allergy to mammalian meat. He clarifies that it's not a general meat allergy but specifically to mammal meat like beef, pork, lamb, rabbit, or squirrel. He notes that he can still eat fish, shellfish, and chicken. The video emphasizes consulting a physician and getting appropriate lab work done if one suspects they have been bitten by a tick, cautioning against self-diagnosis or unverified cures found online. The video briefly shows frozen meat and grilling burgers, which are not part of a DIY project.