The trichinella parasite causes trichinosis, but I get what you meant.
I don't know where to send meat for this - if you know somebody in biological sciences at a university they could probably throw it under a mircoscope and tell you.
That said, the odds are it has it - virtually 100% of bears carry this parasite. This doesn't mean anything. If you cook bear meat properly there is zero risk of transmission.
Like the other guys said, cook it well. No need to test, 99% will come back positive so don't eat it medium rare. Bear is best pressure cooked, crock potted, made into stew etc. As long as you get a complete cook through there is zero risk.
Good post. That is an excellent article on the topic. Still not eating any Bear medium rare though.
Anything that considers rotten meat or garbage a delicacy, shall not touch my lips.
Grizz
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One of the top three meats on the planet in my opinion.
Grilled, smoked or sausaged
Meat thermo is your friend and dont look back.
As stated 165f all the way through and enjoy.
Loin steaks seasoned with salt, pepper, brown sugar and pineapple slices on top sitting in the smoker at 225 until cooked to 165 internal is glorious.
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