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Fleshing” hides by machine

After skinning and before stretching and drying, all excess flesh must be removed from the pelt. This process is called “fleshing.” If all the fat is not removed, grease burns will occur. In addition, fatty pelts do not dry properly and will spoil quickly. (Source: Andrews JB. Anthrax as an occupational disease. Bulletin of the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics No. 205. Industrial accidents and hygiene series. Washington, DC: U.S. Government Printing Office, 1917. Andrews JB. Anthrax as an occupational disease. Revision of Bulletin 205. Bulletin of the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics No. 267. Industrial accidents and hygiene series. Washington, DC: U.S. Government Printing Office, 1920. Plate 11.)

Associated Disorders

  • Cutaneous anthrax
  • Gastrointestinal anthrax
  • Inhalational anthrax
  • Ragpicker disease
  • Woolsorter disease