re: What in God's name did I find under this dove breast?

Maybe a bot fly caused it?

Never heard of these infecting birds, but that's what I thought of when I looked at the first picture.

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"Wolves" in rabbits, often also called warbles or wolf worms, are the larvae of a botfly (Cuterebra) that burrow under the skin. These lumps are a common parasitic infestation in wild rabbits and other rodents, where the larvae feed on the host's fluids. While these warbles can cause large lumps, swelling, and sores, they are generally not considered dangerous to the host and do not contaminate the meat.

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