I have some info about ADV testing.  The University of Guelph is doing
the same test as United was/is doing.  They will accept blood samples
from America.  Alicia from Ferretwise and Lisa from Oxford Ferret Rescue
have both taken on the task of finding out the best/most cost effective
ways to get the blood samples across the border and into Canada as well
as the legal aspects (thank you ladies!)
 
As for the test itself, the university takes the samples EXACTLY the same
way United did/does.  PLEASE, do not contact the university at this time,
they have been overwhelmed with calls and have asked me to field calls
for them and forward the paperwork for them until this all cools down a
little.  If you are submitting ADV samples or are thinking of submitting
them in the near future, please contact me for the shipping address and
appropriate forms that MUST accompany ANY blood samples.
 
Vets and shelters, if you are interested in seeing the format the lab
gives the results back in, please let me know and I can forward the lab
result forms as well.
 
Lisa and Alicia will no doubt post their findings shortly as to how to
get blood to the University as soon as they find the best method.
 
As always, if you have ANY questions, please fell free to contact me by
phone or e-mail.  416-251-4333
 
Miss Randy Melanie Belair
President
The Ferret Aid Society
<http://www.ferretaid.org/>
 
Join us for the IFC Ferret Aid 2006 Conference!
Book early, almost sold out!!
http://www.ferretaid.org/events/ferret_aid_2006.html
[Posted in FML issue 5113]