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>Particularly needed are comments from veterinarians that will rebut
>the comments previously left by veterinarians employed by pet store
>lobbyists and Marshall Farms. They state that ferrets are fully weaned
>and ready to be adopted by 6 weeks of age, that the current set of
>regulations is sufficient to protect ferret welfare, etc. Be as
>specific as you can. If you're a vet and you strongly support revising
>the regulations, please contact the USDA before tomorrow afternoon.
>Marshall Farms and the retail pet trade have millions of dollars and a
>lot of professional lobbyists at their disposal. The ferrets have us,
>and that's it.
>
>David Gaines
>Director, Legal & Legislative Affairs
>American Ferret Association

[Posted in FML 6025]