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OK, folks - I've only gotten back a few responses on this... you can see
which states are missing. If you live in a state that's not listed, PLEASE
help us out! Especially, remember to include the contact info (Q #5). Eric
(at Modern Ferret) has asked that I forward all results to them so they can
publish the stats.
Specifically, find out:
1. Does the state recognize the IMRAB-3 vaccine as being effective for
ferrets?
2. Do they require the rabies vaccination for ferrets, or is it up to the
owner?
3. Do they allow quarantine, or does the law say kill-and-test in any bite
situation?
4. If quarantine is allowed, are there any conditions attached - such as,
must be vaccinated, not a stray, etc. - and can quarantine be in-home
under certain conditions?
5. Contact info - name, address, phone and/or fax #, etc, for the source of
the info. If available, the date/bill #/etc of any legislation that
affects this.
RESULTS SO FAR (codes used):
1. Does the state recognize the IMRAB-3 vaccine as being effective for
ferrets?
Y = yes N = No X = hasn't ruled
2. Do they require the rabies vaccination for ferrets, or is it up to the
owner?
R = required O = optional
3. Do they allow quarantine, or does the law say kill-and-test in any bite
situation?
Q = quarantine allowed (# of days)
K = automatic kill-and-test
A = no quarantine; may require a signed affidavit to prevent testing
D = depends on the county
4. If quarantine is allowed, are there any conditions attached - such as,
must be vaccinated, not a stray, etc. - and can quarantine be in-home
under certain conditions?
C = no conditions V = must be vaccinated
S = not stray H = at home allowed if certain conditions met
J = judged on a case by case basis - ferrets may be unregulated in
D = depends on the county
5. Contact info - name, address, phone and/or fax #, etc, for the source
of the info. If available, the date/bill #/etc of any legislation that
affects this.
STATE 1 2 3 4 5
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Alabama K (no other info)
Indiana K
IN Div. of Animal Health 317-227-0300; Rabies Dept. 317-227-0322
or 317-227-0323
Kansas N O A J
Dr. Gail Hansen, Kansas Dept of Health & Environment, Landon State Office
Bldg, 10th Street Suite 1051 S, Topeka KS 913-296-1500 (general number)
Dept of Healht and Environment, Permanent Administrative Regulations
28-1-13 (4) (A) (i, ii, iii) (B) (5) Kansas Register, Vol. 15, No. 25,
June 20, 1996
Mass X R Q(10) CH
MaFF (Mass. Ferret Friends) 617-224-1098
statute which legalized ferrets/specified vaccination requirements
effective March 7, 1996 and amended 8/96
Michigan N O K
Vernice Davis Anthony, Dir of Michigan Dept. of Public Health,
3423 Martin Luther King, Blvd, PO Box 30195, Lansing Michigan 48909.
ph 517-335-8024 fax 517-335-9615
Kennth R. Wilcox, Jr., State Epidemiologist.
ph 517-335-8900 fax 517-335-8560
Nebraska K (no other info)
New Hamp. Y R Q(45) V
Dick Bossart ([log in to unmask]) HB573 signed into law June 12, 1995
(some local field reps may claim ignorance of Quar. regs - do NOT surrender
ferret following a bite incident until you are sure that everyone is aware
of the law. - per D. Ellis)
New Mex. Y O Q(30) H
Ted Lujan, Field Manager, Albuquerque AC 505-774-1126
Dr. Ettestadt, Santa Fe 505-827-0006
N. Carolina N O K J
State Vet, Dr. Lee Hunter, DVM State of NC, Dept of the Environment,
Health & Natural Resources - Div. of Epidemiology
POB 27687 Raleigh NC 27611-7687 919-715-6421
Penn. N O K (no other info)
Texas Y O Q(30) SHJ
Rabies risk assessment not required in TX -
Title 25 Health Svcs Regs [1] (169) (27, 29, 30)
Code Rules: 820 Health Department / 169 Rabies Control and Eradication
Rule Zoonosis Control Division TX Dept of Public Health
1100 West 49th St, Austin TX 78756 -3199 ph 512-458-7111
Virginia Y O D DJ
Vanessa Cooper, Environmental Health Dept., City of Virginia Beach,
757-491-5940
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CREDITS:
IN - [log in to unmask] (Pat Scherschel)
KS - [log in to unmask] (Troy Lynn Eckart)
MA - [log in to unmask] (Lee McKee)
MI - [log in to unmask] (Jim Scott)
NB - [log in to unmask] (no other name/contact info given)
NC - [log in to unmask] (Karen E. Marsh-Lovvorn)
NH - [log in to unmask] (David J. Ellis)
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PA - [log in to unmask] (Mary L. McCarty)
TX - [log in to unmask], (Rick White)
VA - [log in to unmask] (Lisa Leidig)
[log in to unmask] (Bill and Diane Killian)
[log in to unmask] (Vickie L. McKimmey)
Many, many thanks to those of you who have contributed so far!
Once we get this finished, I'll make it available to anyone who asks... in
addition to those who've already offered web space, publishing, etc.... We
need to get this info gathered and distributed as widely as possible.
I know other folks are gathering other kinds of data... stats on how many
ferrets killed in a given time frame, and whether any actually tested
positive, for example. This is something that ANYONE can help with - even
if you feel like you don't have any other talents or abilities (I'm a lousy
public speaker! and I hate politics....). One of the biggest weapons we
have against ignorance and injustice is education - and that means we need
to have the facts. I look forward to the day when we can KNOW that our
ferrets - and our rights as their people! - are protected.
Carla Smith
WhyNot? Ferrets
Rio Grande Domestic Ferret Club
[Posted in FML issue 1971]
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