Paul:  While it  is true  that  there is  no approved  vaccine for  most
wildlife species,  Imrab by Pittman  Moore is specifically  licensed for
vaccinating ferrets  for rabies. Fervac  by United is the  only approved
distemper vaccine (as of  1992) but we used FrommD for  years. Just as a
point  of interest,  wild animals  kept in  captivity (ie.  zoos...) are
routinely  vaccinated. Guidelines  are  listed in  many texts  including
Kirk's  Current  Vet Therapy  XI  (p1280-1)  and  are derived  from  the
American  College of  Z00 Medicine  (  a specialty  board in  veterinary
medicine). Good luck educating your lawmakers.
 
                                 Vicki
 
[Posted in FML issue 0518]