The results of the raccoon shedding study showed that ferrets can shed the
virus 2-3 days before showing symptoms.  This is somewhat better than the
cat or dog, and point to a 10 day quarantine period as being adequate.  All
ferrets shedding the virus died within a week.
 
Not as good as we had hoped, but nothing to indicate that a 10 day
quarantine would not be more than adequate to protect public health.
 
Dick B
[Posted in FML issue 1800]