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>Subject: LOS March Show
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>But we do ask to see tests results and shot records and over 90%
>of those who show are testing for ADV. There has not been any know
>cases of ferrets at any show contracting ADV whether it was required
>or not.

So, if most of the people who attend your shows do test, why not
require testing? If you are so concerned about the safety of the
ferrets at your shows, why don't you require ADV testing?

My exposure to ADV came at a LIFE/LOS show in Ohio.

And, what about the 10% or your show participants that do not test?
The ferret who has not been tested and could be positive is a greater
threat to ferrets then the ferret who is known to have ADV. At least
if you know the ferret has ADV, you can quarantine it.

Again, my advice to people who love their ferrets and care about their
health and safety is to avoid taking them around any other ferrets who
have not been recently tested and can show a negative ADV test result.

Danee DeVore
International Ferret Congress Health Issues Coordinator:
http://ferretcongress.org
ADV - If your ferret hasn't been tested, you don't know! For more
information visit: 
http://www.ferretadv.com
ADV - Find out how you can help:
http://help4adv.terrabox.com/

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