I have a question, or maybe several, in regards to the use of gentamicin with ferrets. It was stated by Dr. Williams, I believe, that ferrets do not tolerate Gentamicin well, and that it should not be used. I did not raise the question at the time, since I wanted to check the vaccine literature to make sure I wasn't thinking of something else, but, isn't this the same drug that is being used as the preservative in Fervac-D? Could it be, a lot of the severe reactions being seen with Fervac-D could be due to the preservative used in this product? What kind of response would one expect to see, if they did use Gentamicin- the same as we see in vaccine reactions? If this is the same drug, couldn't a different preservative be used that would be just as effective, yet not be as dangerous, in the manufacturing of the vaccine? Anyone have any thoughts on this? By the way, Ferrets 2000 was one of the best events I have ever attended. Well planned, tremendous speakers, and outstanding fellow attendants. It was definitely a memorable weekend, and I'm looking forward to supporting the next Symposium. Thanks, Julie ===== Julie Fossa West Central Ohio Ferret Shelter 419/ 225-8383 "Just A Place To Hang Your Hammock While You're Looking for A Home!" [Posted in FML issue 3181]