Unfortunately, I have to pass on the news that, despite what the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry have told me on several occasions in the past, some of the ferrets I've sent over to the US have tested positive for ADV. While some ferrets tested positive, most (who are positive) are thus far showing no signs of having active Aleutians, and the other ferrets in the households are testing negative, despite constant exposure over a long period of time. I sincerely apologise for the necessity of this. When I'd discovered about the possibility of ADV in New Zealand, I double checked with MAF (Ministry of Agriculture and Forestries) and was told that it definitely was not in New Zealand. In fact, it was pointed out to me by MAF that it was stated on the health certificate *required* to send the ferrets to the US (and which accompanied all of my ferrets over) that there was no Aleutians in New Zealand. Hindsight, unfortunately, doesn't help in this case. So far, some are positive, most are not. On a brighter note (for me, anyway!) my wedding plans are progressing, and with only a few days before the big day, I'm offline more than on! Please send any contact via email so that I may respond when I do get near the computer. Sam (ecstatic that I'm getting married, but wishing that events hadn't facilitated the need for this email) [Posted in FML issue 3329]