As a result of the announcement on list of the VT ferret (stray) that arrived healthy in appearance and tested positive for ADV -- we have been inundated with questions- This is a GOOD thing . - Please understand that ADV is a virus that is easily transmitted. Like AIDS in humans, a ferret can get the virus, but not get sick or show signs for several years. And for much more detailed information please check out the following sites which have a lOT of great information we ALL need to know. Please visit :Judy's page http://www.geocities.com/russiansmom/index.html <<White Russian's ADV Web Page.url>> and <<Wolfy's Wondifferous World of Weasels...Ferrets, that is!!! ADV Web Page...ADV...Straight Up!.url>> http://www.geocities.com/wolfysluv/adv-straight.html Please feel free to pass this information on to all who inquire as to what ADV is! SUPPORT AND PROMOTE ADV TESTING! the staff at Ferret Wise Shelter www.ferretwise.org [Posted in FML issue 3464]