Starting with Holiday Ferret Expo on December 8, 2001 all ferrets entering the show hall will have the following requirements. This is the verbiage from the actual show packet. All AFA sanctioned shows contracted after October 1, 2001 will have this policy as a requirement for entrance to shows. The policy for this show allows those ferrets ADV tested for the June 16, 2001 Monroeville show to not need another test (unless the ferret was POCT tested for that show). Unlike the Monroeville show, ALL ferrets entering the hall must be tested. ADV TESTING REQUIRED All ferrets entered in and/or for sale at the show must provide proof of negative ADV (Aleutian s Disease Virus) testing between the dates of MAY 19, 2001 and NOVEMBER 30, 2001. Testing must be by the United CIEP Test or the Avecon ELISA Test and results must be: 1) on tester s original result s letterhead; 2) testing date must be on the letter and within the stated period; 3) ferret names must be on the testing result s letter (names must match show entry). Avecon POCT instant tests are NOT ACCEPTABLE. A letter from your vet is NOT ACCEPTABLE. Faxes or copies are NOT ACCEPTABLE. ADV WAIVER You will be required to sign a statement at check in to the effect that no ferret that you are bringing in the show hall has ever 1) had a definitive positive test result on the Avecon POCT test; 2) had any non-negative test result (weak positive or inconclusive result) on the United CIEP or Avecon ELISA test. No ferret ever having met one of these conditions will be allowed in the show hall. This new show policy will not guarantee protection. Exhibitors should still practice safety procedures at all times when their ferrets are around other ferrets. Questions can be directed to the AFA at [log in to unmask] or me at the above email address. Information on testing can be found on the AFA website at www.ferret.org. Vickie AFA Director of Shows and Special Events [Posted in FML issue 3581]