Leeanne Pallazola <[log in to unmask]> wrote on 11/18/2004, 3:34 AM: >I have talked with 4 of the top ferret vets here is Colorado and all >have assured that ADV is not a problem here. I am pet sitting for >ferrets with unknown medical histories, but they are all from this >state. Has anyone in this area heard of infected ferrets? I have not personally heard of any ADV cases in Colorado, but often that just means that not many people are testing. I do know there have been cases in both Nevada and New Mexico, and believe me, ADV does not understand state boundaries. In most areas, when a number of people finally start testing, they find that there are some cases of ADV. I don't know if anyone could give you a percentage of infected ferrets, either in a region or the whole country, because many people with ADV+ ferrets prefer to keep it to themselves. However, based on my own experience, I do not think it is a large percentage. That does not mean it isn't something to worry about, though. I think part of the reason it hasn't reached epidemic proportions is because of ADV awareness and testing. The one way we have to stop the spread is to identify which ferrets are positive, and protect those that aren't from exposure. This is a situation where the Avecon Quick Check would be helpful. You could run the test yourself, and have instant results. Here is the link, if you want to get some. http://www.avecon.com/qcadv.html -- Danee 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 You can help fight ADV! Visit: http://help4adv.terrabox.com/ [Posted in FML issue 4701]