Linda Iroff wrote on 5/23/2007, 2:15 PM: >What does this mean? Well, we won't have ferret specific regulations, >but they ARE working on an 8-week minimum age for transport, one of >our key concerns. They are also working on training material so their >inspectors will know how the generic provisions of Subpart F should >be applied to ferrets. Linda, this is really good news. Yes, it is only a small part of what we requested, but it is still a move in the right direction. Rome wasn't built in a day, that so we can view this both as a victory and a start. And, more importantly, it shows that good things can be accomplished when people come together to work toward a common cause. Although there are some people who put a lot of time and effort into this, there are many more people who showed their support through their emails and letters to the USDA. It is a good feeling when people who may differ in their opinions on some things can work together to accomplish something that will benefit ferrets. -- Danee DeVore International Ferret Congress Health Issues Coordinator http://www.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 5617]