Don't miss out on a day and a half of great information geared for the novice to experienced ferret breeder. Many experienced breeders are registered - what a great way to start networking with them. Successful ferret breeders work with each other, not against each other. If you haven't registered yet, it's still not too late! Information can be found on the AFA website at www.ferret.org Friday, June 20, 2008 12:30 PM -- 01:30 PM Registration 01:30 PM -- 01:40 PM Welcome/Opening Remarks 01:40 PM -- 03:00 PM Ferret Reproduction Health 03:00 PM -- 03:15 PM Break 03:15 PM -- 04:00 PM Nutrition for Breeding Ferrets and Kits (Including hand feeding of kits) 04:00 PM -- 05:00 PM What Color Is This Newborn Kit? - Interactive! Questions and Answers Friday Evening Reception 7:00pm to 9:00pm Meet Dr. Carmen Battaglia Reception and Book Signing Network with other breeders Friday, June 20, 2008 08:00 AM -- 09:00 AM Registration & Continental Breakfast 09:00 AM -- 09:10 AM Welcome/Opening Remarks 09:10 AM -- 10:30 AM Skills of a Breeder/Tools for Breeders 10:30 AM -- 10:45 AM Break 10:45 AM -- 12:15 PM Pedigree Analysis--Confirmation and Health 12:15 PM -- 01:15 PM Lunch 01:30 PM -- 02:45 PM Selection of Partners/Formula Breeding 02:45 PM -- 03:00 PM Break 03:00 PM -- 04:30 PM Early Neurological Stimulation Exercises - Allows the ferret to handle stress more productively throughout life 04:30 PM -- 05:00 PM Continuing Education Website for Breeders and Free Newsletter - Questions and Answers Vickie McKimmey Just a Business of Ferrets www.jbferret.com American Ferret Association Director of Shows and Special Events www.ferret.org Author of Ferrets: An Animal Planet Pet Care Library Series Book [Posted in FML 5985]