Well, what a delight to read yet another story of a ferret being killed and tested for rabies (complete sarcasm, in case you're thinking i'm a sick-o). No offense to the post-er...it isn't their fault this crap goes on. My question today is... What is happening with the shedding studies? I've been told that one was done in 1995 (by a grad. student), but it hasn't been published yet. Is that the _only_ one that has been done? Can we mention to this student how important it is that he finish his work?? Even when it is published, will that be good enough? How many studies have been done on dogs and cats? Can someone please give me some information about this? Thanks. --Norma-ann President of SOFA and Mom to Molly, Leo & Maggie... Step-Mom to Oedie [that's pronounced E-D, dammit! :)] and Beckett. [Posted in FML issue 1615]