>wondering if they breed two groups of ferrets, one for labs and one for the
>pet industry, or if they are all 'interchangable'.
 
The UW here in Seattle uses MF ferrets, but only until they are 6 months
old.  At that time they are allowed to be "adopted" by their employees or
they are euthanized.  They are 'interchangable', lab animals one moment and
someone's cherished pet the next (if they are allowed to live that is).
 
Sandi
Best Little Rabbit, Rodent & Ferret House
Seattle, WA
[Posted in FML issue 2002]