From:
katharine@nettally.com
Date: 2002-07-11 16:25:51 UTC
Subject: RE: wild mink and ADV (NE US)?
To: ferrethealth@smartgroups.com
Message-ID: <5213566.1026404751761.JavaMail.root@scandium>
Author wrote:
> I recently learned that mink are living in a wildlife refuge not far from my house. My first thought was "nifty!" But then my second, perhaps somewhat paranoid though was to wonder if wild mink can carry ADV >
I recently learned, from a brochure that Danee authored, that raccoons can be ADV carriers and pass it on to mink. That being the case, there is already a "potential" for exposure before the mink even come into the picture. I can't speak to the different strains, etc. I just know that information was enough for me to make some changes.
I do wildlife rehab and will no longer allow any raccoons in my home. In addition to being carriers of ADV, they can also contract/carry canine distemper.
K