From:
ferretgm
Date: 2002-03-26 12:14:00 UTC
Subject: Need ADV Testing Method Expert - a better test might be
possible
Hi - in my professional life, I have frequent contact with a
university vet and often talk to him about ferret issues in passing.
Yesterday, I was discussing the recent problems with the ADV testing
results, and he said that his university specializes in developing
DNA polymerase (I think) tests for diseases affecting lab animals
(which are nearly perfect in accuracy and precision). He is quite
interested in learning (1) what ADV is (what kind of virus, etc)and
(2) how the current tests work (I said I thought they were antibody
tests). If someone knows this information and is able to present it
from a research/vet perspective, I would be most grateful. I don't
want to try his patience by not providing enough technical
information. He was quite interested in developing a better test for
ADV, and this may be a real opportunity for the ferret community.
If someone would please contact me, I'd appreciate it!
Thanks
Melissa
FerretGM@y...