What tests will the FRSO be using?
Our preferred test will be the CIEP blood test that is done at the Animal Health Lab at the University of Guelph. This test has a low rate of false positives/false negatives and is low cost when sending in batches of 20 tests at the same time. In emergency cases we will use the Avecon Quick Check. It is not as accurate as the CIEP, but provides instant results for times when we can’t wait for the next batch of CIEP tests to be run. For all ferret frolics and other events with ferrets in attendance, the FRSO will require proof of a negative ADV test in the past year. This includes using our ferret sitting services. To help our members and the general public have their ferrets tested, we will be offering low cost testing clinics at least twice a year. Please note that holders of a Regular FRSO Membership receive one free test per year. Tests can also be done through veterinary hospitals along with annual vaccinations or treatments, but the cost is significantly higher.
