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General Links about ADV

American Ferret Association ADV Facts Page

Wikipedia Aleutian’s Disease Article

Originally on Ferret Universe Aleutian’s page

Pet Coach ADV article

Pet MD ADV Article

 Dr. Blau “Veterinarian who saves ferrets he’s never met"

Research, Papers, and Speeches about ADV in Ferrets

Jerry Murphy’s 2011 Ferret Symposium talk on ADV

Science Direct list of articles in several medical magazines

Article on ADV from INFECTION AND IMMUNITY, Apr. 1982

U of GA ADV in Ferrets paper written by Kate Pennick

2001 scientific paper on ADV found in ferrets in Japan


ABOUT FERRET ADV

What is Aleutian's Disease?
A disease of ferrets that causes an autoimmune response.



    FACTS

    How is it spread?
    Through bodily fluids. it is very hardy, and can live for long periods outside a host body. Direct contact with an infected ferret is not required to spread the disease.


      TESTING

      Testing:
      The CEP test looks for several proteins, and gives a positive result if any one of them are present. Therefore, whether the virus is active or dormant, the CEP will detect it.


        SEND TESTS TO

        Blue Cross Animal Hospital
        ATTENTION: Dr. Blau - CEP TESTS
        401 North Miller Avenue
        Burley, Idaho 83318

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