>It would be great if soem gerbil shows could be arranged in the USA. We
>have rat/mouse shows and many people exchange animals from accross great
>distances at these events. It'd also be great to be able see different
>peopels gerbils all together.
Shows are not cheap. I know people here that do shows and fairs
for other reasons, and it takes funds to pull it off. I know if somebody
would do one in this area I would probably attend.
>Although i do think the relay is a great idea (and this concern goes for
>shows too) I wouldnt feel comfortable having the project start without
first
>discussing health safety.
That is why I am looking into the stuff about health certificates
from vets. Some have stated they have paid about $6 for one,
for air ship they can go $40...of course I was shipping fish across
international boundaries for that one (air freight).
Yes, health is a concern. As I jerk through my end here I fully
intend to get it straight, what is prohibited and regulated and
where; and put that into a listing for reference.
I want this whole system to be *legal* and *not* spread diseases around.
>There is an article on my site about these viruses int eh rat and mouse
>fancy in the USA. go to www.rodentfancy.com, then to RMFE then to
MAGAZINE,
>then to BACKISSUES and scroll to vol1, ISSUE 2 and read "Facing Deadly
>Viruses".
>
>I do believe sill the relays and shows are good ideas and CAN be done
>succesfully, but they need plannign and preparation.
Thank you for your concerns; from here on, I will email you
privately about some assistance in making sure I have all
the legal parts straight.
Deb
Rebel's Rodent Ranch
