KJ>the whole thing published). ALL of them were nearly weaned when they
KJ>were exposed. 3 out of 4 of them tested positive for the virus, but did
KJ>not ever get sick or die. Obviously their immune systems worked, but not
KJ>entirely, or they'd have fought it off and never become carriers.
I would find this interesting if they were to test "negative" now.
How about that blood test that is not available to the public but
for certain interested parties for research?  
KJ>>However, on the other hand, it isn't really good practice to be taking
KJ>>in birds from allover and from all different sources  in the first
KJ>>place. I'll get off my soapbox now!
KJ>
KJ>No, don't! I tell everyone not to take risks, constantly! I'm sure the
KJ>echo is probably sick of my paranoia by now.  But don't back down
KJ>from what you believe--the birds will suffer if we let down our guard
KJ>against these nasty diseases. The polyoma vaccine should be out soon, I
KJ>hope. That'll be one less virus to worry about. But there are still
it is out!  a lot of breeders have their birds done already here in FL.
I talked to Dr. Ritchie the other nite and nice things were said about
you.....
KJ>several others; Pacheco's, PFBD, PDS and all the ones they haven't
KJ>discovered yet... as I said in my talks, a little healthy paranoia goes
KJ>a long way toward keeping your birds alive.
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