Ok so what should the hobby keeper/breeder be doing?
Testing? Should breeders be testing? What responsibility does a breeder have to take as far as sales go?Its down to each individual to do whatever they can to protect their collection from potential risks.
Separate rooms if possible
Separate enclosures
Separate cleaning equipment
Separate feeding tongs
Feed/clean the quarantine animal last
Nothing shared between the new addition and your existing collection.
Testing? Should breeders be testing? What responsibility does a breeder have to take as far as sales go?
I think a lot of people would pay the extra money to ensure they are buying from a clean collection with proof not just lip service. At the same time surely there has to be a minimum standard for quarantine both endsThis conversation has just taken place on another thread.
Would you be happy to see the price of your purchase increase by 20-50%?
Remember some of these viruses do not have accurate tests available and need multiple tests to be done, (often with false negative results).
Dont just put the buyers lazyness/ignorance back on the breeder, the buyer needs to accept some responsibility of their own. How many times I have to argue with people who want to handle the hatchies before they buy or pet the parents which would put my entire collection at risk. Its hard enough controlling risks that I might bring in without trying to control the buyers who dont give a **** about others collections.
I think a lot of people would pay the extra money to ensure they are buying from a clean collection with proof not just lip service. At the same time surely there has to be a minimum standard for quarantine both ends
I actually do breed but in low numbers. You wouldn’t have to test the hatchlings but providing yearly test results for parent animals. Yes someone could fake them but also calling the vet to ensure they are real would be a way around that.You obviously dont breed. If you did you would know that most buyers go cheap thinking they have a bargain rather than paying for quality and service. Every one of my animals are vet checked before being sold but if I were to also add testing I would not be able to sell anything before it were 8-12 months old and that is if I had them tested within 2 weeks of hatching.
As a vet certificate would add value to the sellers animals do you think there might be forged copies coming out from dodgy people?
If you are just testing for sunshine then it’s like $150 per animal.
If you are so adamant that its necessary shouldn't testing be included for all viruses that a test is currently available?
Lol calm down...Whatever.
Fortunately for me dreamland is on the gold coast and Im in Vic
[doublepost=1533279965,1533279737][/doublepost]Never said they couldn't be tested for. You interpreted my statement incorrectly but then again you dont appear too concerned with reality.
How many places are qualified to do reptile virus tests?
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