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08-01-12, 09:04 AM
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queen of the Chicken Dance
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Re: ! RodentPro- Zoonotic disease warning !
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Originally Posted by KORBIN5895
As long as you don't let the rats pee on you and you don't lick or sniff the turds you should be fine.
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Well, I won't be doing that myself, but thanks for putting that image in my head.....
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08-02-12, 09:17 AM
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Re: ! RodentPro- Zoonotic disease warning !
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Originally Posted by KORBIN5895
As long as you don't let the rats pee on you and you don't lick or sniff the turds you should be fine.
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Pretty much.. We all know to wash our hands at feeding time.
I take my stuff out and thaw it on a plate, wash my hands as soon as I am done touching the product, and then I use tongs after that.
This simple common sense practice ensures that any risks are going to be minimal.
It also reduces getting bitten. Snakes and all forked tongue Lizards smell in surround stereo, so they can home in on even the slightest trace of prey odour on your hands or fingers.
Good hygene is just as important as good husbandry.
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08-01-12, 09:12 AM
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Re: ! RodentPro- Zoonotic disease warning !
I believe we have that proof now. It seems like there is no cause for alarm with the rodents going forward as they have remedied the problem (and at no insignificant cost). However, if you have rodents from them in your freezer, I would consider getting rid of them. Definitely doesnt seem like its worth the risk of infection; LCM sounds pretty nasty.
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08-01-12, 09:16 AM
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queen of the Chicken Dance
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Re: ! RodentPro- Zoonotic disease warning !
I did notice that after I posted my previous response. To be on the safe side, I will toss the remaing stock I have in my freezer.
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08-01-12, 01:07 PM
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Re: ! RodentPro- Zoonotic disease warning !
I have a question can this disease affected snakes in anyway?
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08-03-12, 09:26 PM
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Re: ! RodentPro- Zoonotic disease warning !
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Originally Posted by jarich
I believe we have that proof now. It seems like there is no cause for alarm with the rodents going forward as they have remedied the problem (and at no insignificant cost). However, if you have rodents from them in your freezer, I would consider getting rid of them. Definitely doesnt seem like its worth the risk of infection; LCM sounds pretty nasty.
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Why? Is it a protein based virus that can withstand freezing? If not then why throw away my expensive food?
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08-04-12, 11:43 AM
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Re: ! RodentPro- Zoonotic disease warning !
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Originally Posted by Shmoges
Why? Is it a protein based virus that can withstand freezing? If not then why throw away my expensive food?
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Yes, it can make it through freezing.
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08-04-12, 01:50 PM
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Re: ! RodentPro- Zoonotic disease warning !
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Originally Posted by Shmoges
Why? Is it a protein based virus that can withstand freezing? If not then why throw away my expensive food?
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As totheend stated, yes it can survive freezing apparently. But again, this is only applicable to mice from that particular time period (March - May 2012). As most people on here actually feed rats instead of mice, I should've stated that more specifically before.
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08-04-12, 10:28 PM
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Re: ! RodentPro- Zoonotic disease warning !
Dear RodentPro Customer:
This statement is to inform you that during May, 2012, RodentPro learned that a portion of the mouse breeding colonies at one of its suppliers tested positive for Lymphocytic Choriomeningitis virus, known as LCMV. This particular facility had tested negative for LCMV as recently as February, 2012 during a routine screening. As a result of the positive LCMV findings, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) took immediate steps to quarantine the facility and required the supplier to take measures to ensure that the facility was returned to a virus free condition. The CDC determined that mice that may have been exposed to LCMV produced at that facility were shipped prior to diagnosis to fourteen of RodentPro's customers, all of whom have been contacted by the CDC. All rats produced at that facility tested negative for LCMV. No rabbits, guinea pigs, chicks or quail were produced at that facility. We are currently not purchasing any products from this supplier.
RodentPro would like to stress that the finding of LCMV at the before mentioned facility is an isolated incident that occurred at only one of numerous locations utilized by RodentPro to produce its products. This incident did not involve any RodentPro products produced at any other facilities.
RodentPro's top priorities are the health and safety of our customers and employees and the welfare of our animals. We have worked closely with the CDC and other governmental agencies in resolving this issue with the above supplier.
We are closely examining every aspect of our production processes to determine enhancements we can make to our procedures in our efforts to further ensure our ability to provide safe feeder animals.
We apologize for any hardships that may have been caused by this incident. We value our relationship with you and are committed to do everything we can to provide you with safe and high quality products.
Sincerely,
Kevin Bryant
President - RodentPro.com
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08-01-12, 08:07 PM
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Re: ! RodentPro- Zoonotic disease warning !
I've read that it shouldn't affect the snakes, and the risk to humans from frozen is small. But, still, no licking or rubbing poo and pee on you, you know hehe
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08-02-12, 09:05 AM
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Re: ! RodentPro- Zoonotic disease warning !
I have 0 experience with rodent pro but I would like to point out now would be a great time to start a frozen rodent business while a main competitor is out.
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08-02-12, 09:10 AM
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Re: ! RodentPro- Zoonotic disease warning !
so whats going on with this, should i NOT feed my rodents i just got 2 weeks ago at the columbus show???? if i have to toss all of those away i will be severly upset  (over $150 order)
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08-02-12, 09:30 AM
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Re: ! RodentPro- Zoonotic disease warning !
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Originally Posted by beardeds4life
I have 0 experience with rodent pro but I would like to point out now would be a great time to start a frozen rodent business while a main competitor is out.
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Nobody is going to trust a new business right now. All this will do is drive rodent prices up and flood the existing big companies.
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so whats going on with this, should i NOT feed my rodents i just got 2 weeks ago at the columbus show???? if i have to toss all of those away i will be severly upset (over $150 order) |
Do you plan on likening there butt? Only mice were infected so your rats will be fine.
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08-02-12, 09:45 AM
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Formerly Lil_Boa
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Re: ! RodentPro- Zoonotic disease warning !
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Originally Posted by KORBIN5895
Nobody is going to trust a new business right now. All this will do is drive rodent prices up and flood the existing big companies.
Do you plan on likening there butt? Only mice were infected so your rats will be fine.
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not really lol... only mice were infected? sorry didnt know that...
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08-02-12, 09:20 AM
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Re: ! RodentPro- Zoonotic disease warning !
How do you clean the plate before using it again?
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