Secrets revealed in Dr Loh’s Fish Vetting Series.

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There are no secrets in the treatment of fish diseases as seen in Dr Loh’s new YouTube channel < http://tinyurl.com/thefishdoctor >.

You can learn more about how it is done with his practical manuals and instructional videos, available from his website (use your desktop computer).

This series of publications has helped promote fish health and welfare globally:

• Fish Vetting Essentials” (book)

• “Fish Vetting Medicines – Formulary of Fish Treatments” (book)

• “Fish Vetting Techniques & Practical Tips” (DVD).

Get your copies today and begin fish vetting with confidence.

Go to – https://thefishvet.com.au/shop/shopping.html

About the author:

As “The Fish Vet”, Dr Richmond Loh and his team across Australia provide veterinary, and
pathology services for a range of clients including pet fish, display aquaria, retailers and fish farmers.
He has been admitted to the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists by
examinations in the subjects of Pathobiology, and Aquatic Animal Health. He is a Certified Aquatic
Veterinarian and has been awarded the George Alexander International Fellowship by the
International Specialised Skills Institute.

Pertinent Posts:

• President of the World Aquatic Veterinary Medical Association (WAVMA, 2014)

• Secretary for the Aquatic Animal Health Chapter of the Australian and New Zealand College
of Veterinary Scientists (ANZCVS, 2015)

• Senior Adjunct Lecturer at Murdoch University

• WAVMA Webinar co-ordinator/moderator (2013 to
present).

The Fish Vet’s Services

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The Fish Vet offers a comprehensive aquatic veterinary services in a range of locations across Australia. Our aquatic veterinarians are based in Perth (WA), Brunswick (Victoria), Sydney/Gosford (NSW) and Duffy (ACT). Our aquatic specialists are based in Townsville (Queensland) and in Singapore.

 

The Fish Vet, a one-stop-shop: there is no duplication of work, and no loss of time or information between management and consultant.

Services offered through The Fish Vet include:

  • Diagnosis and treatment for diseases
  • Management advice
  • Health certification
  • Supply of veterinary resources
  • Education and research

We service the following sectors:

  • Pet ornamentals (e.g. home aquariums, pond, aquaponics)
  • Display aquaria (e.g. public aquariums and zoos)
  • Commercial ornamentals (e.g. ornamental fish farms, retailers, wholesalers, exporters)
  • Education (e.g. universities, researchers, hobby groups)

DOWNLOAD OUR SERVICES MANUAL –> TFV Services and Fees 2018-19

WAVMA conference 3 at St. Kitts

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The World Aquatic Veterinary Medical Association’s Conference, held at St Kitts, has just come to an end.

I learnt a whole heap of new things from collegues from around the globe. I will be sharing these with my team Australia-wide, to consider different and perhaps improved ways of doing things in the plight to advance aquatic veterinary care.

I got to witness the enthusiasm of the veterinary students on aquatic animal health, at the largest WAVMA Student Chapter (kick-started by Dr Jenice Bell, now having had a few other successors including the two Courtney’s). They have all the backing of excellent student-centred lecturers (Drs Mark Freeman, Don Bergfeld and Michelle Dennis) plus the benefit of great facilities and tropical island at Ross University. With a strong focus on aquatics, it is becoming the go-to university for veterinarians who are wanting to pursue a career in this field.

To see what we got up to, check out the pictures at http://tinyurl.com/wavma-conf-stkitts

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Is the use of tonic immobility in sharks sufficient for surgical procedures?

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Tonic immobility produces different responses in different animals. For example, in some reptiles it produces hyperalgesia (i.e. more intense feeling of pain), but in some rodents, it does produce some analgesia.

It has not been documented to have analgesic effects in sharks, and in some instances have been linked to hyperaesthesia (i.e. increased ability to feel).Therefore, additional analgesia is recommended when performing painful or invasive procedures

Therefore, additional analgesia is recommended when performing painful or invasive procedures

<https://books.google.com/books/about/Miller_Fowler_s_Zoo_and_Wild_Animal_Medi.html?id=f3haDwAAQBAJ&gt;

Some scientists also believe that tonic immobility can be a stressful experience for sharks. By measuring blood chemistry samples when the shark is immobile, it has been suggested that tonic immobility can actually put stress on the shark, and reduce breathing efficiency. However, it has also been proposed that sharks have a series of compensatory mechanisms that work to increase respiration rates and lower stress <https://ipfs.io/ipfs/QmXoypizjW3WknFiJnKLwHCnL72vedxjQkDDP1mXWo6uco/wiki/Apparent_death.html&gt;

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Yours sincerely,

Dr Richmond Loh
DipProjMgt, BSc, BVMS, MPhil (Pathology), MANZCVS (Aquatics& Pathobiology), CertAqV, NATA Signatory.

Aquatic Veterinarian & Veterinary Pathologist.
Locations: Perth | Melbourne | Sydney | Canberra | Townsville | Singapore.
THE FISH VET – AUSTRALIA

Aquatic Veterinary Medical & Diagnostic Services.
Web: http://www.thefishvet.com.au
Ph: +61 421 822 383

WAVMA Aquatic Medicine Wetlab Workshop – WSAVA 2018

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WAVMA Wetlab at WSAVA was Wonderful

By Nick Saint-Erne

As part of the 43rd World Small Animal Veterinary Association Congress in Singapore, WAVMA sponsored an Aquatic Medicine Wetlab on Monday, September 24 prior to the start of the congress programs. Drs. Richmond Loh, Julius Tepper and Nick Saint-Erne presented the wetlab, held at the Temasek Polytechnic School, through the courtesy of Dr. Diana Chan, Head of the Centre for Aquaculture and Veterinary Science at the school.

The program started with check-in at 9:00 and lectures beginning at 10:00 and the lab continuing until 16:00. Over 20 veterinarians and students attended the wetlab. The wetlab provided lectures introducing each topic, then a demonstration of the technique, followed by participants doing the procedure themselves on koi fish from the centre’s Aquaculture facility.

The topics covered were:

Water Quality Testing – Nick Saint-Erne
Aquatic Systems and Filtration – Julius Tepper
Fish Anesthesia – Nick Saint-Erne
Fin, Gill and Skin Mucous Biopsies – Richmond Loh
Blood Sampling Techniques – Julius Tepper
Necropsy and Sample Collection – Richmond Loh

Following the wetlab, Dr. Chan provided us with a tour of the Aquaculture facility at the school, with its advanced holding tanks and filtration systems manufactured by Apollo Aquaculture Group, based in Singapore. The wetlab was very successful with lots of great interaction between the teachers and participants.

Fish Joke for Monday-itis: aquatic currencies

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We’ve heard of world currencies and cryptocurrencies (bitcoin, ethereum, bitcash and more).

What currencies do fish use, to buy and sell?

Here are a few:

• ripple (cryptocurrency)

• silver dollar (USA)

• goldfish (China)

• kip (Laotian)

• gourami (Paraguayan)

Have a FINtastic week! R <+>{

The Fish Vet’s availabilities.

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The Fish Vet – Canberra will be out-of-the-office from 27th October till 7th November.

The Fish Vet – Perth will be out-of-the-office from 6th November till 17th November. Dr Loh will be at the WAVMA Conference, presenting the plenary, and other sessions.

Additionally, The Fish Vet – Sydney is still on maternity leave.

The Fish Vet – Melbourne is business as usual.

If you require veterinary assistance, please send details via our contact-form at thefishvet.com.au

Please check my YouTube channel <http://tinyurl.com/thefishdoctor>; or my blog <http://thefishvet.com> for free information.

Practical wisdom on fish and aquatics.

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The internet is full of information, some are correct, some are not. It can be difficult to decipher what you need to know. What we want is practical wisdom. The sites below are highly recommended as the best I’ve seen.

● World Aquatic Veterinary Association – all aquatic veterinarian related subjects.

https://www.wavma.org/webcepd

● The Fish Doctor (The Fish Vet) – all about veterinary clinical pet fish medicine.

http://tinyurl.com/TheFishDoctor

● US Aquaculture Society – experts who address a variety of issues in US aquaculture.

https://usaquaculture.org/webinars

Advancements in Aquatic Veterinary One Health, Clinical Practice, Biosecurity & Education.

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Unable to travel to St. Kitts and attend in person?
Why not register for remote, web-based access from your home base to participate in all session lectures – and still receive CEPD Credit!

Registration will allow you to participate in the following lectures through the web in real-time, or recorded lectures if you are unable to participat in real time:

** Session I (Keynote) – Friday, Nov 9 (08:00 – 10:00)
** Session II (Education) – Friday, Nov 9 (11:00 – 17:00)
** Session III (General Diseases/Diagnostics) – Friday, Nov 9 (11:00 – 17:00)
** Session III (Koi Health & Diseases) – Saturday, Nov 10 (08:00 – 17:00)

** Aquaculture Biosesurity – Sunday, Nov 11 (13:00 – 17:00)

Click here to view daily program and specific lectures.

Note: Session II & III are concurrent, but access to recorded lectures will be available.

Click here to register for web access, or to attend in person.