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FREE Webinar: Diseases of Farmed Saltwater Crocodiles (Crocodylus porosus) on August 13, 2015.
Join the WAVMA for a FREE webinar on August 13, 2015 at 6:30 AM AWST (Perth, Australia) – Click on http://tinyurl.com/nos9n7f for the correct day & time in your time zone.
Register now! https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4779370705622642689
The presentation will provide an overview of saltwater crocodile (Crocodylus porosus) farming in Australia, an introduction to the diseases encountered, and the gross pathology that these diseases cause. The presentation will emphasize rearing large reptiles in captivity and be of interest to aquatic veterinarians, reptile disease experts and pathologists.
Learning Objectives
Participants will become familiar with:
1. How crocodiles are farmed in Australia;
2. Diseases faced in farming crocodiles; and,
3. How a veterinarian can assist crocodile farmers manage these diseases.
About the Speaker
Dr. Cathy Shilton started her career as a mixed practice veterinarian before going on to complete a residency specialising in zoo and wildlife medicine, and pathology at the University of Guelph in Canada. For the past 13 years, she has worked as a veterinary pathologist for the Northern Territory Government in Australia, during which time she has seen hundreds of laboratory diagnostic submissions from the regional crocodile farms, as well having collaborated on numerous crocodile-related research projects. Dr. Shilton is currently the co-chair of the veterinary section of the International Union for the Conservation of Nature Crocodile Specialist Group.
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This webinar is suitable for veterinarians, vet techs/nurses, vet students and veterinary practice staff.
Interested but can’t join the live webinar? Register anyway because registrants will be e-mailed a link to view the webinar at a later time.
Want CEPD credit? (Registration is required)
Information on how to access the recorded webinar (at no cost), and a short knowledge & skills assessment (KSA or quiz) covering the webinar’s principle learning objectives, in order to earn veterinary Continuing Educational & Professional Development (CEPD) credit will be e-mailed to all registrants in 1-2 weeks after the webinar.
As CEPD credit can be used towards re-licensing or registration requirements to practice veterinary medicine, and requirements for becoming a WAVMA Certified Aquatic Veterinarian. We provide WAVMA Members a discount off the US$25.00 fee for earning CEPD credit ($5 for student members, $15 for all others).
Register now for this free live WAVMA WebCEPD webinar at https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4779370705622642689. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
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Dr Richmond Loh
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THE FISH VET, Perth, Western Australia, AUSTRALIA.
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President WAVMA 2014
Adjunct Lecturer Murdoch University | Secretary Aquatic Animal Health Chapter – ANZCVS.
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Fish joke for Monday-itis: What do you call a dead fish?
Anything, because he can’t hear you.
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Loch Ness hunter believes the monster is nothing more than a catfish. What do you think?
Interesting.
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Yours sincerely,
Dr Richmond Loh
DipProjMgt, BSc, BVMS, MPhil (Pathology), MANZCVS (Aquatics& Pathobiology), CertAqV, NATA Signatory.
THE FISH VET, Perth, Western Australia, AUSTRALIA.
Mobile Aquatic Veterinary Medical & Diagnostic Services.
http://www.thefishvet.com.au
Ph: +61 (0)421 822 383
Check out WAVMA’s Archive of FREE Webinars relating to aquatic veterinary medicine.
Continuing Education and Professional Development with global experts.
Easily accessible, relevant CEPD from the comfort of your own home.
Visit – http://www.wavma.org/WebCEPD
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Yours sincerely,
Dr Richmond Loh
DipProjMgt, BSc, BVMS, MPhil (Pathology), MANZCVS (Aquatics & Pathobiology), CertAqV, CMAVA, NATA Signatory.
THE FISH VET, Perth, Western Australia, AUSTRALIA.
Mobile Aquatic Veterinary Medical & Diagnostic Services.
http://www.thefishvet.com.au
Ph: +61 (0)421 822 383
Skype: thefishvet
President WAVMA 2014
Adjunct Lecturer Murdoch University | Secretary Aquatic Animal Health Chapter – ANZCVS.
See advert on YouTube.
How to get rid of snails in aquariums infested by freshwater snails?
Here’s an interesting discussion we are having within the forum of the World Aquatic Veterinary Medical Association.
Snails are introduced into tanks most commonly through plants. Either the snails are tiny, or they contain snail eggs. In time, they’ll multiply and your fish-tank will turn into a snail-tank!
So, how do you eradicate pesky snails from aquaria?
Some suggestions…
Clown loaches are helpful to remove small snails, but they can then become quite aggressive when they get larger.
Another biological control agent that my be available in some parts of the world may be the assassin snails (Clea helena). They are carnivorous and readily prey on other snail species. They are slow-growing, reach a maximum size of 3 inches, and aren’t prolific themselves, so they don’t generally become pests.
If you’re into chemicals, copper sulphate can be used, provided there aren’t sensitive fishes.
Anecdotally, salt at 2g/L may inhibit snail breeding.
Another option is to place blanched lettuce, weighted with a peg. As snails congregate, the snail-laden leaves are removed each night. Works better than the snail traps sold at fish shops. Thicker bodies leaves are easier to handle.
Do you have other tricks?
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Yours sincerely,
Dr Richmond Loh
DipProjMgt, BSc, BVMS, MPhil (Pathology), MANZCVS (Aquatics& Pathobiology), CertAqV, NATA Signatory.
THE FISH VET, Perth, Western Australia, AUSTRALIA.
Mobile Aquatic Veterinary Medical & Diagnostic Services.
http://www.thefishvet.com.au
Ph: +61 (0)421 822 383
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Fish Joke for Monday-itis: What type of coffee do koi drink?
Q: What type of coffee do koi drink?
A: Carpachinno.
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The Husbandry and Feeding of Veterinarians (for new owners) Claws Carefully Sheathed
For a laugh.
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Yours sincerely,
Dr Richmond Loh
DipProjMgt, BSc, BVMS, MPhil (Pathology), MANZCVS (Aquatics& Pathobiology), CertAqV, NATA Signatory.
THE FISH VET, Perth, Western Australia, AUSTRALIA.
Mobile Aquatic Veterinary Medical & Diagnostic Services.
http://www.thefishvet.com.au
Ph: +61 (0)421 822 383
Huge jumping fish kills five-year-old girl in Florida.
Working with fish can be a dangerous. As a child, I copped one on the chin by a rocketing tilapia when I swam in my grand uncle’s fish farm.
Fish are built to push through water and can reach speeds, and if large, it’ll be enough to give you a good knock.
Some have spines, amd some are venomous. Some have rather large teeth and large mouths that can really cause some damage.
Take care, and respect these wonderful animals.
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Yours sincerely,
Dr Richmond Loh
DipProjMgt, BSc, BVMS, MPhil (Pathology), MANZCVS (Aquatics& Pathobiology), CertAqV, NATA Signatory.
THE FISH VET, Perth, Western Australia, AUSTRALIA.
Mobile Aquatic Veterinary Medical & Diagnostic Services.
http://www.thefishvet.com.au
Ph: +61 (0)421 822 383