Q: What do you call a fish, stuck in a crack?
A: “Fish-sure.”
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Author: TheFishVet - Richmond's School of Fish
Aquatic veterinary medicine, pathology and educational services for fish.
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Fish vet training session in Hong Kong
To all vets and vet nurses/assistants,
There will be a fish health CE event on the evening of the 5th June by Dr. Richmond Loh, THE FISH VET, a certified aquatic veterinarian and qualified fish pathologist based in Perth.Dr. Loh will present basic concepts needed for vets and vet nurses who might wish to add aquatic patients to their practice and it will include practical exercises in taking samples from fish for laboratory analysis.
Dr. Loh will present basic concepts needed for vets and vet nurses who might wish to add aquatic patients to their practice and it will include practical exercises in taking samples from fish for laboratory analysis.
Dr. Loh will present basic concepts needed for vets and vet nurses who might wish to add aquatic patients to their practice and it will include practical exercises in taking samples from fish for laboratory analysis.
We hope to meet many of you, and encourage you to find out a little more about aquatic veterinary practice, and how you might be able to incorporate this into your business.
Please do not hesitate to contact :
The College of Veterinary Medicine & Life Sciences, City University of Hong Kong.
Enquiries: Tel : (852) 3442 6138.
Email: cvmls.cpe@cityu.edu.hk
Together with representatives in Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra and Townsville in Australia, and in Hong Kong and London (UK); Dr Richmond Loh is based in Perth, is an aquatic veterinarian & fish pathologist, consulting as The Fish Vet, servicing all aspects of ornamental pet fish owners including hobbyists, public aquaria, retailers, wholesalers and fish farmers since 2002. He is famously known in veterinary circles for “Fish Vetting Essentials” book, and in fish hobbyists circles featuring in “The Fish Doctor” YouTube Channel. He served as the 2014 President of the World Aquatic Veterinary Medical Association (WAVMA), and Secretary of the Aquatic Animal Health Chapter of the ANZCVS. Dr Loh graduated from Murdoch University and is an Adjunct Senior Lecturer, has a Masters in veterinary pathology, Memberships in both Aquatic Animal Health and in Pathobiology, and is one of only 11 Distinguished Fellows of the WAVMA.
Fish Joke for Monday-itis: peekaboo
Q: Which fish is the worst at ‘hide and seek’
A: Spotted cod!
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How can you tell, if your fish is infected with Fish Tuberculosis.
It has implications not only for your fish, but, did you know, it’s something you could potentially catch?
Check out one our popular and comprehensive video on this topic, made with a compilation of cases of diseased fishes.
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Yours sincerely,
Dr Richmond Loh
DipProjMgt, BSc, BVMS, MPhil (Pathology), MANZCVS (Aquatics& Pathobiology), CertAqV, Fellow WAVMA.
Aquatic Veterinarian & Veterinary Pathologist.
Locations: Perth | Melbourne | Sydney | Canberra | Townsville | Hong Kong | London (UK)
THE FISH VET – AUSTRALIA
Aquatic Veterinary Medical & Diagnostic Services.
Web: http://www.thefishvet.com.au
Ph: +61 421 822 383
Mail: PO Box 5164, East Victoria Park, WA 6981, Australia.
THE FISH VET has opened in London! http://thefishvet.co.uk
Dr Bryony Chetwynd-Glover BVSc MRCVS – LAVS director and lead vet joins The Fish Vet’s team, and is our representative in London, England.
Dr Bryony graduated from Bristol veterinary school and has experience as a general veterinary practitioner, but she realised that she wanted to specialise in fish medicine, and has now set herself up with a mobile fish veterinary practice.
Dr Bryony has always been captivated by the aquatic world and aside from owning pet fish for the majority of her life, Bryony has completed over 100 hours of aquatic based education. Some of her most notable experiences include a 6-week preceptorship programme at the National Aquarium of Baltimore, long-term volunteer work at Bristol Aquarium, and a 5-day intensive masterclass in fish health held in Perth, Australia (with Dr Richmond Loh).
Dr Bryony is the secretary for the Fish Veterinary Society (FVS) and is an active member of the World Aquatic Veterinary Medical Association (WAVMA). She is currently completing her requirements to become a Certified Aquatic Veterinarian.
Visit our website (http://thefishvet.co.uk) which will direct you to Dr Bryony’s site.
Alternatively, contact her via email: bryony.lavs@gmail.com
Fish Joke for Monday-itis: fish detective
Q: What marine creature would make a good detective 🕵🏽?
A squid because of their inklings. 🐙
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Fish Joke for Monday-itis: watch over
Q: why do flying fish fly?
A: To oversea things.
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Sharks with a mysterious skin disease!
Can you guess what’s causing the sharks to change colour?
Find out by watching – https://youtu.be/5Ayis4Vke2I
Fish Joke for Monday-itis: infinity
Veterinary medical definition: “in-fin-itty” = presence of gritty foreign body in the fins of fish.
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How much and of what food are you feeding your outdoor pond fish?
With the changing seasons, it’s a good time to revisit one of my old, but still relevant blogs on how much food, how frequently and what types of food to feed your fishes in outdoor ponds.
Read more – https://thefishvet.com/2017/04/07/how-frequently-should-i-feed-my-fishes/