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Now this is what I call a clownfish!

Great news! Due to popular demand, we have been able to bring back the handy portable rechargeable microscopes. Essential for every mobile veterinary consultant.

We have kept them at the normal low price.

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THE FISH VET offers on-site water quality analysis and microscopic examinations to give accurate diagnosis for effective treatment and results.

We cover all things aquatic, whether it be a barramundi farm, ornamental fish, prawns or crocodiles.

For such kinds of animals, there are better ways than to organise a trip to your Veterinary clinic.

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A vet goes to a ladies house to treat her pet dog. After treatment he admires her aquarium with six goldfish of different varieties in it. 
The lady says, “yes they are lovely but I don’t know what sex they are” 
Vet “They are all females” 
Lady “How do you know that?” 

Vet “Because they all have their mouths opening and shutting continuously!” – 

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Have a FINtastic week! R <+>{

Sending this on behalf of my colleague…

Dear Australian/New Zealand Colleagues,

It is my pleasure to let you know that Australia is hosting the 3rd International Workshop on Symbiotic Copepoda on Heron Island 10-16 July next year.  This event will be led by international experts in the field and include seminars, practical workshop and local collections. It will also include one day dedicated to symbiotic Isopoda.

I am writing to ask if you could kindly distribute this flyer to your students, colleagues or anyone working in related fields that I may have missed.

Alternatively contact me with your expression of interest to register!

I look forward to seeing some of you on Heron Island next year,

With best regards,

Kate

Generally speaking, I recommend no salt at all (0g/L) when all is well.

If fish are stressed, or you’re treating fish with disease, then up to 2g/L if planted (plants do not tolerate high salt), or up to 5g/L in unplanted ponds.

Times of stress include fluctuating temperatures (as occurs in spring and autumn), or very cold temperatures (<10 degrees Celsius).

At times of disease, you’d use this in conjunction with most other treatments.

NB: g/L is equivalent to ppt (parts per thousand).

Sent on behalf of AADAP –

AADAP’s Quick Desk Reference Guide to Approved Drugs for Use in Aquaculture is now available to DOWNLOAD from our website!

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"One could be forgiven for labelling them the a***wipes of the nation."

A mummy tree? Or is it full of sh!t? Yuk-o!

Read more here – http://mobile.news.com.au/finance/business/ikeas-leather-couches-come-under-the-microscope-at-the-10th-annual-shonky-awards/story-fnkgdftz-1227560769041

Usually, when one fish is sick, it’s just a matter or time till the rest get sick and die.

In my experience, they don’t get better on their own.

At TheFishVet, we now offer laboratory testing Australia-wide, namely histopathology, bacteriology and molecular diagnostics.

Please see my blog and video on how to perform a fish necropsy –
https://thefishvet.com/tag/necropsy/

Samples necessary for a diagnosis include:

1. water (source & tank),
2. wet preparations of gill biopsy and skin mucus scrape (you test on site, and send pictures and video on USB or Dropbox)*,
3. dry smears of gill biopsy and skin mucus scrape,
4. bacterial swabs of kidney in transport media,
5. formalin-fixed specimens, and
6. ethanol-fixed specimens*.

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*these items are not essential, but very helpful to have.

BVA President Sean Wensley and Chief Executive David Calpin talk about the many ways in which the veterinary profession is changing.
When talking about specialisation, the Dr Wensley mentions fish at the top of the list!

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Yours sincerely,

Dr Richmond Loh
DipProjMgt, BSc, BVMS, MPhil (Pathology), MANZCVS (Aquatics & Pathobiology), CertAqV, CMAVA, NATA Signatory.
Aquatic Veterinarian & Veterinary Pathologist
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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Adjunct Lecturer Murdoch University | Secretary Aquatic Animal Health Chapter – ANZCVS | 2014 President WAVMA

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