Oyster, n. A person who sprinkles his conversation with Yiddishisms.
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Bellinger River snapping turtle under threat.
A mysterious disease is threatening the survival of a New South Wales turtle species, wiping out most of its population within two months and baffling [veterinarians and] scientists who say they have never seen anything like it.
Learn more at this link –
http://vetpracticemag.com.au/turtle-species-under-threat/
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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
Do you know if goldfish eat each other?
Weird question, but not such a silly question. I was asked to write about it recently. What do you think?
Find my answer at this link.
How are fish collected and identified?
Interesting.
By the WA museum – http://museum.wa.gov.au/research/collections/aquatic-zoology/fish-ichthyology-section/collecting-fish
Invitation to event: Celebrating the rejuvenation of Lake Marmion
The Department of Fisheries invites you to celebrate with us at the final stage of a three year program to restore Lake Marmion to a more natural and healthy state!
In late 2012 the pest catfish (Tandanus tandanus) and the aquatic weed Salvinia molesta was found to have infested Lake Marmion. At the time, the pest catfish was the first confirmed wild population of this species in Western Australia and carried a fish disease never seen in Australia before that presented an extreme health risk to native fish. Not only ate the catfish an aggressive predator, it was also carrying a bacteria (Pseudomonas anguilliseptica) which causes red spot disease.
Working in partnership with the City of Melville and other agencies, the pest catfish and aquatic weed was successfully eradicated.
As a final step of the project, the lake will be restocked with native fish to help create a healthier, more balanced aquatic environment in the lake. This project demonstrates how working in partnership can result in greater outcomes that benefit the community as a whole.
This project brings Western Australia closer to achieving our ultimate goal of keeping our oceans, rivers and lakes healthy and beautiful now and in the future.
Thursday 4th June 2015, 12:15 – 1:15 pm
Lake Marmion
Marmion Reserve, Myaree 6154
Introductions by
Dr Lindsay Joll, Acting Deputy Director General, Department of Fisheries WA,
with
Hon Ken Baston MLC, Minister for Fisheries
and
Mayor Russell Aubrey, Mayor of the City of Melville
Light refreshments will be provided
We look forward to seeing you there
RSVP by 29 May 2015 to Helen Rice, 9482 7205 or helen.rice@fish.wa.gov.au
Fish joke for Monday-itis: Why are whales good at swimming?
Because they are porpoise-built!
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Amazing Ornamental Fish and celebrations Brazilian style!
Watch this video I found on Project Piaba : https://vimeo.com/124670986
I want to go!
Some screen shots from the video:
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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
Register today for your, Complimentary WAVMA Webinar on cuttlefish diagnostics.
B-1012 – Anatomical & histopathology exploration of cuttlefish (Sepia spp.) Vibrio infections
Join this live interactive webinar on June 1, 2015 at 9:00 AM AEST (Sydney, NSW, Australia, +10 GMT).
Click http://tinyurl.com/wavmawebcepdb1012 to see the time in your local time zone.
Register now! at https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1646151791786816257
Speaker: Dr Cheryl Sangster BSc, DVM, MVSc, DipACVP (Veterinary Pathologist, Taronga Zoo)
The presentation will introduce participants to the general anatomy and histology of the cuttlefish (Sepia spp.). Using this knowledge, we’ll examine a case study of Vibrio alginolyticus infections in these animals, and explore how the anatomy and physiology help explain the pathogenesis.
Learning Objectives – participants will learn:
1. Basic cephalopod general anatomy & histology
2. Vibrio alginolyticus routes of infections, pathology and disease
This webinar is suitable for:
– veterinarians,
– vet techs/nurses,
– vet students and
– veterinary practice staff.
Interested, but can’t attend? Register anyway and we’ll notify you when the recording is ready.
Feel free to forward this announcement to colleagues.
Register now for this free live WAVMA WebCEPD webinar
WAVMA WebCEPD Program Coordinator:
administrators@wavma.org
Discover more about the World Aquatic Veterinary Medical Association at www.WAVMA.org.
Get listed in the on-line Directory of Aquatic Veterinarians and subscribe to AquaVetMed e-News by registering at http://www.AquaVetMed.info
Fish joke for Monday-itis: What’s the first day of the working week for fish veterinarians?
BarraMonday.
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What’s Dr Loh doing in Bangkok this week?
Dr Loh, The Fish Vet, in Perth, Western Australia is unavailable until 21 May 2015. He is making a few presentations at the World Small Animal Veterinary Association Conference in Bangkok this week. You can follow Dr Loh’s movements and updates on his Facebook “Fin Page”.
If your matter requires urgent attention, please use the contact form on his website so he can arrange for his colleague to attend to your fish. If you are not in WA, check the Aquatic Veterinary Directory at www.AquaVetMed.info for a list of veterinarians in your area.
Please be advised that we receive multiple requests for help. As each response takes time, should you wish to proceed, there is a fee. Fees are commensurate with either the difficulty of or the years of post-graduate training required to properly care for patients. Remote consultancy (e.g. via Skype or email) is available by choosing the item from the shopping cart athttp://thefishvet.com.au/shop/shopping.html
If you require a response from me please resend your e-mail on or after I return if I haven’t already responded. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
In the meantime, please check my blog for information on your topic at www.thefishvet.com
You can also follow me on: Facebook “Fin Page” – YouTube – Blog – Linkedin – Twitter
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
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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
Skype: thefishvet
President WAVMA 2014
Adjunct Lecturer Murdoch University | Secretary Aquatic Animal Health Chapter –ANZCVS.
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