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I’m glad to have found a fish veterinarian to help look after fish work in Victoria.

For all fish-related veterinary diagnostics and treatment, I recommend our newest The Fish Vet team member, Dr Alistair Brown who is based in Brunswick.

You can contact him via our website.

Just another way TheFishVet’s looking after the welfare of fishes.

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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.

There has been a recent flurry of interest in the product I use to treat fish skin ulcers. The problem with just applying betadine onto fish ulcers is that they wash off immediately when fish are replaced in the water.

TheFishVet’s Powder Gel is a unique way to ensure sustained application of antiseptics or antibiotics on fish wounds. Puffer bottles are available though TheFishVet’s Online Shop. It contains 10g of powder and retails at AU$56.95. There is no expiry date (I had one bottle that was just as good, after more than 7 years, and so it’s good to have on hand for emergencies).

You can treat many fish with ulcers provided you use it sparingly as shown in the video <

>. Applying it too thick will result in the bandage floating off upon returning fish to the water.

Much of the cost is the bottle and packaging of the powder. If you are interested in placing a bulk order, we can provide you with a special price.

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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

Finding multiple fish species and including marron, it suggests an environmental/toxic cause is likely (instead of infectious). Let’s see what authorities find as the cause.

http://mobile.abc.net.au/news/2015-02-03/thousands-of-fish-dead-in-collie-river/6064558

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Yours sincerely,

Dr Richmond Loh
DipProjMgt, BSc, BVMS, MPhil (Pathology) Murdoch, MANZCVS (Aquatics& Pathobiology), CertAqV, CMAVA, NATA Signatory.
THE FISH VET, Perth, Western Australia.
Veterinary Medicine for fish.
W: http://www.thefishvet.com.au
E: thefishvet
P: +61 (0)421 822 383

2014 President WAVMA.org

From the CSIRO mailing list…

“In the past few weeks the media has been in a frenzy over ‘lurking and menacing’ sharks along the New South Wales coastline. Crowded Sydney waters were evacuated, a teenager was bitten in Mollymook and Newcastle beaches were closed for over a week. So what’s the deal here? Are we seeing the real-life return of Jaws?

Our resident white shark expert, Barry Bruce, knows a thing or two about these ancient predators. He is one of Australia’s pre-eminent authorities on the species and is the head of our White Shark Research Program.

According to Barry, the story behind the current shark saga is far less salacious.

Read the shark truths and myths on our blog.”

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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

Here is the blurb on the back cover:

“Fish and other aquatic animals are prone to bacterial infections in the same way as terrestrial animals. Disease may occur systemically or be confined to external surfaces; either way, it can cause suffering for the animals and economic difficulties for the fishermen, fish farmers and other aquatic workers who rely on them. With recent increases in intensive fish farming systems and international trade, as well as the emergence of new diseases, it has become more important than ever that up-to-date aquaculture research into bacteria is applied and that laboratories have diagnostic capacity to identify new pathogens.

The practical book provides an updated resource for the identification of bacteria found in animals inhabiting the aquatic environment. Detailing the steps taken to isolate and identify unknown bacteria, it contains expanded biochemical identification tables, molecular identification tests and updated information on the pathogenesis and virulence of each organism. It also includes new coverage of traditional and molecular identification of fungal pathogens and quality-assurance-standards for laboratories.

Fully illustrated with colour photos detailing the microscopic and cultural appearance of over 30 species of bacteria, this manual provides a useful reference for laboratory researchers as well as students and researchers of aquaculture and microbiology.”

About the author:

Doctor Buller is senior microbiologist at Animal Health Laboratories, Department of Agriculture and Food Western Australia where she has worked for over 20 years. Prior to this she worked in medical laboratories. She has a post-graduate qualification in molecular biology, a PhD involving molecular typing techniques.

Purchase it here.

Book cover picture: The fish on the cover was named “Zoidberg” from the cartoon Futurama.

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Yours sincerely,

Dr Richmond Loh
DipProjMgt, BSc, BVMS, MPhil (Pathology) Murdoch, MANZCVS (Aquatics& Pathobiology), CertAqV, CMAVA, NATA Signatory.
THE FISH VET, Perth, Western Australia.
Veterinary Medicine for fish.
W: http://www.thefishvet.com.au
E: thefishvet
P: +61 (0)421 822 383

2014 President WAVMA.org

Dull-fins.

Begin forwarded message:

Join us for a free webinar on February 16, 2015 at 8:00 PM AEST (Australian Eastern Standard Time). See http://tinyurl.com/oq9bnct for the time in your local time zone.

Register now at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2563045531375663362
This presentation will cover basic taxonomy of sea snakes, common conditions of stranded Hydrophid sea snakes found in Queensland waters and basic veterinary examination, diagnostic techniques, anaesthesia and temporary rehabilitation housing.

Speaker: Dr. Amber Gillett, BVSc (Hons), PhD Candidate (Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital, Beerwah, and University of Queensland, Gatton)

Learning Objectives – participants will learn about:
1. the definition & taxonomy of ‘true’ sea snakes (Hydrophiinae).
2. common conditions encountered in stranded Australian sea snakes.
3. anasethesia & diagnostic techniques used in sea snakes.

This webinar is suitable for veterinarians, vet techs/nurses, vet students, research scientists and aquarists/aquarium husbandry staff.

NOTE: this webinar will be recorded. If you register for the live webinar and are unable to attend, you will be sent 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 7-10 days after the webinar.

As CEPD credit can be used towards re-licensing or registration requirements to practice veterinary medicine, we provide WAVMA Members a discount off the US$25.00 fee for CEPD ($5 for student members, $15 for all others).

Register now for this free live WAVMA WebCEPD webinar at
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2563045531375663362.

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

It’s a good idea to open the aquarium lid to allow for more air. But take care that your fish don’t jump out.

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Yours sincerely,

Dr Richmond Loh
DipProjMgt, BSc, BVMS, MPhil (Pathology) Murdoch, MANZCVS (Aquatics& Pathobiology), CertAqV, CMAVA, NATA Signatory.
THE FISH VET, Perth, Western Australia.
Veterinary Medicine for fish.
W: http://www.thefishvet.com.au
E: thefishvet
P: +61 (0)421 822 383

2014 President WAVMA.org

Read more below:

forwarded message:

From: “Dr. David Scarfe”
Date: 26 January 2015 05:48:09 AWST
Subject: AquaVetMed e-News: Shark Reef Aquarium 2015 Aquatic Medicine Seminar (Feb 13-15; Las Vegas, NV)

January 25, 2015
Shark Reef Aquarium at Mandalay Bay 2015 Aquatic Medicine Seminar Program

The 2015 Aquatic Medicine Seminar (February 13-15, 2015) hosted by Shark Reef Aquarium at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas promised to be an important program with three days of information packed presentations centered on practical applications of aquatic medicine in day-to-day situations.

Aquatic Medicine Seminar 2015 Program

Friday February 13, 2014 (8:00 am – 5:00 pm, followed at 7:00 pm with an Ice Breaker at the Mirage Dolphin Habitat)
· Janna Wynne (California Science Center) “Better Medicine through Individual Identification of Fish”
· Lysa Posner (NC State University) “Can Fish Feel Pain?” (Review of the Pain Pathway in Fish and Use of Analgesics)
· Liz Koutsos (Mazuri) “Current Knowledge of Fish and Elasmobranch Nutrition”
· Lysa Posner (NC State University) “Propofol in Fish….What Do We Know Now?”
· Mike Murray (Monterey Bay Aquarium) “Aquatic Touch Pools: Risk Assessment and Management”
· Liz Koutsos (Mazuri) “Commercial Diet Production, What the End-User Needs to Know”
· Janna Wynne (California Science Center) “Current Topics in Invertebrate Disease: Sea Star Wasting Syndrome and Copper Toxicity”
· Mike Murray (Monterey Bay Aquarium) “Diving Birds in the Aquarium: Adding Air Breathers”

Saturday February 14, 2014 (8:00 am to noon, 2:00 – 6:00 pm, followed by cocktails)
· Wet Lab at the Mirage Dolphin Habitat
· Andy Stamper (Epcot’s The Seas) “Microbes and the Aquarium …The Meek Shall Inherit”
· Tim Hovanec (Dr. Tim’s Aquatics LLC) – Probiotics, The Current Status for Marine Aquaria”
· Andy Stamper (Epcot’s The Seas) “Head and Lateral Line Erosion versus Epidermal Thinning…Not for the Thin- Skinned”
· Tim Hovanec (Dr. Tim’s Aquatics LLC) “Nitrification in Marine Aquaria, Who, What and Why”

Sunday February 15, 2014 (8:00 am to noon; roundtable discussion to follow)
· Doug Mader (The Turtle Hospital) “Debunking the “Myths” in Reptile Medicine”
· Greg Lewbart (NC State University) “Emergency Care of Fishes”
· Doug Mader (The Turtle Hospital) “Neurological Evaluation in Sea Turtles”

Registration includes classroom presentations, continental breakfast, an Icebreaker hosted by the Mirage Dolphin Habitat, and access to Shark Reef Aquarium. The wet lab is an additional fee with limited registrations (a “hands on” experience allowing you to engage not only the animals and the process, but work side-by-side with some of the best aquatic veterinary specialists in the country).

To register please download, complete and submit the registration form that is accessible at http://www.sharkreef.com/about/AMS.aspx by January 30. Once received Registration a link to registration payment will be e-mail and payment must be submitted by February 5, 2015 (late registration fees apply beginning February 6, 2015).

For more information contact jjewell@mandalaybay.com or alucero@mandalaybay.com, or call 702-632-4559.

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