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Dr Chris Brown talks about his exploits with his wetter patients.

Read more at – http://mobile.news.com.au/entertainment/tv/taking-a-semen-sample-from-a-shark-is-all-in-a-days-work-for-bondi-vet-star-dr-chris-brown/story-fn8yvfst-1227029038575

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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

I’ve to admit that many who have purchased Fish Vetting Essentials have found this text very helpful. That is our exact intention; to deliver practical information to aquatic veterinarians, biologists and advanced aquarists.

On the contrary, one person holds an alternate view. Why is it so? Are their arguments justified? On what basis?

Before you check out the link to the article published in the Australian Veterinary Journal, I’d like to quote a couple of papers on what constitutes a good and bad review.

If a reviewer has a bias against the author, he/she should recuse him/herself from reviewing the paper. A reviewer must be knowledgeable about the topic and have a clear understanding of the historical context in which the work was done.

Benos DJ, Kirk KL & Hall JE (2003) How to Review a Paper. Advances in Physiology Education. Vol 27, No 2, p48.

A good review is supportive, constructive, thoughtful, and fair. It identifies both strengths and weaknesses, and offers concrete suggestions for improvements. It acknowledges the reviewer’s biases where appropriate, and justifies the reviewer’s conclusions.

A bad review is superficial, nasty, petty, self-serving, or arrogant. It indulges the reviewer’s biases with no justification. It focuses exclusively on weaknesses and offers no specific suggestions for improvement.

Bengtson, VL & MacDermid SM (2003) How to Review a Journal Article: Suggestions for First-Time Reviewers and Reminders for Seasoned Experts. NCFR.

Now here is the link to the review on Fish Vetting Essentials in the AVJ, or use this link for the excerpt of the Original book review by PHS.

What would motivate someone to write such a review? Importantly, what is the purpose of using fabricated facts, in a book review? How did this get published in a respectable international scientific journal?

Another aquatic veterinarian submitted a Letter to the Editor. The full version can be viewed by clicking on the link below.

What was submitted to be published by SBP

Sadly, this was heavily edited and the final version that went to print can be found at the link below.

What was actually published by AVJ

We really only have one reputation. We must defend it. We really should be supporting our colleagues who do good work and maintain professionalism.

Yours sincerely,
Dr Richmond Loh

Check out this old video clip about the electric eel, with interesting experimentations to demonstrate the power of their electricity.

Enjoy –
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=79sfc0n4Y0M

Thanks to MW.

The best part is, you don’t need to be a WAVMA member to attend and it’s free!

WebCEPD B-1003: Field Surgical Insertion of Catfish Radio Transmitters

Join us for a free webinar on August 28, 2014. Click http://tinyurl.com/pcwgvz4 for your local time.

Speaker: Jo Bannister BVMS

In this free WAVMA WebCEPD webinar you will learn optimal veterinary approaches for inserting peritoneal radio transmitters in finfish, emphasising appropriate anesthesia, medication suture materials & techniques for maximal patient survival.

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 he webinar.

Register now! https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/533021607107435778

Want CEPD credit?
After viewing the webinar and a successfully completing a brief KSA (knowledge & skills assessment) veterinarians, veterinary students and veterinary technicians/nurses can earn up to 1.5 hrs of CEPD credit). Details will be sent to all who register.

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

View System Requirements

The Australian Animal Pathology Standards Program (AAPSP) has a fishy side!

RSVP: 15 August.

The itinerary for the 2-day workshop which will be presented in WA (Wed 27 – Thur 28 Aug, 2014):

Day 1:

• Introduction & basic anatomical differences – what they mean for pathologists
• Immunological and physiological differences, and how these influence pathology.
• What is different about the pathogens and host reactions (and what is the same)?
• Differences in routes of exposure.

Day 2

• What is different about the pathogens and host reactions?
• Nutritional problems – what we know.
• Exotic diseases – national and State issues.
• Pathology as part of the puzzle – complex cases, finding the cause.

In WA there will also be talks presented by Dr Cecile Dang (Principal Research Scientist), Dr Fran Stephens (Fish Pathologist), Dr Jo Bannister (Fish Pathologist) and Mr Paul Hillier (Fish Health Manager), all from Dept Fisheries, WA.  These talks will provide information on local issues and research.

Contact Megan Wyllie (MWyllie@animalhealthaustralia.com.au) and prepay AU$827.00 (GST exclusive) for the 2 day workshop.

See the following link for more details – aapsp fishpathology jhandlinger

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Yours sincerely,

Dr Richmond Loh

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

One of the frequently asked questions I get as a fish veterinarian is, “Why is my fish not eating?”

I had been invited to write an article about this topic by the PetWarehouse. Follow the link to the article:
http://www.mypetwarehouse.com.au/

Q: What brand of toys do baby fishes play with?

A: Fishaprice

I saw this in the inflight magazine.

We can learn so much when we apply nature to designs.