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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.

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Additional opportunities to learn and rub shoulders with thought leaders from the Asia-Pacific region and beyond during the post-congress workshops.

Fish Medicine Post-Congress Workshop: a one-day workshop on 1st December with Dr Richmond Loh.

Congress Secretariat for the 18th Federation of Asian Veterinary Association (FAVA) Congress
Tel: +65 6292 4710 | Fax: +65 6292 4721
Email: info@fava2014.com

Praziquantel is used widely to treat against flatworms such at gill flukes (Dactylogyrus) and skin flukes (Gyrodactylus). It can be used in-feed or in-water, depending on what you’re treating and the circumstances. But it’s notoriously difficult to dissolve in water.

If you’re treating the water, how do you dissolve this product? You could use a handheld blender perhaps? But that’s messy. I normally mix mine in a fish bag with water. And what else can you use to help dissolve the insoluble water? Did you know that you can use solvents such as ethanol and even formalin?

For oral medication, the powder is mixed dry with fish food, and then bound with some fish oil. On tuna farms, praziquantel is dissolved in propylene glycol and then injected into feed. The food is then frozen and fed out as needed.

This is a recording of the presentation I gave to veterinary students at Ross University, St Kitts & Nevis.

You’ll find helpful tips and resources on how to further your career in aquatic veterinary medicine.

The video is available at –  http://youtu.be/O8g8kL_xsM0

You may request for an updated copy of the presentation at – http://thefishvet.com.au/contact_us.html

 

After a whirlwind trip to the Carribean (to make presentations to veterinary students at Ross University) and to Denver (to present at the AVMA Convention), I am now back (though battling some jet lag), and available to be of service.

Apologies for the lack of posts during my travels if you’d missed me 🙂 The next few posts will be about the learnings and activities I did during the trip.

I’ve uploaded heaps of pictures from my trip on my Facebook Fanpage. You can check them out at <http://facebook.com/thefishvetdrloh>.

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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

Q: Why did the teacher go to the beach?

A: To test the waters.