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Dr Richmond Loh
DipProjMgt, BSc, BVMS, MPhil (Pathology) Murdoch, 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
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Abstract

The discovery of fluorescent proteins has revolutionized experimental biology. Whereas the majority of fluorescent proteins have been identified from cnidarians, recently several fluorescent proteins have been isolated across the animal tree of life. Here we show that biofluorescence is not only phylogenetically widespread, but is also phenotypically variable across both cartilaginous and bony fishes, highlighting its evolutionary history and the possibility for discovery of numerous novel fluorescent proteins. Fish biofluorescence is especially common and morphologically variable in cryptically patterned coral-reef lineages. We identified 16 orders, 50 families, 105 genera, and more than 180 species of biofluorescent fishes. We have also reconstructed our current understanding of the phylogenetic distribution of biofluorescence for ray-finned fishes. The presence of yellow long-pass intraocular filters in many biofluorescent fish lineages and the substantive color vision capabilities of coral-reef fishes suggest that they are capable of detecting fluoresced light. We present species-specific emission patterns among closely related species, indicating that biofluorescence potentially functions in intraspecific communication and evidence that fluorescence can be used for camouflage. This research provides insight into the distribution, evolution, and phenotypic variability of biofluorescence in marine lineages and examines the role this variation may play.

Check out the full article here.

Have you ever had sick fish and couldn’t get decent help for a diagnosis and cure?

Are you looking for a career in aquatic animal health?

Are you an aspiring aquatic veterinarian and would like to learn the ropes, with no one to show you?

Then, “Fish Vetting Techniques & Practical Tips – instructional video” is for you.

Why did I create this DVD? Well, from those leading questions, you can see that it’s a fish welfare issue as much as it is to help other veterinarians and fish keepers look after fish.

The title is exactly what it says it is, and there is no substitute.

Some reviewers have commented that it launches straight into the content, without an introduction. It’s because I didn’t want to reduce the content and the DVD is maxed out with 105 minutes of important demonstrations and discussions.

Read more here – http://tinyurl.com/fvet-tech-dvd

So, for this month of January, I’m offering this DVD at a special low price of AUD$85 (RRP AUD$195) + P&H.

That’s right, there are only a few days left!
So, land one now at http://thefishvet.com.au/shop/shopping.html

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Yours sincerely,

Dr Richmond Loh DipProjMgt, BSc, BVMS, MPhil (Pathology) Murdoch, 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 Veterinary Medical & Diagnostic Services for fish and other aquatic creatures.
http://www.thefishvet.com.au
Ph: +61 (0)421 822 383
Skype: thefishvet

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A TEENAGER who was left with severe brain damage after a brutal hit-and-run has made an amazing recovery, which his parents attribute to fish oil.

Read more here.

Q: Why is it always good to have a fish on your team?

A: Because they always FINnish what they started.

I just received this in my email inbox, and thought I’d share it with you.

There may be many types of consultants with different qualifications out there, but out of these, who’s going to be accountable if there are drug residues, or for biosecurity breaches?

It is the veterinarian who will take the time to practice good biosecurity measures to ensure they do not transfer diseases from one property to another. They are the ones who are charged to be judicious with the provision of medicines, and only after making efforts at obtaining a proper diagnosis.

We take our jobs very seriously because our lifelihoods are at stake.

So, please consider, can you afford NOT to use a veterinarian?

Check out what steps my colleague took, to treat fish affected by chlorine toxicity, in the post pictured below.

Make sure you share this with your fishy friends too.–
Yours sincerely,

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

Did you know that in the last week, I have come across 4 instances of chlorine toxicosis with people overfilling their ponds?

With the recent spate of hot days and warm nights, evaporation rates are much faster. People top up their ponds with hoses, and because of the large volumes needed to be refilled, people walk away, and forget to turn the tap off when it’s time.

There are a couple of simple solutions to this. You may install a tap timer to your tap, or a float valve in your pond or filter sump. Another method is to install an inline carbon cartridge to adsorb the chlorine before the water enters your pond.

Make sure you share this with all your fishy friends.

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Yours sincerely,

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

The President’s Welcome Letter outlines the direction the new WAVMA President, Dr Richmond Loh, would like WAVMA to take during 2014 and includes information on developing member services.

The first objective in our WAVMA Mission Statement is “To serve aquatic veterinary medicine practitioners of many disciplines and backgrounds by developing programs to support and sustain members, and the aquatic species industries that they serve.”

Read the letter at this link –http://tinyurl.com/l73tf7q

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Yours sincerely,

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

Last night’s presentation was given by Mr Rodney Hansen, about his experiences with artificial koi breeding; working with Mr Dave Lake, and myself.

When we got to the part where we were stripping the fish, someone awarded me a new credential – Master B8r!

I said, do you mean the fishing kind (Master baiter)?

It was a most enjoyable presentation and Rodney picked up on some very interesting points, comparing the pros and cons of hormonal induction, versus, the traditional method of camping out with your fish over several nights.

Some of the advantages of the hormonal induction method include:

1. More exact and predictable results.
2. Better pairing.
3. Use fewer fish.
4. Can be done even if you don’t have extensive set ups.
5. Increased rates of fertility.
6. Higher percentage of fertilised eggs means less bacterial and fungal infection of eggs.
7. Less likely to become egg bound, get infected or incidence of ovarian tumours with unspawed females.
8. Less injuries and stress to parents because natural spawning can be quite ‘voilent’.
9. Quicker and so, no exhaustion of parents.
10. Can continue to show parents.

So, if you’re interested in doing this too, you can enquire with me.

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Yours sincerely,

Dr Richmond Loh DipProjMgt, BSc, BVMS, MPhil (Pathology) Murdoch, MANZCVS (Aquatics & Pathobiology), CertAqV.
Aquatic Veterinarian | Adjunct Lecturer Murdoch University | President WAVMA |
Secretary Aquatic Animal Health Chapter – ANZCVS.
The Fish Vet, Perth, Western Australia, AUSTRALIA. Mobile Veterinary Medical & Diagnostic Services for fish and other aquatic creatures.
http://www.thefishvet.com.au
Ph: +61 (0)421 822 383