All about Fish Vetting – Dr Richmond Loh
An aquatic disease makes headlines in the Sydney Morning Herald.
This disease, abalone viral ganglioneuritis (AVG), also shows the importance of retaining essential laboratory skills like histopathology and the transmission electron microscopy which were pivotal in the investigation of this new disease. We need to be very cautious of throwing all our money into “blind” molecular techniques.
Dr. Loh, 2014 WAVMA President then talked about what he hoped to accomplish during his presidential year. He began by stating that WAVMA stood for excellence, was global, multidisciplinary and intergenerational, connecting veterinarians through space and time. That through the work of many volunteers WAVMA had created awareness of aquatic veterinary medicine to colleagues and the public and provided tools such as The Aquatic Veterinarian, WebCEPD and the members listserv allowing members to reach out and connect to anyone willing to share their wisdom and providing learning tools for any veterinarian interested in aquatic veterinary medicine.
Dr. Loh then posed two questions; What does being a WAVMA member mean to you and how relevant is WAVMA in meeting your needs and daily challenges?
Read more here –
http://wavmaatwork.org/2013/09/24/wavma-agm-2013-and-speech-by-incoming-president-dr-loh/
Find out on Dr Loh’s Facebook “Fin Page” <http://facebook.com/thefishvetdrloh>
Look under the album ‘Gross Pictures’.
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Yours sincerely,
Dr Richmond Loh
DipProjMgt, BSc, BVMS, MPhil (Pathology) Murdoch, MANZCVS (Aquatics& Pathobiology), CertAqV.
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 was recently asked what diseases humans could catch from aquatic animals. So, I’ve compiled a list from my Seavet 2013 notes from lecture material given by Drs Stephen Cassle and Thomas Waltzek. This list is not meant to be exhaustive, but it’s a start.
MARINE MAMMALS
Viruses
Bacteria
Fungal
Protozoal
FISH
Bacteria
Fungal
TAKE HOME MESSAGE
Rarely occurs, but still need to take precautions (protective equipment, basic hygiene), especially if immunocompromised (stay healthy!) and avoid handling sick animals.
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Yours sincerely,
Dr Richmond Loh DipProjMgt, BSc, BVMS, MPhil (Pathology) Murdoch, MANZCVS (Aquatics & Pathobiology), CertAqV.
Veterinarian | Adjunct Lecturer Murdoch University | President-elect 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
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Q: What do you get when you cross a banker with a fish?
A: a loan shark.
Don’t miss the October, Koi Society of WA, Southern Branch meeting!
WHEN? 7:30pm, Wednesday 23 October 2013
WHERE? South Perth Rotary Hall, Sandgate St, South Perth
We are lucky enough to have one of the world’s prominent fish vets located right here in Perth—among his many qualifications Dr Loh is President-elect of the World Aquatic Veterinary Medical Association (WAVMA).
Dr Loh has kindly agreed to come along to the meeting on 23 October to dissect a fish and teach members some fish anatomy, using a microscope hooked up to the projector. He will also have a hand-out on the night for everyone present. If you have a sick fish (alive or dead) please feel free to bring it along on the night.
This was shared by my colleague Jane Wesson:
If you are interested in aquatic animals, there is an opportunity for a Bali-based PhD on ‘improving fish health management and farm production in marine finfish aquaculture in Indonesia and Australia’ through the University of Sydney. Seehttp://sydney.edu.au/research/opportunities/opportunities/1818?goback=%2Egde_4545026_member_278041780#%21
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Yours sincerely,
Dr Richmond Loh DipProjMgt, BSc, BVMS, MPhil (Pathology) Murdoch, MANZCVS (Aquatics & Pathobiology), CertAqV.
Veterinarian | Adjunct Lecturer Murdoch University | President-elect 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
Looking for more books? Check out this site.
Nice documentary on this perhaps the longest serving country doctor who farms fish, pigeons and chooks.
See the interview here
http://www.abc.net.au/landline/content/2013/s3843596.htm
There’s still much to be discovered in the oceans! Check out these interesting finds from around the world – here
Last week was the first time I had a fish wake up from anaesthetic excitably! After anaesthetising and recovering 6 fish uneventfully, the seventh fish kicked up quite a stir. He kept swimming up, knocking against the glass top and kept knocking the sides of the tank as well.
We observed him for about ten minutes hoping that he’d calm down, but no such relief. I reached into my medicine chest and pulled out some injectable diazepam. Within 10 minutes of administration, the fish finally calmed down and recovered normally. Phew!
I then told the owner that the fish might be feeling the munchies because this stuff makes them hungry (this is true also true from the experience of my friends who take this).
I also told my client that it is patients like these that help me write all the practical tips I include in my books (Fish Vetting Essentials & Fish Vetting Medicines).