SeaVet – Veterinary Clinical Training (June 4-13, 2012; University of Florida, College of Veterinary Medicine).

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SeaVet – Veterinary Clinical Training (June 4-13, 2012; University of Florida, College of Veterinary Medicine)

Gainesville, FL, USA – One position is still available for the SeaVet Clinical Training, an intensive nine day course designed to teach veterinary medical students and veterinarians through didactic lecture, case-based problem-solving and practical experience. The program also features an educational and interactive hands-on training. This is a three credit professional class through the University of Florida. Academic credit will only be granted to University of Florida veterinary students.

Continuing education credits may be earned by veterinarians. This course has a maximum of 25 allowed by the state of Florida. If requested, a form will be provided at start of the course to keep track of your hours.

One space is available at the vet student rate; please register at http://www.conference.ifas.ufl.edu/ame/seavet. The fee is for veterinarian or vet student.
Registration Fee includes: the course, a dolphin interaction program, six lunches, daily refreshment breaks, transportation to/from field trip sites, and course materials.
· Veterinary Student Registration Fee (after April 2, 2012) – $435.00

For More Information:
Mike Walsh, Program Organizer
University of Florida /College of Veterinary Medicine
PO Box 100136 /Gainesville, FL 32610-0136
Phone: 352-294-4948 /Fax: 352-392-8289
Email: walshm@vetmed.ufl.edu

Shelby Sowder, Course Registrar
UF/IFAS / Office of Conferences & Institutes (OCI)
PO Box 110750 / Building 639, Mowry Road Gainesville, FL 32611-0750
Phone: 352-392-5930 /Fax: 352-392-9734
Email: msowder@ufl.edu
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“Fish Vetting Medicines: Formulary of Fish Treatments” will be the premier source of comprehensive, yet concise, information on drugs used to treat diseases in fish.

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With nearly 300 drug entries, it is a comprehensive yet practical, quick access reference; making it an indispensable resource for anyone interested in fish health including veterinarians.

Its content organisation is designed for enhanced navigability with medicines arranged by:

  • Pathogen type (disease causing organisms),
  • Therapeutic use or groups,
  • Common disease conditions,
  • And in alphabetical order.
Pre-purchase your book before the end of May and you will receive a special discount code to give you 15% off any product in The Fish Vet’s On-Line Shop the next time you order (valid for 2012).

For a sneak preview, download free chapters from the soon-to-be published book by clicking this link.

NB: The book you purchase will have an improved cover design.

So, to have information on drugs, doses and indications for your fish patients at your fingertips, make your purchase now at http://thefishvet.com.au/shop/shopping.html

About the Author

The Fish Vet

Dr Richmond Loh

BSc, BVMS, MANZCVS (Aquatics), MPhil (Vet Pathol), MANZCVS (Pathobiol)

Ph: +61 (0)421 822 383

E: thefishvet@gmail.com

W: http://www.thefishvet.com.au

Dr Loh has always been interested in animals, nature and medicine, so naturally he studied to become a veterinarian at Murdoch University. His first job was as a veterinary fish pathologist for the Tasmanian state laboratory, providing diagnostic services for the large aquaculture farms including species such as salmon, trout, ornamental fishes, abalone and oysters.

He has been admitted as a Member of the Australian & New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists (ANZCVS) by examination in the subjects of “Aquatic Animal Health” and in “Pathobiology”. He was awarded a Master of Philosophy degree for research into Tasmanian Devil Facial Tumour Disease and is published in Veterinary Pathology. He has recently published a book entitled “Fish Vetting Essentials” which has gained popularity and is being sold world-wide. He is now working on another publication entitled “Fish Vetting Cases – A Colour Review of Fish Diseases”.

He primarily offers veterinary services to owners of ornamental fishes as “The Fish Vet” in the states of Western Australia and in Victoria. He is the consultant veterinarian to AQWA (the Aquarium of WA), is an adjunct lecturer at Murdoch University, is a founding member and a communications committee member of the World Aquatic Veterinary Medical Association (WAVMA), is the secretary for the Aquatic Animal Health Chapter of the ANZCVS and provides advice on fish health and welfare to several universities (holds the title of adjunct senior lecturer at Murdoch University) and the RSPCA. His clients are diverse and range from individual pet fish owners, to retailers and fish farmers.

Make your purchase now at http://thefishvet.com.au/shop/shopping.html

How can you mark fish to tell them apart?

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If all fish look alike, how can you tell them apart?

In the past, many researchers have used pit tags, microchips and maybe even suture material. These can travel or fall out and may not be suitable for small subjects. Also, it may be difficult to identify the fish without catching them out to get a closer look or to scan them.

So what’s the newest method of giving the fish a unique identity?

The newest method uses Visible Implant Elastomer Tags (VIE tags). There are several advantages for using this method:
-can be used in very small animals,
-a variety of colours available,
-some are fluorescent so you can use UV light to identify them (very useful if they are nocturnal creatures),
-tend not to migrate,
-little host reaction to the material (see picture below, a green VIE with only a mild granulomatous reaction exists).

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Check out this site for more detailed information.

http://www.nmt.us/test/index.shtml

NB: Dr Loh, The Fish Vet, did not receive any financial gain for writing this post.

Dr Loh dedicates the next 2 weeks for continuing professional development.

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Dr Loh is passionate and dedicated to improving the health of aquatic animals, with clients ranging from your individual pet goldfish, through to public aquaria (like AQWA), aquaculture farms and educational institutions (e.g. Murdoch University). The scope of his work is indeed massive. He constantly strives to provide the best veterinary service he can by attending courses and private study.

The Australian Government recognises that there is limited advanced training available in Australia for professional consultants in this specialised field. Dr Loh has been given the opportunity to travel to Rhode Island later this week to attend the Aquavet II course as part of the People development program: 2011 Aquatic Animal Health Training Scheme is supported by funding from the FRDC on behalf of the Australian Government.

Click on the link below for more details on what Dr Loh, The Fish Vet, will be learning in the advanced course:

AQV2 2012 Itinerary

This is one of the many ways Dr Loh strives to deliver his clients the best possible service.

Where will The Fish Vet go with the George Alexander Foundation International Fellowship grant?

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Dear Clients of The Fish Vet,
I’ve some good news I thought I might share with you.

Dr Richmond Loh has been awarded the George Alexander Foundation International Fellowship 2012.

I intend to use the grant to attend courses, meet colleagues and visit premises at the University of Florida and the University of Hawaii next year.

So, if you have any persistent issues that you have never been able to find the solution for, log them with me and I’ll bring your question/s along to see if the international experts are able to shed more light on the issue.

When I return, I will be disseminating the information learnt, to be made widely available in various formats – printed report, webinars, lectures and more.

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Follow me on: Twitter – Blog – Facebook – Linkedin – YouTube —
Yours sincerely,

Dr Richmond Loh
BSc, BVMS, MPhil (Vet Path), MANZCVS (Aquatics), MANZCVS (Pathobiology), DipPM.
Veterinarian | Adjunct Senior Lecturer Murdoch University | WAVMA Communications Committee Member |
Secretary Aquatic Animal Health Chapter – Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists (ANZCVS)

The Fish Vet, Perth, Western Australia. Mobile Veterinary Service for fish and other aquatic creatures.
http://www.thefishvet.com.au
Ph: +61 (0)421 822 383

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Fish Vetting Essentials’ presence at Interzoo 2012.

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Bob Croucher with a copy of Fish Vetting Essentials at Interzoo 2012, Germany, for the pet supply trade show.

For only AUD$99 (plus postage and handling), get your very own copy now at
http://thefishvet.com.au/shop/shopping.html

Quantification of traumatic injuries in fish caused by the cormorant.

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Aquaculture International: Journal of the European Aquaculture Society
Volume 20, Number 3 (June 2012)
Scoring of the extent and intensity of carp (Cyprinus carpio) skin changes made by cormorants (Phalacrocorax carbo sinensis): relationship between morphometric and histological indices
Authors: Stefan Skoric 1, Božidar Raškovic 2, Vesna Poleksic 2, Zoran Gacic 1, Mirjana Lenhardt 1
Author Affiliations:
1: Institute for Multidisciplinary Research, University of Belgrade, Kneza Višeslava 1, 11030 Belgrade, Serbia
2: Faculty of Agriculture, University of Belgrade, Nemanjina 6, 11081 Zemun, Belgrade, Serbia
Source: Aquaculture International: Journal of the European Aquaculture Society, Volume 20, Number 3 (June 2012)
Page Numbers: 525 – 535
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Abstract:
Abstract

Cormorants cause damage to fish in aquaculture not only by consuming large number of fish but also by wounding them. Quantification of the actual damage in fish induced by wounding is important for reliable estimations of the overall loss in aquaculture caused by cormorants. In this study, specimens of mirror and scaly carp (Cyprinus carpio L.) injured by attacks of great cormorant (Phalacrocorax carbo L.) were collected from the “Ecka” fish farm in Serbia. Surfaces of superficial and open subepithelial wounds (expressed as a percent of the total body surface), estimated by computer-assisted image analysis, had mean values 10.66 ± 1.86 and 0.85 ± 0.90, respectively. Histological evaluation of wounds was performed by two scoring systems: system proposed by Bernet et al. (J Fish Dis 22:25–34, 1999) and modified system described by Wahli et al. (Aquaculture 225:371–386, 2003). The most frequent histopathological changes were disturbed epidermal structure and surface cell morphology and increased number of club cells (on more than 75% of specimens); increased number of melanocytes and their distribution in different layers in dermis; and enlarged hypodermis (more than 80% of samples) and myolysis (50% of samples). Comparison of wounds’ surfaces (surface of superficial injures) and histopathological changes, estimated by two scoring systems, revealed significant positive correlation. Bernet’s scoring system showed higher correlation coefficients, when compared with the modified Wahli’s scoring system.
Citation: Stefan Skoric, Božidar Raškovic, Vesna Poleksic, Zoran Gacic, Mirjana Lenhardt . Scoring of the extent and intensity of carp (Cyprinus carpio) skin changes made by cormorants (Phalacrocorax carbo sinensis): relationship between morphometric and histological indices. Aquaculture International: Journal of the European Aquaculture Society, Volume 20, Number 3 (June 2012), pp. 525-535, <http://ejournals.ebsco.com/direct.asp?ArticleID=44239164CD6023F39F03&gt;
URL: http://ejournals.ebsco.com/direct.asp?ArticleID=44239164CD6023F39F03

Congratulations to Dr Richmond Loh who has been awarded the George Alexander Foundation International Fellowship 2012.

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Congratulations to Dr Richmond Loh who, through a competitive basis, was awarded the George Alexander Foundation International Fellowship 2012, which is administered through the International Specialised Skills Institute.

The aim of this Fellowship is to promote the acquisition of higher-level skills and an appreciation of international best practice in several areas.

Dr Loh has been selected because of his passion and it is genuine recognition of the significant contribution he has already made and will be making in the years to come.

Letters supporting his application are available via the links below:

Letter of Support – Agrifood Industry Skills Council

Letter of Support – Australian & NZ College of Veterinary Scientists (ANZCVS)

Letter of Support – Murdoch University