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Scholarships available – FRDC’s Aquatic Animal Health Training Scheme.

Posted on 2012/04/04 by TheFishVet - Richmond's School of Fish

From: Jo-Anne Ruscoe [mailto:jo-anne.ruscoe@frdc.com.au]

Subject: AAH training sheme

Reminder

Applications are now open for a range of FRDC development awards: Aquatic Animal Health Training Scheme; Peter Dundas-Smith Scholarship; Indigenous Development Scholarship; Emerging Leader Governance Scholarship; Governance Scholarship for Women; International Travel Bursaries; and Visiting Expert Bursaries. Further information on development awards is available on the FRDC website. http://www.frdc.com.au/communitypeople/scholarships

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

Posted on 2012/04/04 by TheFishVet - Richmond's School of Fish

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From: Dr. David Scarfe <DScarfe@avma.org>
Date: Tue, Apr 3, 2012 at 10:23 PM
Subject: AquaVetMed: SeaVet – Veterinary Clinical Training (June 4-13, 2012; U-FL, CVM)
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SeaVet – Veterinary Clinical Training (June 4-13, 2012; University of Florida, College of Veterinary Medicine)

Gainesville, FL, USA – SeaVet Clinical Training is 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.

Space is limited; reserve your seat today at www.conference.ifas.ufl.edu/ame/seavet.

Registration Fee includes: the course, a dolphin interaction program, six lunches, daily refreshment breaks, transportation to/from field trip sites, and accommodation in the recommended hotel, and course materials.

· Veterinary Student Registration Fee (after April 2, 2012) – $435.00
· Veterinarian Registration Fee (after April 2, 2012) – $600.00

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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Fertilising your lawn?

Posted on 2012/04/02 by TheFishVet - Richmond's School of Fish

“Did you also know…recent studies have found that, on average, 5 times as much fertiliser is applied to lawns than is actually needed?”

I’m subscribed to the Envious Designs mailing list on all things garden found something interesting to share with you which relates to our aquatic environment:

“Approximately 60% of lawn fertiliser is leached past the root-zone and ends up in our ground water and wetlands. In fact, many of the algal blooms that we hear of so often can be directly associated with our suburban gardening habits. Unfortunately, in our quest for a healthy looking green lawn and garden, we mistakenly apply the theory that ‘if some is good, then more must be better!’ Fertilisers should only be applied to lawns and gardens in early Spring and Autumn… Look for the ‘Fertilise Wise’ logo and choose a ‘river-safe’ fertiliser…”