Suicide Prevention among veterinarians

Posted on by TheFishVet - Richmond's School of Fish

FYI

This is written mainly from the perspective of private practitioners, but other vets also suffer from stresses. The problem doesn’t only affect private vets.

Please pass on to any other vets you may know to spread the word.

Contact Details

Brian Mc Erlean MVB MRCVS

Community Coordinator

Next Gatekeeper Course ( 9.30 am – 4.30pm with lunch provided) is over two Saturdays 10th and 17th December 2011

There are still places available and it is free to you but paid for through Government funding.
You have to be a veterinarian to attend but you do not have to be an AVA member.

For more information:

nervoustransmitter

Powerpoint Presentation for veterinarians Nov 2011 Vers 5.ppt

PHYCOTOXINS: New release: M&G 59: el diseño y puesta en marcha de un plan de seguimiento de micr oalgas productoras de toxinas.

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From: Henrik Enevoldsen <h.enevoldsen>
Date: 23 November 2011 8:01:47 AWST
To: PHYCOTOXINS
Subject: [PHYCOTOXINS:] New release: M&G 59: el diseño y puesta en marcha de un plan de seguimiento de microalgas productoras de toxinas.
Reply-To: Henrik Enevoldsen <h.enevoldsen>

New Release:

IOC Manuals and Guides, no. 59.: Guía para el diseño y puesta en marcha de un plan de seguimiento de microalgas productoras de toxinas. Reguera, B., Alonso, R., Moreira, A. and Méndez, S. IOC of UNESCO and IAEA, Paris y Viena, 2011. (Spanish only).

A new manual for field sampling and monitoring of harmful microalgae is available from the IOC in cooperation with IAEA (Spanish only). The manual can be downloaded as a pdf-file here <http://www.ioc-unesco.org/hab/index.php?option=com_oe&task=viewDocumentRecord&docID=8124> .

IOC Manuals and Guides, no. 59.

Este nuevo manual de COI en cooperación con OIEA está dirigido a los científicos latinoamericanos responsables de implementar programas de monitoreo de la presencia de microalgas potencialmente tóxicas en sus aguas dedicadas a explotaciones de mariscos y peces. Constituye una introducción a las técnicas fundamentales a aplicar y a los criterios a considerar para diseñar un plan homogéneo de muestreo de microalgas (planctónicas y bentónicas) y factores ambientales. Esto permitirá obtener datos comparables entre los países y una mejor evaluación del riesgo de episodios de algas potencialmente tóxicas en América Latina y el Caribe.

Henrik Enevoldsen

Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO

IOC Science and Communication Centre on Harmful Algae

Visit the IOC HAB website http://www.ioc-unesco.org/hab <http://www.ioc-unesco.org/hab>

IOC is the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO

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Crustacean Whitespot Outbreak – Philippines

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From: “Dr. David Scarfe” <DScarfe>
Date: 23 November 2011 7:23:29 AWST
Subject: AquaVetMed: Crustacean Whitespot Outbreak – Philippines

Comments on US Policy towards Aquaculture

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Nearly half of the fish consumed are farmed, creating a need for technologies that maximize production while confronting environmental impact.

With the prevailing financial situation and the need to create jobs, has the American government given any thought to intensifying domestic aquaculture production to reduce imports and create more jobs in the sector?

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US Policy towards Aquaculture

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What is the prospect of GMO in Aquaculture?

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The use of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in agriculture and livestock farming has raised environmental and social concerns. Can it be expected that GMO in aquaculture will also spur resistance from ecologists, environmentalists and the general public?

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What is the prospect of GMO in Aquaculture

G+ is a community where the world’s most active and influential professionals, academics and entrepreneurs connect. G+ provides a place for people to start new conversations, ask the important questions, and propose ideas online and at in-person meetings.
Opinions expressed on G+ are soley those of the user.
© 2011 Gerson Lehrman Group, Inc. All rights reserved.
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Backyard Aquaponics Course

Posted on by TheFishVet - Richmond's School of Fish

There is an aquaponics training course available at TAFE for those interested.

http://www.challenger.wa.edu.au/SiteCollectionDocuments/Working%20With%20Industry/Horticulture%20+%20Science/Aquaponics-Combined-2011.pdf

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Yours sincerely,

Dr Richmond Loh
BSc BVMS MPhil MANZCVS (Aq & Pathol)
The Fish Vet, Perth, Western Australia.
Veterinary Medicine for fish.
http://www.thefishvet.com.au
Ph: +61 (0)421 822 383

Aquaponics

Posted on by TheFishVet - Richmond's School of Fish

I’ve spent this weekend attending my 10 year university reunion and worked on my Aquaponics setup in my backyard.

I’ve got the fish side of things figured out but may need to read up a little more on the plant aspects.

Just a few more bits and bobs and we’re good to go!

New Issue of the AADAP Newsletter

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From: Thomas_A_Bell

Subject: New Issue of the AADAP Newsletter

Hello Everyone,

The latest issue of the AADAP Newsletter (Vol 7-3) is now available to view or download for printing. To view click on the following link and click on the pdf version link to download.

As always, please contact us if you have any questions or comments on recent changes, or anything else related to the Newsletter or AADAP’s website. Don’t forget to pass this on to others that you feel may benefit from the information within the Newsletter.

Please accept our apologies if by chance you receive more than one email notice of availability from AADAP.

Cheers.
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Thomas A. Bell, PhD
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
Aquatic Animal Drug Approval Partnership
4050 Bridger Canyon Road
Bozeman, Montana 59715
Phone: 406-994-9911
Fax: 406-582-0242
Email: thomas_a_bell
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What type of salt is used for treating fish ailments??

Posted on by TheFishVet - Richmond's School of Fish

The literature often says to avoid iodised salt. Rock salt, aquarium salt and sea salt are the recommended safe options. But this study tells us may be we don’t need to worry so much…

Journal of Applied Aquaculture
Volume 23, Number 4 (October 2011)
Use of Iodized Versus Non-iodized Sodium Chloride in Therapeutic Dips and Baths for Freshwater Fish
Authors: AlexaJ. McDermott 1
Author Affiliations:
1: University of Florida, College of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences
Source: Journal of Applied Aquaculture, Volume 23, Number 4 (October 2011)
Page Numbers: 351 – 357
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Abstract: Salt (NaCl) is a common therapeutant in fish culture. The use of salt containing iodine may be harmful to fish. The goal of this study was to determine if using iodized saltfor dips and baths increases morbidity/mortality of fish and establishes the LC50of iodine for three commercially important species: koi, Cyprinus carpi;guppy, Poecilia reticulata;and Jack Dempsey, Rocio octofasciata. Fish were exposedto a salt bath (4 g/L) or a salt dip (25 g/L) using either iodized or non-iodized salt and observed for clinical signs of iodine toxicity or death. For the LC50trials, one fish of each species was exposed to a range of iodine concentrations for a period of 24 h. There were no significant differences in mortality between fish treated with iodized vs. non-iodized salt. The use of iodized salt for baths and dips appears to be safe in the three species tested. LC50of iodine in these species appears to be greater than 1.4 mg/L.
Citation: AlexaJ. McDermott . Use of Iodized Versus Non-iodized Sodium Chloride in Therapeutic Dips and Baths for Freshwater Fish. Journal of Applied Aquaculture, Volume 23, Number 4 (October 2011), pp. 351-357,
URL: http://ejournals.ebsco.com/direct.asp?ArticleID=45818605B8C66ABCF8AD