If you plan on attending the WSAVA Congress, don’t forget that Monday, September 24 will be an Aquatic Veterinary Medicine wet-lab!

Click on PRE-CONGRESS SESSIONS below to find out more and to register.

So many reasons to attend Leave laptops and text book behinds, true development comes in a community setting! The interaction and networking at WSAVA/FASAVA is what brings so much value and what will give you a true learning experience. Hear about the value of attending the Congress in this video and make sure to save your spot today! If you cannot view this video, please click here. VIEW VIDEO REGISTER TODAY Complete your Congress experience At WSAVA/FASAVA 2018 there are many sessions and workshops on offer that are part of the pre- and post-congress program. To name a few, we have planned this year the Aquatic Wetlab, AOVET seminars, the Shelter Medicine Workshop, and much more! Complete your experience by picking sessions that fit your interest and get the most out of your time in Singapore. Start planning your schedule today! PRE-CONGRESS SESSIONS CONGRESS WORKSHOPS Register Now Social Program Book Your Hotel ORGANISED BY Conference Organiser: Kenes International Organizers of Congresses S.A. 7, rue François-Versonnex, C.P. 6053, 1211 Geneva 6 Switzerland Unsubscribe

“The small, tropical fish known as a cleaner wrasse has just joined the ranks of various mammals and birds that have passed a classic test for determining self-awareness.”

“Many animals we consider social and intelligent, such as dogs, cats, and octopuses, all fail the mirror test. Humans around the world also often struggle with it, with some cultures not passing until six years of age or older.”

Read more about –

Tiny Fish Just Passed a Classic Self-Awareness Test With a Mirror.

https://www.sciencealert.com/cleaner-wrasse-passes-mirror-self-recognition-test-self-awareness

Q: which fish works in sales?

A: sell-men (salmon)!

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Some important things to consider when working with your veterinarians and fish health team.

Important for all types of fish facilities.

https://www.hatcheryinternational.com/research/make-treatments-great-again-3226

Q: What do sharks say before eating?

A: Let us prey…

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Now we are coming into spring, any diseases that have been dormant over the cold winter months can strike your fishes down as the water warms up. Fish’s immune system lags behind the ability of warmer waters that favour parasites and bacterial reproduction.

So, we’re offering a special discounted rate of $50 off, for “healthy fish vet-check”, scheduled between 11-16 September, for our Perth location.

Enquire now – https://thefishvet.com.au/contact_us.html

Make sure you quote, “Spring vet check”, at the time of booking.

Once a year, Singapore gathers a group of experts in specific areas of the aquaculture industry for a week of knowledge sharing and practical solutions to aquaculture. AquaSG’18 looks to present a 4-day programme of intensive workshops, conference, and exhibitions.

Our college, Dr Giana Gomes, is one of the plenary speakers!

Find out more here.

Every year we celebrate book week by schools getting parents to dress their kids up in costumes featuring their favorite book characters.

Q: Why did the baby fish dress up like an ant?

A: Because he wanted to be a-fish-ant (efficient)!

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• Doors open at 7.00pm for auction registration and setting up of the library and sales table.
• At 7.30 the meeting starts with news about club business from the President or other Committee Members
• A brief “Member’s Questions” segment (if there is time)
• A talk by Dr Jelena Vukcevic of The Fish Vet.
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• A short break (for refreshments, buying raffle tickets, library business, sales table, membership renewals and catching up)
• The monthly auction
• Drawing of the raffle

Meetings close between 9.30 and 10.00pm, depending on the size of the auction.

Find out more here – http://www.cdas.org.au/node/27

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Yours sincerely,

Dr Richmond Loh
DipProjMgt, BSc, BVMS, MPhil (Pathology), MANZCVS (Aquatics& Pathobiology), CertAqV, NATA Signatory.

Aquatic Veterinarian & Veterinary Pathologist.
Locations: Perth | Melbourne | Sydney | Canberra | Townsville | Singapore.
THE FISH VET – AUSTRALIA

Aquatic Veterinary Medical & Diagnostic Services.
Web: http://www.thefishvet.com.au
Ph: +61 421 822 383
Mail: PO Box 5164, East Victoria Park, WA 6981, Australia.

Dr Giana Gomes will explain the concept of eDNA in the context of conservation projects, and highlight the worked implemented by James Cook University researchers to improve the understanding and conservation status of fresh and marine species.

Find out more here.