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​Q: Why can’t fish stand being out of water?
A: because they don’t have any legs to stand on!
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Is it safe to eat fish when pregnant? Or which ones are safer to consume in quantities?

Read more at –
http://www.fda.gov/Food/FoodborneIllnessContaminants/Metals/ucm393070.htm

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Yours sincerely,

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

Aquatic Veterinarian & Veterinary Pathologist.
PERTH | MELBOURNE | SYDNEY | TOWNSVILLE | BRIBIE ISLAND.
THE FISH VET – AUSTRALIA.

Aquatic Veterinary Medical & Diagnostic Services.
http://www.thefishvet.com.au
Ph: +61 421 822 383

Below are the video links for each webinar:

1. Aquaponics: How to Do It Yourself
2. Final Rule: Mandatory Inspection of Fish of the order Siluriformes and Products Derived from Such Fish
3. Labeling Requirements for Siluriformes Fish USDA, Agricultural Marketing Service’s Voluntary Catfish Grading Program and Standards
4. What You Need to Know Bout Biosecurity
5. How to Design Your Health and Biosecurity Plan
6. Recreational Fish Pond Management
7. The HACCP Approach to Prevent the Spread of Aquatic Invasive Species by Aquaculture and Baitfish Operations
8. U.S. Farm-Raised Finfish and Shellfish 101
9. Regulatory Costs of U.S. Aquaculture Business
10. Branding Opportunities for Oyster Farmers
11. Seafood in the Diet: Benefits and Risks for Farm Raised and Wild
12. Use of Veterinary Feed Directive Drugs in Aquaculture
13. Social Media: An Introduction for Successful Use
14. Fish Health: What You Need to Know as an Aquaculture Producer
15. Indoor Shrimp farming

This webinar series is presented by the USAS, NCRAC, NAA and a grant from the USDA (2012-38500-19550)

Questions about this webinar series should be directed to jstenney@iastate.edu

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Yours sincerely,

Dr Richmond Loh DipProjMgt, BSc, BVMS, MPhil (Pathology), MANZCVS (Aquatics & Pathobiology), CertAqV, CMAVA, NATA Signatory.
Aquatic Veterinarian & Veterinary Pathologist

THE FISH VET, AUSTRALIA – PERTH | SYDNEY | MELBOURNE | TOWNSVILLE | BRIBIE ISLAND

Mobile Aquatic Veterinary Medical & Diagnostic Services.

• W: http://www.thefishvet.com.au
• Ph: +61 (0)421 822 383
• Skype: thefishvet
• President WAVMA 2014
• Adjunct Lecturer Murdoch University
• See advert on YouTube.

Join me in Sri Lanka in February!

08-10 February, 2017, Kingsbury Hotel, Colombo, Sri Lanka

08 February 2017

07:30 – 09:00 AM Registration
09:00-10:30 AM Opening Ceremony
10:30 – 11:00 AM Tea break

PLENARY SESSION

11:00-11:20 PM Global Overview of the Ornamental Fish Industry: Challenges Trends and Outlook, Shane Willis, President, Ornamental Fish International (OFI), Netherlands

SESSION 1: Ornamental Fish Industry Status, Supply, Trade and Markets

11:20- 11:40 AM Overview of the US Market for Aquarium Fish and Invertebrates, Michael Tuccinardi, Senior Editor & Associate Publisher/Consultant, Reef to Rainforest Media/Blackwater Consulting, US
11:40 -12:00 NN EU Market and Legislation, Paul Bakuwel, Secretary General,Ornamental Fish International (OFI), Netherlands
12:00 -12:20 PM Latest Trends in the World Guppy Market, Andrew Lim, Asia Pacific Director, International Guppy Education & Exhibition Society, Malaysia
12:20-12.40 PM Discussion
12:40 – 01:40 PM Lunch break
01:40 – 02:00 PM Ornamental Fish Industry Status, Singapore, Lim MengHuat, Chief Operating Officer, Apollo AquariumPte Ltd, Singapore
02:00 – 02:20 PM Sri Lankan Ornamental Fish Industry – Trends and Outlook, Randika Fernando, President, Association of Live Tropical Fish Exporters, Sri Lanka
02:20 – 02:40 PM Trends in the Indian Ornamental Fish Industry, Mini Sekharan, Assistant Professor, School of Industrial Fisheries, Cochin University of Science and Technology, India
02:40 – 03:00 PM Discussion
03:00 – 03:30 PM Tea Break

SESSION 2: Market Access & Non-Tariff Barriers

03:30 – 03:50 PM Non-Tariff Barriers Affecting Ornamental Fish Trade, Svein Fossa, President, European Pet Organization, Norway
03:50 – 04:10 PM An Update on the New Rules and Regulations Coming up from Importing Countries, Paul Bakuwel, Secretary General, Ornamental Fish International (OFI), Netherlands
04:10 – 04:30 PM Why Bio Security is Essential in theOrnamental Fish Industry, and How to Implement it,Danny Benjamin, Managing Director, Hazorea Aquatics, Israel
04:30 – 05:00 PM Discussion
06.00 PM Networking Session followed by a Cocktail hosted by Hon. Minister of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Development.

9 February 2017

SESSION 3: Ornamental Fish Breeding Farming and Transportation

09:00 – 09:20 AM Breeding and Rearing of Asian Arowana, Nah HweeSeng, Principal Technologist/Aquaculture Technology Department,Agri-Food & Veterinary Authority(AVA), Singapore
09:20 -09:40 AM Importance of Broodstock Management and Selective Breeding, KapilaTissera, Independent Consultant, Sri Lanka
09:40 – 10:00 PM High Density Packing of Fish for Transportation& IATA Requirements, Lim MengHuat, Chief Operating Officer, Apollo Aquarium PteLtd, Singapore
10:00 – 10:20 PM Discussion
10:20 – 10:50 PM Tea Break
10:50 – 11:10 PM Innovations in the Farming of Ornamental Fish with Special Reference to Feeding and Rearing, Shane Willis, President, Ornamental Fish International (OFI), Netherlands
11:10 -11:30 PM Quarantine Procedures and Certification in Sri Lanka, G R Rajapaksha, Chief Animal Quarantine Officer, Department of Animal Production & Health, Sri Lanka
11:30 – 11:50 PM Identification of Diseases and Preventive Methods at Farm Level, Richmond Loh, Aquatic Veterinarian & Veterinary Pathologist, The Fish Vet, Australia
11:50 – 12:20 PM Discussion
12:20 – 01:30 PM Lunch

SESSION 4: Marine Ornamental Fish Breeding and Rearing

01:30 – 01:50 PM Feasibility of Marine Ornamental Fish Breeding and Rearing, Svein Fossa, President, European Pet Organization, Norway
01:50- 02:10 PM Coral Farming: Moving Towards Sustainable Live Corals for the Marine Aquarium Trade, GayatriReksodihardjo-Lilley, Founder and Director, YayasanAlam Indonesia Lestari-The Indonesian Nature Foundation, Indonesia
02:10 – 02:30 PM New Frontiers in the Marine Ornamental Trade, Michael Tuccinardi, Senior Editor & Associate Publisher/Consultant, Reef to Rainforest Media/Blackwater Consulting, USA
02:30 – 03:00 PM Discussion
03.00 – 03.30 PM Tea Break
03.30 – 03.50 PM Understanding Connectivity Among Species and Habitats for Sustaining Wild Populations of Marine Aquarium Species, ArjanRajasuriya, Coordinator Coastal & Marine Programme, IUCN, Sri Lanka
03:50 – 04:10 PM Sustainable Ornamental Fish Production, Environmental Impact Issues and Benefits of Certification, Nada Bougouss, International Outreach Officer, Customer Relationship Management, Friend of the Sea, Italy
04:10 – 04:30 PM Closing the Programme

10 February 2017

09:00 –03:00 PM Visit to Ornamental Fish Breeding and Training Centre at Rambadagalle

REGISTER HERE

Join the Combined Fish Clubs of Victoria and attend The Fish Vets’ talk on:

On-site and off-site veterinary services: The advantages and disadvantages. 

Drs Richmond Loh and Alistair Brown will illustrate with case examples. 
When? 

Friday 27th Jan 2017.
Where? 

The address is 29 Grant Street. CLIFTON HILL just a block from the Clifton Hill station. (Melway 2 C K 2).

Position number:	23309
Work type:	Permanent – Full Time
Location:	Fremantle, Western Australia, Australia.
Closing date:	2017-01-31 12:00pm AWST

The Department of Fisheries manages Western Australia’s fish, marine and the freshwater fisheries and the habitats on which they depend. We aspire to be recognised and respected by the WA community for our leadership in fisheries and aquatic resource management. The Department’s purpose is to deliver sustainable management and development of the State’s fisheries and aquatic resources by being responsive, resilient and results-focused.

There is currently one (1) Level 7 Manager Shark Response Unit position available for filling on a permanent full-time basis.

Position Profile:

Are you looking for an interesting, challenging and rewarding role in a progressive and encouraging workplace?

The role of the Manager Shark Response Unit includes; coordinating the Department of Fisheries planning and response to shark sightings and incidents, managing and coordinating the Department’s Shark Response Unit, leading the development of policies and strategies and representing the Department at key functions. The Manager will also work with other agencies to improve warning notifications, systems and responses and be responsible for engaging with the community, media and external stakeholders in relation to recommendations on specific shark hazard mitigation programs.

The Fremantle Fisheries branch is located near the iconic Fremantle Port 19km South West of Perth. Just a stone throw from the café strip and main CBD area you will never be in a hurry to head home after work, as some of Western Australia’s finest restaurants, cafes, bars and pubs are in close proximity and not to mention the famous Fremantle Markets. With excellent public transport facilities you can safely travel home on either the train or bus.

For FULL DETAILS, go to – http://tinyurl.com/zbt9qbf

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Yours sincerely,

Dr Richmond Loh DipProjMgt, BSc, BVMS, MPhil (Pathology), MANZCVS (Aquatics & Pathobiology), CertAqV, CMAVA, NATA Signatory.
Aquatic Veterinarian & Veterinary Pathologist
THE FISH VET, AUSTRALIA – PERTH | SYDNEY | MELBOURNE | TOWNSVILLE | BRIBIE ISLAND

Mobile Aquatic Veterinary Medical & Diagnostic Services.

• W: http://www.thefishvet.com.au
• Ph: +61 (0)421 822 383
• Skype: thefishvet
• President WAVMA 2014
• Adjunct Lecturer Murdoch University
• See advert on YouTube.
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Q: Where is it safest for fish to cross the road? 
A: At the zebrafish crossing! 

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This conference will provide a framework for discussion and reflection on the role of veterinarians in continuing to foster the sustainable development of worldwide aquaculture and ornamental fish industries, with a special focus on development and options in the Eastern Europe region.

The event will be of relevance to veterinarians, veterinary technicians and students, as well as aquaculture policy makers (i.e. government officials, veterinary school personnel, national or regional veterinary professional associations) fish farmers/owners involved in commercial aquaculture and ornamental fish industries, non-veterinary aquatic animal health personnel, professionals involved in seafood safety control, and other aquatic animal health stakeholders.

Conference attendees will likely have diverse backgrounds of experience and expertise in aquatic animal medicine, so presentations may be broadly or specifically applicable to a wide range of topics that are relevant to the development of aquaculture in Eastern Europe, as well as in other parts of the world.

Objectives:

· To increase awareness on the importance of ensuring sustainable seafood production and food security through aquaculture in Romania and other neighbouring countries, consistent with a variety of regional and global initiatives and objectives;

· To emphasize important developments in global aquatic veterinary education and practice, and to encourage veterinarians and veterinary students to pursue new and developing options in aquatic veterinary medicine.

We are seeking oral and poster presentations which may include (but are not limited to) basic research, case reports and general ideas for clinical practice involving aquatic animals. Speakers are expected to provide at least 25 minute presentations to be entitled to free conference registration (includes lunches and banquet).

Poster presentations are welcome (up to 1 x 1 m in size).

Interested oral and poster presenters should submit a short biography, title of the presentation(s), authors’ names – indicating who will be the speaker by an asterisk, and type of presentation, to the Meetings Committee chair, at: cypcarpio@aol.com  by March 15, 2017.

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Julius M. Tepper, DVM, CertAqV

Fellow, World Aquatic Veterinary Medical Assn.

Considering the recent WSSV outbreak events in Australian prawn farms, it is vital to employ professionals with actual expertise on diseases exotic to Australia. Our dynamic team can help prevent diseases on your valuable prawn farm and hatchery.

Aquatic Animal Health specialist, Giana Gomes, has extensive experience with farmed prawns and has first-hand experience white spot outbreaks in Brazilian farms. After completing her veterinary degree, she worked as a veterinarian for Aquatec Ltd and Genearch Ltd, one of the largest shrimp hatchery and the first SPF hatchery in Brazil, respectively. Giana’s Master’s thesis was on prawn disease NHPB (necrotising hepatopancreatitis bacterium) which causes significant economic losses in Central and South America. In Australia, she has worked at the Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) to establish histology techniques for tropical rock lobster larvae and the ornamental cleaner shrimp.

Giana’s expertise is illustrated in her presentation for the World Aquatic Veterinary Medical Association, “The most effective biosecurity actions you can take are monitoring and keeping a record of the health of your shrimp crops.” – FREE to watch at this link

Let’s not reinvent the wheel.

Together we can help you maximise your farm’s potential.

ENQUIRE NOW.

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Yours sincerely,

Dr Richmond Loh DipProjMgt, BSc, BVMS, MPhil (Pathology), MANZCVS (Aquatics & Pathobiology), CertAqV, CMAVA, NATA Signatory.
Aquatic Veterinarian & Veterinary Pathologist

THE FISH VET, AUSTRALIA – PERTH | SYDNEY | MELBOURNE | TOWNSVILLE | BRIBIE ISLAND

Mobile Aquatic Veterinary Medical & Diagnostic Services.

• W: http://www.thefishvet.com.au
• Ph: +61 (0)421 822 383
• Skype: thefishvet
• President WAVMA 2014
• Adjunct Lecturer Murdoch University
• See advert on YouTube.

In a recent report by the OIE, on the Performance of [Government] Veterinary Services, they state: "It was highlighted that staff levels in some jurisdictions are not just stretched for emergencies but they are stretched now and these services are managing to cope because they are prioritising work and some work is not being carried out fully or at all. In several jurisdictions staff levels are seen as severely inadequate… concerns about increasing costs and delays in the laboratory services required for effective surveillance. There are some difficulties as well in providing veterinary cover in remote areas. Areas of reduced rural laboratory services occur in some jurisdictions… and may be stretched beyond their limits in case of animal disease emergencies." – source:

http://www.oie.int/fileadmin/Home/eng/Support_to_OIE_Members/docs/pdf/FinalReport_PVS_Australia.pdf

This will negatively impact your bottom-line.

You can support your state veterinary laboratories by using veterinarians who know how, and what to submit to the labs for testing, as part of your aquatic animal health management plan.

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Yours sincerely,

Dr Richmond Loh

DipProjMgt, BSc, BVMS, MPhil (Pathology), MANZCVS (Aquatics & Pathobiology), CertAqV, CMAVA, NATA Signatory.
Aquatic Veterinarian & Veterinary Pathologist
THE FISH VET, AUSTRALIA

Mobile Aquatic Veterinary Medical & Diagnostic Services.

• W: http://www.thefishvet.com.au