All about Fish Vetting – Dr Richmond Loh
I’m commonly asked what is a fish vet, and what do I do.
I’m a vet, for fish. Yes, a REAL Veterinarian.
Anyway, I’m hoping our new YouTube channel can help with educating the other 95% of our population about fish veterinarians.
Learn more about aquatic yeterinary medicine.
Subscribe to our YouTube channel
http://tinyurl.com/thefishdoctor
Ola!
Check out one of my DVD clips (Fish Vetting Techniques and Practical Tips – Instructional Video) translated into Spanish.
This is how you take a blood sample from a fish (in Spanish).
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If you want to learn how to do a lot more fish vetting procedures, get your copy now from
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Available in two formats. English language only.
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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
THE FISH VET – AUSTRALIA.
Aquatic Veterinary Medical & Diagnostic Services.
http://www.thefishvet.com.au
Ph: +61 421 822 383
I had a read of the paper shared by Brad Bradley via Facebook – thank you.
The first paragraph is filled with assumptions about carp being a major cause of (rather than carp being a symptom of) aquatic ecosystem damage.
Here it also states that once KHV is released, there will be continued release of more devastating viruses, to kill fish that develop natural immunity.
But what I find most disconcerting is that it says, “the release of CyHV-3 undoubtedly represents a unique and exciting natural experiment…”
Would it be okay for me to say that I’m not in the least bit excited?
Read the paper, download the open-access paper here –
http://virologyj.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12985-016-0666-4
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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
THE FISH VET – AUSTRALIA.
Aquatic Veterinary Medical & Diagnostic Services.
Ph: +61 421 822 383
Q: What do you call a purple goldfish?
A: Jack Oranda (jacaranda).
Have a FINtastic week! R <+>{
We have now learned that WSD is a viral infection that affects all types of crustaceans, marine, brackish and freshwater types. It’s a national disaster.
But did you know that control measures may also adversely impact on the environment? It is a huge undertaking, and we hope this doesn’t have detrimental effects on the natural ecosystems.
In the articles below, they mention the use of chlorine as the means to depopulate and disinfect premises. Under normal circumstances, the treated water would be dechlorinated prior to discharge. This is what makes chlorine a commonly used compound – because they’re readily available and cheap, and can be neutralised.
Read news articles –
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2016/dec/13/queensland-prawn-farmers-face-huge-losses-over-white-spot-disease-outbreak
http://www.bnbfishing.com.au/fishing/white-spot-disease-update
What are some alternatives that may be useful?
See – https://thefishvet.com/2016/12/13/how-would-australia-stop-the-spread-of-wssv-in-shrimpprawns/
If you suspect a disease on your property, you must report it to the Emergency Animal Disease Watch Hotline on 1800 675 888. Further information on white spot disease is available from the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources.
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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
THE FISH VET – AUSTRALIA.
Aquatic Veterinary Medical & Diagnostic Services.
http://www.thefishvet.com.au
Ph: +61 421 822 383
Requirements:
Tertiary qualifications in veterinary science or marine biology (or another related field), able to drive, dive and compute, and with fish experience.
See – https://chj.tbe.taleo.net/chj06/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?rid=121&org=TASSALGROUP&cws=40&cws=40
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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
THE FISH VET – AUSTRALIA.
Aquatic Veterinary Medical & Diagnostic Services.
http://www.thefishvet.com.au
Ph: +61 421 822 383
Ornamental Fish 2017- Two months to go!
The 2nd International Ornamental Fish Trade and Technical Conference will take place from 8-10 February 2017 at the Kingsbury Hotel, Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Around 15 renowned international speakers (including Dr Richmond Loh, The Fish Vet) are invited to speak at the Conference, covering all the important aspects of the ornamental fish industry including challenges, developments and innovations in breeding, rearing and feed technology; as well as prevention and control of diseases in marine and freshwater ornamental fish. Trade and marketing; rules and regulations; environmental issues related to the industry; and certification are the other topical issues which will be addressed.
The organisers are pleased to announce Mr Shane Willis, President of Ornamental Fish International (OFI) as the Chairman of the Ornamental Fish 2017 Conference. His vast experience in the industry will undoubtedly provide for strong leadership during the conference. A farm visit for international participants is also being organised for the 10th of February 2017 to the Rambadagalla Ornamental Fish Breeding and Training Centre.
It will be an unique opportunity for participants to witness the ongoing research activities in this state-owned centre, including fish breeding, rearing and tissue culture of aquatic plants. The event will comprise a two-day conference and one-day field trip to ornamental fish farms in the country.
Who should attend?
Ornamental fish exporters, importers, breeders, farmers, traders, industry leaders, policy makers, government officials, researchers, academics and service providers.
For further details please visit www.ornamentalfish2017.infofish.org
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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
Mobile Aquatic Veterinary Medical & Diagnostic Services.
White spot syndrome virus has a very wide host range and can infect any crustacea. This includes crabs, prawns and lobsters, both freshwater and marine. Already it’s having devastating a effect.
This exotic disease outbreak can be likened to foot-and-mouth disease arriving in Australia. FMD virus also has a very wide host range, and is capable of causing disease in all cloven-hoofed animals which includes cattle, sheep, pigs, deer and goats. This would seriously affect the pork, dairy, sheep, wool and beef industries, and exports of these products.
In the article by the Guardian, it predicts prawn fishers would lose 30% of their income, especially after wild prawns taken from the Logan river, south of Brisbane, have tested positive.
To date, three of the eight land-based farms in the region. Unfortunately, unlike land based farming of sheep, cattle and pigs, there is currently no industry or government to help farmers that have been affected by this disastrous disease.
It is more than highly unfortunate. For the future of all the aquatic farmers the aquaculture sector really needs to stop reinventing the wheel, and to quickly replicate all the policies and procedures that are currently in place for the more mature terrestrial farming industry. And i cannot stress enough, there needs to be more veterinary input in aquaculture sectors. Together, we can help this industry recover from such disasters and help it to thrive.
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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
THE FISH VET – AUSTRALIA.
Aquatic Veterinary Medical & Diagnostic Services.
http://www.thefishvet.com.au
Ph: +61 421 822 383
So my Mrs sends me this message, "U want this calendar? Haha!"
Is it a trap? How do I answer this? Sounds a bit fishy!
Wonder why no koi carp in the selection.
Hope these fish don’t have the herpes.
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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
THE FISH VET – AUSTRALIA.
Aquatic Veterinary Medical & Diagnostic Services.
http://www.thefishvet.com.au
Ph: +61 421 822 383
Overseas, emergency harvest or culling is the first step to reduce the amount of infective material. This would be done on infected farms, and in neighbouring farms. This helps prevent spread into natural waterways, and creates a buffer zone. In emergency situations, there may be necessity to eradicate susceptible species in the wild. These would be temporary measures that will ensure limiting the disease spread. This latter step may sound drastic and against normal conservation efforts, but it may be the only way.
But there are ways to minimise environmental/ecosystem damage. How could you kill/cull/euthanase large populations of wild fish quickly, and needs to be in a manner that’s safe, effective, practical, economic, and be in a relatively humane way? If it were a finfish, saponin (the component in tea seed cake) is used as a specific piscicide, without affecting invertebrates. How about crustacea? We would be using chemicals that specifically target crustacea (e.g. chitin synthesis inhibitors, copper) or are more toxic to invertebrates than fish (e.g. organophosphates) to reduce environmental damage that might be associated with harsher chemicals.
Now, what will you do on your farm?
If you farm any kind of crustacea (marron, yabbies, crabs, prawns, etc), consider conducting biosecurity audits, ahead of the disease-front.
Yours sincerely,
Dr Richmond Loh
DipProjMgt, BSc, BVMS, MPhil (Pathology), MANZCVS (Aquatics& Pathobiology), CertAqV, NATA Signatory.
Aquatic Veterinarian & Veterinary Pathologist.
PERTH | MELBOURNE | SYDNEY | TOWNSVILLE
THE FISH VET – AUSTRALIA.
Aquatic Veterinary Medical & Diagnostic Services.
Ph: +61 421 822 383
