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For those who missed the presentation on Australia’s proposed planned release of KHV, watch the recording here (link to video).

It is 50minutes of presentation, followed by 1h 10min of questions! It’s such a hot topic that the questions went for longer than the presentation. Check out what KHV is all about, and what its release could mean for the environment, and for your beloved pet fish.

I was the moderator, and I must say that the discussions made me very sad, as a fish lover, and as a veterinarian. 

Q: What do you call a boring fish?

A: Dull-fin.

Have a FINtastic week! R <+>{

In this article, it states that three (3) farms have confirmed white spot prawn virus (WSSV), and “the disease has since been discovered in wild prawn populations in the Logan River.” Since then, “commercial and recreational fishers had now been forbidden from taking crustaceans and worms from the Logan and Albert rivers.” In effect, a lock down.

Now these farms have been practicing the highest forms of biosecurity, but have been hit nonetheless. It’s a challenge to contain the virus because you need to control not only the prawns and water movement, but birds, amphibious wildlife, wind and rain. Let’s hope the authorities, farmers, fishermen and members of the public can work together to contain what could be the beginning of a disaster.

• Courier mail.
• ABC news.

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If you farm any kind of crustacea (marron, yabbies, crabs, prawns, etc), consider conducting biosecurity audits on, ahead of the disease-front.

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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

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Professor Victoria Braithwaite’s public lecture in November at the University of Sydney is now available online – please see the below links to the audio and video from the talk

http://sydney.edu.au/sydney_ideas/lectures/2016/professor_victoria_braithwaite.shtml

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cyjHHmc7QB0&feature=youtu.be

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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

Microscopically, fish gills respond to insults by a variety of means including excessive mucus production, hyperplasia (increase in number of cells), lamellar synechiae and fusion (stickiness), desquamation (cells falling off), necrosis (cells dying), congestion (increase blood to area) and lamellar oedema (fluid build-up in tissues).

There are a wide variety of reasons fish present with gill diseases. A variety of protozoal parasites, metazoan parasites, bacterial infections, nutritional deficiencies, water quality issues, and other physical and chemical disturbances.

We all know fish use gills for breathing. And if gills become damaged, all the changes mentioned above will be responsible for fish to present gasping at the water surface, flared operculum, laboured breathing, or "coughing".

But did you know the gills are responsible for more than this? Gills are responsible for osmoregulation, hydro-mineral balance, and the excretion of nitrogenous waste (ammonia). If gills become damaged, all these functions also become compromised. Additionally, fish may

The totality of these damages begin to compound, and is responsible for fish dying. Remember, we can detect evidence of diseases early by microscopic examinations. So, make sure you get your fish checked regularly by your fish veterinarian. Early intervention is key to keeping your fish happy and healthy.

At The Fish Vet, we offer site visits and laboratory testing for all kinds of fishes. We’re happy to take your enquiries.

Veterinary solutions for all your fish problems.

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Dr Richmond Loh
DipProjMgt, BSc, BVMS, MPhil (Pathology), MANZCVS (Aquatics & Pathobiology), CertAqV, CMAVA, NATA Signatory.
Aquatic Veterinarian & Veterinary Pathologist
THE FISH VET, AUSTRALIA – PERTH | MELBOURNE | TOWNSVILLE
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
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White spot disease, a highly contagious viral disease of prawns (and any other crustacea like crabs and lobsters), has been detected on a prawn farm in Logan River, south of Brisbane.

The source of the outbreak is unknown. One wonders whether it may be through imported contaminated prawn products, feed, or equipment.

Read more at the links below:

• Detection of white spot disease in Queensland prawns – DAWR
• White Spot Detected on Queensland Prawn Farm – The Fish Site.
• White spot disease, Australia – OIE
• http://www.outbreak.gov.au/current-responses-to-outbreaks/white-spot-disease

 

NO infection pathway/vector has been identified. At this stage the disease remains contained on farm and has not been found in wild fisheries.

Since this is a disease that’s exotic to Australia, there are very few experts with real-life experience on how to handle such a situation. Our Brazilian fish vet team member has firsthand experience at the control and prevention of this and several more exotic diseases such as:

1. WSSV – White spot syndrome virus
2. IMNV – Infectious myonecrosis virus
3. TSV – Taura syndrome virus
4. IHHNV – Infectious hypodermal and haematopoietic necrosis
5. NHP – Necrotising hepatopancreatitis (intracellular bacteria)
6. Gregarina (protozoan).

So, are you worried about the biosecurity on your farm?

Our dynamic team can help to prevent diseases on your valuable prawn farm and hatchery.

We can help with:

– Site visits;
– Biosecurity audits;
– Training;
– Laboratory testing;
– Extension;
– Medicines.

We are very “e-FISH-ent”!

At The Fish Vet, our team responds with rapid results for your needs. We are a complete team with veterinary expertise in the field, and in the diagnostic laboratory. We get you results in real time.

If it lives in water, choose the wetter vets!

The Fish Vet Team is located in Perth (WA) | Melbourne (Vic) | Sydney (NSW) | Townsville (Qld).

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Drs Richmond Loh, Giana Bastos Gomes, Alistair Brown, & Lucie Nedved.

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Here he is, back to normal and eating by himself!

http://tinyurl.com/TFV-RTC-2

Watch how we did it at

http://tinyurl.com/TFV-RTC

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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 | TOWNSVILLE
THE FISH VET – AUSTRALIA.

Aquatic Veterinary Medical & Diagnostic Services.

http://www.thefishvet.com.au

Ph: +61 421 822 383

Here he is, back to normal and eating by himself!

http://tinyurl.com/TFV-RTC-2

Watch how we did it at

http://tinyurl.com/TFV-RTC

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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 | TOWNSVILLE
THE FISH VET – AUSTRALIA.

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

Here’s a copy of the goldfish care sheet we prepared for the kindergarten kids.

Let’s help promote responsible fish keeping!

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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 | MELBOURNE | TOWNSVILLE
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.