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The RSPCA has published a great way to humanely despatch crustacea in a way that makes it still fit for human consumption.

See this link , or download the pdf here – RSPCA Humane killing of crustaceans

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Dr Richmond Loh
DipProjMgt, BSc, BVMS, MPh (Pathology), MANZCVS (Aquatics & Pathobiology), CertAqV, CMAVA, NATA Signatory.
Aquatic Veterinarian & Veterinary Pathologist
THE FISH VET, Perth, Western Australia, AUSTRALIA.
Mobile Aquatic Veterinary Medical & Diagnostic Services.
http://www.thefishvet.com.au
Ph: +61 (0)421 822 383
Skype: thefishvet

President WAVMA 2014

Adjunct Lecturer Murdoch University

Looking for more books? Check out this site.

See advert on YouTube.

Move away from expensive water treatment plants to treat sewage. Terry Welch, who runs several small treatment facilities in northern New Hampshire, thinks he’s found a better way to get rid of the sludge.

Employ fish to eat the sludge! He mentions candidates such as perch, bluegills, hornpout, large mouth and small mouth bass as being able to do the job.

Read more here –
http://loe.org/shows/segments.html?programID=94-P13-00008&segmentID=3

Ever wondered where and how certain fish flukes attach to hosts, and hide out? Why is it that sometimes we may miss a diagnosis, or that treatments sometimes don’t work as well as it should?

Mr Alejandro Trujillo is a current PhD student in James Cook University, and his research attempts to understand parasite-host interactions, parasite avoidance mechanisms, and host immune responses to infection.
This Webinar presents published research done on the migration and habitat selection of the marine skin fluke, Neobenedenia sp., on Barramundi (Lates calcarifer). Additionally, this study will also show the associated histopathology of Neobenedenia sp. infection in specific microhabitats selected by the parasite.

Learning Objectives – participants will understand:
1. Understand the distribution of Neobenedenia on the host.
2. Observe the implications for such distribution of the parasite on the fish body surface.
3. Learn new tracking techniques and pathology associated to this marine skin fluke.
Read more, and on how to register for this FREE Webinar – WebCEPD-B-120: Unders​tanding Barramundi M​onogenean Parasite I​nteractions & Patholog​y – at this link.

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Dr Richmond Loh
DipProjMgt, BSc, BVMS, MPh (Pathology), MANZCVS (Aquatics & Pathobiology), CertAqV, CMAVA, NATA Signatory.
Aquatic Veterinarian & Veterinary Pathologist
THE FISH VET, Perth, Western Australia, AUSTRALIA.
Mobile Aquatic Veterinary Medical & Diagnostic Services.
http://www.thefishvet.com.au
Ph: +61 (0)421 822 383

President WAVMA 2014

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WAVMA e-News 2(2) / February 2016 View this email in your browser One Profession; One Discipline; One Voice – Cohesive & Inclusive! Sign up now to become a WAVMA member Facebook LinkedIn Twitter DON’T MISS THE NEXT WAVMA FREE WEBINAR ! Barramundi Monogenean Parasite Interactions & Pathology, on February 22, 2016 at 11:00 AM (AEST- Australia) This Webinar presents published research conducted on the migration and habitat selection of the marine skin fluke, Neobenedenia sp., on Barramundi (Lates calcarifer). Additionally, this study will also show the associated histopathology of Neobenedenia sp. infection in specific microhabitats selected by the parasite. Read more & register New WAVMA goodies. This style and many more available now. Aquatic Veterinary e-Learning Supporting WAVMA WebCEPD, PubCEPD CertAqV & Clinical Cases Programs.

At the World Aquatic Veterinary Medical Association, we are all inclusive, having categories for those who’re veterinarians, technicians, nurses, students, libraries and new graduates.

Membership runs a calendar-year.

JOIN NOW, and get the most out of your membership!

http://www.wavma.org/Become-a-member

Or come see what we are all about.

Be at the forefront of aquatic veterinary sciences.

On behalf of the Aquatic Animal Health Chapter of the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists, we would like to invite you to register
your interest in presenting a talk at this year’s Science Week conference.

Science Week will be held at the usual venue, the QT Gold Coast, Surfers Paradise, on the 7th and 8th July 2016.

Speakers’ costs for conference registration are waived on the day of the presentation.

Please submit your expression of interest including proposed topic, and length of address, by 25th February.

To allow more content, to showcase the breadth AAH covers, we ask for fifteen (15) minute talks, though there is room for longer talks if required. Please also indicate if there are any times in the 2 days in which you cannot present due to other commitments.

DOWNLOAD

ANZCVS AAH SW Flyer – Call for Speakers v2

Kind regards,

Aquatic Animal Health Chapter Science-Week Conveners.

Roger Chong <roger.chong@daf.qld.gov.au>

and

Richmond Loh <thefishvet@gmail.com>

 

Australia is currently dealing with a new emerging disease that has similarities to “early mortality syndrome” (EMS), aka “acute hepatopancreatic necrosis disease” (AHPND).

Refer to full article at this link.

Prawn farming is a highly risky business. When disease strikes, it spreads rapidly, and can kill large numbers of stock.

Check out some ways you mitigate the risks at this link.

 
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Yours sincerely,

Dr Richmond Loh 

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

Mobile Aquatic Veterinary Medical & Diagnostic Services.
http://www.thefishvet.com.au
Ph: +61 (0)421 822 383

This new book has contributions from experts from around the world (including from Dr Richmond Loh, The Fish Vet!)

The CRC press is listing the book with a July 15, 2016 publication date.

Here’s the link – http://tinyurl.com/SACR-Aq2
This is a new edition in the Self-Assessment Colour Review series that covers ornamental fish. It includes 200 colour illustrated cases in random order, as they would be presented in practice. It presents questions based on each case with answers that fully explore the disease/disorder. This new edition contains >250 new cases. The book should appeal to candidates preparing for examinations and to practitioners in their continuing education.

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Dr Richmond Loh
DipProjMgt, BSc, BVMS, MPh (Pathology), MANZCVS (Aquatics & Pathobiology), CertAqV, CMAVA, NATA Signatory.
Aquatic Veterinarian & Veterinary Pathologist
THE FISH VET, Perth, Western Australia, AUSTRALIA.
Mobile Aquatic Veterinary Medical & Diagnostic Services.
http://www.thefishvet.com.au
Ph: +61 (0)421 822 383

Answer: sea weed!

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