All about Fish Vetting – Dr Richmond Loh
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Changes to pesticide formulation may be making the actives more toxic to fish embryos.
The new formulation may require the APVMA to take another look at toxicological studies.
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Yours sincerely,
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
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I’ve been doing a little sightseeing in New Zealand, currently in Rotorua.
Heard an interesting frank presentation at the Rainbow Springs trout display.
“The trout are actually a pest. They eat anything and everything in the rivers [including the native fish, frogs and invertebrates]. They live for about 7-10 years. However, the hybrid Tiger Trout (pictured) can live for decades because they are sterile.
The only reason they’re in our waters is because they’re a valuable sport fish. You can’t buy it in restaurants or in supermarkets. The only way you can get it is by buying a fishing licence and fish for them yourselves.”
“The early Europeans… did not see the price the native animals and plants were playing.”
There was no pretence on the nature of the beast. I’m all for farming domesticated animals like trout and salmon, however, I’m not sure about releasing feral animals into our waterways.
Tell us your thoughts.
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Yours sincerely,
Dr Richmond Loh
DipProjMgt, BSc, BVMS, MPhil (Pathology), MANZCVS (Aquatics& Pathobiology), CertAqV, NATA Signatory.
THE FISH VET, Perth, Western Australia, AUSTRALIA.
Mobile Aquatic Veterinary Medical & Diagnostic Services.
http://www.thefishvet.com.au
Ph: +61 (0)421 822 383
Usually when diseases strike, everyone wants to reach for the magic bullet. Does it exist?
Following on from last week’s blog on "biosecurity risks on shrimp farms", this article is timely. Having good biosecurity practices is one of the ways where your on-site team can help with early detection of disease, or of factors that may lead to disease. However, what do you do if diseases show up at your farm? What can you do?
What’s the use of diagnostics on the farm? Is it a little too late? Does the normal lab tests take too long for it to make a difference?
At TheFishVet, we use proven diagnostic methods to help you solve your problems. By using hard scientific evidence to back up the reason for doing things, you’re half-way there to becoming the top farm. And we can deliver results more quickly than the regular lab.
My colleage, Dr Giana Bastos Gomes, has prepared another practical article (see article link for details).
The Fish Vet’s Team is able to leverage technologies to serve our clients in timely and practical ways.
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Yours sincerely,
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
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How vast our waters are. It’s great to see come-backs.
http://www.gizmodo.com.au/2015/12/supposedly-extinct-sea-snakes-spotted-off-the-coast-of-australia/
I’d like to add that the Tasmanian salmonid industry is larger than the cattle and sheep production.
There’s scope for veterinarians in keeping our aquatic animals healthy and free from diseases. That’s our training.
http://www.fishfarmingexpert.com/news/vets-eye-aquaculture-opportunities/
Prawn farming is a highly risky business. When disease strikes, it spreads rapidly, and can kill large numbers of stock. What are some ways to mitigate the risks?
My colleage, Dr Giana Bastos Gomes, has prepared an article (see article link for details).
Biosecurity risks in prawn farms.pdf
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Yours sincerely,
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
Did you miss seeing TheFishVet today in Melbourne? Don’t worry. Did you know that Boronia Aquarium has direct lines to TheFishVet and its resources? Ask at the store.
Together, TheFishVet and Boronia Aquarium have been working for the better health of ornamental fish Australia-wide for over a decade.
So whenever you have a fish health problem,
Don’t guess, see TheFishVet.
Dr Loh will be at Boronia Aquarium from 1-4pm today.
Book an appointment to come see TheFishVet. Boronia Aquarium has significantly subsidised veterinary consultation fees for their loyal customers.
Book now, at
http://boroniaaquarium.com.au/
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Yours sincerely,
Dr Richmond Loh
DipProjMgt, BSc, BVMS, MPhil (Pathology), MANZCVS (Aquatics& Pathobiology), CertAqV, NATA Signatory.
THE FISH VET, Perth, Western Australia, AUSTRALIA.
Mobile Aquatic Veterinary Medical & Diagnostic Services.
http://www.thefishvet.com.au
Ph: +61 (0)421 822 383