The Fish Vet's Blog

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

Answer is…

For a sea change!

Have a FINtastic week! R <+>{

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

Because he was a stink ray!

Have a FINtastic week! R <+>{

I’ve been in Melbourne the last few days and we’ve had some scorching hot weather, and some frosty cool weather in the same week! This is a reminder for me, that Melbourne has some “split personality” kind of weather.

For those who keep their pond fish in relatively shallow ponds, or in volumes smaller than 3-4000L, your fish could get stressed from equally fickle water temperatures.

Please read this blog on how to minimise stress in fish –
https://thefishvet.com/2015/10/22/how-much-salt-should-be-in-my-koigoldfish-pond/

 
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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

Q: What do you call a crab at the beach?

A: sandy claws!

Merry Christmas everyone!
 
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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