Fundamentals of Ornamental Fish Health is a complete guide to managing the health and well-being of ornamental aquatic animals. Grounded in the foundations of fish medical care, the book summarizes nonlethal aquatic diagnostics and medicine, putting the information within a clinical context. Providing a comprehensive overview of the subject, Fundamentals of Ornamental Fish Health equips aquatic animal health professionals with all the information needed to competently and effectively treat these patients, from transporting and examining fish to diagnostic techniques and the identification and treatment of specific diseases and syndromes.

A current review of important internal medicine topics for the exotic animal practitioner! Articles will review metabolic bone disease, avian hepatic disorders, avian female reproductive disorders, proventricular dilatation disease, avian renal disorders, ferret neoplasia, amphibian internal disorders, koi reproductive disorders, thyroid tumors and lymphadenopathies in guinea pigs, reproductive reptilian disorders, disseminated idiopathic myositis in ferrets, gastric stasis in rabbits, and much more!

Exotic Animal Laboratory Diagnosis is a practical, user-friendly guide to diagnostic testing in a wide range of exotic species. Offers complete information on obtaining samples, performing tests, and interpreting laboratory results in exotic animals Presents information on each species using a similar format for easy access Emphasizes details on clinical biochemistries, urinalysis, and common laboratory diagnostic tests not found in other resources Draws together information on selecting, performing, and using diagnostic tests into a single easy-to-use resource Covers a wide range of species, including small mammals, primates, reptiles, aquatic animals, and wild, laboratory, and pet birds

This book forms a complete resource covering ornamental fish health and welfare from a recognized expert on the topic. Beginning with an overview of the tropical fish industry and aquarium keeping, it covers all the key elements of care, including water-quality testing and maintenance, filtration systems, nutrition, husbandry, handling and transportation of fish, disease diagnosis, treatments and medications, and disease prevention. It also reviews areas of wider interest, such as biosecurity and zoonoses. The book can be read through to gain a complete overview of the care and welfare of ornamental aquarium and pond fish, or it can be used to easily look up specific information about a topic of interest. With numerous illustrations and photographs, plus references allowing readers to study areas of interest in more detail, this book makes an invaluable teaching and reference handbook. It is a vital source of information for veterinarians, scientists using fish in their labs, students, ornamental fish breeders, retail pet store workers, and aquarium keepers looking for trusted advice about how to properly care for their ornamental freshwater fish.

Umfassende Darstellung der notwendigen Kompetenzen, um eine hochwertige tierärztliche Versorgung von Wassertieren zu gewährleisten Das Werk Fundamentals of Aquatic Veterinary Medicine enthält systematische, äußerst praktische Richtlinien für die Behandlung von Meeressäugern, Amphibien, Fischen und Wirbellosen in der tierärztlichen Praxis. Entsprechend den neun Kernbereichen des tierärztlichen Zertifizierungsprogramms der WAVMA (CertAqV-Programm) behandelt dieses umfassende klinische Nachschlagewerk die Themenbereiche Taxonomie, Anatomie und Physiologie von Wassertieren, Wasserqualität und natürliche Lebensgrundlagen, Diagnose, Behandlung und Prävention von Krankheiten bei Wassertieren und weitere Themen. Der maßgebliche Leitfaden soll den Lesern helfen, die notwendigen Kompetenzen, Fähigkeiten und Erfahrungen für eine fachgerechte Behandlung von Wassertieren zu erwerben und nachzuweisen. Dazu bietet das Werk: * Eine besondere Berücksichtigung der von der Weltorganisation für Tiergesundheit (OIE) formulierten Ersttagskompetenzen * Ausführliche Erläuterungen der Pathobiologie und Epidemiologie in Bezug auf Wasserkrankheiten, öffentliche Gesundheit, Zoonosen und die Sicherheit von Erzeugnissen aus Meeresfrüchten * Aktuelle Informationen zu relevanten Gesetzen, Vorschriften und Richtlinien Fundamentals of Aquatic Veterinary Medicine ist ein unverzichtbares Nachschlagewerk für Studierende der Veterinärmedizin und Tierärzte, die sich für die Behandlung von Wassertieren interessieren, sowie für Tierärzte im Bereich der aquatischen Veterinärmedizin, die sich von der WAVMA zertifizieren lassen oder die Ersttagskompetenzen der OIE erwerben möchten.

"This is a manual on the commercial production of ornamental fish. It is based predominantly on the author's 30 years of experience, mostly on his own farms. Contents include: the fundamentals of production; operating styles; strategies and facilities; commercial breeding and rearing methods for over 130 species/varieties from 14 major families/groups of fish; diets; miscellaneous fish farming techniques; health management; water chemistry; marketing; site selection and a glossary of terms."--Back cover.

This guide covers all aspects pertaining to the use of zebrafish including their basic biology, humane care and management, husbandry, life support systems, regulatory compliance, technical procedures, veterinary care, and water quality management. The zebrafish is now a mainstream model animal employed by scientists to study everything from stem cells to the basis of behavioral changes induced by drug addiction. However, there are few accepted and established standards for husbandry, management, and care for the fish in laboratory settings and even fewer comprehensive and constantly reliable resources. To this end, the goal of this handbook is to provide managers, veterinarians, investigators, technicians, and regulatory personnel with a concise yet thorough reference on zebrafish biology, care, husbandry, and management. The new edition includes more figures, tables and bullet points, a wealth of new full-color images, major updates on health and welfare (including colony health surveillance and viruses), and a complete overhaul of the compliance section to address more international concerns.

The latest information on dermatology of exotic pet animals for the exotic animal veterinarian. Topics to be covered include diagnostic approach to dermatologic disease, behavioural dermatopathies, ectoparasites, bumblefoot, erythema multiforme in the ferret, yellow fungus disease, dermatitis of reptiles, viral skin diseases of the rabbit, dermal neoplasias in small animals and avians, dermatologic conditions involving the feet, beak and claws, viral dermatopathies of ornamental and pet fish, alopecia in the guinea pig, amphibian chytridiomycosis, sebaceous adenitis in rabbits, and more.

This issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Exotic Animal Practice focuses on Disorders of the Oral Cavity. Articles include: Anatomy and Disorders of the Oral Cavity of Pet Fishes; Anatomy and Disorders of the Oral Cavity of Reptiles and Amphibians; Anatomy and Disorders of the Beak and Oral Cavity of Birds; Anatomy and Disorders of the Oral Cavity of Pet Rabbits; Diagnostic Imaging of Dental Disease of Pet Rabbits; Surgical Treatment of Facial Abscesses in Pet Rabbits; Anatomy and Disorders of the Oral Cavity of Guinea Pigs; Anatomy and Disorders of the Oral Cavity of Chinchillas; Anatomy and Disorders of the Oral Cavity of Rat-like and Squirrel-like Rodents; and more!

A clear and concise guide to veterinary laboratory diagnostic techniques and interpretation The newly revised Third Edition of Veterinary Hematology, Clinical Chemistry, and Cytology delivers a thorough and focused exploration of the basic principles of veterinary lab testing and diagnosis, as well as the cytology, hematology, and chemistry of common domestic and non-domestic species. The book offers readers an expanded wealth of clinical case presentations, providing case data and narrative discussions designed to promote skill development. The book is packed with information useful to veterinary students, technicians, pathologists, and researchers, and includes access to a companion website that offers clinical cases and the figures from the book in PowerPoint. Heavily and clearly illustrated, with a strong practical emphasis, this latest edition includes a brand-new section on veterinary cytology and a chapter on laboratory diagnosis of infectious diseases as well as updated information throughout that keeps pace with the rapidly developing field of clinical pathology. The book includes: A comprehensive overview of laboratory testing and diagnosis principles, with unique emphases on interpretive perspectives and slide preparation techniques. A complete treatment of hematopathology of domestic animal species, organized by erythrocytes, leukocytes, platelets, bone marrow, hemostasis, and transfusion medicine. A comprehensive treatment of clinical biochemistry in domestic animals organized by organ system, including electrochemical evaluation of electrolyte and acid-base pathology. A complete treatment of domestic animal cytology organized by both common collection sites and principles of inflammation, infectious agents, and neoplasia. Complete sections covering practical treatment of hematology and clinical biochemistry of non-domestic mammals, birds, reptiles, fish, and amphibians. Veterinary Hematology, Clinical Chemistry, and Cytology is a one-stop reference on veterinary laboratory diagnostic techniques and interpretation ideally suited for veterinary students, veterinary technicians, general practitioners, and specialists.