• Fundamentals of Aquatic Veterinary Medicine

    Covers the competencies necessary to assure the highest quality of aquatic veterinary services

    Fundamentals of Aquatic Veterinary Medicine provides systematic, highly practical guidance on the treatment of aquatic mammals, amphibians, fish, and invertebrates in veterinary practice.

    Mapping to each of the nine core areas of the WAVMA Certified Aquatic Veterinarian (CertAqV) Program, this comprehensive clinical reference covers taxonomy, anatomy and physiology of aquatic species, water quality and life support systems, diagnostics, treatment, and prevention of aquatic diseases, and more. Designed to help readers acquire and demonstrate the necessary knowledge, skills, and experience to be competent in aquatic veterinary medicine, this authoritative guide:

    • Focuses on “Day One” competencies outlined by the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE)
    • Covers pathobiology and epidemiology of aquatic diseases, public health,zoonotic diseases, and seafood safety
    • Provides up-to-date information on relevant legislation, regulations, and policies

    Fundamentals of Aquatic Veterinary Medicine is a must-have reference and review guide for veterinary students and practitioners interested in practicing aquatic veterinary medicine, as well as for aquatic veterinarians looking to become WAVMA certified or wanting to acquire OIE “Day One” competency.

  • Preface

    Acknowledgements

    List of Contributors

    About the Companion Website

    Chapter 1 - Aquatic Environment and Life Support Systems

    Sherry Kasper, Olanike K. Adeyemo, Trista Becker Welsh, David Scarfe, and Julius Tepper

    Chapter 2 - Taxonomy, Anatomy and Physiology

    Matt Longshaw, Wesley Baumgartner, Trista Becker Welsh, James E. Bogan, Jr., Erdem Danyer, Sherry Kasper, Nicole Marie Nemeth, Adolf Maas, and Acacia Alcivar-Warren

    Chapter 3 - Husbandry and Industries

    Trista Becker Welsh, Olanike K. Adeyemo, Erdem Danyer, and Nicholas Saint-Erne

    Chapter 4 – Pathology and Epidemiology of Aquatic Diseases

    Section 4.1. Pathology

    Wesley Baumgartner, Farah Gonul Aydin, Kelly Bateman, Morag Clinton, Padraig Duignan, Mansour El-Matbouli, Maria Forzan, Leo Foyle, Soliman Hatem, Gregory Lewbart, Richmond Loh, Nicole Marie Nemeth, and Acacia Alcivar-Warren

    Section 4.2 Epidemiology

    Leo Foyle

    Chapter 5 - Diagnostics and Treatment of Aquatic Animal Diseases

    Richmond Loh, James E. Bogan, Jr., Mansour El-Matbouli, Soliman Hatem, Jack Kottwitz, Nicholas Saint-Erne, Mona Saleh, and Vasile Vulpe

    Chapter 6 - Clinical Veterinary Experience and Client Communication

    Richmond Loh, Laura Urdes, and Vasile Vulpe

    Chapter 7 - Public Health, Zoonoses and Seafood Safety

    Olanike K. Adeyemo and Leo Foyle

    Chapter 8 - Legislation, Regulations and Policies

    Myron Kebus and Chris Walster

    Chapter 9 - Principles of Aquatic Animal Welfare

    Laura Urdes and Chris Walster

    Index

  • Dr Laura Urdes is a Veterinarian and Assistant Professor, University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine, Bucharest, Romania.

    Dr Chris Walster is a Qualified Veterinary Surgeon and Director of C & J Walster Limited, Stafford, UK.

    Dr Julius Tepper is a Veterinarian at the Long Island Fish Hospital, Manorville, NY, USA.

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