Fundamentals of Aquatic Veterinary Medicine

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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.

TABLE OF CONTENTS:

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

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