Journal of the World Aquatic Veterinary Medical Association Second Quarter 2020
Skin Deep: Microscopic Anatomy of Finfish Integment by Dr Diane Elliot, Q&A document based on questions asked during the live webinar including adfditional references
Instead of the standard, “we tell you to buy this food,” we’re going to give you the tools to take ANY bag of koi food and decide if it’s “good” or “bad.” And what you think is “good,” may not be the same as what your neighbors think is “good,” and that’s okay!
Unfortunately, fish bowls are antiquated technology still for sale on your pet store shelf today. It’s an idealized image handed down from Disney movies in our childhoods.
Register for the latest WAVMA WebCEPD free webinar to be given by Dr Diane Elliott. Learn more about fish skin.
Most fish don’t have to work very hard to swim. Their streamlined bodies and powerful tails allow them effortless propulsion through the water column. But what if your tail is mostly just for show, like a betta?
Floating goldfish post-eating is a common issue that results in an internet wormhole. Let’s get some facts straight.
How can you tell male and female fish apart? Trying to set up a single sex population can help keep spawning practices from hurting your fish, but determining males from females can sometimes be a little tricky.
When you set up a new fish tank for the first time, there are a few things you can expect to happen.
With a brand new filter, your nitrogen cycle has not been established. It will take 4-6 weeks MINIMUM to start cycling your new tank.
Yes, you can feed your pet fish your love just like your cat or dog. There are many “treats” available on the market for fish and not all are created equal.
Thinking about adding a pond to your landscape or investing more in what you already have? If you’re thinking about adding more fish to your pond, we advise you wait until your pond has been eating for a few weeks or late spring.
Chlorine is a cheap and efficient way to treat water and the levels used have no harmful effects on humans or fuzzy pets and animals. However, chlorine is extremely toxic to fish.
Looking to decrease your water changes and grow some delicious veggies for your family to enjoy? Then you need AQUAPONICS!
If your fish is presenting any physical or behavioral signs of illness, don’t wait around for them to magically get better! Follow these steps for the best chance to save your fish or call a fish veterinarian before the problem gets worse.
Building capacity to identify a shark from its fin or a ray from its gills
The program for the 2020 Fish Veterinary Society (FVS) Conference is now avaialable
Applications open for the 2020 Pitts Education Awards
First meeting of the new 2020 WAVMA Executive Board was held today. A brief summary of the topics discussed is provided
Join Us For Aquatic Veterinary CE at ISAAH 2018
3rd WAVMA Conference, AGM, and Biosecurity Workshop
Aquatic Veterinary CE at Aquaculture America 2018
The World Aquatic Veterinary Medical Association offers a full day aquatic veterinary session at Aquaculture 2016, February 22-26, Las Vegas, U.S.A. Discounted registration for WAVMA members available.
The John L. Pitts Veterinary Education Awards Program is now accepting applications from vet students and graduates looking to learn more about aquatic veterinary medicine.
WAVMA proudly supports the John L. Pitts Aquatic Veterinary Education Awards Program, which assists veterinary students and new graduates in becoming more involved with aquatic veterinary medicine.
Join us for a webinar on September 25, 2015 at 12:00 PM (EDT) - Click on http://tinyurl.com/oc6p356 for the correct time in your time zone.
Register now! https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7725893643494691586
A new European College of veterinary specialisation has been established recently – The European College of Aquatic Animal Health.
WAVMA is saddened by the news regarding the Nepal earthquake, which caused loss of thousands of human and animal lives. We urge our members to assist mainly by supporting local Red Cross and international charities.
The WVA organizers have agreed to provide discounted registrations (€250) for the 32nd World Veterinary Congress in Istanbul, Turkey (13-17 September 2015) to all WAVMA coordinate aquatic veterinary session speakers, whose abstracts are submitted before the April 17, 2015. For us to ensure that all WAVMA members receive this discount please send copies of any abstracts submitted online to administrators@wavma.org. Also, let administrators@wavma.org know if you have any problems with on-line submissions.
Join us for a free webinar on April 10, 2015 at 10:15 PM (AWST – Perth, Western Australia) on Water Quality 101. Register now at http://tinyurl.com/njrahuo
A limited amount of financial support is available to assist veterinary students and newly graduated veterinarians to participate in aquatic veterinary educational activities within the next 12 months through the 2015 John Pitts Financial Support Programme. These activities will increase their knowledge and involvement in aquatic veterinary medicine.
World Vet Day will be celebrated on April 25th this year. Vector borne zoonotic diseases are not commonly recognised in aquaculture but do exist. This item looks at two.
During 2015, Dr. Dusan Palic, who served as the President of the World Aquatic Veterinary Medical Association 2012, will chair the World Veterinary Association (WVA) Communication Working Group.
We wish Dr. Palic all the best in this endeavour!
Fish bacteriology for veterinarians webinar, techniques for collection culture and identification of bacteria from aquatic animals. This webinar on fish bacteriologywill be given by Dr Nicky Buller senior microbiologist at Animal Health Laboratories, Department of Agriculture and Food Western Australia where she has worked for over 20 years.
A Christmas present form WAVMA - Free CEPD and certification for WAVMA members
The College of Veterinary Medicine at Cornell University is pleased to announce the 2015 AQUAVET® I, II & III course offerings.
The 40th World Small Animal Veterinary Association Congress will be held in Bangkok, Thailand in May 15th-18th, 2015
Following the success of the World Veterianry Association (WVA) Global Seminar on Animal Welfare
World Veterinary Day Animal Welfare Global Webinar
Farm Animal Welfare Committee Publishes Opinion on the Welfare of Farmed Fish
Press Release – The Farm Animal Welfare Committee (FAWC) today published its Opinion on the Welfare of Farmed Fish
The Fish Veterinary Society (FVS) will hold a two day scientific meeting in Edinburgh March 25th and 26th at the
A short article about the 31st WVC
Report on the WAVMA AGM and the speech given by Dr. Loh incoming WAVMA President.
Possible new disease of Rainbow Trout found in Sweden
Nominations are now open until the end of August. WAVMA Fellows are those full members of WAVMA who have been recognized
WAVMA Elections 2014
Nominations of Full Member are now open for the following WAVMA Officer and Director-at-Large positions for individuals willing to serve as Executive Board members for January 1 – December 31, 2014. Self-nomination is acceptable and individuals currently serving in these position are eligible for re-election.
The recent conference on Fish Health and Welfare held in Brussels and organised by the FVE was well supported by WAVMA members.
The Meetings Committee of WAVMA is pleased to announce the Members’ Networking Dinner Meeting will be held on Monday, July 22, 2013, from 6:30-10:00 PM in conjunction with the 2013 American Veterinary Medical Association Convention.
The Importance of Fish for Feeding Nine Billion
WAVMA members attend the AIRM 2013 Conference in Istanbul
The 2013 AIRM Conference will take place in Istanbul on the 4 - 5 April.
The Fish Veterinary Society's Scientific Meeting will once again be held in Edinburgh during March
The Shark Reef Aquatic Medicine Seminar 2013 is set to go - with an even more focused and in-depth program than ever.
The WAVMA Executive Board would like to wish all members a Happy and Prosperous New Year for 2013!
2012 was marked by several successful meetings, not just of educational value for members but also allowing WAVMA to promote aquatic veterinary medicine to global audiences.
The University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine and the College of Veterinary Medicine at Cornell University are pleased to announce the 2013 AQUAVET® I & II Programs as well as the new AQUAVET® III offering.
Reaching out to veterinarians and veterinary students around the world with information about opportunities to get involved with aquatic veterinary medicine, has become a priority for the World Aquatic Veterinary Medical Association.
The Fish Veterinary Society (FVS) will hold a two day scientific meeting in Edinburgh March 27th and 28th at the Norton House Hotel close to Edinburgh Airport
Make plans to attend a WAVMA/AVMA Joint Special Aquatic Veterinary Session at Aquaculture America 2012
Latest WSAVA Bulletin and discounted registration to the WSAVA 2012 Birmingham World Congress now available.
WAVMA becomes an Affiliate Member of the World Small Animal Veterinary Association and an opportunity to comment on the WSAVA policy "Convention on the Protection of Companion Animals".
WAVMA applies to become an Associate member of the World Veterinary Association (www.worldvet.org)
The presentations from the recent OIE conference held in Panama on Aquatic Animal Health are available for download
The WAVMA AGM will be held at the Renaissance St. Louis Grand Hotel, 800 Washington Avenue, St. Louis, MO, 63101, (314) 621-9600 for Monday, 07/18/2011 from 6- 10 PM
Aquatic Veterinary Sessions & Aquatic Veterinary Biosecurity Program
30th World Veterinary Congress, October 11-14, Cape Town, South Africa
(Organized by the World Aquatic Veterinary Medical Association)
The World Aquatic Veterinary Medical Association (WAVMA) is five years old this year and reflects on it's mission and purpose and what has been achieved so far.
The Egyptian Society of Environment and Aquatic Animal Health (ESEAAH) first annual workshop July 10 -14 2011
Download the WVC/WAVMA Aquatic Veterinary sessions tentative timetable
Nominations open for 2012 WAVMA Executive Board elections and the election schedule
A brief report on the recent Aquaculture Insurance Risk Management conference to which WAVMA members were invited to speak
The latest information on the 2nd International Aquaculture Biosecurity Conference is now available
2011 AVMA Convention Aquatic Veterinary Sessions
The World Aquatic Veterinary Association Annual General Meeting 2011 will be held in St Louis during the AVMA Convention in July.
Call for speakers at our special Aquatic Veterinary Sessions at the 30th World Veterinary Congress (October 11-14, 2011)
Information on WAVMA session at Aquaculture America 2011