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Fundamentals of Ornamental Fish Health
ISBN/EAN: 9780813814018
Umbreit-Nr.: 5314470
Sprache:
Englisch
Umfang: 256 S.
Format in cm:
Einband:
kartoniertes Buch
Erschienen am 13.11.2009
Auflage: 1/2009
- Zusatztext
- 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.
- Kurztext
- 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. By emphasizing a clinical perspective on fish medicine, the book is an essential tool for providing fish and invertebrate medical care and advice. With chapters written by the leading experts in fish medicine, Fundamentals of Ornamental Fish Health is a must-have reference for any aquatic animal health professional, as well as for veterinarians treating fish patients, veterinary technicians, veterinary and veterinary technician students, and aquarium science students. Key Features: * Complete guide to managing the health and well-being of ornamental aquatic animals including discussion on disease prevention through effective biosecurity practices * Summarizes the knowledge base of nonlethal aquatic diagnostics, medicine, and surgery * Emphasizes a clinical perspective on fish medicine * Equips animal health professionals to competently and effectively treat fish patients * Provides a tool for providing ornamental fish and invertebrate medical care and advice * Written by the leading experts in fish medicine
- Autorenportrait
- Helen Roberts, DVM, is an owner-partner at 5 Corners Animal Hospital and the owner of Aquatic Veterinary Services of WNY, an ambulatory aquatic practice. She is a consultant for VIN's Aquatic Animal Message Boards, an instructor for VIN's Fish Medicine Courses, an international lecturer on pet fish health, and the instructor for the aquatic animal section of the exotic animal course at Medaille College's veterinary technology program.