The Aquarium Fish Medicine Handbook 1st Edition
Practicing veterinarians, veterinary technicians, professional aquarists, fish researchers, and tropical fish hobbyists will find this thorough yet concise handbook a complete how-to guide for keeping fish under human care healthy and thriving. Whether you're new to fish medicine and husbandry or an expert in the field, there is valuable information within these pages for you. The book is arranged in a logical order so that readers can quickly and efficiently find the information they seek. The book is filled with valuable and applicable information on dozens of topics including how to manage aquatic life support systems for fish, history taking, natural history, anatomy, physiology, diagnostic techniques, anesthesia, analgesia, and surgery. Virtually all of the most important ornamental fish pathogens, including viruses, bacteria, fungi, and parasites, are described and richly illustrated. There are also sections on fish welfare and conservation. While there are many books on the market that explore the topics of ornamental fish health and care, none provide the amount of helpful information and resources in such a small, affordable package.
Autor: Roy P.E. Yanong; Gregory A. Lewbart
| Nakladatel | CRC Press |
|---|---|
| ISBN | 9780367522919 |
| Vydání | 2024 |
| Vazba | brožovaná |
| Počet stran | 288 |
Cover
Half-Title
Title
Copyright
Dedication
Contents
About the Authors
Introduction
Acknowledgements
CHAPTER 1 AQUARIUM FISH FAMILIES AND SPECIES
Common groups kept
Popular Freshwater Ornamental Fishes
Popular Pond Fishes
Popular Tropical Marine Ornamental Fishes
Popular Aquarium Non-Fish Species
Laws and Permits
CHAPTER 2 AQUARIUM SYSTEMS AND WATER QUALITY
Important System Processes
Tank Essentials
Water Quality: Chemical Imbalances And Management
Tank And Water Tips
Salt Calculations for Common Volumes of Water
CHAPTER 3 NUTRITION AND DIET
General Nutrient Requirements And Feed Ingredients
Macronutrients
Micronutrients/Minerals
Additional Considerations
Amount
CHAPTER 4 GENERAL REPRODUCTION
Sexing Select Species/Groups
Physiological Quick Facts
General Reproductive Strategies
Common Marine Species
General Notes On Tropical Fish Early Life Stages
Egg Binding (Dystocia)
CHAPTER 5 CLINICAL CASE WORK UPS: INITIAL CONSIDERATIONS
First Visit/Annual Examination Protocol
Fish Physical Examination
Diagnostics
Emergency Therapy/First Aid
CHAPTER 6 ANTE-MORTEM DIAGNOSTICS
External Wet Mount Biopsies
Bacterial Culture – Non-Sacrificial
Blood Collection Techniques
Diagnostic Evaluation Of Samples
Hematology
CHAPTER 7 IMAGING
Radiography And Ultrasonography: General Comments
CHAPTER 8 POST-MORTEM EVALUATION
General Comments On Specimen Quality
Necropsy Supplies
Microbiology Supplies
Wet Mount Evaluation
Necropsy And Microbiology
Internal Evaluation
CHAPTER 9 EUTHANASIA, ANESTHESIA, AND SEDATION
General Considerations for Euthanasia
Indicators of Death in Fish
Euthanasia Methods
Anesthesia And Sedation
CHAPTER 10 SURGERY
Common Indications for Surgery
Fish Anesthesia Delivery System (Fads)
Induction, Maintenance, Monitoring
Fish Preparation
Surgical Tips
CHAPTER 11 INFECTIOUS DISEASES
General Management Considerations
Preventive Care: Vaccines
Parasitic Diseases Of Aquarium Fish
Bacterial Diseases Of Aquarium Fish
Viral Diseases Of Aquarium Fish
Fungal Diseases Of Fish
Reportable Diseases
Zoonoses
CHAPTER 12 COMMON MEDICAL CONDITIONS
Fatty Liver Disease
Neoplasia
Buoyancy Problems (Swim Bladder “Disease”)
Superficial Wounds
Signs Associated With Water Quality Problems
Lateral Line Depigmentation Syndrome (LLD) Of Marine Fish
Ocular Diseases
Nutritional Diseases
Constipation
Behavioral Considerations
CHAPTER 13 HEALTH CERTIFICATES/CERTIFICATES OF VETERINARY INSPECTION
CHAPTER 14 DRUGS AND CHEMICALS: ADMINISTRATION METHODS AND FORMULARY
Pre-Treatment Considerations
Routes Of Drug And Chemical Administration For Ornamental Fish
Formulary
Drugs And Dosages
Bibliography
CHAPTER 15 EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES CHECKLIST
Husbandry
Medical Supplies
Microbiology
Drugs and Other Compounds
Diagnostic Supplies
CHAPTER 16 MATERIAL RESOURCES
Products and Services
Water Chemistry Test Kits
Fish Drug Distributors
Other Informational Resources
References/Further Reading
Index