Fundamentals of Aquatic Veterinary Medicine (eBook, ePUB)

Redaktion: Urdes, Laura; Tepper, Julius; Walster, Chris

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

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.

---

Dieser Download kann aus rechtlichen Gründen nur mit Rechnungsadresse in D ausgeliefert werden.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Wiley-Scrivener
• Seitenzahl: 561
• Erscheinungstermin: 18. November 2021
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781119612728
• Artikelnr.: 63043884

Autorenporträt

About the Editors 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.

Inhaltsangabe

Preface xv

List of Contributors xvii

Acknowledgement xix

About the Companion Website xxi

1 Aquatic Environment and Life Support Systems 1
Sherry Kasper, Olanike K. Adeyemo, Trista Becker, David Scarfe, and Julius Tepper

1.1 Introduction 1

1.2 The Life-Support System in Aquaculture and Ornamental Fish Care 2

1.2.1 Extensive Culture System 3

1.2.1.1 Ponds 3

1.2.1.2 Tanks 3

1.2.2 Semi-Intensive Culture System 3

1.2.3 Intensive Culture System 4

1.3 Physical Features of Life-Support Systems 4

1.3.1 Mechanical, Chemical and Other Types of Filtration 4

1.3.1.1 Ultrasonic Cavitation 5

1.3.1.2 Ultraviolet Filtration 5

1.3.1.3 Ozone Filtration 6

1.3.1.4 Biological Filtration 6

1.3.2 Aquasystem Water 7

1.3.2.1 Abiotic (Chemical and Physical) Properties 7

1.3.2.2 Temperature 7

1.3.2.3 pH 7

1.3.2.4 Dissolved Oxygen 8

1.3.2.5 Carbon Dioxide 8

1.3.2.6 Nitrogen 9

1.3.2.7 Hydrogen Sulfide 9

1.3.2.8 Chlorine 9

1.3.2.9 Alkalinity 9

1.3.2.10 Hardness 10

1.3.2.11 Conductivity, Salinity, Total Dissolved Solids 10

1.3.2.12 Light, Color, Vibration and Noise 11

1.3.2.13 Greenhouse Gasses and Climate Change 11

1.3.2.14 Ammonia, Nitrite and Nitrate 13

1.3.2.15 The Nitrogen Cycle 13

1.3.2.16 Interaction of Chemical and Physical Properties of Water that Affect Aquatic Animal Health 14

1.3.3 Biotic Factors of Water 15

1.3.3.1 Biological Oxygen Demand 15

1.3.3.2 Plants and Algae 15

1.3.3.3 Algal Bloom 16

1.3.3.4 Larger Aquatic Plants 16

1.3.3.5 Pests and Predators 16

1.4 Monitoring and Regulation of Life-Support Systems 17

1.5 Maintaining Optimal Conditions 19

1.5.1 Biofilms 21

1.5.2 Chemical Flocculation and Bioflocculation 21

1.5.2.1 Effect of Therapeutants and Disinfectants on Biofilters 22

1.5.3 Environmental Toxins and Pollutants 22

1.5.3.1 Heavy Metals 22

1.5.3.2 Insecticides 23

1.5.3.3 Herbicides 24

1.5.3.4 Harmful Algal Blooms 25

1.6 Diseases Associated with Suboptimal Water Quality 26

References 27

2 Taxonomy, Anatomy, and Physiology 30
Matt Longshaw, Acacia Alcivar-Warren, Wes Baumgartner, Trista Becker, James E. Bogan, Jr.,
Erdem Danyer, Sherry Kasper, Nicole Marie Nemeth, and Adolf Maas

2.1 Introduction 30

2.2 Invertebrates 31

2.2.1 Crustacea 31

2.2.1.1 Superfamily Penaeidae 31

2.3 Vertebrates 32

2.3.1 Fish and Elasmobranchs 32

2.3.1.1 Agnatha 32

2.3.1.2 Chondrichthyes 33

2.3.1.3 Osteichthyes (Teleost) 33

2.3.2 Amphibians 46

2.3.2.1 Classification of Amphibians 46

2.3.3 Reptiles 46

2.3.3.1 Classification of Reptiles 46

2.3.4 Aquatic Avian Species (Class Aves) 47

2.3.5 Aquatic Mammals (Class Mammalia) 47

2.3.5.1 Cetacea 48

2.3.5.2 Order Sirenia 48

2.3.5.3 Order Carnivora - Pinnipedia Group 48

References 49

3 Husbandry and Industries 50
Trista Becker, Olanike K. Adeyemo, Erdem Danyer, and Nicholas Saint-Erne

3.1 Introduction to chapter 50

3.2 Husbandry and Industry 50

3.2.1 Culture Environment 50

3.2.2 Types of Aquaculture Systems 51

3.2.2.1 Extensive Culture System 51

3.2.2.2 Semi-Intensive Culture System 51

3.2.2.