Clinical Guide to Fish Medicine PDFโฏprovides an evidence-based approach to the veterinary care of fish. This guideโwritten and edited by experts in the fieldโcontains essential information on husbandry, diagnostics, and case management of bony and cartilaginous fish.
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Provides clinically relevant information on topics such as anatomy, water quality, life-support systems, nutrition, behavioral training, clinical examination, clinical pathology, diagnostic imaging, necropsy techniques, anesthesia and analgesia, surgery, medical treatment, and transport
Describes common presenting problems of fish, including possible differentials and practical approaches
Reviews key information on non-infectious and infectious diseases of fish in a concise format that is easily accessible in a clinical setting
Written for veterinarians, biologists, technicians, specialists, and students,ย Clinical Guide to Fish Medicineย offers a comprehensive review of veterinary medicine of fish.
Table of Contents
Preface and Acknowledgments
List of Contributors
SECTION A
โ Chapter A1 โ Anatomy and Taxonomy
o A1.1 Introduction
o A1.2 Anatomy of Bony Fish
A1.2.1 Body Plan
A1.2.2 Integument
A1.2.3 Musculoskeletal System
A1.2.4 Buoyancy Organs
A1.2.5 Adipose Tissue
A1.2.6 Ocular Anatomy
A1.2.7 Auditory Anatomy
A1.2.8 Olfactory and Gustatory Anatomy
A1.2.9 Oral/Pharyngeal Cavity
A1.2.10 Gastrointestinal System
A1.2.11 Liver and Gallbladder
A1.2.12 Respiratory System
A1.2.13 Cardiovascular System
A1.2.14 Lymphomyeloid System
A1.2.15 Endocrine System
A1.2.16 Urogenital System
A1.2.17 Neurologic System
o A1.3 Anatomy of Cartilaginous Fish
A1.3.1 Body Plan
A1.3.2 Integument
A1.3.3 Musculoskeletal System
A1.3.4 Buoyancy Organs
A1.3.5 Ocular Anatomy
A1.3.6 Auditory Anatomy
A1.3.7 Olfactory and Gustatory Anatomy
A1.3.8 Oral/Pharyngeal Cavity
A1.3.9 Gastrointestinal System
A1.3.10 Liver and Gallbladder
A1.3.11 Respiratory System
A1.3.12 Cardiovascular System
A1.3.13 Hematopoietic and Immunologic System
A1.3.14 Endocrine System
A1.3.15 Urogenital System
A1.3.16 Neurologic System
o A1.4 Taxonomy
A1.4.1 Taxonomy of Bony Fish (Osteichthyes)
A1.4.1 Taxonomy of Cartilaginous Fish (Chondrichthyes)
โ Chapter A2: Water Quality
o A2.1 Introduction
o A2.2 Water Source
o A2.3 Dissolved Oxygen
o A2.4 Total Gas Pressures
o A2.5 Temperature
o A2.6 Salinity and Salt Composition
o A2.7 Nitrogenous Wastes (Ammonia, Nitrite, Nitrate)
o A2.8 pH
o A2.9 Alkalinity and Hardness
o A2.10 Carbon Dioxide
o A2.11 Chlorines and Chloramines
o A2.12 Iodide and Iodate
o A2.13 Heavy Metals
o A2.14 Turbidity/Suspended Solids
o A2.15 Microbiome and Bacterial Testing
o A2.16 Water Quality Testing Options
o A2.17 Conclusion
โ Chapter A3: Life Support Systems
o A3.1 Introduction
o A3.2 Bacteria and other Microorganisms
o A3.3 System Type
o A3.4 Oxygenation and Gas Exchange
o A3.5 Water Flow
o A3.6 Mechanical Filtration
A3.6.1 Surface Skimming
A3.6.2 Prefilters
A3.6.3 Sand/Canister/Bead filters
A3.6.4 Settling/Sedimentation Tanks
A3.6.5 Foam Fractionators
A3.6.6 Activated Carbon
A3.6.7 Flocculation
A3.6.8 Mechanical Filtration Trouble-Shooting
o A3.7 Biological Filtration and Nitrification
A3.7.1 Biological Filtration Trouble-Shooting
o A3.8 Denitrification
o A3.9 Ecological Scrubbers
o A3.10 Water Disinfection
A3.10.1 Ultraviolet Light Disinfection
A3.10.2 Ozone Disinfection
o A3.11 Temperature Control
o A3.12 Noise and Vibration
o A3.13 Lighting
o A3.14 Other Life-Support Equipment
o A3.15 Pond Life-Support
o A3.16 Coral Reef Life-Support
o A3.17 Conclusion
โ Chapter A4 โ Nutrition and Nutritional Support
o A4.1 Introduction
o A4.2 Natural History
A4.2.1 Wild Diet and Foraging Ecology
A4.2.2 Metabolism and Energetics
A4.2.3 Anatomy and Digestion
o A4.3 Nutrient Requirements
A4.3.1 Sources of Energy
A4.3.2 Protein
A4.3.3 Lipid
A4.3.4 Carbohydrates
A4.3.5 Vitamins
A4.3.6 Minerals
A4.3.7 Other Additives
A4.3.8 Nutrient Choice
o A4.4 Feeding
A4.4.1 Diet Selection and Formulation
A4.4.2 Food Types
A4.4.3 Vitamin and Mineral Supplementation
o A4.4.4 Feeding Behavior, Amount, and Frequency
A4.4.5 Body Condition
o A4.5 Food Storage and Preparation
A4.5.1 Food Safety and Monitoring
A4.5.2 Storage
A4.5.3 Food Preparation
A4.5.4 Quality Control
o A4.6 Nutritional Support
A4.6.1 Appetite Stimulants
A4.6.2 Assisted Feeding
o A4.7 Larval and Broodstock Nutrition
o A4.8 New Directions in Fish Nutrition Research
โ Chapter A5 โ Fish Behavior: Training and Enrichment
o A5.1 Introduction
o A5.2 Fish Abilities
o A5.3 Benefits of Behavioral Management
o A5.4 Introduction to the Science of Learning
o A5.5 Before Training Begins
o A5.6 Getting Started with Training
o A5.7 Basic Training
o A5.8 Beyond Basic Training (Other Reasons to Train)
o A5.9 Modifying Problem Behaviors
o A5.10 Conclusion
โ Chapter A6 โ Clinical Examination
o A6.1 Introduction
o A6.2 History
o A6.3 Clinical Examination
A6.3.1 Observation
A6.3.2 Transport Considerations
A6.3.3 Handling Considerations
A6.3.4 Manual Restraint
A6.3.5 Chemical Restraint
A6.3.6 Components of the Physical Examination
o A6.4 Individual Identification
o A6.5 Diagnostic Sampling
A6.5.1 Skin Scrapes
A6.5.2 Gill Biopsies
A6.5.3 Fin Biopsies
A6.5.4 Fecal Collection
A6.5.5 Diagnostic Imaging
A6.5.6 Blood Collection
A6.5.7 Musculoskeletal Impression Smears, Aspirates, or Biopsies
A6.5.8 Coelomic Aspirates or Biopsies
A6.5.9 Periocular and Ocular Aspirates
A6.5.10 Cerebrospinal Fluid Collection
A6.5.11 Egg or Sperm Collection
o A6.6 Commercial Laboratories
โ Chapter A7 โ Clinical Pathology
o A7.1 Introduction
o A7.2 Reference Materials in Fish Medicine
o A7.3 Wet Mount Examinations
A7.3.1 Skin Scrapes
A7.3.2 Gill Biopsies/Gill Clips
A7.3.3 Fin Biopsies/Fin Clips
A7.3.4 Fecal Wet Mounts
A7.3.5 Tissue Wet Mounts/Squash Preparations
o A7.4 Cytologic Examination
A7.4.1 Factors that Affect the Diagnostic Quality of Stained Cytologies