{"product_id":"fundamentals-of-ornamental-fish-health-isbn-9780813814018","title":"Fundamentals of Ornamental Fish Health","description":"\u003ci\u003eFundamentals of Ornamental Fish Health\u003c\/i\u003e 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, \u003ci\u003eFundamentals of Ornamental Fish Health\u003c\/i\u003e 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.  \u003ci\u003eAcknowledgments.\u003c\/i\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eContributor List.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBASICS OF FISH KEEPING.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.   Anatomy and physiology (\u003ci\u003eRichard J. Strange).\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.   A brief overview of the ornamental fish industry and hobby (\u003ci\u003eTimothy Miller-Morgan).\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.   Stress in fish (\u003ci\u003eDavid J. Pasnik, Joyce J. Evans, and Phillip H. Klesius).\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.   Water quality (\u003ci\u003eJames L. Shelton).\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.   Environment and husbandry: Ponds and aquaria (\u003ci\u003eScott Weber III, Helen E. Roberts, and James L. Shelton).\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFISH HEALTH.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.   Biosecurity and ornamental fish (\u003ci\u003eTimothy J. Miller-Morgan and Jerry R. Heidel).\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.   Nutrition (\u003ci\u003eRichard Strange).\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.   Parasites of fish (\u003ci\u003eStephen A. Smith and Helen E. Roberts).\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.   Viral pathogens of fish (\u003ci\u003eBrian Palmeiro and E. Scott Weber III).\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.   Bacterial diseases of fish (\u003ci\u003eBrian Palmeiro).\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.   Fungal diseases in fish (\u003ci\u003eHelen E. Roberts).\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.   Zoonotic diseases of fish (\u003ci\u003eStephen A. Smith).\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFISH MEDICINE.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13. Transport and hospitalization of the fish patient (\u003ci\u003eHelen E. Roberts).\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.   History (\u003ci\u003eHelen E. Roberts).\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.   Physical examination of fish (\u003ci\u003eHelen E. Roberts).\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.   Anesthesia, analgesia, and euthanasia (\u003ci\u003eHelen E. Roberts).\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.   Nonlethal diagnostic techniques (\u003ci\u003eHelen E. Roberts, E. Scott Weber III, and Stephen A. Smith).\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18. Surgery and wound management in fish (\u003ci\u003eHelen E. Roberts).\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19.   Necropsy of fish (\u003ci\u003eDrury Reavill).\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20.   Neoplasia in fish (\u003ci\u003eDrury Reavill).\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e21.   Specific syndromes and diseases (\u003ci\u003eWilliam H. Wildgoose and Brian Palmeiro).\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eIndex.\u003c\/i\u003e4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e  \"Each chapter while short in length covers a lot of ground (or rather \"water\") with a surprisingly large number of references in support of each chapter. The book reads like a textbook with short, concise and yet interestingly informative chapters. By far, the most favored section for the reviewer was the section of Fish Medicine... chapters are supplemented with beautiful pictures... suitable for the practicing veterinary technician as well as veterinary technician students.\" (\u003ci\u003eVeterinary Information Network\u003c\/i\u003e, February 2010)  \u003cb\u003eHelen Roberts\u003c\/b\u003e, 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.  \u003ci\u003eFundamentals of Ornamental Fish Health\u003c\/i\u003e 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, \u003ci\u003eFundamentals of Ornamental Fish Health\u003c\/i\u003e 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.  \u003cp\u003eBy 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, \u003ci\u003eFundamentals of Ornamental Fish Health\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eComplete guide to managing the health and well-being of ornamental aquatic animals including discussion on disease prevention through effective biosecurity practices\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSummarizes the knowledge base of nonlethal aquatic diagnostics , medicine, and surgery\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEmphasizes a clinical perspective on fish medicine\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEquips animal health professionals to competently and effectively treat fish patients\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides a tool for providing ornamental fish and invertebrate medical care and advice\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWritten by the leading experts in fish medicine\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Wiley-Blackwell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47989262024933,"sku":"NP9780813814018","price":99.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780813814018.jpg?v=1761783423","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/fundamentals-of-ornamental-fish-health-isbn-9780813814018","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}