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Book Synopsis: Awarded 4 stars (rated 90/100) by Doody's Book Reviews! Fish are critically important to the welfare of this planet and its occupants, the health of both wild and captive fish populations paramount to our survival. This book presents the gross pathology of the most commonly encountered diseases and syndromes of fish in an organ system-based approach. It provides an overview of the diseases and disorders of tropical, ornamental, bait and food fish from freshwater, brackish and marine environments. Readers will gain a broader understanding of the basic biology of infectious and non-infectious diseases in fish, as well as novel diagnostic techniques and innovative disease control methods. Over 300 high-quality color photographs illustrate the conditions described.
Nineteen chapters by expert international contributors provide the veterinarian, fish health professional, fisheries biologist and fish researcher with an understanding of anatomy, water quality, diagnostic methodology, and basic clinical medicine of fish. Each organ system chapter provides an overview of the most common diseases or syndromes:
- the etiological agent
- route of transmission
- typical host range
- clinical presentation
- possible differentials
- most current means of diagnosis for that particular problem
- potential management and control methods
This text will serve as a resource for the identification and control of fish diseases in a multitude of settings, from aquarium fish, to home ponds, to aquaculture species, to research fish and to even wild fish populations.
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Are you a fish enthusiast? Do you want to ensure the health and welfare of your aquatic friends? Look no further! Introducing our Fish Diseases and Medicine Book, a comprehensive guide that has been awarded 4 stars and hailed as a must-have by Doody's Book Reviews. With a focus on the most common diseases and syndromes in fish, this book provides an organ system-based approach, making it easier than ever to diagnose and treat your fish's ailments.
Whether you are caring for tropical, ornamental, bait, or food fish, this book covers it all. We take you through freshwater, brackish, and marine environments, giving you a broader understanding of the diseases and disorders that can affect your fish. With over 300 high-quality color photographs, you'll be able to identify and understand the conditions your fish may be facing.
Written by expert international contributors, this book delves into the anatomy, water quality, diagnostic methodology, and basic clinical medicine of fish. Each chapter focuses on a specific organ system and provides valuable information on the most common diseases, their etiological agents, routes of transmission, clinical presentations, diagnostic techniques, and potential management and control methods. Whether you're a veterinarian, fish health professional, fisheries biologist, or fish researcher, this book is an invaluable resource.
Don't wait until it's too late! Ensure the health and survival of your fish populations, whether they are in aquariums, home ponds, aquaculture settings, or even in the wild. Order your copy of the Fish Diseases and Medicine Book now and be equipped with the knowledge and tools to tackle any fish health challenge.
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