Easy to follow lessons that will allow you to develop the skills to successfully diagnose and treat all manner of freshwater fish disease
Dr Loh has created simple to follow lessons, packed with practical knowledge, information and reference charts, photo and video case examples that will teach you how to accurately recognise the signs of fish disease. You will be shown the correct techniques for making a precise diagnosis, followed with information on the best treatments known to veterinary science, giving you the greatest possible chance of providing successful treatment outcomes for your fishy patients.
About the Trainer
Dr Richmond Loh, The Fish Vet.
Dr Loh has more than 20 years experience in veterinary pathology and aquatic veterinary medicine, starting his first six years at the Tasmanian state veterinary laboratory working with abalone, salmonids, and Pacific oysters. His skill set is unique, having been admitted as a Member of the Australian & New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists (ANZCVS) by examination in both the subjects of "Aquatic Animal Health'' and "Pathobiology". He has qualified as a NATA technical assessor. His experience in the aquatic field is enhanced by operating as “The Fish Vet'', providing fish pathology and veterinary services for a diverse range of clients with an equally diverse range of species and aquatic systems, including individual pet fish owners, public aquaria, retailers, wholesalers and fish farmers (ornamental fishes and aquatic food species such as abalone, kingfish, tuna and sea bass). He is an author and reviewer to several journals and other publications, including co-authoring a Wiley publication, “Fundamentals of Aquatic Veterinary Medicine” (a joint project with the World Aquatic Veterinary Medical Association). He is an invited trainer and speaker nationally and internationally (Australia, Colombia, Czech Republic, Hong Kong, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore, Sri Lanka, St Kitts & Nevis, Thailand & USA), including being a Keynote at several international conferences. He was contracted by the Agri-Food & Veterinary Authority of Singapore (AVA) to run a 3-day Ornamental Fish Biosecurity Workshop for the Fish Quarantine and Inspection Agency of Indonesia (FQIA), 3-5 Dec. 2014. His two decades of work has earned him recognition as a Fellow of the World Aquatic Veterinary Medical Association (WAVMA). He runs a practical 5-day course annually for qualified veterinarians, with participants from USA, UK, Canada, Romania, Singapore and Australia.
