Fundamentals of Aquatic Veterinary Medicine 1st Edition

Your Comprehensive Guide to Aquatic Veterinary Medicine

This book is a systematic, highly practical guide on the treatment of aquatic mammals, amphibians, fish, and invertebrates in veterinary practice. Mapping to the core areas of the WAVMA Certified Aquatic Veterinarian (CertAqV) Program, this comprehensive clinical reference is designed to help you acquire and demonstrate the necessary knowledge and skills to be fully competent in this growing field.

Key Features

• Certification and Competency Focus: The guide focuses on "Day One" competencies outlined by the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) and supports veterinarians looking to become WAVMA certified.
• Integrated Coverage: It covers taxonomy, anatomy and physiology of aquatic species, water quality and life support systems, diagnostics, treatment, and prevention of aquatic diseases.
• Public Health and Policy: The book addresses crucial cross-disciplinary topics, including pathobiology and epidemiology of aquatic diseases, public health, zoonotic diseases, and seafood safety.
• Regulatory Information: Provides up-to-date information on relevant legislation, regulations, and policies, which is essential for practice.
• Broad Audience: A must-have reference and review guide for veterinary students and practitioners interested in aquatic veterinary medicine.