Pathology and Epidemiology of Aquatic Animal Diseases for Practitioners

Are you a veterinary practitioner, academic staff, or researcher looking for a comprehensive reference on aquatic animal diseases? Look no further than “Pathology and Epidemiology of Aquatic Animal Diseases for Practitioners” by Laura Urdes.

A Comprehensive Guide to Aquatic Animal Taxa

This book provides in-depth information on the diseases and applied epidemiology of all aquatic animal taxa, including invertebrates and vertebrates. From echinoderms to reptiles, pinnipeds to tropical marine aquarium fish, and anemones, this reference covers it all.

Pathology and Epidemiology of Major Aquatic Taxa

The book is divided into two sections, focusing on the pathology of major aquatic taxa and their associated infectious diseases, including parasitic, viral, and bacterial diseases, as well as non-infectious diseases. Each section includes an overview, host range and transmission, signs and diagnosis, differentials, and treatment and management.

Clinical Signs-Lesion Differential Charts

To aid in diagnosis and treatment, the book includes clinical signs-lesion differential charts, providing a valuable resource for practitioners and researchers alike.

Sample Topics Covered

• Echinoderms, including crinoidea (crinoids, sea lilies, feather stars, and asteroidea), sea stars/starfish, and ophiuroidea (brittle stars and basket stars)
• Reptiles, including turtles (freshwater and marine), crocodilians, marine iguanas, and sea snakes
• Pinnipeds, including otariidae (eared seals), odobenidae (walruses), phocidae (earless seals), mustelidae (otters), and sirenia (manatees and dugongs)
• Tropical marine aquarium fish (damselfish, angelfish, gobies, wrasses, parrotfish, butterfly fish, and clownfish) and anemones

A highly useful reference for those interested in aquatic veterinary medicine, this book serves as a companion to “Fundamentals of Aquatic Veterinary Medicine,” written by the same editorial team.

Published by Wiley on February 28, 2023, “Pathology and Epidemiology of Aquatic Animal Diseases for Practitioners” is available in English and can be identified by the following ISBNs: 9781119839675 and 9781119839705.