There are many organisms and clinical manifestations of fish disease that the practitioner does not encounter in other areas of veterinary practice. Fortunately, the identification of these organisms and manifestations is easy once the practitioner is shown how, where, and what to look for. This, in essence, forms the philosophical basis for the design of this book--to provide the simplest and most straightforward method for diagnosing fish diseases.
Distinctive features that set it apart from other publications include: a unique format that greatly facilitates the diagnosis; a uniform, concise, summary of hosts, disease prevalence, method of diagnosis, and method of treatment; the best and most demonstrable, high-quality illustrations of any fish disease book; the most comprehensive guide to diagnostic histopathology of fish disease; and the most user-friendly sections available on prophylaxis and treatment of diseases
Owner Reviews, Ratings, Comments and Criticism
This is an excellent book for fish health professionals and students alike. It contains methods for diagnosing fish diseases as well as detailed biology, life history, and the current most effective treatment regimen for each organism. The book covers environmental problems, as well as bacteriology, virology, parasitology, and nutritional deficiencies.It is well written and organized making it a good resource book for the laboratory.
