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Aquarium at the Boardwalk / Kuvera Partners Joe Choromanski, Aquarium at the Boardwalk / Kuvera Partners Full Abstract
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Not a Fluke! Eliminating Neobenedenia sp. From a Group of Wild Caught Pacific Fish in Quarantine
Rachel Moote, New England Aquarium Full Abstract
Neobenedenia sp. is a marine monogenean flatworm parasite, which can be found in wild caught and aquacultured fish. During a recent quarantine at the New England Aquarium, we acquired a group of wild caught fish presenting with this parasite. After six and a half months of treatments, we were able to fully eradicate the parasite from this population. Our methods included formalin dips, formalin immersion baths, treating with Praziquantel, hyposalinity, and transferring the fish to a new system. Our success was largely due to vigilant surveillance. Samples were taken regularly from both the system and animals, and were carefully analyzed to determine the current parasite load. This presentation will highlight the success of our treatments, and their impacts on water quality and fish mortality. I will also touch on changes we have made to our entrance exam procedure and system design, which have helped us to mitigate further ectoparasite infections. |
Eel Surgery, from trauma to recovery Steve Burns, SEA LIFE Michigan Full Abstract
Unfortunately, traumatic events can occur in the wild and in aquariums. In November 2018, a tesselata moray eel at SEA LIFE Michigan received a traumatic injury from another animal. While the eel was severely injured, it’s behavior and response to stimulus made the veterinary and animal care team choose treatment as the best option, and moved forward with intensive treatment and care. Although the injuries were severe, quick action and dedication to care allowed the animal to recover. This presentation will include an overview of anesthetic procedures, surgery, treatments, and after trauma care including antibiotics, assisted feeding, and husbandry techniques. |
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Emerging Zoonotic Issues within Public Aquariums and their Health and Safety Implications
Rob Jones, The Aquarium Vet Full Abstract
In public aquariums, there are a variety of potential zoonosis sources that include fish (both teleosts and elasmobranchs), reptiles, birds and marine mammals. Many of these have been known for some time, however there are some new possible pathogens emerging. Potential routes of infection and the issues they can cause will be examined. A toxin, that can cause health and safety issues (whilst not strictly a zoonosis) will also be examined. |