1  Cover

      2  Title Page

      3  Copyright Page

      4  Preface

      5  List of Contributors

      6  Acknowledgement

      7  About the Companion Website

      8  1 Aquatic Environment and Life Support Systems 1.1 Introduction 1.2 The Life‐Support System in Aquaculture and Ornamental Fish Care 1.3 Physical Features of Life‐Support Systems 1.4 Monitoring and Regulation of Life‐Support Systems 1.5 Maintaining Optimal Conditions References

      9  2 Taxonomy, Anatomy, and Physiology 2.1 Introduction 2.2 Invertebrates 2.3 Vertebrates References

      10  3 Husbandry and Industries 3.1 Introduction to chapter 3.2 Husbandry and Industry 3.3 Nutrition References

      11  4 Pathology of Aquatic Animal Diseases 4.1 Introduction 4.2 Infectious Diseases 4.3 Parasitic Diseases 4.5 Differential Diagnostics of Diseases in Fish References

      12  5 Epidemiology of Aquatic Animal Diseases 5.1 Introduction 5.2 Basic Principles of Aquatic Epidemiology 5.3 Disease Reporting 5.4 Control and Eradication of Disease 5.5 Vaccination 5.6 The Immune Response to Infectious Diseases in Fish References

      13  6 Diagnostics and Treatment of Aquatic Animal Diseases 6.1 Introduction 6.2 Diagnostics 6.3 Diagnostic Techniques 6.4 Diagnostic Imaging 6.5 Exploratory Surgery 6.6 Treatment 6.7 Anesthetics and Analgesics 6.8 Vector Controls References

      14  7 Clinical Veterinary Experience and Client Communication 7.1 Introduction 7.2 Clinical Veterinary Experience 7.3 Client Communication References

      15  8 Public Health, Zoonoses, and Seafood Safety 8.1 Introduction 8.2 Seafood Quality 8.3 Nature and Extent of Public Health Risks from Aquatic Animals and Seafood 8.4 Zoonoses of Aquatic Animal Origin 8.5 Intoxication 8.6 Seafood Allergies 8.7 The Veterinarian’s Role in Protecting Public Health and Seafood Safety 8.8 The Veterinarian’s Role in Preventing Environmental Contamination 8.9 Effluent Treatment Protocols References

      16  9 Legislation, Regulations, and Policies 9.1 Introduction 9.2 Regulations Affecting the Practice of Veterinary Medicine 9.3 Animal Health Regulations 9.4 International Animal Disease Regulations and Standards 9.5