Aquatic Animal Health

Catalog description

This elective course introduces and builds knowledge in the practice of veterinary medicine for aquatic animals. The course covers a broad range of topics that contribute to a veterinarian's role in aquatic animal health. Students will be introduced to anatomy, physiology, husbandry, preventative medicine, clinical techniques, diagnostic methodologies, interpretation of clinical data, common diseases, medicine, surgery, infectious disease, zoonotic disease, animal welfare, and regulations, as well as conservation for numerous aquatic animals including invertebrates, teleosts, elasmobranchs, sea turtles, aquatic avian species, and aquatic mammals. Laboratories will provide additional training in handling, diagnostic methods, and necropsy techniques for select taxa.