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Fish Diseases and Disorders, Volume 2: Non-infectious Disorders: 02 2nd Edition
Author(s): John Leatherland (Editor), Patrick T K Woo
- Publisher: CABI Publishing
- Publication Date: 22 Mar. 2010
- Edition: 2nd
- Language: English
- Print length: 416 pages
- ISBN-10: 1845935535
- ISBN-13: 9781845935535
Book Description
Written by leading authorities in the field, this new edition of Volume 2 in the successful Fish Diseases and Disorders trilogy has been thoroughly updated with new research and contributions. Focusing largely on finfish, it covers non-infectious disorders of development, growth and physiology of wild and captive species, including genetic conditions, respiratory disorders, stress physiology, environmental factors and a new contribution on the relationship between welfare issues and disorders associated with intensive fish culture. The book is indispensable for zoologists, fish health specialists and veterinarians, researchers and students, and those involved with fisheries and aquaculture.
Editorial Reviews
Review
“It is extremely pertinent to any veterinary technician or veterinarian currently working within the field of fin fish medicine and aquaculture.”–Oreta M. Samples, DHSc, MPH, VT (2/1/2010 12:00:00 AM)
Praise for the first edition:
“Brimming with interesting details, the editors have succeeded in providing an extremely informative reference book, which should be widely consulted and appreciated by its target audience.”– “Fish and Fisheries”
Praise for the first edition:
“The book is important for those involved in aquaculture and those wishing to learn more about the effects of non-infectious disorders and the mechanisms of response within fish and thoroughly recommended.”– “Journal of Fish Diseases”
About the Author
Patrick T K Woo (ptkw) is University Professor Emeritus, University of Guelph, and has been a faculty member since 1974. His research program focused on parasitic flagellates which included those of medical and economic importance. The program had continuous NSERC support for over 40 years, until he closed his laboratory at U of G so he could, with his co-editors, focus on formulating and editing an interdisciplinary book series on ‘climate change and fish health’. Patrick’s research and travels, sponsored by other agencies (e.g. FAO, United Nations; NUS, Singapore; CNPq, Brazil; MEC, Spain; NEC, Cdn.; CIDA, Cdn.; IDRC, Cdn) allowed him to work with colleagues in Asia, Africa, Europe and the Americas (e.g. ‘determine the toxicity of cadmium on tilapia and its effects on immune response’ in Singapore; ‘develop and evaluate diagnostic techniques for human trypanosomiasis’ in E & W Africa; ‘adapt an in vitro method to study fish innate immunity’ in Spain). In addition to publishing papers and review articles in journals and books, Patrick edited a special journal issue and 14 academic books on fish health. He also founded ‘The Roy C Anderson Memorial Lecture in Parasitology’; eminent scientists including a Nobel Laureate had accepted his invitations and presented lectures at the University of Guelph. He has also consulted to industry, universities and government agencies. For further details please see: https://www.uoguelph.ca/ib/woo
