| Teaching
- The philosophy of disseminating practical knowledge is an integral
part of Aqueterinary Services® educational efforts. Introduction
to practical aquatic animal knowledge may begin in the early school
years where appreciation for animal life and well-being is extended
beyond the shore line. Further appreciation and understanding of
the challenges associated with the biological existence on 70% of
our planet's surface can be developed through classes in science,
technology, research and even through professional level training.
The staff of Aqueterinary Services® sees great benefit
in fostering a larger awareness of the aquatic portion of the planet
that has such an extensive and elaborate role in mankind's existence
and survival.
Clinical/Diagnostic
- Aqueterinary Services® utilizes the problem-solving
qualities of the time-proven clinical sciences to improve the welfare
of aquatic animals and economic benefit or enjoyment of the keepers.
From the simple goldfish bowl to the specific-pathogen-free laboratory
colony the principles of quarantine and biosecurity can be applied
to the benefit of animal and keeper. Animal health programs can
be custom designed and incorporated into the daily operations to
maintain the health status quo. If the status quo of health is lost
the professional talents of history taking, examination, testing,
and therapy may all be called upon to elicit the diagnosis. It is
part of Aqueterinary Services® practice philosophy that
a comfortable animal in whatever size group will be healthier and
produce a better economic return or more natural behavior for the
keeper. Aqueterinary Services® is convinced of the stronger
merits of utilizing the immune response with good nutrition within
good culture practices allied with biosecurity and preventative
medicine rather than the chemo-response of antimicrobials or pesticides
as well as the loss of production and suffering after a problem
erupts. Presently, clinical practice is available in Iowa and Wisconsin
in the United States.
Aqueterinary
Services® offers consultation services in a far greater
geographical area to those wanting a professional review of their
present situation and a possible offering of other solutions to
enhance the success of their endeavor. Consultation services can
cover a range of cultures and methods from extensive to intensive,
monoculture to polyculture, warm water to cold water, freshwater
to saltwater, conservation species to bait fish to food fish to
ornamentals, marine mammals to anemones, private collections to
public aquaria, and many of the permutations thereof.
Research
- Aqueterinary Services® strives to solve existing and
potential problems faced by aquatic animals by drawing heavily on
comparative medicine. Many problematic issues related to aquatic
animal health have been faced by the terrestrial species reared
under human care. Problems not previously dealt with in aquatic
animal culture will arise as culture practices and world events
evolve. Foreign-animal-diseases, emerging diseases, and bio terrorism
are just a few of the challenges that may occur at any time. Aqueterinary
Services® strives to offer services that provide practical
solutions to both known and foreseeable problems through blending
of basic scientific principles with novel biotechnological methodologies. |