Biography
Graduated from the University of Sydney, Faculty of Veterinary
Science 1987. Worked in companion animal practice for 11.5
years. First 6.5 years in Wollongong, then 1 year in Sydney
followed by an appointment in Hong Kong from 1995 – 1999.
Completed membership exams in Medicine and Management of
Aquaculture Species with the Australian College of Veterinary
Scientists in 1997. From 1999 - 2003, received and completed an
appointment with the Hong Kong Agriculture, Fisheries &
Conservation Department as Fish Health Officer. Currently
employed by the Queensland Department of Primary Industries and
Fisheries as Veterinary Officer (Fish Health) at the Animal
Research Institute. |
|||
Work Précis
Provision of diagnostic services in aquatic animal health for Queensland Aquaculture.
Provision of health testing services for aquatic animal translocations.
Deliver technical support for the formulation of policy for Queensland’s aquatic animal biosecurity.
Provision of extension services in biosecurity, health and production for aquaculture.
Deliver training to support biosecurity preparedness of the Department of Primary Industries & Fisheries (DPI&F).
Participation in the National Aquatic Animal Health Technical Working Group which provides technical support to the Aquatic Animal Health Committee on national aquatic animal health policy.
Participation in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority aquaculture accreditation program implemented by DPI&F.
THE PRESENTATION
Aquatic Biosecurity - Knowing the Risks of Disease and Preparing Your Farm
Importation of ornamental fishes is a major trade of aquaculture in Australia. Worth an estimated $350 million annually (Tilzey, 2005), it is a vital employment source for the community. Therefore, knowing the risks of disease in ornamental fish and preparing a farm with effective biosecurity is a necessary part of normal business. We will look at two viral diseases - iridoviral and herpesviral infections in ornamental fishes to highlight their potential threat to aquaculture and the important principles of aquatic biosecurity relevant to securing fish farms against these diseases.