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aquatic animal health professional

Aquatic animal health professionals diagnose, prevent and treat diseases, injuries and dysfunctions of aquatic animals by implementing appropriate sampling protocols.

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Description

Aquatic animal health professionals diagnose, prevent and treat diseases, injuries and dysfunctions of aquatic animals by implementing appropriate sampling protocols. They supervise the use of medicines, including vaccines, and collect data on fish health, making regular reports to the appropriate personnel. They may provide care to a wide range of aquatic animals or specialise in the treatment of a particular group or in a particular speciality area. They may provide advice, support and training to farm staff on best practice with regard to the health and welfare of the cultured organisms.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

botany laboratory techniques biology aquatic species ecology fish identification and classification biosecurity fish biology virology microbiology-bacteriology biotechnology in aquaculture fish anatomy molecular biology scientific research methodology applied zoology

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

assessment of risks and threats animal welfare legislation pollution prevention fish welfare regulations pollution legislation

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

conduct research on flora monitor water quality follow safety precautions in fishery operations gather experimental data communicate specialised veterinary information prepare fish treatment plan administer treatments to fish collect biological data collect fish samples for diagnosis diagnose aquatic animals disease symptoms conduct fish mortality studies perform field research preserve fish samples for diagnosis send samples to laboratory write work-related reports analyse fish samples for diagnosis prepare visual data control aquatic production environment implement scientific decision making in healthcare prepare fish treatment facilities conserve natural resources apply scientific methods use specialised equipment monitor treated fish perform laboratory tests monitor fish mortality rates monitor fish health status dispose of chemicals treat fish diseases analyse work-related written reports conduct fish populations studies write routine reports inspect fish stock maintain aquaculture treatment records perform scientific research carry out fish disease prevention measures conduct research on fauna

OPTIONALOptional competences

screen live fish deformities develop management plans to reduce risks in aquaculture seek innovation in current practices apply risk management processes ensure animal welfare in slaughtering practices inspect animal welfare management interview parties in relation to animal welfare investigations advise on animal welfare develop fish health and welfare management plans maintain relationships with animal welfare establishments report pollution incidents identify risks in aquaculture facilities assess environmental impact in aquaculture operations

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)