Dr. Dixon

[Kathy Olson <kathy@thekrib.com>]

Hi,

Dr. Dixon has tenatively planned to speak at the October meeting, pending
flight availability.

She has several topics that she can speak on regarding fish diseases

here is some of her bio
(one topic not here that she also does is Fish Diseases that Humans get
and what do they look like!)


Her Bio.....


     Dr. Beverly Dixon is a professor at the California State University,
where she teaches microbiology and parasitology.  Her research on fish
diseases and the immune response of fishes to them has resulted in
numerous scientific publications over the past two decades.  Through her
involvement with the Western World Pet Supply Association, Beverly has
provided the ornamental fish industry with informative seminars and
workshops on disease diagnosis and management.  She has written articles
for Aquarium Fish Magazine and is a columnist for Pet Business magazine.

     Organizations that would like to have Dr. Dixon present a program to
their members should contact her at the above address.

Selected Program Titles

Dr. Dixon's programs are about an hour long and contain 25 to 30 color
slides.  As an experienced teacher, Beverly encourages questions both
during and after her presentation.

Stress and Fish Disease.  The complex relationship between stress and
disease is presented in an easily understood manner.  Commonly encountered
stresses and their resultant effects upon a fish's immune response are
discussed.  This program is science made easy for the more advanced
hobbyist.


Bacterial Diseases of Fishes.  Learn  to recognize and manage bacterial
infections of fishes.  This presentation also includes the latest
information on the treatment of these diseases and addresses the growing
problem of antibiotic resistance of disease-causing bacteria.

Parasitic Diseases of Fishes.  The first part of this comprehensive
program deals with infections caused by such commonly encountered
protozoans  as Ichthyopthirius, Chilodonella , Tetrahymena and Oodinium.
The second is devoted to problems caused by larger parasites, such as gill
and skin "flukes", fish lice and anchor worms. Emphasis is on diagnosis
and treatment of these serious diseases.

Fungal Diseases of Fishes.  Effective treatment of fish diseases depends
upon correctly identifying their causative agents.  This program focuses
on how to recognize true fungal diseases and effectively treat them.



Just Exactly What Is a Fish? "How do fish breath water?"  Quite simply,
they don"t!  This program dispels many commonly held myths about fish by
discussing the basic elements of their anatomy and physiology.  An
excellent introduction to how fish actually work