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RE: Dr. Dixon



Kathy-

I think it would be nice to hear a topic which could relate to both
freshwater and marine such as the "Stress and Fish Disease" talk. The
other topics seem like they might emphasize one or the other (fresh or
Salt). Just a thought... I look forward to my first year as a member,

Ryan Mankoski

-----Original Message-----
From: Kathy Olson [mailto:kathy@thekrib.com]
Sent: Thursday, August 09, 2001 2:06 PM
To: gsas-board@thekrib.com
Cc: gsas-member@pulcher.thekrib.com
Subject: Re: Dr. Dixon


Sorry, it wasn't very clear what my question was.  My question
is....what
would you guys like to hear????  Which topic,  I have had club members
ask
for fish disease talks, and talks on what diseases humans can get from
their fish tanks.  What would you guys like??  Let me know.  Topics are
below.

Thanks
Kathy


On Thu, 9 Aug 2001, Kathy Olson wrote:

> 
> 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
> 
>