2003

Hawaiian Monk Seal (Monachus schauinslandi) Health and Disease Surveillance Monk Seal
Robert C. Braun

Hawaiian Monk Seal (Monachus schauinslandi): Status and Conservation Issues Hawaiian Monk Seal
George A. Antonelis

Hawaii's Humpback Whales (Megaptera novaeangliae): Status and Conservation Efforts of NOAA's Humpback Whale Sanctuary Hawaii’s Humpback Whales
Naomi McIntosh

Health Issues in Free-Ranging Sea Turtles in Hawaii and the Pacific Free-Ranging Sea Turtles
Thierry M. Work

Overview of Hawaii Aquaculture, 2003 Hawaii Aquaculture
John S. Corbin

The Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Coral Reef Ecosystem Reserve: Recent Research Initiatives Coral Reef Ecosystem
K Kosaki

Bacterial Flora of the Vagina and Prepuce of California Sea Lions (Zalophus californianus) and Association with Urogenital Carcinoma Bacterial Flora
Shawn P. Johnson

Dietary Salt Supplementation for African Penguins (Spheniscus demersus) Housed in Freshwater Habitats--Yes or No? Dietary Salt Supplementation
Lisa M. Mazzaro, MS, PhD

Microflora of the Black Sea Bottlenose Dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) During Different Periods of Adaptation to Captivity Black Sea Bottlenose Dolphin
Tatyana E. Denisenko, Olga V. Sokolova

Plasma Biochemistry Reference Values of Wild Caught Southern Stingrays (Dasyatis americana) Plasma Biochemistry
Danielle K. Cain

Atypical Dermatopathy in a North American River Otter (Lontra canadensis) Atypical Dermatopathy
Robin K. Moore

Clear Corneal Cataract Extraction in a Northern Elephant Seal (Mirounga angustirostris) Corneal Cataract Extraction
Robert Filer

Clinical, Pathologic and Molecular Characterization of Poxvirus Infections in Two Steller Sea Lions (Eumetopias jubatus) in Alaska Poxvirus Infections
Kathy A. Burek, DVM, MS, DACVP

Diagnosis and Treatment of Lingual Carcinoma in an Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) Lingual Carcinoma
Samuel R. Dover, DVM , Carolyn J. McKinnie

Hemi-Cerebral Agenesis in a Stranded Pacific Harbor Seal (Phoca vitulina richardsi) Hemi-Cerebral Agenesis
Christy A. McKnight

Keratomycosis in a Pacific White-Sided Dolphin (Lagenorhyncus obliquidens) Keratomycosis
David G. Huff

Recently Encountered Central Nervous System Lesions in Marine Mammals: The Importance of Postmortem Sampling of the CNS CNS Lesions
Michael J. Kinsel

Serial Corneal Debridement for the Treatment of a Persistent Corneal Non-Healing Ulcer in a Trained California Sea Lion (Zalophus californianus) Corneal Debridement
Laurie J. Gage, DVM

Thermokeratoplasty in a Captive California Sea Lion (Zalophus californianus) Thermokeratoplasty
Genevieve A. Dumonceaux, DVM

A Case Report of Dermatitis in 10 Chinese Alligators (Alligator sinensis) Dermatitis In Chinese Alligators
Shirley Yeo Llizo

Granulomatous Steatitis Affecting Cultured Yellow Perch, Perca flavescens Granulomatous Steatitis
David J. Pasnik

Intestinal Anastamosis and Administration of Oxyglobin in an Injured Smalltooth Sawfish (Pristis pectinata) Intestinal Anastamosis
Brent R. Whitaker, DVM, MS

Koi Herpes Virus 2002-2003: Updates on History, Clinical Signs, and Diagnosis of Selected Clinical Cases in the United States Koi Herpes Virus 2002-2003
Sandra Yosha

Mycobacteriosis in a Chambered Nautilus, Nautilus pompilius Mycobacteriosis
Tonya Clauss

Topical Administration of Recombinant Human Platelet-Derived Growth Factor to Aid Healing of Chronic, Dermal Ulcerations in a Giant Leaf Tree Frog (Phyllomedusa bicolor) Dermal Ulcerations
Ian D. Walker, Brent R. Whitaker, DVM, MS

Vertebral Stabilization in Two Koi (Cyprinus carpio) Vertebral Stabilization
Pamela D. Govett, DVM

An Unusual Mortality Event of Florida Manatees is Related to Brevetoxin Exposure Through Ingestion of Seagrass Unusual Mortality Event
Elsa M. Haubold, BS, MS

Development of a Conservation Plan for Marine Mammals, Sea Turtles and Shortnose Sturgeon, (Acipenser brevirostrum), in Maryland Conservation Plan
Cindy P. Driscoll, DVM , Tricia L. Kimmel

Fitness Related Endocrine Variables and Genetic Diversity in Sea Otter (Enhydra lutris) Populations: Is There a Connection? Fitness Related Variables
Shawn Larson

Investigation of the Effects of Anthropogenic Sound on Marine Mammal Health Anthropogenic Sound
Tracy A. Romano, BS, PhD

Rescue, Rehabilitation, and Release of a Wild Orphaned Killer Whale (Orcinus orca) Calf in the Pacific Northwest Rescue of Killer Whale
Janet E. Whaley

Spring Viremia of Carp Virus in the United States: Findings, Potential Impacts, and Implications Spring Viremia
Robert S. Bakal, Susan Marcquenski

Update on Southern Sea Otter (Enhydra lutris nereis) and Nearshore Marine Ecosystem Health Research Update on Southern Sea Otter
David A. Jessup, DVM, MPVM, DACZM

A Technique for Intracoelomic Catheterization in the Koi (Cyprinus carpio)Intracoelomic Catheterization
Gregory A. Lewbart, MS, VMD

Characterization and Treatment of Necrotic Dermatitis ("Bell Rot") in a Collection of Jellies Necrotic Dermatitis
Julianne E. Steers

Characterization of the Amoeba Associated with Paramoebiasis in the American Lobster (Homarus americanus) by Small Subunit Ribosomal Gene Analysis Paramoebiasis in Lobster
Thomas E. Mullen

Effect of Shell Lesions on Survival, Growth, Condition, Reproductive Capacity and Hematology of the New Zealand Blackfoot Abalone, Haliotis iris Shell Lesions
Hendrik H. Nollens

Iridoviral-Associated Disease in Oscars (Astronotus ocellatus) Iridoviral-Associated Disease
Scott P. Terrell, Roy P.E. Yanong, BA, VMD

Malathion Immunotoxicity in the American Lobster (Homarus americanus) Upon Experimental Exposure Malathion Immunotoxicity
Sylvain De Guise, DMV, MSc, PhD

Necrotizing Dermatitis and Septicemia in Green Sunfish (Lepomis cyanellus) and Isolation of Corynebacterium ulcerans Necrotizing Dermatitis
Tanja S. Zabka

Summary of Mortality (1998-2000) in a Captive Parrotfish (Family Scaridae) Population with an Emphasis on the Importance of Fungal Pathogens Summary of Mortality
Donald L. Neiffer

The Effects of Copper Sulfate on the Purple Sea Urchin, Arbacia punctulata Copper Sulfate
Stacey R Gore

The Koi Health Advisor Program of the Associated Koi Clubs of America 2001-2003: A Novel Interactive Program for Improving Health/Husbandry of Privately Owned Koi and Providing Access to Qualified Veterinary Care Koi Health Advisor Program
Timothy J. Miller-Morgan, Sandra Yosha

Whole Blood and Plasma Cholinesterase Levels in Normal Koi (Cyprinus carpio) Cholinesterase Levels
Lisa A. Murphy

A Correlative Approach for Assessing Health and Disease in Marine Mammals Assessing Health
Kerrie McArthur-Vaughan

Acute Phase Inflammatory Proteins Used to Diagnose Inflammation/Infection in Florida Manatees (Trichechus manatus latirostris) Acute Phase Inflammatory Proteins
Kendal E. Harr

Epidemiology in Action: Recent Causes of Mortality in Southern Sea Otters (Enhydra lutris nereis) Epidemiology In Action
Christine Kreuder

Epidemiology in Action: Using Active Surveillance Systems to Profile Marine Animal Diseases Epidemiology In Action
Stephanie K. Wong

Immunomodulatory Effects of In Vitro Exposure to Organochlorine Mixtures in Marine Mammals and Mice Organochlorine Mixtures
Milton Jay Levin

Investigation of the Effects of Repeated Chase and Encirclement on the Immune System of Spotted Dolphins (Stenella attenuata) in the Eastern Tropical Pacific Ocean Repeated Chase and Encirclement
Tracy A. Romano, BS, PhD

Lymphocyte Profile of Free-Ranging Dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) in Sarasota Bay, Florida Lymphocyte Profile
Myra T. Blanchard, MS, MT

Preliminary Study of the Isolation and Characterization of the Immunoglobulins of the Harbor Seal, Phoca vitulina Immunoglobulins of the Seal
Jennifer G. Woodford

An Aquarium Epizootic of Leptospira interrogans Serovar ballum Leptospira Serovar Ballum
Paul P. Calle, VMD, DACZM

An Update on Toxoplasma gondii and Sarcocystis neurona Infections in California Sea Otters Update on Toxoplasma gondii
Melissa A. Miller

Clinical Signs of West Nile Flavivirus Polioencephalomyelitis in a Harbor Seal (Phoca vitulina) Polioencephalomyelitis
Donald W. Stremme

Detection of Genomic Sequences of Herpes Virus in Tissues of Cetaceans by Polymerase Chain Reaction Genomic Sequences
Kara A. Smolarek Benson

Evaluating Potential Infectious Disease Threats for Southern Resident Killer Whales (Orcinus orca) Infectious Disease Threats
Joseph K. Gaydos

Identification of Genital Papilloma in Two Female Tursiops truncatus, One with Pseudocarcinomatous Proprieties, After Voluntary Biopsies Genital Papilloma
Geraldine Lacave, DVM

Leptospirosis in Northern Elephant Seals (Mirounga angustirostris) Stranded Along the California Coast: Clinical and Pathologic Features Leptospirosis in Elephant Seals
Kathleen M. Colegrove

Management of a Recent Outbreak of Melioidosis in Marine Mammals Outbreak of Melioidosis
Reimi E. Kinoshita, BVMS

Molecular and Bioassay-Based Detection of Toxoplasma gondii Oocyst Uptake by Mussels (Mytilus galloprovincialis) Toxoplasma Oocyst Uptake
Kristen D. Arkush

Acute Necrotizing Keratitis in California Sea Lions (Zalophus californianus) Housed at a Rehabilitation Facility Acute Necrotizing Keratitis
Martin Haulena, DVM, MS

Challenges in the Rehabilitation of a Lone Steller Sea Lion Pup (Eumatopias jubatus) Rehabilitation of Sea Lion Pup
Natalie Noll, Pamela A. Tuomi, DVM

Detecting Environmental Levels of Cryptosporidium Parasites in Clams (Corbicula fluminea) Environmental Levels
Woutrina A. Smith

Endoscopic Approach to the Second (Fundic) Stomach Chamber in Dolphins Second Stomach Chamber
Thomas H. Reidarson, DVM

Intestinal Volvulus in Two Pygmy Sperm Whales, Kogia breviceps, Undergoing Rehabilitation Intestinal Volvulus
Charles A. Manire

Leukemia in the Bottlenose Dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) Leukemia in Bottlenose Dolphin
Daniel F. Cowan, MD, CM

Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the Normal Green Turtle (Chelonia mydas) and Green Turtles with Fibropapillomatosis MRI of Green Turtles
Lara A. Croft

Parasites in Steller Sea Lions (Eumetopias jubatus) in Alaska Parasites in Steller Sea Lions
Kathy A. Burek, DVM, MS, DACVP

Parasitic Eye Infections of the Galapagos Sea Lion (Zalophus wollenbalki) by a Digenetic Trematode of the Genus Philophthalmus Parasitic Eye Infections
Murray D. Dailey, PhD

Pathology of the Kidney in Stranded and By-Caught Cetaceans Pathology of Kidney
Daniel F. Cowan, MD, CM , Lara Papini

Rapid Decompression Induces Micro-vesiculation but Not Activation in Northern Elephant Seal Platelets Rapid Decompression
Cara L. Field

Serum Cortisol and Thyroid Hormone Concentrations in Stranded and Healthy Rough-Toothed Dolphins (Steno bredanensis) Serum Cortisol
Cecile Gaspar, DVM

Ultrasound Techniques for Measurement of the Thyroid Gland in Tursiops truncatus Thyroid Gland
Kristi West, MS

A Mobile Endocrinology Laboratory for Assessing Reproductive Status and Timing Artificial Insemination in Captive Cetaceans Mobile Endocrinology Lab
Karen J. Steinman

Artificial Insemination Using Frozen-Thawed Semen in the Pacific White-Sided Dolphin (Lagenorhynchus obliquidens) Artificial Insemination
Todd R. Robeck, BS, DVM, PhD

Evaluation of Intramuscular Use of Medetomidine (Alpha-2 Adrenergic Agonist) as an Alternative to Tricaine Methanesulfonate (MS-222, Finquel®) for Sedation and Anesthesia in Teleosts and Elasmobranchs Medetomidine
J. Lawrence Dunn, VMD , Allison D. Tuttle

Pharmacokinetics of Oxytetracycline in Loggerhead Sea Turtles (Caretta caretta) After a Single Intravenous and Intramuscular Injection Oxytetracycline
Craig A. Harms, DVM

Preliminary Findings in a Dolphin Erysipelothrix Vaccination Program Erysipelothrix
Elizabeth J. Chittick, DVM

Protection Conferred by a DNA Vaccine Against Mycobacterium marinum Mycobacterium DNA Vaccine
David J. Pasnik, Stephen A. Smith, DVM, PhD

The Development and Use of Fish Vaccines: History, Current Status, and Future Fish Vaccines
Hugh Mitchell

Alternative Treatment to Control Algal Growth and Reduce Operational Expenses in Marine Mammal Pool Water Systems Control Algal Growth
Skip J.F. Young

Angiogenic Growth Factor Therapy Using Recombinant Platelet-Derived Growth Factor (Regranex) for Lateral Line Disease in Marine Fish Angiogenic Growth Factor
Leslie E. Boerner

Cetacean Rehabilitation in Taiwan Cetacean Rehabilitation
Lien-Siang Chou, Wei-Cheng Yang

Characterization of Haptoglobin from the Serum of Captive Bottlenose Dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) and its Application to the Monitoring of Acute Phase Response Haptoglobin in Dolphins
Masahiko Kasamatsu

Clinical Presentations of Mycobacterium Sp. in Summer Flounder, Paralichthys dentatus, Cultured in Intensive Recirculating Aquaculture Systems Mycobacterium in Summer Flounder
Kathleen P. Hughes, Stephen A. Smith, DVM, PhD

Co-Management of Fishery Resources from a Fish Health Perspective: Cogent Plans or Science Fiction? Fishery Resources
Keith A. Bigelow, Larisa A. Ford, PhD

Comparison of Hormone Levels from Permanently Captive and Rehabilitated Harbor Seals (Phoca vitulina) Hormone Levels
Shannon Atkinson, Danielle R. O'Neil

Cryogenics as a Tool for Genetic Conservation of Aquatic Species Genetic Conservation
Robert S. Bakal, William R. Wayman

Flow Cytometry as a Tool to Quantify Oyster Phagocytosis, Respiratory Burst and Apoptosis Flow Cytometry
Sylvain De Guise, DMV, MSc, PhD , Michael J. Goedken, DVM

Interdisciplinary Training in Aquatic Animal Health at the University of Florida Interdisciplinary Training
Ruth Francis-Floyd, DVM, MS, DACZM

Maintenance of Rehabilitating Manatees Using a Low-Cost Feed Pellet as a Nutrient Supplement Maintenance of Manatees
Paul T. Cardeilhac, DVM, PhD

Metal Toxicity in Cultured Steller Sea Lion Fibroblasts Metal Toxicity
Sandra S. Wise

Microcystin Toxicity Concurrent with Steatitis in Great Blue Herons (Ardea herodias) in Maryland in 2001 Microcystin Toxicity
Cindy P. Driscoll, DVM

Molecular Identification of a Novel Gamma Herpesvirus in Hawaiian Monk Seals (Monachus schauinslandi) Novel Gamma Herpesvirus
Tracey Goldstein

Mycobacteriosis in Striped Bass (Morone saxatilis) from Chesapeake Bay Tributaries Mycobacteriosis
Christopher A. Ottinger

Natural Killer Cell Activity in the Eastern Oyster and American Lobster Natural Killer Cell Activity
Sylvain De Guise, DMV, MSc, PhD , Brenda M. Morsey

Pathological Examinations on the Stranded Kogia Sp. from Taiwan Waters, 1998 to 2002 Pathological Examinations
Jung-To Chiu

Preliminary Molecular Characterization of Manatee Papilloma Virus from Skin Lesions of the Florida Manatee (Trichechus manatus latirostris) Manatee Papilloma Virus
Rebecca A. Woodruff

The Use of Surgically Sterilized Hatchery Reared Gulf Sturgeon as Sentinels Gulf Sturgeon as Sentinels
Robert S. Bakal

Wild Fish Health Survey--Distribution of Largemouth Bass Virus in the Southeast Wild Fish Health Survey
Norman P. Heil

Work-Related Injury and Illness Associated With Marine Mammal Contact Work-Related Injury
Tania D. Hunt

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Table of Contents

Aquatic Animal Health And Conservation Issues In Hawaii

Bacteriology, Biochemistry, And Nutrition

Clinical Case Reports I

Clinical Case Reports II

Conservation Issues And Emerging Threats To Marine Mammal And Fish Health

Fish, Fish, And More Fish

Immunology And Epidemiology

Infectious Diseases

Pathology, Parasite, Diagnosis, And Rehabilitation

Pharmacology And Reproduction

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