Koi Oriental Veterinary Support
Koi Oriental thanks Chris Walster for agreeing to support this Internet site in its quest to ensure the availability of quality information to all koi keepers regarding the health and treatment of koi.
Chris Walster BVMS MRCVS
The Island Veterinary Associates
Chris Walster qualified as a Veterinary Surgeon from Glasgow in 1983 and is the senior partner of a 20 vet practice based in the Midlands and Yorkshire . He is a member of the Fish Veterinary Society and has served on the committee since 1997. Other memberships include the European Association of Fish Pathologists and the Institute of Fisheries Management.
Through his work Chris has travelled much of the world and has worked for both commercial enterprises and the hobbyist. He has given many talks to hobbyists, contributed to books and magazines, published in scientific journals and presented to professional organisations both at home and abroad including speaking at the World Veterinary Congress.
"My interest in fish developed from keeping goldfish back in the 1980's and now takes up 100% of my clinical time. I love everything to do with fish and wish I could make more people realise that as a vet I can provide the same standard of care that I provide for other animals and that fish deserve that standard."
Veterinary support is currently offered in the form of Chris Walster’s recommended reading for hobbyists selected from articles published nationally or internationally. In addition, Chris will be submitting his own articles on koi health issues. Chris will also keep a welcome eye on any koi health information available on Koi Oriental to ensure that a high level of ethical and accurate information is maintained.
Please ensure that you are familiar with Koi Oriental’s terms and conditions.
Recommended Reading
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Aeromonas Infection
Articles
New legislation for veterinary prescribed medicines - Chris Walster describes how the new legislation will affect the koi industry.
Koi Herpes Virus - General details and a latest perspective
Biosecurity - What biosecurity means to you
