A Preliminary Investigation into the Susceptibility of the Cascadu...
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A Preliminary Investigation into the Susceptibility of the Cascadu (Hoplosternum littorale) Population to Disease in Trinidad
by Ms. Janelle St. Aime
Until recently, there is little that is known about the Cascadu and its ability to transmit disease in Trinidad. A common freshwater food fish, not only here but in South America, its delicious nature is well known.
A reasonably hardy species, its ability to survive in harsh environments has been well documented. Currently the stocking density, and potential ability as a zoonotic vector has not been researched or determined and is an important determinant in even beginning to manage or develop this local fishery. Many farmers have or are currently utilising this species in aquaculture, as it thrives with other species such as tilapia and prawn.
Extensively studied in Brazil where the culture of this species has grown exponentially in the past few years for domestic use and export, this study aims to bridge the knowledge gaps for the local cascadu population for the past few years.
The information obtained will positively benefit this freshwater fishery and help in managing stocks as the possible challenges and dangers to the fishery can be highlighted, and alleviated, and thus developed. This presentation seeks to introduce the attendees to the student’s working thesis.
Wednesday 22nd November 2023 at 1:00 p.m.
Ms. Janelle St. Aime has been engaged in the practice of veterinary medicine for the past eight years, graduating from the University of the West Indies, School of Veterinary Medicine in 2015. A wildlife enthusiast, encouraging the preservation of our natural fauna, her passion is the field of exotic animals and other wildlife in Trinidad and Tobago and the Caribbean at large.
Among her various ventures, she has volunteered her time at the Emperor Valley Zoo as well as with the Wildlife Orphanage and Rehabilitation Centre, where protecting and treating injured and recovering animals is conducted. Her research aims to promote and determine avenues for non-domestic animal species and the human population to co-exist in a mutually safe, sustainable manner.
Janelle is also the Director of a house-call veterinary business for the last 8 years, with experience in avian medicine for both exotic and commercial species such as poultry as well as livestock. She is currently pursuing her Doctor of Philosophy degree at The University of Trinidad and Tobago in the area of Marine Science to research Hoplosternum littorale commonly known as cascadu.
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