A. David Scarfe PhD, DVM, MRSSAf, CertAqV
Extraordinary Professor at University of Pretoria, Faculty of Veterinary Science, Department of Paraclinical Sciences
Aquatic Veterinarian
More that 45 years in higher eucation, veterinary practice, private business and association management, coordinating & administering progressive and forward-looking teams dealing with advancing programs and initiatives affecting & involving veterinary medicine, basic & applied science, advanced technologies, animal industries and governmental agencies.

The primary focus has been programs that deal with and establish a solid foundation in regional, national or international policies, regulations, legislation, industry and government initiatives, and organized veterinary medicine that immediately benefit society at large. Of strongest interest and involvement have been programs involving animal (particularly aquatic and terrestrial livestock) health & wellbeing, biosecurity & epidemiology, neuroendocrinology, reproduction & theriogenology, therapeutic/biologic agent development & approval, and regulatory veterinary medicine.

Particular strengths: aquatic & production veterinary medicine, epidemiology & biosecurity; physiology & ecology; national & international veterinary & animal health policies, standards, regulations & legislation.
University of Pretoria, Faculty of Veterinary Science, Department of Paraclinical Sciences
Onderstepoort, South Africa
Extraordinary Professor
University of Pretoria, Faculty of Veterinary Science, Department of Paraclinical Sciences
Onderstepoort, South Africa
Extraordinary Professor
Aquatic Veterinary Associates International LLC / OVA-CAP Veterinary & Consulting Services
Aquatic Veterinary Associates International & OVA-CAP Veterinary & Consulting Services provide a variety of veterinary services to aquaculture and livestock producers, industries, organizations & governmental agencies around the world.  Services include (but are not limited to) are provided by AVAI/O-C VCS associates/consultants involved with educational programs, legislative & regulatory programs, veterinary product evaluation, aquatic animal medicine, biosecurity & the import/export of animals.
Bartlett, Illinois, USA
President/CEO
World Aquatic Veterinary Medical Association (WAVMA)
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A global organization, with members in more than 57 countries involved with all aspects of aquatic veterinary medicine, animal health and welfare, public health and seafood safety, who provide services to aquatic animal owners, industries and other stakeholders.
Global
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Parliamentarian / Secretary / President
USDA-APHIS-VS
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Bartlett, Illinois, USA
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Veterinary Medical Officer (NAHERC)
American Veterinary Medical Association
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Provided technical and policy support or liaison to AVMA members (83,000+), allied national, and specialty veterinary organizations.  Staff-support to facilitate and assist decisions and actions of AVMA Councils and Committees including: Animal Agriculture Liaison Committee; Animal Welfare Governance Task Force; Aquatic Veterinary Medicine Committee; Committee on Environmental Issues; Council on Biologic and Therapeutic Agents; Clinical Practitioners Advisory Committee; Steering Committee on Antimicrobial Resistance; and others.  Provide input or liaison to International, Federal and State government agencies and NGOs including: FDA-CVM; USDA-APHIS-VS; USDA-APHIS-CVB; USDA-APHIS-CEAH; USEPA; USFWS; NOAA-NMFS; USAHA (several committees); NIAA (several committees); OIE Aquatic Animal Health Standards Commission; CODEX Alimentarius Committee on Residues of Veterinary Drugs in Food; U.S. Joint Subcommittee on Aquaculture (several task forces), etc.
Schaumburg, IL, USA
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Assistant Director, Scientific Activities Division
DVM
Veterinary Medicine
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Texas A&M University
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PhD
Neurophysiology & Ecology
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Texas A&M University
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BSc (Hon)
Marine Biology
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University of Cape Town
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BSc
Zoology
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University of KwaZulu-Natal
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Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
Veterinary Medicine
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Waller, TX
Jenni Schroeder
Associate Veterinarian at Cypress Square Animal Clinic
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Clearwater, FL
James A. Powell, Ph.D.
Interim CEO and President, Clearwater Marine Aquarium; Executive Director, Clearwater Marine Aquarium Research Institute
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Washington, DC
Patricia Albano
Internship Program Coordinator at National Marine Sanctuary Foundation in support of NOAA Ocean Exploration
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Tarpon Springs, FL
Thomas Goodwin
Captain at Clearwater Marine Aquarium
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Dearborn, MI
Sydney Fitzpatrick
Helping Hand
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Coleford
Kirsty Ballard
Global Database Manager - The Manta Trust
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Buffalo-Niagara Falls Area
Troy Paisley
Director Of Education at The Buffalo Zoo
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Terrell, TX
Kent Arnold, DVM
Owner - Equine Veterinary Services
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Largo, FL
Sabrina Torillo
Marine Biologist at Clearwater Marine Aquarium
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Astoria, OR
A. Michelle Wargo Rub
Research Fishery Biologist, NOAA Fisheries NWFSC &
Veterinarian, Columbia Veterinary Hospital
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Melbourne, FL
Nicollas Lehmann
Fish veterinarian
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Bend, OR
Patrick Young
Equine sports-regenerative medicine veterinarian/ Biotechnology
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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
ABDULLAH KAMEL
Veterinary Surgeon at Fitlife vet clinic
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Chicago, IL
Mike McEntire
Illinois Zoo & Aquatic Animal Resident at the University of Illinois, Shedd Aquarium, and the Brookfield Zoo.
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Scottsdale, AZ
Jessica Wheeler
Animal Health Technician at OdySea Aquarium
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Tampa, FL
Blake Busch
Marine Science and Biology Student at the University of Tampa
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Angelica Helgesson
Exotic animal trainer
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Honolulu, HI
Martin van Aswegen
Doctoral Student at Marine Mammal Research Program
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San Francisco Bay Area
Melissa Schouest
Director of Animal Care at Aquarium of the Bay
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Santa Cruz, CA
Petra Mottishaw
Traveling veterinarian, marine biologist, conservationist, one health and epidemiology student and disaster preparedness coordinator
Get Certification - World Sustainability Organisation
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Fish and Diseases
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Aquarium Related Professionals
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Veterinary Epidemiology and Biostatistics
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FISH AND SHRIMP HEALTH MANAGEMENT
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International Society for Aquatic Animal Epidemiology (ISAAE)
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Veterinary Medicines and Veterinary Vaccines
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Epidemiological News Journal - for professionals only
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Zebrafish Husbandry Association
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Students and Young Professionals: Fish Health Section of the American Fisheries Society
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AquacultureHub
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Animal Welfare Group
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Animals & Wildlife
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Fish Health and Aquamedicine
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