This course is desiged to further your knowledge about bacteria and is intended only as education. We do not expect that this course will give you the tools to accurately identify or treat any bacterial infection. The correct diagnosis should be ascertained by taking a swab and sending it a laboratory for a Culture and Sensitivity Analysis. Swab mailing kits may be obtained from your veterinarian or veterinarian supply. Any antibiotics required to treat a bacterial infection must be obtained from a licensed veterinarian.
Koi Keepers enrolling on this course will become familiar with:
- An overview of bacterial infections
- Using a microscope and staining slides to see bacteria
- Working with bacteria
- Common bacterial diseases of Koi
- Making a preliminary diagnosis
- Control and treatment of bacterial disease
KOI #315 is a seven week course with regular weekly assignments, and is intended to be completed within 8 weeks. It is only taught a few times a year, so enrolled students will be notified of the next start date.