South Korea unveils plans for fish hospital
06 December, 2006 -
THE South Korean government is planning to set up its first fish hospital in order to build up its expertise in fish health.
According to Reuters, South Korea has earmarked 5.4 billion won (about 3 million pounds) to start an aquatic hospital at Pukyong National University in the southern port city of Pusan, mainly to treat marine life at fish farms.
The Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries said the economic loss incurred from an increase in incurable fish diseases, along with a proliferation of epidemics, is around 300 billion won each year.
Farms will send samples of sick fish to the hospital, which will then devise and implement a treatment, it said.
Over the past few years, the ministry has set up a curriculum where a person can become a licensed fish doctor, and at least one private fish clinic has already been established.
The government hospital will treat pets, but it will mostly be doing tank calls at fish farms.
06 December, 2006 -
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According to Reuters, South Korea has earmarked 5.4 billion won (about 3 million pounds) to start an aquatic hospital at Pukyong National University in the southern port city of Pusan, mainly to treat marine life at fish farms.
The Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries said the economic loss incurred from an increase in incurable fish diseases, along with a proliferation of epidemics, is around 300 billion won each year.
Farms will send samples of sick fish to the hospital, which will then devise and implement a treatment, it said.
Over the past few years, the ministry has set up a curriculum where a person can become a licensed fish doctor, and at least one private fish clinic has already been established.
The government hospital will treat pets, but it will mostly be doing tank calls at fish farms.
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