28th ANNUAL EASTERN FISH HEALTH WORKSHOP April 21-25, 2003 Friday Afternoon In The Fish Disease Diagnostic Laboratory:  Never A Slow Day Paul R. Bowser Aquatic Animal Health Program, Department of Microbiology and Immunology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York 14853-6401 Friday afternoons never seem to be a slow time in the Fish Disease Diagnostic Laboratory.  A robust search of the peer-reviewed literature has revealed no investigations documenting that fish die more frequently near the end of the week.  In spite of this lack of well-controlled investigation, it appears that there may be a correlation between the greatest number of cases and the most interesting cases arriving at our door on Fridays.  Several of these cases will be presented for your information, enlightenment and entertainment.  These cases are real.  They will include the following: 1. FSA86-11 Lake Trout from Fourth Lake, NY; 2. 99012 Rainbow trout – lethargy, near bottom of tank, zoo display; 3. 94054 Rainbow trout – recirculation system; 4. FSA88-039 Lake trout from Cayuga Lake, NY; and, 5. “Disease free fish.” Return to 28th Annual Eastern Fish Health Workshop Return to Leetown Science Center Home Page