November 12-15, 1998, Athens, Greece
Objectives:
Mediterranean mariculture is a fast growing industry which is being threatened by an increase of pathological symptoms. Fish health management helps to prevent the occurrence of these pathologies and reduce their incidence. This workshop is designed to meet the requirements of people involved in Mediterranean mariculture.
Course Outline:
Disease and control
Fish Disease interpretation
Main pathologies in Mediterranean species
Sampling strategies and procedures for disease diagnosis
Treatment procedures
Preventing of Disease
Vaccination, immunostimulants, probiotics
Hygiene practice
Cleaning and disinfection
Hygiene procedures in hatcheries
Hygiene procedures in ongrowing units
Practical Sessions
Dissection, sample collection and preparations
Preliminary analysis and antibiogram
Histopathology - Image analysis practicals
Site visits (hatchery and ongrowing units)
Info:
Dr. I. Nengas, National Centre for Marine Research, Institute of Marine Biological Resources, GR-166 04 Hellenikon, Athens, Greece
Tel: 30 1 9821354 Fax: 30 1 9811713
e-mail: jnegas@posidon.ncmr;ariadne-t.gr