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 interpredation
- Main pathologies in Mediterranean species
- Sampling strategies and procedures for disease diagnosis
- Treatment procedures
Prevention 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 preparation
- Preliminary analysis and antibiogram
- Histopathology-image analysis practicals
- Site visits (hatchery and ongrowing units)
Information:
Dr. I. Nengas
National Centre for Marine Research
Institute of Marine Biological Resources
GR-166 04 Hellenikon, Athens, Greece.
Tel: + 30 1 09821354
Fax: + 30 1 9811713
Tel/Fax +353 74 55195