Blog

Courtesy of NAA:

Fish Health:
What You Need to Know as an Aquaculture Producer

A Free Webinar

The United States Aquaculture Society, National Aquaculture Association and North Central Regional Aquaculture Center are offering a free webinar entitled, Fish Health: What You Need to Know as an Aquaculture Producer.

The old adage “You aren’t a fish farmer until you kill a million fish” doesn’t have to be true. From beginner to seasoned producer, attention to the health of your fish should be a high priority to prevent things from going bad to worse. Understanding the basics of fish health is the first step towards saving your fish. This presentation will provide aquaculture producers with a broad overview of fish health topics, including signs of distress and disease, DIY diagnostics, when to call the veterinarian, and the process and policy of fish health inspections.

Presenter: Dr. Nick Phelps is an Assistant Professor at the Fisheries, Wildlife and Conservation Biology Department, University of Minnesota, and Co-Director of the Minnesota Aquatic Invasive Species Research Center. Nick earned his Bachelor of Science from Bemidji State University in Aquatic Biology, a Master of Science from the University of Arkansas-Pine Bluff in Aquaculture/Fisheries, and a doctorate from the University of Minnesota in Veterinary Medicine. Nick developed and led the aquatic diagnostic service for the Minnesota Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory for nine years prior to recently moving to a research-focused position. Broadly, his research aims to support the health and sustainability of farmed and wild fish populations. Specific areas of interest include pathogen discovery, diagnostic development, fish kills, and aquaculture/aquaponics production.

Date and Time: Wednesday, December 14, 2016, 3:00 PM Eastern.

Duration: 60 minutes.

To Register: Click here.