Training

 

Shrimp Health Management Workshop / Training

Important notice

Dued to management problems, the course organizer has postponed the course for the moment.

The new date will be annouced as soon as it finalised.

Co-organized by

Aquatic Animal Health Research Institute
Department of Fisheries,
Kasetsart University Campus
Jatujak, Bangkok 10900, Thailand
Tel: (+66 2) 579 4122    Fax (+66 2) 561 3993
Email: aahri@fisheries.go.th

and

Network of Aquaculture Centres in Asia Pacific
P.O. Box 1040, Kasetsart Post Office,
Bangkok 10903, Thailand
Tel: (+66 2) 561 1728 to 9   Fax (+66 2) 561 1727
Fax 66 2 561 1727
Email:  naca@mozart.inet.co.th

 

          The training course will last for 6 days and will include lectures, practical, case studies, visits to farms and ad- equate time for discussion. The lectures are based on the information contained in "Health Management in Shrimp Ponds" and are illustrated with an extensive range of photographic slides.

 

          The course will emphasize the benefits of maintaining healthy stock and preventing disease through management of the pond. The use of chemical treatments will be covered but only as part of an integrated management system.

 

      Registration fee US$ 750:  The registration covers the cost of tuition a copy of "Health Management in Shrimp Ponds", and the workshop dinner. Participants will be  responsible for the cost of hotel accommodation and subsistence during the workshop.

          The hotels usually used by participants is very closed to the training venue and room rates range between US$ 35~50 per night. We will be happy to make booking for participants if indicated so in the Registration Form.

 

Resource Staff

Dr Pornlerd Chanratchakool Aquatic Animal Health Research Institute Kasetsart University Campus Jatujak Bangkok 10900 Thailand	Dr Chalor Limsuwan Faculty of Fisheries Kasetsart University Jatujak Bangkok 10900 Thailand
Dr James F. Turnbull Institute of Aquaculture University of Stirling Stirling FK9 4LA Scotland	Mr. Dan Fegan Senior Technical Officer Naca Secretariat, Bangkok, Thailand

Outline of course syllabus

Introduction A brief discussion of the format and objectives of the course. Update on shrimp culture systems The rapidly changing nature of shrimp farming with reference to intensive and less intensive systems. Pond preparation The preparation of the pond from site selection to stocking. Water management The management including monitoring and manipulation for a variety of systems from high water exchange to closed re-circulation. Farm records Real farm data will be presented to emphasise the need for accurate records and the use of such records to identify and prevent problems.

Diseases The theory of disease and a description of the major diseases of farmed shrimp. The emphasis will be on improved production through disease control. Larval assessment Methodology for evaluating the health of PLs. Chemical treatments The use of chemical treatments as part of an integrated management strategy. Current situation in Thailand The current disease problems faced by the industry and the very latest techniques employed to overcome these problems. Field trip This is an opportunity for participants to visit a hatchery and grow-out sites. The farms visited are extremely co-operative and will provide a great deal of practical information. Case studies Problems based on real farm data. Participants are asked to attempt to solve these problems as working groups and present their findings for further discussion.

Timetable

DAY 1 8.00 - 8.30 Registration 8.30 - 8.40 Course opening 8.40 - 9.00 Break 9.00 - 9.15 Course introduction 9.15 - 10.15 Update on shrimp culture system 10.15 - 10.30 Break 10.30 - 12.30 Principles of pond dynamics 12.30 - 13.30 Lunch 13.15 - 14.30 Pond preparation 14.30 - 15.00 Break 15.00 - 16.30 Pond preparation	DAY 2 8.45 - 9.00 Introduction 9.00 - 10.30 Water management 10.30 - 11.00 Break 11.00 - 12.00 Water management 12.00 - 13.00 Lunch 13.00 - 14.30 Feed management 14.30 - 15.00 Break 15.00 - 16.30 Record keeping
DAY 3 8.45 - 9.00 Introduction 9.00 - 10.30 Principles of disease 10.30 - 11.00 Break 11.00 - 12.00 Disease syndromes 12.00 - 13.00 Lunch 13.00 - 14.30 Current problems in Thailand 14.30 - 15.00 Break 15.00 - 16.30 Newly developed culture systems 16.30 - 17.00 Field trip discussion	DAY 4 7.00 Depart Bangkok hotel 10.30 - 12.00 Hatchery visit 12.00 - 13.00 Lunch 14.30 - 16.30 Semi-closed system farm 18.00 Check-in at field trip hotel
DAY 5 7.30 Depart field trip hotel 9.00 - 11.30 Limited water exchange farm 12.00 - 13.30 Lunch and discussion 13.30 Return to Bangkok 17.30 Check-in Bangkok hotel	DAY 6 8.05 - 9.00 Introduction 9.00 - 10.30 Field trip discussion 10.30 - 11.30 Break 11.00 - 12.00 Case studies 12.00 - 13.00 Lunch 13.00 - 14.30 Case studies 14.30 - 15.00 Conclusion 19.00 Dinner and certificate presentation

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For more information please contact:

The Director Aquatic Animal Health Research Institute Department of Fisheries Kasetsart University Campus Jatujak Bangkok 10900 Thailand	Telephone 66 2 579 4122 Fax 66 2 561 3993 email supranee@fisheries.go.th
and Network of Aquacukture Centres in Asia Pacific P.O. Box 1040, Kasetsart Post Office, Bangkok 10903, Thailand	Telephone 66 2 561 1728 to 9 Fax 66 2 561 1727 email naca@mozart.inet.co.th