Training course: Fish Health, Welfare and Biosecurity in trout farming - May 8th, 2024

Due to overwhelming interest, this training course has already reached the maximum number of registrations that we can accommodate. Any new registrations will be included in a waiting list, if you send all required information directly to ana.herrero@patogen.no. Required information:

• First name & Surname
• Gender
• Email
• Organisation/Company name
• Organisation type (private company, university, research institute, SME)
• Country (where your organisation or company is located)
• Current position at your organisation or company
• Completed GDPR form (see below)

NOTE that if you do not send your completed GDPR form, you will not be registered/added to the waiting list.

COURSE DATE: 8 MAY 2024, 13:00 - 17:00 hrs (CET)

LOCATION: online

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course aims to cover various relevant aspects of fish health, welfare, and disease management, such as fish anatomy, fish responses to diseases, good welfare practices, and operational welfare indicators. Updated information on key diseases affecting trout farming in Europe will be provided. Additionally, the course will emphasise the importance of optimal biosecurity practices and their role in animal production and disease prevention. Participants will gain insights into the anatomy of trout, as well as learn optimal techniques for necropsy and disease investigation.

TARGET AUDIENCE The training course is designed for trout farm managers, trout farm staff, technical personnel, biologists, and service & supply staff.

OUTLINE COURSE

Tutors: Hamish Rodger, Meritxell Diez-Padrisa and Ana Herrero (PatoGen AS)

Topics covered: • General principles of fish health and welfare • Fish anatomy • Optimal procedures for fish necropsy and sampling • Trout diseases • Biosecurity • Welfare considerations during fish farming operations • Welfare indicators

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

Language of Instruction and materials: English

Fees: Course attendance is free, thanks to Horizon Europe funding

REGISTRATION (2 steps):

Step 1: Complete your registration request through the form that can be found below.

Step 2: Send your completed GDPR form (see below) to ana.herrero@patogen.no. Please note that if you do not send your completed GDPR form, the registration will not be considered completed, and you will not receive the link to the training course.

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