Date: Wednesday, 25 September 2024

Time: 17:45 – 23:00 (UTC+8) / 12:45 – 18:00 (EET)

Click here to register to participate in the event online

Context:

A virtual training program will be held to explore a set of innovative solutions, tips, and techniques in exploring the advancement of genetics-improvement of Tilapia by showcasing a set of different case studies.

In this training course hosted by the U. S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC) and the United Soybean Board (USB) in partnership with WorldFish’s Egypt, scientists and academicians will come together to provide experiences for feed management of Tilapia hatcheries and their impact on brooders and seed performance.

WorldFish’s aquaculture scientists and consultants will be participating in training sessions to present many case studies on technologies for optimal Tilapia seed production and water quality management as well as the importance of biosecurity implementation for ensuring quality seed production. Furthermore, exchanging tips, techniques, and good practices tailored for small-scale farmers, producers, and business owners.

Agenda:

Welcoming remarks

I WorldFish, USSEC and LFRPDA

Feed Management in Tilapia Hatcheries; Impact on Brooders and Seed Performance

I Mohamed Fathi Osman, Professor, Fish Nutrition Faculty of Agriculture, Ain Shams University, Egypt

Technologies for Optimal Tilapia Seed Production

I Ahmed Saney (PhD), Head, Central Administration for Production and Operation, Lakes and Fish Resources Protection and Development Agency (LFRPDA), Cairo, Egypt

Water Quality Management in Tilapia Hatcheries

I Safwat Gobran, Professor, Central Laboratory for Aquaculture Research (CLAR), Sharqia, Egypt

Genetic improvement programs to boost sustainable access to better seeds: case of GIFT and GIANT

I Nabil Ibrahim (PhD), Professor of Biostatistics and Quantitative Genetics, October University for Modern Science and Arts (MSA), Egypt

Importance of Biosecurity Implementation for Quality Seed Production.

I Salah Mesalhy Aly, Professor, Chair, Lakes and Fish Resources Protection and Development Agency (LFRPDA), Cairo, Egypt

Successful Tips, Techniques and Ideas to Avoid Common Mistakes

I Diaa Al-Kenawy (PhD), Senior Researcher, Central Laboratory for Aquaculture Research (CLAR)

Open Discussion & Q/A

Closing remarks

I WorldFish, USSEC and LFRPDA

Please note: The training will be live-streamed on USSEC community pod platform, which requires participants to create a user account in advance at https://soyexcellence.org/. The presentations will be in the English language, while the training course will be delivered in the Arabic language. 

We look forward to your active participation.

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