Date: 7 February 2024
Time: 17:45 – 22:30 (UTC+8) / 11:45 – 16:30 (EET)
More information: https://ussec-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYqdeiurzMrH9fzMQPCDnAMq1XCpMcbXSft#/registration
Context:
A virtual training program will be held to explore a set of innovative solutions, tips techniques, and ideas for the current status of best management practices of fish farms and hatcheries with different case studies.
In this training session 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 present current status and outlook future perspectives on the aquaculture opportunities and best practices in Egypt.
WorldFish’s aquaculture scientists will be participating in a training session to present several case studies on best management practices (BMP) of fish farming in freshwater hatcheries, best-on feed management, and biosecurity for enhancing farmed fish production. Furthermore, exchanging tips and techniques as well as good practices tailored for small-scale farmers, producers, and business owners.
Agenda:
Welcoming remarks
I WorldFish, (USSEC) and (LFRPDA)
Best Management Practices of Fresh Water Hatcheries
I Ahmed Saney, Professor, Head, Lakes and Fish Resources Protection and Development Agency (LFRPDA), Cairo, Egypt
Genetic selection program for Enhancing Farmed Fish Production
I Nabil Ibrahim, Professor, Biostatistics and Quantitative Genetics Department, October University for Modern Sciences and Arts, Egypt
Feed Management and Water Quality Interaction
I Mohamed Fathi Osman, Professor, Fish Nutrition Faculty of Agriculture, Ain Shams University, Egypt
Biosecurity Implantation in Hatcheries and Farms
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, Professor, Central Laboratory for Aquaculture Research (CLAR)
Open Discussion & Q/A
Closing remarks
I WorldFish, (USSEC) and (LFRPDA)
Please note: The presentations will be in the English language, while the training will be delivered in the Arabic language.
We look forward to your active participation.
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