Date: 21 February 2024
Time: 17:45 – 22:30 (UTC+8) / 11:45 – 16:30 (EET)
More information: https://ussec-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYtf-iqrTgjGNAfFKJ5lXJ1nZzqzh430Su6#/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 aquaculture in Egypt and the best management practices of fish farming systems with different case studies.
In this training session hosted by the U. S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC)’s 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 of the aquaculture’s opportunities in Egypt.
WorldFish’s aquaculture scientists will be participating in a training session to present a number of case studies on best management practices (BMP) of fish farming in fresh water systems, common fish nutritional disease and best-on 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)
Status of Aquaculture in Egypt and Importance of Best Management Practices in Aquaculture: Farming System
I Ahmed Nasr-Allah, Professor, Country Director, WorldFish, Egypt
Common Fish Disease in Farming Systems
I Salah Mesalhy Aly, Professor, Chair, Lakes and Fish Resources Protection and Development Agency (LFRPDA), Cairo, Egypt
Nutritional Disease in Farmed Fish
I Mohamed Fathi Osman, Professor, Fish Nutrition Faculty of Agriculture, Ain Shams University, Egypt
Importance of Biosecurity for Sustainable Fish Farming in Egypt
I Mohamed Faisal, Professor, Aquatic Animal Medicine, Department of Pathobiology and Diagnostic Investigation, Michigan State University (MSU)-College of Veterinary Medicine, USA
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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