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FIS1150 - INTRODUCTION TO FISH HEALTH

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This course is a beginning level, introductory program that familiarizes participants with the signs, causes, control and prevention of infectious and noninfectious fish diseases.

Who Should Attend:  This course is designed for fisheries biologist, hatchery managers, fish health biologist, or wildlife biologist interested in fish health techniques.

Length:  5days/36 hours

Objectives:  By the end of this session, the participant will be able to;

  • Recognize and identify the external or gross signs of the more common fish diseases and parasites;
  • Stain slides for preliminary identification of common disease organisms;
  • Isolate and culture some disease organisms;
  • Calculate dosages or treatment levels;
  • Properly care for and package moribund or dead fish as specimens for shipment to diagnostic laboratories; and
  • Describe the causes and effects of fish diseases.
Availability: Annually (multiple sessions)
Contact: Alan Temple
Branch: Conservation Science & Policy Branch
Phone:  304/876-7440


National Conservation Training Center
698 Conservation Way
Shepherdstown, West Virginia 25443
U S Fish and Wildlife Service