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Skill Development Programme on Fish and Shrimp Feed Production Technology
August 26 @ 8:00 am - August 30 @ 5:00 pm
Skill Development Programme on Fish and Shrimp Feed Production Technology from 26-30 August 2024 at ICAR-CIFE, Mumbai. Enhance your knowledge and skills to boost aquaculture production and profitability.
Skill Development Programme on Fish and Shrimp Feed Production Technology for Enhancing Aquaculture Production
26-30 August 2024
ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Education
Panch Marg, Off Yari Road, Andheri (West), Mumbai – 400061, India
Course Contents
- Introduction to Fish and Shellfish Culture in India
- Nutrients and Their Functions
- Nutrient Requirements of Commercially Important Fish and Shellfish
- Nutrient Digestion, Absorption, and Energy Budget
- Feed Types: Larval, Grower, Broodstock, and Finisher Feeds
- Fish and Shrimp Nutrition
- Live Feed Culture and Nutrient Enrichment
- Feed Additives and Nutraceuticals in Aquafeeds
- Microbial and Nano-nutrition Production for Climate-Smart Feeds
- Conventional and Non-Conventional Aquafeed Ingredients
- Feed Formulation Techniques
- Feed Technology: Sinking, Semi-Sinking, and Floating Feeds
- Feed Mill Components and Working Principles
- Feed & Feeding Management in High-Density Aquaculture (RAS, Biofloc & Raceway Culture)
- Proximate Composition Analysis of Feed
- Amino Acid and Fatty Acid Analysis
- Evaluation of Aquafeeds
Eligibility
No specific qualifications or prior knowledge are required to attend this training programme. Anyone with the ability to understand, read, and write in Hindi/English and an interest in learning is eligible to participate. A total of 35 participants will be accommodated on a first-come, first-served basis.
How to Apply?
Interested candidates should contact the course coordinators, Dr. Sikendra Kumar or Dr. Tincy Varghese, during office hours (10 AM to 5 PM) on working days. Applications can also be sent by post to the respective scientist in charge or the training coordinator. The course fee of Rs. 5000/- (with 18% GST extra) can be paid on the first day of the programme either in cash, by DD made in favor of ICAR Unit-CIFE, or through online mode.
Travel and Accommodation
Accommodation (for outstation candidates) and food charges are additional and must be borne by the participants as per the expenditure incurred. Charges will apply as per the ICAR-CIFE rate.
Contact Information
- Dr. K.N. Mohanta
Course Director
Fish Nutrition, Biochemistry & Physiology Division
ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Education
Panch Marg, Off Yari Road, Mumbai-400061, India
Email: kedarnath@cife.edu.in