Training Information: One day Awareness-cum-Sensitization Programme by ICAR-CIFE, Mumbai

ONE DAY AWARENESS-CUM-SENSITIZATION PROGRAMME ON FISH HEALTH MANAGEMENT & CULTURE OF IMPROVED FISH VARIETIES

Date: 24th August 2024
Venue: Gram Panchayat Hall, Near Nira Railway Station, Nira, Pune
Registration Link: https://forms.gle/g1ZzDoEELwLFoQEc6
Contact: +91 7598357187 / +91 8291680738
Coordinator: Ms. Bharathi Rathinam, Co-PI

ABOUT THE PROGRAMME

The National Surveillance Programme for Aquatic Animal Diseases (NSPAAD), under PMMSY-NSPAAD II, is a vital initiative aimed at monitoring and managing diseases affecting aquatic animals. This programme is crucial for the aquaculture sector’s stability and growth. The one-day awareness-cum-sensitization programme will focus on fish health management and the culture of improved fish varieties, offering hands-on knowledge and practical strategies for disease management and sustainable aquaculture practices.

Organized by:
ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Education (CIFE), Mumbai
In collaboration with:
West Coast Aquatics LLP & State Fisheries Department, Pune

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

• Early Detection of Aquatic Diseases:
  Equip participants with skills to identify diseases in aquatic animals at an early stage to prevent widespread outbreaks.
• Health Monitoring:
  Train participants on monitoring health status in aquaculture systems to ensure sustainable practices and food safety.
• Data for Risk Management:
  Provide insights on risk assessment and management strategies to mitigate the impact of diseases.
• Collaboration & Communication:
  Foster better communication among farmers, scientists, and stakeholders involved in aquaculture and aquatic animal health.
• Awareness & Training:
  Conduct awareness and training sessions for farmers, stakeholders, and state fisheries officials.

 

Significance:

• Disease Prevention: Safeguard aquatic biodiversity and ensure the stability of aquaculture through early detection of diseases.
• Food Safety: Enhance food safety standards by ensuring healthy aquaculture practices.
• Economic Growth: Support economic growth by reducing disease outbreaks and promoting international trade through compliance with sanitary standards.

The focused diseases in the One Day Awareness-cum-Sensitization Programme on Fish Health Management & Culture of Improved Fish Varieties include:

Diseases

1. Viral Haemorrhagic Septicaemia (VHS)
   • Causative Agent: Viral Haemorrhagic Septicaemia Virus
   • Clinical Signs: Darkening of the body surface, lethargy, hemorrhages on gills and at the base of the fins, inappetence, abdominal distension, and loss of equilibrium.
2. Koi Herpes Virus Disease (KHV)
   • Causative Agent: Koi Herpes Virus
   • Clinical Signs: Sunken eyes, disorientation, erratic swimming behavior, severe gill necrosis, superficial branchial and skin hemorrhages.
3. Epizootic Hematopoietic Necrosis Disease (EHNV)
   • Causative Agent: Epizootic Hematopoietic Necrosis Virus
   • Clinical Signs: Rapid onset of high mortality, swollen abdomen with ascites, lethargic swimming, and loss of appetite.
4. Epizootic Ulcerative Syndrome (EUS)
   • Causative Agent: Aphanomyces invadens
   • Clinical Signs: Localized red spots that spread to ulcers and deep sores, often leading to secondary bacterial infection.
5. Tilapia Parvo Virus Disease (TiPV)
   • Causative Agent: Tilapia Parvo Virus
   • Clinical Signs: Abdominal distension, exophthalmia, body darkening, inflammation of the vent, and lethargy.
6. Tilapia Lake Virus Disease (TiLV)
   • Causative Agent: Tilapia Lake Virus
   • Clinical Signs: Skin erosion, hemorrhagic dermal lesions, scale protrusion, exophthalmos, and abdominal distension.
7. Spring Viremia of Carp (SVC)
   • Causative Agent: Spring Viremia of Carp Virus
   • Clinical Signs: Inflammation of the vent, pale gills, and slow swimming behavior.

Shrimp Diseases

1. White Spot Syndrome Virus Disease (WSSV)
   • Causative Agent: White Spot Syndrome Virus
   • Clinical Signs: Obvious white spots on the exoskeleton, high mortality within 3-10 days, and susceptibility across all life stages of shrimp.
2. Infectious Hypodermal and Haemopoietic Necrosis Viral Disease (IHHNV)
   • Causative Agent: Infectious Hypodermal and Haemopoietic Necrosis Virus
   • Clinical Signs: Runt deformity syndrome, slow growth, and lethargy.
3. Enterocytozoon Hepatopenaei Disease (EHP)
   • Causative Agent: Enterocytozoon hepatopenaei
   • Clinical Signs: Lethargy, soft shells, severe growth retardation, and reduced feeding.
4. Acute Hepatopancreatic Necrosis Disease (AHPND)
   • Causative Agent: Acute Hepato Pancreatic Necrosis Virus
   • Clinical Signs: Pale atrophied hepatopancreas, abdominal swelling, and high mortality.
5. Infectious Myonecrosis Disease (IMNV)
   • Causative Agent: Infectious Myo Necrosis Virus
   • Clinical Signs: Lethargy, loss of balance, swollen cephalothorax, and pale body.
6. Yellow Head Virus Disease (YHV)
   • Causative Agent: Yellow Head Virus
   • Clinical Signs: Pale yellow enlarged hepatopancreas, lethargy, and discolored gills.
7. Monodon Baculovirus Disease (MBV)
   • Causative Agent: Monodon Baculo Virus
   • Clinical Signs: Slow growth, reduced feeding, and lethargy.
8. Taura Syndrome Virus Disease (TSV)
   • Causative Agent: Taura Syndrome Virus
   • Clinical Signs: Multiple, irregularly shaped dark cuticular lesions, lethargy, and emaciation.
9. Necrotising Hepato-Pancreatitis (NHP)
   • Causative Agent: Hepatobacter Penaei
   • Clinical Signs: Black streaks in the hepatopancreas, soft shell, and flaccid body.

 

Expected Outcome:

• Reduction in disease incidence and its impact on aquatic populations.
• Strengthened collaboration between farmers and scientific communities.
• Enhanced food safety and support for economic growth in the aquaculture sector.

 

CONTACT INFORMATION

For more information, please visit the ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Education (CIFE) website: https://www.cife.edu.in
Or contact the programme coordinators at the numbers provided above.

 

Download the “Report Fish Disease App” to stay updated on fish health and report any disease symptoms directly to experts. This tool is designed to interlink farmers with scientists, state fisheries officials, and the MPEDA for real-time support.