Aquatic Animal Health Management Laboratory
Aquatic Animal Health Management (AAHM) Action Learning Laboratory provides students with hands-on training in aquatic animal health and its management. The AAHM lab is equipped with all the basic necessities for conducting microbiological and immunological research.
Aims: To impart practical knowledge to the students through experiential learning in the diagnosis, prevention and mitigation of fish and shellfish diseases
Objectives
- To impart knowledge and hands-on training on the basic principles of microbiology
- To understand the gross and clinical signs of different fish and shellfish diseases
- To understand different fish disease diagnostic techniques
- To formulate prophylactic and therapeutic strategies for pathogenic diseases
- To carry out research on common microbial, nutritional and environmental diseases associated with fish and shellfish
- To conduct trainings and awareness pro- gram for the fish farmers
- To disseminate information regarding the emerging diseases in aquaculture
Outcomes
Students will get:
- Familiar with the basic microbiological tools and techniques employed for fish disease diagnosis
- Trained by ‘learning by doing approach” to gain insights in fish pathology and disease diagnosis
- Learn to spread awareness regarding disease risks, health management in aquaculture through field surveys and farmer-student interactions
- Understanding of different microbiological diseases of fish and shellfish
Caters to
B.F.Sc, M.Sc (Zoology)
