Hands-on training on Seabass hatchery and grow-out production

Professional Short Course on Seabass production

The Asian Sea Bass, commonly known as Barramundi, is a popular and economically important species in aquaculture. This short training course aims to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of the key principles and practices involved in the culture of Asian Sea Bass. The course is designed to enhance your knowledge and skills in managing a successful Barramundi farming operation, both hatchery technology and grow-out culture. By the end of this course, participants will be equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to initiate and manage a successful Asian Sea Bass (Barramundi) farming venture.


Date: 28 April to 4 May 2024
Venue: Thailand
Course fee: US$ 1800 per person
(includes hotel, meals, local transport, and translators)




Tentative Schedule

Date Morning (9.00 – 12.00) Afternoon (13.30 - 04.30)
 

 

 

Theory

 

Practice

 

28 April 2024

 

Arrival in Bangkok, Thailand

 

29 April 2024

 

09.00 - 10.15 Asian Seabass biology and culture
Prof Donald Macintosh
10.15 - 10.45 Break
10.45 - 12.00 Seabass grow-out and production systems
Prof Donald Macintosh

 

Laboratory examinations:
Seabass anatomy and digestive system
Broodstock characteristics/ identification
Egg, larval, fry and juvenile stages
Mr. Hiran Bamrumgpan

 

30 April 2024

 

09.00 - 10.15 Seabass Hatchery, larva, and fry rearing technology
Dr Samart Detsathit & Dr Siriwan
10.15 - 10.45 Break
10.45 - 12.00 Seabass disease and health management

 

Hatchery and nursery practices of Asian Seabass

 

01 May 2024

 

09.00 - 10.15 Nutrition and live feed technology
Dr Amara Yakupitiyage & Dr Krishna R Salin
10.15 - 10.45 Break
10.45 - 12.00 Feed formulation, feed processing technology for farms
Dr Noratat Prachom

 

Live feed production and feeding
Dr Montakan Tamtin

Feed formulation/ production
Dr Amara Yakupitiyage & Dr Noratat Prachom

 

02 May 2024

 

09.00 onwards
Field visit – Seabass Hatchery

 

13.30 onwards
Field visit- Seabass grow-out farm

 

03 May 2024

 

Seabass supply chain and Value addition

 

Overall discussion

 

04 May 2024

 

Departure from Bangkok, Thailand






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