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If no location is
given for a calendar event, the event will be
held at the UF/IFAS Tropical Aquaculture
Laboratory.
May
2008
- Hormone
Induction Spawning Workshop (Printer-friendly
flyer)
May 1 - 2, 2008
This workshop includes both classroom
training and field work. Classroom
lectures include a discussion and
explanation of hormone induction.
Hands-on field work includes anesthetizing,
weighing, catheterizing, and injecting fish;
calculating dosages; microscopically
evaluating eggs; egg stripping; milt
extraction; egg fertilization; egg
hardening; and various egg hatching
techniques.
Cost: $50 (includes spawning kit)
For more information, contact: Carlos
Martinez, 813-671-5230 x109
To register, contact: Sonya Sampson,
813-671-5230 x100
Space is limited! Pre-registration and
payment by April 24th is required!
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2008 Aquatic Weed Control Short Course
May 5 - 8, 2008
Coral Springs Marriott Hotel, Golf Club, and
Convention Center
Coral Springs, Florida
- Fish
Health Management Workshop (Printer-friendly
flyer)
May 13 - 14, 2008
This two-day workshop provides an
opportunity for fish farmers to learn about fish health
management through lectures and hands-on wet
labs. Lecture topics include:
basic introduction to fish, fish biology,
and fish physiology; introduction to fish
health management principles; water quality;
pathogens (parasites, bacteria, viruses, and
fungi); and treatments. Hands-on wet
labs include: water chemistry testing;
fish anatomy and necropsy; and how to check
for fish parasites.
Cost: $85
For more information, contact: Debbie
Pouder, 813-671-5230 x106
To register, contact: Sonya Sampson,
813-671-5230 x100
Space is limited! Pre-registration
by May 2nd is required!
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Restricted Use Pesticide Training and
Testing (Printer-friendly
flyer)
May 22, 2008
The training portion of this workshop will
include a discussion of the general
standards for pesticide applications (parts
of the label, record keeping, personal
protective equipment, mixing & handling,
storage & disposal of containers, and
environmental safety) as well as a
discussion of restricted use pesticides
labeled for ornamental aquaculture (Bayluscide,
Dimilin, Karmex, & Rotenone).
Following the training, the Core test and
the Private Applicator category test will be
administered. For those who already
have the Restricted Use Pesticide license, 2
CEUs for the Core and 2 CEUs for the Private
Applicator category are being requested.
For more information, contact: Carlos
Martinez, 813-671-5230 x109
To register, contact: Sonya Sampson,
813-671-5230 x100
June 2008
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