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Calendar of Events

November 2007 v December 2007 v January 2008 v February 2008 v March 2008 v April 2008 v May 2008 v June 2008 v July 2008 v August 2008 v September 2008 v October 2008 v November 2008 v December 2008

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!
     
  • 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!
     
  • 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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