This course is a beginning level, introductory program that familiarizes participants with the signs, causes, control and prevention of infectious and noninfectious fish diseases.

Who Should Attend:  This course is designed for fisheries biologist, hatchery managers, fish health biologist, or wildlife biologist interested in fish health techniques.

Length:  5days/36 hours

Objectives:  By the end of this session, the participant will be able to;

• Recognize and identify the external or gross signs of the more common fish diseases and parasites;
• Stain slides for preliminary identification of common disease organisms;
• Isolate and culture some disease organisms;
• Calculate dosages or treatment levels;
• Properly care for and package moribund or dead fish as specimens for shipment to diagnostic laboratories; and
• Describe the causes and effects of fish diseases.

Availability:	Annually (multiple sessions)
Contact:	Alan Temple
Branch:	Conservation Science & Policy Branch
Phone:	304/876-7440