A 10-day ICAR short course on Molecular Approaches in Diagnosis and Control of Emerging and Transboundary Diseases of Freshwater Fish and Shellfish got underway at the Central Institute of Freshwater Aquaculture (CIFA) here on Tuesday.
Professor of Eminence and Research Chair at the KIIT University and North Odisha University Former Vice-Chancellor Prof S Nanda inaugurated the programme, participated by a total of 15 participants from research and academic institutions across the country. Course Director Dr PK Sahoo highlighted the significance of the present ICAR short course in providing advance training and exposure related to diagnosis and management of emerging and transboundary freshwater fish diseases. Course coordinator Dr SS Mishra briefed about the course curriculum and programme schedule that include theory classes and hands-on practical exposure to latest diagnostic tools used in disease diagnosis.
CIFA Director Dr P Jayasankar spoke on the implications of fish diseases in causing economic loss to aquaculture ventures. He also emphasized on recent transboundary disease problems in fish farming and highlighted on the research efforts of the CIFA in their diagnosis and control measures.