Biosecurity for Aquaculture Producers
This course was funded by the Ontario Animal Health Network
Welcome to the Fundamentals of Biosecurity for Aquaculture Producers
What is Aquaculture?
Learning Objectives
Important Concepts, Acronyms and Abbreviations
Aquatic Animal Health
Coordination of Aquatic Animal Health Whiteboard
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Additional Resources - WOAH Aquatic Animal Health Code
Biosecurity Defined
Biosecurity in Aquaculture
Developing a Biosecurity Plan
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Introduction to Fish Health Management
Let's hear from a veterinarian
Endemic Disease
Basic Necropsy and Sample Collection
Mortality Assessments
Example Manual for Fish Mortality Classification
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Additional Resources - Animal Welfare Guidance Documents
Signage
Site Location and Features
The Risk of Visitors to your Farm
Example: Visitor Risk Assessment
On-Site Prevention
Risk Assessment
Three Levels of Risk
Rating and Evaluating Biosecurity Hazards
Example: On-Farm Risk Assessment
Hazard Identification
Hazards: Animals
Hazards: Water
Hazards: Feed
Hazards: People
Hazards: Equipment, Vehicles and Vessels
Hazard Mitigation Strategies
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Disease Surveillance
Mortality Scoring
Emergency Plans
Mitigation Strategies & Emergency Actions
Importance of Deadstock Removal
Biomanagement Tips
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Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Example SOP - Receiving Fish Stocks
Example SOP Sign Off for Staff Training
Record Keeping, Equipment and Training
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Monitoring and Reviewing Your Biosecurity Plan
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Aquaculture Biosecurity Manual
Visitor Biosecurity for Aquaculture Farms
Additional Resources - Links to Further your Knowledge