HACCP Workshop on VHS and Biosecurity at Gollon Bait and Fish Farm in Dodgeville, WI

A NCRAC funded HACCP Workshop on VHS and Biosecurity will be offered on September 17, 2009 at Gollon Bait and Fish Farm in Dodgeville, WI (there will be a total of 6 workshops). Sponsors include USGS Upper Midwest Environmental Science Center, Iowa State University-CFSPH, Michigan State University, Michigan Sea Grant, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point/ NADF, and Wisconsin Aquaculture Association.

The focus of these workshops is to develop specific fish disease HACCP plans for each host facility, representing 3 production systems (flow-through, pond, and recirculation).

By using biosecurity principles in the aquaculture industry, the risk of VHS introduction and spread to NCR fish farms will be reduced and these will serve to protect these farms against a number of other fish disease pathogens. One approach to this problem is to apply the Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) concept similar to that used by the seafood industry to minimize seafood consumption health risks. The advantages of this system are that it can effectively deal with a diverse industry, it has proven to be a good partnership between industry and government regulators, and it is effective when properly applied.

The HACCP approach concentrates on the points in the process that are critical to the safety of the product, and minimizes.

The 3 plans that will result from the 6 workshops will be developed and distributed for other aquaculture facilities to use. A fish farm biosecurity video will also be developed from these workshops.

Who should attend: Current and prospective fish farmers, state, federal and tribal hatchery technicians and veterinarians or anyone with an interest in aquaculture and reducing biosecurity risks

Cost: The registration for the HACCP Workshops on VHS & Biosecurity is $15/person

Location: Various host farms throughout the NCRAC region. Go to www.WisconsinAquaculture.com and look under “Events” for a brochure and more details..

Contacts: For additional information on the workshop and registration please contact
Cindy Johnson 715-373-2990 or cindy@WisconsinAquaculture.com

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The Wisconsin Aquaculture Association is an industry led and producer centered organization whose focus is to promote, educate & advocate for economic vitality and environmental sustainability and to interact with government agencies, related associations, industries, and other groups in regards to Wisconsin aquaculture.

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