Module II Specialization : Health Management & biosecurity in main Aquaculture species reared around the Mediterranean

This advanced training program provides a comprehensive and practical overview of key aspects of modern aquaculture, with a focus on species commonly reared in Mediterranean countries, such as salmonids, seabass, and seabream. It is designed for professionals in aquaculture and fish health management—such as veterinarians and aquatic animal health specialists—actively working in the field. The course includes an online component and an in-person session, delivering field-relevant knowledge and practical applications.

Hybrid program

Early Bird Registration

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Until August 20th

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Early Bird Registration 〰️ Until August 20th 〰️

  • Early Bird Registration Discount : Take advantage of our early bird offer by registering and paying before August 20th, 2025, and enjoy a discounted price of 2350 EUR.

    The course fee of 2500 EUR (regular price) includes access to course materials, the exam administered by Université de Montréal, and membership in the private Facebook group. Additionally, it covers dinners and two coffee breaks per day during the residential week. Please note that accommodation, transportation, health insurance, and travel visa expenses are not included in the course fee.

    WAVMA certified members will be able to obtain a discount of 100 EUR upon course registration by presenting proof of their membership.

  • English.

End of July 2025 to January 15th, 2026

Online part

  • Key topics include:

    • Fish Physiology – Developmental stages, Larvae digestive physiology, gill and skeletal formation and deformities, metamorphosis.

    • Farm structure & Environment: Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (RAS) – System design, biosecurity, water treatment, and emergency response.

    • Nutrition & Feeding – Feed formulation principles, Important nutritional aspects and ratios of fish feed at different biological stages, species-specific needs, sustainability, and broodstock nutrition.

    • Genetics – Breeding programs and molecular tools in selection. Genetic component of deformities

    • Biosecurity & Hygiene – Hygiene and biosecurity in hatcheries, Biosecurity plans, Biosecurity in fry transportation and transfer, contingency plan, management of specific diseases with vertical transmission.

    • Pathology – Main Viral, bacterial, parasitic diseases in marine and freshwater species reared around the mediterranean.

    • Epidemiology and Antimicrobial Resistances: risk analysis, and surveillance. Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) monitoring and management 

    • Diagnostics – Pros and cons of diagnostic methods in laboratories. Interest and limits of molecular tools. Importance of Sampling and samples transfer to the laboratory

    • Vaccination – Autologous Vaccines and Industrial Vaccines : differences / similarities. Field application of autologous and commercial vaccines. How to operate with average/low protection vaccines.

October 20-24th, 2025. In Nantes, France.

Residential part

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Daily Program

 

École nationale vétérinaire de Nantes (Oniris VetAgroBio Campus), France