Understand the legal risk involved in the use of the human chorionic gonadotropin hormone in aquaculture to control maturation and spawning of fish

May 26, 2012, 10.00 – 1.00

Maui College, Community Service Building

(CTAHR building, COMSERVE building on Maui Community College Campus)

One of the most widely used hormonal products for controlling maturation and spawning in fishes is Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG).  In Hawaii it is used primarily by farmers who culture Chinese Catfish as this species does not spawn in captivity and final maturation and spawning must be induced by hormonal intervention.

WHY COME TO THIS WORKSHOP: 

1)    A presentation that will cover the mode of action of HCG in controlling maturation and spawning in fishes is to be covered by Dr. Clyde Tamaru, Ph,D, Aquaculture Specialist, College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources.  He will also be providing some information regarding what CTAHR has to offer regarding Risk Management for farmers.

    

2)    HCG is a prescription product restricted to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.  For those farmers or stakeholders who are currently or plan to use this prescription drug a meeting with the veterinarian , Dr. Michael Wong, DVM, University of Hawaii Laboratory and Animal Service, who will cover the oversight of the purchase and distribution of HCG is to take place. If you are not present at this meeting you will need to make your own special arrangements in order to obtain this prescribed drug. 

Seating is limited to only 40 individuals and an RSVP is required to reserve a seat.  Final date for RSVP May 25, 2012.  Contact: Robert Howerton howerton@hawaii.edu or by phone: 808-268-3246  to make reservations.  There are no charges to attend this workshop and parking is free.

SPEAKERS

Dr. Clyde Tamaru, CTAHR:  Controlled reproduction in fishes with particular emphasis on the use of HCG.

Dr. Michael Wong, DVM.  Rules and regulations on the use of HCG

Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs): Managing Your Legal and Market Risk

May 22, 2012

UHM-CTAHR Kona Extension Service, Conference Room

5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

  

RMH & LIFE programs have invited Jim Hollyer, on- farm food safety coach of UH-CTAHR, to give a talk entitled “What are Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) and how professional food producers can use them to provide an even safer product for buyers and consumers”. Come and join us to learn about the latest updates on GAPs to be able to manage your legal, market and financial risk ($$).

PLEASE RSVP & FOR MORE INFORMATION

Please RSVP by May 18th by contacting Didi at (808) 887-6183 or your local extension agent Andrea Kawabata in Kona at 322-4894. This can help us can contact you in the event that there are changes in the workshop and be able to provide enough hand-outs. The Risk Management Hawaii and LIFE programs are grant funded collaborative projects between UH CTAHR and the USDA Risk Management Agency.

Open to everyone without regard to race, age, sex, color or disability. Educational activities are accessible for individuals with disabilities. For information or to request an auxiliary aid or service (e.g., sign language interpreter, designated parking, or materials in alternate format), contact Didi at 887-6183 seven days before the training, activity, or event.

DIRECTIONS:

The UHM-CTAHR Kona Extension Office is across the Aloha Theatre and above the school buses in Kainaliu. Parking is available across the street, at the Extension Office, or past the fencing at the station.