Introduction of the Department of Fish Pathology

Vietnam's seafood industry has been developing strongly, contributing significantly to the total export turnover of the country. Vietnam has been ranked in the list of the largest seafood exporting countries in the world. Along with the development of aquaculture technology, health management and disease prevention for cultured species play an increasingly important role in order to increase production and quality of aquatic products. Therefore, training in-depth knowledge on health and disease management in aquaculture for students is an urgent requirement. In order to meet this demand, Nong Lam University - Ho Chi Minh City established the Department of Fish Pathology in 2004.

Human resources of the Department

Activities of the Department

·         Teaching courses on aquatic pathology to undergraduate students, master students and graduate students of the Faculty of Fisheries.

·         Research on the causative agents and causes of diseases in aquatic animals, diagnostic methods and measures to prevent and treat diseases of aquatic animals

·         Test and evaluate products used in the prevention and treatment of aquatic diseases

·         Intensive training on aquatic diseases for technician staff of Provincial Departments of Fisheries and Fisheries Enterprises

The development direction and planning

·         Continue to develop the department's staff in terms of quantity and quality

·         Establish a specialized laboratory on molecular biology applied in the diagnosis of aquatic diseases

·         Expand research cooperation on aquatic pathology with local and international experts, universities, research institutes and seafood enterprises