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The Faculty of Fisheries and Wildlife was established in 2002 and aspires to preeminence among academic programs dealing with applied aspects of Fisheries, Aquaculture, Ecology, Biodiversity, Wildlife Management, and Conservation Biology and “Linking Science to Management” worldwide. Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture is a key department of this faculty focusing on academic excellence on key and applied components of aquaculture by providing quality programs in teaching and research which will enhance fisheries and aquaculture resource management at local, national, and international level. The department of Fisheries and Aquaculture is dedicated to generating and disseminating knowledge for the management of natural fish resources and development of inland fisheries sector and use of their products and services through teaching, research, and professional public outreach. This department acquires, integrate and disseminate knowledge about various aspects of fish viz. nutrition and feeding, health management, induced spawning, stock improvement, fish processing and value addition, water quality management and innovations in different systems of fish culture. Our goal is to provide students with the knowledge needed to make wise decisions on issues of sustainable avenues of Fisheries and Aquaculture. We accomplish this through a combination of undergraduate and post-graduate education, scholarly research, extension education and public outreach programs. The Department has been affiliated with Department of Fisheries Government of the Punjab, Veterinary Research Institute (VRI) Lahore where off-campus research, teaching and practical training is provided to the students. In addition, the Department has developed international linkages and collaboration with world Fish Center, Malaysia, American Fisheries Association, Institute of Aquaculture, University of Stirling Scotland, Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph Canada, School of Biological Sciences, Aberdeen University UK, to develop an international level Fisheries and Aquaculture research and training programs at the University. Specialization in Fisheries and Aquaculture prepares the students for employment in commercial aquaculture, aquaculture extension, fish hatchery management, natural resource management and fish processing sectors at national and international levels. The detail of important activities and facilities available in the department has been provided below.
State-of-the-art equipment and techniques at our laboratory Research and Training Facilities WELL EQUIPED RESEARCH LABORATORY
FISH SEED PRODUCTION UNIT
Quality fish seed production is the pre-requisite for successful fish farming. Department of Fisheries producing quality seed through induced spawning of Cultureable fish species. Brood stock selection and management start in the middle of January. A good quality feed is provided to the broodstock and special attention is given to the breeders. A synthetic hormone (Ovaprim) is injected to mature breeders @0.2ml/kg to male and 0.4ml/kg to the female brood fish to Indian carps and 0.6 ml to Chinese female craps. Ovulated eggs stripped and artificial fertilized and are transferred to circular incubators for hatching. After yolk sac absorption fry are shifted to nursery ponds for further rearing. . FISH PONDS There are 32 fish ponds of various categories viz. Nursery, Rearing, Grow out and Research ponds. The facility not only provides opportunity to students for successful implementation of investigative work of their choice but also provides seed for stock replenishment and produces table fish for revenue generation and provision of quality protein to the masses.
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Extension Services
UVAS-Industry Liaison UVAS-Industry Liaison has been developed between Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture, UVAS and private entrepreneurs since 2006. The main objective of this link is the collaborative research of mutual interest, development of applied courses for undergraduate program and successful and useful implementation of internship of BS(Hons.) Fisheries and Aquaculture students. Meetings are regularly conducted at UVAS and sometimes at private fish farms for maintenance of healthy linkages with end users.
List of UVAS-Industry Liaison
Academic Activities B.Sc.(Hons) Degree Programme:
Postgraduate Degree Programme:
Undergraduates (DVM) :
Livestock Assistant Diploma (LAD):
Short Course (NAVTEC):
Department has developed the following short term courses. For this purpose a training programs have been proposed for the trainee of Livestock & Fisheries Department Sindh, Hyderabad under a BBS-Youth Development Programme.
Other Activites
Students of all badges of BS (Hons) Fisheries & Aquaculture have done their practical training on the various private sector fish farms during last three years.
Students of B.S (Hons.) Fisheries & Aquaculture during the practical class at Ravi campus
Research Activities Our outstanding innovations include STATUS OF POST GRADUATE Research PROJECTS A: M.Phil FISHERIES AND AQUACULTUR
B: Ph.D. FISHERIES AND AQUACULTUR
C: BS (HONS) FISHERIES AND AQUACULTUR (Session 2007-2011)
On- going Research Projects:
Submitted Research Projects:
Introduction of New Fish Species In addition to existing 6 fish species viz. Labeo rohita, catla catla, and Cirrhinus mrigala and three exotic fish species i.e Ctenophyrngodon idella, Hypophthalmicthys molitrix and Cyprinus carpio we have introduced four more species in our present fish culture system. These are Rita rita, Mystus seenghala and Channa marulius and GMT tilapia. The former three species are carnivorous local verities and research work on their feeding; breeding and environmental compatibility has started. GMT tilapia has been imported from Thailand. Presently it is being cultured in flow-through system inside the hatchery. Its mass cultured will be introduced on successful completion of the laboratory trials. Development of Value Added Products
Ornamental Fisheries
Following are the guidelines for aquarist and entrepreneur:-
Students of our department are involved in preparation of aquarium, breeding of ornamental fishes and management of an aquarium. Small research projects are also formulated and executed on feeding, diseases, breeding and water quality of ornamental fishes.
Faculty Dr. Muhammad Ashraf Prof. Dr. Muhammad Sharif Mughal Dr. Noor Khan Mr. Hafeez Ur Rehman Dr. Sumaira Abbas Fayyaz Rasul
Extension Services Department provides services to private fish farmers or any other person who is involved in this business in one or the other right from the start of the business/Fish farm/Fish Hatchery/Aquarium set up to the marketing of the product. Soil analysis and water analysis of fish farm to keep its best quality, recommendation for suitable feed and manures to provide suitable environment to fish for its optimum growth lot of other technical services like disease management, regular sampling for growth assessment are the important ones.
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Fish keeping in captivity is an age-old practice. Chinese used a variety of containers for the purpose such as dishes, bowls and small tanks that permitted viewing from the top. An aquarium unlike large water bodies is highly unstable with regard to environment for fishes housed in it. Water it holds is subject to very variable conditions which bring about rapid changes. Fish keeping in such water requires a good deal of careful management which is perhaps more important. An aquarium must be set so as to simulate the natural surroundings of fish as far as possible. 