Broodstock Management of Chinese Carps and Dissemination Strategy at NFEP, Parbatipur

Advancement of aquaculture in the Northwest region of Bangladesh is due to the success of induced breeding and development of public sector and private sector hatcheries and nurseries. During the recent years there has been a growing concern of the availability of good quality fish seed by the producers for sustainable fish production. Management of broodstock has, therefore, to be taken into consideration. This paper will firstly highlight the Passive Integrated Transponder (PIT) tagging technique and Genetically Improved Broodstock Replacement Programme in use at NFEP. A comparative growth trial of old, crossbred and new (imported from China) silver carp was conducted. The new silver carp stock demonstrated better performance in growth and survival compared to the old and crossbred ones. Secondly, dissemination strategies have been implemented for imported Chinese carp stocks at Parbatipur through provision of training and distribution of quality fingerlings to private and public hatchery operators from the project. A future plan of broodstock management is also highlighted for the development of more effective improved broodstock with newly approved project support