Winter 2011

AFS Fish Culture Section

Fish Culture Section of the American Fisheries Society President’s Message… BY

JESSE TRUSHENSKI

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Aquaculture America 2011 Updates...........3-4

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Fish Culture Election...........5-7

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Hall of Fame......7

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Facebook challenge............8

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Guide to Aquaculture Drugs.............9-10

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NOAA Draft Policy………….12

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WGDABC Agenda ………..13

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AFS 2011 Flyers...........14-16

Howdy Fish Culturists! With so many FCS irons in the fire to tend, it’s been easy to forget about writing a President’s Message (sorry, Heidi!) and the fact that I don’t have many more left to write before I hand the reigns over to Jim in September. I will save my lengthy expression of gratitude for a later Message, but realizing how little of my term remains and what a great ride it has been, I will simply say, for now, THANKS! I am happy to report that several of the Section’s major projects are done or in their final stages. Specifically, I’m referring to the “Guide to Using Drugs, Biologics, and Other Chemicals in Aquaculture”—now available!—and the Continuing Education module, “Judicious Use of Drugs: What Every Fish Culturist Should Know”—coming soon! As faithful readers of the FCS News well know, we’ve been working on these two projects for some time. Thanks to the FCS Working Group on Aquaculture Drugs Chemicals and Completing the Guide was a major effort, but the feedback we’re getting has made it all worthwhile.

Biologics; contributors Jim Bowker, Maren Tuttle -Lau, Dave Straus, Mark Gaikowski, Andy Goodwin, Laura Sprague, Molly Bowman, and little ol’ me; and numerous reviewers who helped us work out the bugs, the Guide and Companion Treatment Calculator are now available on the AADAP and FCS websites. Completing the Guide was a major effort, but the feedback we’re getting has made it all worthwhile. “This is a great tool for our fish farmers.” “What an awesome product! It is the first document that is all-encompassing on this topic, and I could have saved myself a whole lot of time if I had access to a document like this when I began my career.” “Can we put links to the Guide and Treatment Calculator on our website? These are great tools for end users.” Of all the cool projects that I get to be a part of— and I’m a lucky gal in that regard—I can easily say that the Guide is one of the things that I’m most proud of having worked on. The CE module is currently being reviewed by the AFS Continuing Education Committee, (Continued on page 2)

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Soon-to-be President’s Message (continued) “I am happy to report that several of the Section’s major projects are done or in their final stages. Specifically, I’m referring to the “Guide to Using Drugs, Biologics, and Other Chemicals in Aquaculture”—now available!— and the Continuing Education module, “Judicious Use of Drugs: What Every Fish Culturist Should Know””

and early feedback there has also been very positive—they like the distance learning approach, but also want to know when we can take the show on the road again! We’re still hashing out the details as far as how AFS members can get formal CE credits via a distancelearning program, but the point is that we’ll be ready to start distributing these DVDs and supporting materials to members soon. Based on the response we’re getting so far with the Guide and Treatment Calculator, I have no doubt that the CE module will be equally wellreceived. If you’ve ever wondered what the value of Section membership is, take a look at the Guide and play around with the Treatment Calculator. THIS is what the Section can do for its membership—we respond to needs

among fish culturists, and, if I may say so, we do it in style! Now that these projects are wrapping up, what’s next? What’s the next project that the FCS should be tackling? I have a few ideas, and I know your President-Elect does, too… but we’d also like to hear from you. What tools do you need to help you do your job better? What major issues are you dealing with time and time again? Let us know, because I’m betting that there’s something we can do together to help. Best, Jesse

What tools do you need to help you do your job better? What major issues are you dealing with time and time again?

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DURING AQUACULTURE AMERICA 2011... FISH CULTURE SECTION MIDYEAR BUSINESS MEETING MONDAY FEBRUARY 28, 2011 3-4 pm

STUDIO 7 ROOM, MARRIOT

FCS WORKING GROUP ON AQUACULTURE CHEMICALS MONDAY FEBRUARY 28, 2011 4-5 pm

STUDIO 6 ROOM, MARRIOT

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Don’t miss these AFS Fish Culture Section sponsored symposia at Aquaculture America 2011! Lipids in Aquaculture Nutrition and Physiology (Wednesday, 8:30 AM-12:30 PM) Aquaculture Drug Research Forum (Thursday, 8:30 AM-5:30 PM)

NORTH AMERICAN JOURNAL OF AQUACULTURE OCTOBER 2010 The effect of feeding varying levels of soybean meal in high-nutrition-density diets on growth performance and body composition of juvenile Atlantic salmon. C. Weeks, D. Garling, F. T. Barrows, and M. Faisal. Effects of two anesthetics on water quality during simulated transport of a tropical ornamental fish, the Indian tiger barb Puntius filamentosus. P. K. Pramod, T. P. Sajeevan, A. Ramachandran, S. Thampy, and S. Samnath Pai. Growth response and feed utilization of juvenile hybrid catfish fed diets containing distillers dried grains with soluble to replace a combination of soybean meal and corn meal. P. Zhou, W. Zhang, D. A. Davis, and C. Lim. In vitro evaluation of the antimicrobial agent Aquafrin has a bactericide and selective algicide for use in channel catfish aquaculture. K. K. Schrader, J. C. Bommer, and G. Jori. Amino acid availability of soybean meal for Florida pompano. C. T. Gothreaux, R. C. Reigh, M. B. Williams, and E. J. Chesney. A survey of bacteria in the ovarian fluid of landlocked Fall Chinook salmon and their relationship with egg survival. M. E. Barnes, D. Bergmann, R. L. Kelley, R. J. Cordes, P. A. Nero, and D. J. Durben.

Reproductive output of gulf killifish at different stocking densities in static outdoor tanks. C. C. Green, C. T. Gothreaux, and C. G. Lutz. Development of a practical soy-based diet for white seabass. D. Jirsa, D. A. Davis, and M. Drawbridge. Gas bladder inflation in walleye fry culture in turbid water with and without a surface spray. R. D. Clayton, and R. C. Summerfelt. Partial replacement of fish meal with soy protein concentrate in diets of Atlantic cod. A.B. Walker, I. F. Sidor, T. O’Keefe, M. Cremer, and D. L. Berlinsky. Effectiveness of early intervention with florfenicol on Streptococcus iniae infection in blue tilapia. A. M. Darwish. Pond dem ons tr ati on of production diets using high levels of distillers dried grains with soluble with or without lysine supplementation for channel catfish. P. Zhou, D. A. Davis, C. Lim, M. Yildirim-Aksoy, P. Paz, and L. A. Roy.

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AFS FISH CULTURE SECTION 2011 ELECTION Fish Culture Section members, It is once again time to vote for new Fish Culture Section leadership. Biographies for the candidates for President-Elect (Jesse Trushenski) as well as the candidates for Secretary-Treasurer (Brendan Delbos and J. Alan Johnson) are included on the following pages. Along with the general election, we also request your vote on the motion to amend the bylaws that was published in the last newsletter. To vote, please visit http://surveymonkey.com/s/RLX7T3L . Please remember: only FULL MEMBERS in good standing are eligible to vote in this election—affiliate members cannot. Curry Woods, Immediate Past-President Please complete the online ballot at http://surveymonkey.com/s/RLX7T3L by March 31, 2011.

AFS FISH CULTURE SECTION 2009 CANDIDATE BIOGRAPHIES JESSE TRUSKENSKI

“…a renaissance of increased visibility and relevance of the Section to a broader range of aquaculturists and fisheries scientists.”

(President-elect) This is a quote from the biosketch I submitted when I ran for FCS President-Elect the first time. A renaissance within the Section—this is the reason I ran for office then, and it’s also the reason that I’m running now. I was lucky enough to become involved with the Section at the beginning of a renewal. With Mike Barnes’ endless enthusiasm and Curry Woods’ stalwart support, the Section dusted itself off and began to reclaim its rightful role as a visible, authoritative source of information for fish culturists and a voice for the policy and practice of fish culture. The promise of strong and vital FCS—this is what Mike and Curry brought, and why I made a commitment to serve as an officer. With the continued guidance of our past Presidents, and the support of incoming President Jim Bowker and the rest of our EXCOM, committee chairs, and an increasingly engaged membership, we have made good on that promise. Now more than ever, the FCS is recognized as an organization with direction and, most importantly, the human resources, knowledge, and drive to get things done. The renaissance is continuing to unfold, and that is why I’m running again. There is no professional organization, AFS-affiliated or otherwise, that matters more to me than the Section, and I am committed to ensuring that the good work we have done together continues. I am honored to serve the FCS, and if the Section will have me, I would be proud to serve once again as your President-Elect.

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AFS FISH CULTURE SECTION 2011 CANDIDATE BIOGRAPHIES BRENDAN DELBOS

J. ALAN JOHNSON

(Secretary-Treasurer)

(Secretary-Treasurer)

I am currently employed by Virginia Tech as the aquaculture facility manager at the Virginia Seafood Agricultural Research and Extension Center located in Hampton, VA. Our focus at the Center is to foster the advancement of sustainable fish culture through research and training. Our lab has been instrumental in developing standardized cobia larval culture procedures and has also focused on development of diets that reduce the need for traditional fish meal and fish oil ingredients. Our lab hosts an international training program where participants receive hands-on training in all aspects of fish hatchery management. Over the last six years, we have hosted nearly 50 students, technicians and industry professionals from five countries.

I am running for Secretary-Treasurer of the Fish Culture Section (FCS) because I want to be part of the positive impact our section is having in the fish culture community. In recent years, FCS leadership has made great strides to increase membership by adding value to our section.

I received my Masters degree in Aquaculture and Fisheries from Louisiana State University after completing an undergraduate degree in Marine Biology from Southampton College. Upon graduation from LSU, I spent time managing commercial fish hatcheries in New York and Massachusetts. I serve as a board member for the Virginia Aquaculture Association and am currently training as a Virginia Master Naturalist. I hope to have the opportunity to serve AFS as an elected officer and to promote the advancement of responsible fish culture.

I am a fisheries biology graduate of Iowa State University (BS 1995, MS 1997). I have been a research biologist at the Rathbun Fish Culture Research Facility for 11 years now. Much of my research effort has been to improve walleye culture techniques through applied hatchery research. I frequently present this information at regional and national fish culture meetings to share with and learn from others. I also co-authored an FCS Newsletter Aquaculture Application Note in 2009 on walleye culture. I hope other members can join in sharing their interesting techniques with the FCS through these notes. I have served FCS as Audit Committee chairperson to review the financial records. I have served as Iowa Chapter AFS President and have promoted FCS membership and affiliate membership at the chapter level. Additionally, I am active in a local water trail committee at Rathbun Lake. Through these experiences I have gained insight to the FCS and how working as a team we can continue to improve our professional community.

FISH CULTURE SECTION MIDYEAR BUSINESS MEETING MONDAY FEBRUARY 28, 2011 3-4 pm

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AFS FISH CULTURE SECTION AMENDMENT TO THE BYLAWS This motion to amend the bylaws was brought forth by Chris Kohler and seconded by Vince Mudrak during the FCS Annual Business meeting held in Pittsburgh, PA in September 2010. As per the bylaws, the membership had 30 days to review these proposed changes. This motion is now called to a vote. Section II: Membership 1. The Section shall be composed of those individuals that fit into one of two categories. a. General Members of the Fish Culture Section shall be Society members in good standing who apply for membership after payment of annual dues. Membership entitles them to full voting privileges and receiving all mailings and other benefits of the Section. b. Fish Culture Affiliates are individuals who have paid the current Affiliate member dues, as determined by the General members of the Section. They are entitled to receive all privileges of General Members of the Section with the following exceptions. Fish Culture Affiliates cannot vote, hold office, serve as committee chairs, or subscribe to the North American Journal of Aquaculture (formerly Progressive Fish-Culturist) at the General Member rate. Affiliate members in good standing must subscribe to the North American Journal of Aquaculture (formerly Progressive Fish-Culturist).

A complete listing of the AFS Fish Culture Section Bylaws can by found on the Section’s webpage: www.fishculturesection.org

Fish Culture Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony set for May 2011 Friends, family, and colleagues of Robert Rucker and Howard Clemens will gather at the D.C. Booth Historic National Fish Hatchery in Spearfish, SD the weekend of May 14-15, 2011, to honor these two men and induct them into the Fish Culture Hall of Fame. Located in a replica ice house on site, the Fish Culture Hall of Fame serves to recognize those culturists who have contributed significantly to the science and practice of fish culture. Dr. Rucker’s career spanned almost forty years and dates back to the beginnings of fish disease research. He and his staff established methods and procedures for the control of hatchery fish diseases, creating a body of knowledge that is recognized nationally and internationally by the scientific community, as well as by fish culturists in the public and private sectors. Dr. Clemens made his greatest contributions to fish culture in the area of fish reproduction, conducting foundational research establishing the use of pituitary preparations to induce spawning and steroid-induced sex-reversal techniques. He is also widely recognized for his efforts as an educator, having mentored many students and developed an effective and innovative

fish culture training program for the Peace Corps. Both inductees are recognized as excellent scientists who strived to use basic research to find practical solutions for practicing fish farmers. On behalf of fish culturists everywhere, we thank Drs. Rucker and Clemens for their contributions and celebrate their induction into the Hall of Fame. Established in 1896, D.C. Booth Historic National Fish Hatchery and Archives, formerly Spearfish National Fish Hatchery, is one of the oldest operating hatcheries in the country dedicated to fish culture and resource management. After a very successful fish production history, the hatchery ceased operations in the mid80's, but reopened with a new mission and partnerships to help preserve the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service's historic and cultural heritage. Still rearing trout for the Black Hills through a cooperative effort with the South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks, the hatchery also serves to protect and preserve fishery records and artifacts for educational, research, and historic purposes, and provide interpretive and educational programs for the roughly 160,000 visitors that tour the D.C. Booth complex every year.

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Identify these freshwater fish species cultured in the United States! Post your answer on the FCS FACEBOOK page and you could win a free AFS and FCS Membership!

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Introducing the Guide to Using Drugs, Biologics, and Other Chemicals in Aquaculture. Hot off the press - a tool developed by members of the FCS Working Group (WG) on Aquaculture Drugs, Chemicals, and Biologics that we hope fish culturists will find useful. Developing the Guide was the first major project undertaken by the WG. The idea to develop the Guide actually had a much more humble beginning: we initially intended to simply revise and update the original Guide to Drug, Vaccine, and Pesticide Use in Aquaculture. The original Guide was originally prepared in 1994 by the Federal Joint Subcommittee on Aquaculture Working Group on Quality Assurance in Aquaculture Production, and provided information on federally regulated products used in aquaculture. However, upon review, we found that the original Guide was out-of -date and was not being as widely used as previously hoped. We decided that it would be easier to develop a new Guide and include information that was more relevant to the enduser: a simple description of what products are currently available to fish culturists, and how to use them. One of the problems with developing this kind of document is keeping it up to date as new drugs are approved, new biologics are licensed, new Investigation New Animal Drugs (INADs) become available, etc. Therefore, we decided to provide the new Guide in electronic format only, which will enable us make revisions when necessary to keep the Guide current (and eliminate the headache of finding funds to print and distribute the Guide). What type of information is contained in the Guide? Just the nuts and bolts of what drugs (approved drugs, low regulatory priority drugs, and Investigational New Animal Drugs) and biologics are available to fish culturists, a listing of disinfectants and pesticides and their uses in aquaculture, application techniques to provide information on how to administer these compounds, calculations and withdrawal periods, and a nice synopsis of best management practices. There are also tons of links that will take you to websites and documents for

more information. Our goal in assembling the information for the Guide was to put it in a format that will resonate with fish culturists, fish health biologists, and other end-users who have a need to use one of the products described in the Guide. Therefore, we tried to minimize the techno-speak often associated with use of drugs and chemicals in aquaculture, and present the information in a manner that can be more easily understood. And we saved the best for last: included with the Guide is a Companion Treatment Calculator that will help you to accurately determine the appropriate amount of a drug to administer to achieve level and effective concentration. To use the calculator, simply select one of the two starting points: “Static Bath Trts” or Flow-Through Trts” and enter information on tank size or water flow rate. After you have entered this data, you can click on a tab for the drug you are interested in applying. Here, you enter the treatment dosage (dose, duration), and the calculator will generate the appropriate amount of drug to use. The calculator takes into consideration the relative amount of active ingredient in the drug (e.g., 35% PEROX AID = 35% hydrogen peroxide). How cool is that! This project involved a substantial amount of work, and often required a few of us to burn the midnight oil. Once a draft was completed, an army of reviewers were asked to provide technical and critical feedback, and to keep in mind the target audience: the end-user. The list of contributors is too long to recognize in this blurb, but we do want to thank the following for their contributions without them, this project would not have been completed: Jim Bowker, Jesse Trushenski, Mark Gaikowski, Maren Tuttle-Lau, Dave Straus, Andy Goodwin, Laura Sprague, Molly Bowman, and reviewers like Mike Freeze and Tom Bell.

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Coming Soon: In the March issue of Fisheries – a summary article on the need for an immediate-release sedative for use on fish. Strange how some things work out. Jim Bowker and Jesse Trushenski approached some members of the AFS ExComm at the closing social at the AFS Meeting in Nashville in 2009 to pitch the idea of drafting a short document to reflect the Society’s position on the need for an immediate-release sedative. It was suggested to us that a more appropriate course of action would be to draft a Policy Statement. Once the excitement that our idea had been well-received by this group wore off, we began to realize just how much effort would be required to make this project happen. We developed an outline for the PS in December 2009, assembled a team of experts from various scientific disciplines, and got busy. In November 2010, we had completed a final version of a document entitled: “AFS Policy Statement on the Need for an Immediate-Release Anesthetic/ Sedative for Use in the Fisheries Disciplines.” The Policy Statement 1) describes the impediments preventing fisheries professionals from having access to a suitable immediate-release sedative; 2)

characterizes the constraints that this issue places on aquatic natural resources management, fisheries research, and the private aquaculture industry; and 3) recommends a course of action to facilitate the timely approval of such a sedative, which will minimize risk to fish, fisheries professionals, the general public, and the environment. The Policy Statement has been reviewed by the AFS Resource Policy Committee and has been recommended by the Governing Board for distribution to the membership for comment. An article was written by Jim and Jesse on behalf of the authors that will be published in the March issue of Fisheries that summarizes the need for an immediate-release sedative for use on fish and requests AFS members to comment during the 60-day open comment period. So, at this point, we’re in a holding pattern waiting for the March issue of Fisheries to come out and for AFS members to comment. When comments are received, we plug away and wrap the Policy Statement up and get the final AFS seal of approval. Stay tuned.

FISHERIES: Sea lice from farms don't cause wild Pacific salmon decline -- study Sea lice from farmed salmon are not causing declines in the population of wild pink salmon in the Pacific Ocean, according to a new study. Earlier research had suggested that sea lice from aquaculture farms were responsible for plunging numbers, and separating wild from farmed salmon would lead to recovery. The new study, published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, found this was not the case. In the Broughton Archipelago of western Canada, a high prevalence of sea lice was thought to have killed off wild pink salmon, Oncorhynchus gorbuscha, in 2001. There was a 97 percent decline in the numbers returning to spawn in 2002. Scientists examining the pink salmon in 2001 found the juveniles were infested with sea lice Lepeophtheirus salmonis.

The new study examined information from 20 years of fish farm data, and 60 years of records on the infestation of pink salmon in the area. The researchers found there is no link between fish farming operations and the amount of sea lice in the area. "Farm salmon enter the marine environment free of sea lice, but sea lice in the environment start to infest the fish within a few months of stocking," they observed. They observed that sick juvenile pink salmon seen at the time bled at the base of their fins, an effect that is not caused by sea lice. "Instead, the reddening of the fins is commonly associated with stressful environmental conditions or bacterial and viral infections," the researchers wrote in the paper (Mark Kinver, BBC News, Dec. 13). -- GV Source: eenews.net Date: December 14, 2010

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FISHERIES: NOAA unveils draft of first-ever aquaculture policy By: Paul Quinlan

Source: eenews.net

The Department of Commerce and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration today unveiled a draft of what would be the nation's first policy for saltwater fish farming, or marine aquaculture. Today's action represents a major step forward in efforts by NOAA and regional fisheries management councils to promote sustainable commercial efforts to cultivate shellfish and finfish in nets or cages placed in federal waters between 3 and 200 miles offshore. The document, open to a 60-day public comment period that ends April 11, outlines an overarching policy intended to guide agency actions. NOAA said the policy seeks to promote aquaculture-based environmental restoration and the research and development of new technologies to benefit a billion-dollar industry dwarfed by overseas competition. It also aims to streamline a permitting process for offshore fish farms bogged down by delays and inconsistencies. NOAA Administrator Jane Lubchenco and Commerce Secretary Gary Locke both touted the new policy as complementary to ecosystems and critical to the nation's economy. "If done wisely, aquaculture can complement wild fisheries while contributing to healthy oceans and coastal economies," said Lubchenco. "As we rebuild wild fish populations, we recognize the world's demand for safe, healthy seafood will continue to grow. Sustainable aquaculture increases our country's food security." Locke added: "Supporting the U.S. aquaculture industry will encourage economic growth and employment opportunities at home, support exports to global markets, and spur new innovations in technology to support the industry." Americans import 84 percent of the seafood they consume, about half of which is the product of foreign aquaculture operations, NOAA said. By comparison, domestic aquaculture, including freshwater fish farms, accounts for 5 percent of U.S. seafood consumption. The result: a $9 billion aquaculture trade deficit, said

Date: February 9, 2011 NOAA spokeswoman Christine Patrick. "We can get more jobs and improve the environment," said Patrick. "And it's a place where we can reduce a major trade deficit." NOAA conducted five listening sessions around the country last year while drafting the policy. It would not apply to freshwater fish farms, over which the agency has no jurisdiction. The new plan earned initial praise from environmental quarters. The Ocean Conservancy's aquaculture program director, George Leonard, called it "a step in the right direction" that "clarifies the agency's overarching view of how finfish and shellfish can be farmed responsibly in federal waters." But Leonard also emphasized the need for investment in research to ensure that aquaculture operations do not undermine wild fish populations. Efforts to promote aquaculture have run into resistance from some coastalstate leaders on Capitol Hill over those concerns. "While the policy rightly acknowledges that aquaculture development must not undermine marine food webs through the use of forage fish for feed, additional scientific research and strengthened fishery management are needed to solve this challenge," Leonard said. Leonard also said that because the policy is "largely discretionary," there is no guarantee that future fish farms will be forced to comply with the policy guidelines. He called for something with more teeth. A binding policy would be necessary for the United States to feed the sustainable seafood market without harming the environment, he said. "The sustainable seafood movement continues to gain momentum. Consumers and seafood buyers expect increasingly high standards," said Leonard. "If the United States wants to capture a larger share of this global market, it will need a national policy, coupled with binding standards and meaningful public input, to ensure healthy oceans."

Document access: http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/aquaculture/policy2/

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Agenda—Working Group on Aquaculture Drugs, Chemicals, and Biologics OLD BUSINESS Review and acceptance of minutes from previous WG meeting, August 4, 2010, Bozeman, MT WG response to FDA’s request for public comments on Guidance Document #209 (“The Judicious Use of Medically Important Antimicrobial Drugs in Food-Producing Animals”) and the prevalence of unapproved animal drugs. Recap of WG members’ comments Discuss impact of providing comments as modifiable ‘boilerplate’ to other stakeholder groups—ask for feedback from other organizations that may be using comments or following WG model Discussion of additional public comment periods coming down the pipe Guide to Using Drugs, Biologics, and Other Chemicals in Aquaculture” Announce availability of the new Guide and Companion Treatment Calculator! AFS Policy Statement on the need for an immediate release sedative/anesthetic in fisheries Distribute synopsis article that will appear in March 2011 issue of Fisheries magazine Update on current status and next steps in the review and approval of the PS NEW BUSINESS Development of white papers reviewing the existing framework for successfully completing a NADA, hindrances, and proposed solutions to improve framework to streamline process while ensuring public safety, drug efficacy, etc. Discuss value of creating such documents, identify priority topics and lead authors, etc. Reengaging the MUMS Coalition—is it time to revisit MUMSA? Discuss the role that the WG might be able to play in determining the need to revise the legislation, coordinating stakeholders, recommending changes/additions to MUMSA, etc. Any other new business Presentation to Roz Schnick by AVMA

WORKING GROUP ON AQUACULTURE DRUGS, CHEMICALS, AND BIOLOGICS MEETING MONDAY FEBRUARY 28, 2011 4-5 PM

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WANTED • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

USFWS Artifacts and Documents (Refuge and Fish Hatchery) State Game & Fish Reports, Documents and Educational Materials Uniforms, Hats, Badges, Insignia, Wet Gear, Boots, Gloves Signs, Flags, Banners Vintage Agency Vehicles (e.g. Stocking Trucks, Boats) Photos: Including those that illustrate living and family life on a refuge or hatchery. Ship and Boat Items ( e.g. Oars, Motors, Manuals, Logs, Tools, and Equipment) Fish Car Items (e.g. Schedules, Railroad Circulars, Schedules, Chandeliers, China, etc.) Feeders and Feed Room Equipment (e.g. Hydro-slicer, Dippers, Meat Grinders) Station Logs/Journals, Distribution Reports, Spawning Reports, and Annual Reports Correspondence, Research, Data, and Field Notes Published Books, Reports, Articles, Manuals and Studies American Fisheries Society (AFS) Materials (e.g. Posters, Newsletters, Publications) Facility Development Plans, As-Built Drawings, and Station Property Lists Electro-fishing, Fish Sampling, Fish Tagging, Spawning and Hatching Equipment Laboratory Equipment, Thermometers, Meters, Scales, Measuring Devices, etc. Tanks, Troughs, Covers, Raceway Screens, Roller Screens, Aerators, and Weirs Equipment Catalogs, Product Packages and Product Samples (e.g. fish food sample cards) Egg Pickers (e.g. bamboo, siphon, homemade) Piping, Valves, Water Controls, Pumps, Pipe Tools, and Weirs (wood vs. metal vs. plastic) Hatchery, Fishery, and Employee Innovations (e.g. homemade tools and equipment) Egg & Fish Transportation Containers (e.g. Milk Cans, Fearnow Pails, Saddle Bags, Crates) Nets, Seines, and Traps and associated Construction and Repair Tools/Devices Vintage Hand Tools and Office Equipment

DC Booth Historic National Fish Hatchery and Archives, 423 Hatchery Circle, Spearfish, SD 57783 (605) 642-7730 Carlos Martinez, Project Leader x223, Randi Smith, Curator x215

D.C. BOOTH HISTORIC NATIONAL FISH HATCHERY AND ARCHIVE preserves, protects, and make accessible to researchers objects and documentation related to the history and technology of our Nations rich fisheries work. Vintage and modern items from federal, state and private programs are sought to continue the growth of the museum collection, one of the largest fisheries collections in the nation. Current size of the collection at D.C. Booth is estimated at 15,000 objects and 160,000 pieces of archival material. The historic collection is preserved and protected in a 10,000 square ft. storage facility that meets museum property guidelines. All efforts are made to meet DOI museum management standards.

Newsletter of the Fish Culture Section of the American Fisheries Society Winter 2011 President............................................Jesse Trushenski ............ Immediate PastWoods Past-President.................Curry President................. PresidentBowker President-elect...................................Jim elect................................... SecretaryMuhm Secretary-Treasurer...........................Donna Treasurer........................... Committee Chairpersons (Standing): Auditing................................................................................Alan Johnson Hall of Fame.........................................................................Curry Woods Membership.........................................................................Jesse Trushenski Newsletter............................................................................Heidi Lewis Nominating.............................................................,............Curry Woods Program................................................................................Jim Bowker Committee Chairpersons (Ad Hoc): Continuing Education.........................................................Alf Haukenes Student Awards...................................................................Steve Lochmann Student.................................................................................Bonnie Mulligan President’s Appointees: FCS Representative to PFIRM............................................Vince Mudrak FCS Representative to Triennial Program Committee.....Mike Frinsko FCS Representative to Triennial Steering Committee…..John Nickum (‘10) Curry Woods (‘13) FCS Liaison to USAS...........................................................Max Mayeaux FCS Webmaster...................................................................Cortney Ohs Contact Information: Jesse Trushenski.......................................................saluski@siu.edu Curry Woods............................................................curry@umd.edu Jim Bowker………………………………………[email protected] Donna Muhm..........................................................donna.muhm@dnr.iowa.gov Alan Johnson...........................................................alan.johnson@dnr.iowa.gov Heidi Lewis..............................................................heidi_lewis@fws.gov Alf Haukenes………………………………………[email protected] Steve Lochmann......................................................slochmann@uaex.edu Bonnie Mulligan…………………………………[email protected] Vince Mudrak..........................................................Vincent.Mudrak@fws.gov Mike Frinsko...........................................................Mike_Frinsko@ncsu.edu John Nickum............................................................jgnickum@hotmail.com Max Mayeaux...........................................................mmayeaux@crsees.usda.gov Cortney Ohs.............................................................cohs@ufl.edu