Department of Aquatic Animal Health Management (AAH)
Department of Aquatic Animal Health Management
Health, disease prevention and sustainable management of aquatic animals
Department of Aquatic Animal Health Management
Established in 2024 with the establishment of the College of Fisheries, DUVASU, Mathura, the Department of Aquatic Animal Health Management is an integral academic and research unit dedicated to the health, disease prevention and sustainable management of fish and other aquatic animals.
The department is engaged in teaching, practical training and research in aquatic animal diseases, diagnosis, pathology, microbiology, parasitology, immunology, molecular diagnostics and biosecurity.
With the increasing intensification of aquaculture, the department focuses on understanding the causes, diagnosis, prevention and management of aquatic diseases, along with the influence of water quality, nutrition, environmental stress and culture practices on animal health.
Through classroom teaching, laboratory practicals, field exposure and research, the department develops skilled professionals capable of addressing emerging health challenges in fisheries and aquaculture.
Its academic and research activities emphasize disease surveillance, biosecurity and science-based health management, while providing technical knowledge and solutions for healthy, productive and sustainable aquaculture.
The department envisions becoming a centre of excellence in aquatic animal health and disease management through quality education, scientific research and practical training, contributing to healthy and sustainable aquaculture and developing competent professionals to address emerging health challenges.
Courses offered as per V Deans’ Committee
B. F. Sc. Degree Programme B.F.Sc.
| S. No. | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fish and Shellfish Pathology | 3 (2+1) |
| 2 | Microbial and Parasitic Diseases of Fish and Shellfish | 3 (2+1) |
| 3 | Pharmacology | 3 (2+1) |
| 4 | Therapeutics in Aquaculture | 2 (1+1) |
| 5 | Fish Toxicology | 2 (1+1) |
| 6 | Fish Immunology | 2 (1+1) |
| 7 | Fundamentals of Microbiology | 3 (2+1) |
| Total | 18 (11+7) | |
Courses offered as per VI Deans’ Committee
B. F. Sc. (Hons.) Degree Programme B.F.Sc. (Hons.)
| S. No. | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Fundamental Microbiology | 2 (1+1) |
| 2. | Fish and Shellfish Diseases and Treatment | 3 (2+1) |
| 3. | Pharmacology and Toxicology | 3 (2+1) |
| 4. | Fish Immunology | 2 (1+1) |
| 5. | Therapeutics in Aquaculture | 2 (1+1) |
| 6. | Fish and Shellfish Pathology | 3 (2+1) |
| 7. | Disease Diagnostics Techniques | 3 (2+1) |
| 8. | Laboratory techniques for fish Pathogen Detection | 2 (0+2) |
| Total Credits | 20 (11+9) | |
Laboratory Facilities
Laboratory Facilities
- Compound Microscopes
- Laminar Air Flow Cabinet
- Bacteriological Incubator
- Autoclave
- Analytical Balance
- Colony counter
- Hot-plate
- Deep Freezer
- Vortex Mixer
- Magnetic Stirrer with Hot Plate
- Micropipette Sets