Seminar
February 6, 2025 | Caffè Pedrocchi Padova
From 09:00 to 16:30
The Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale delle Venezie (IZSVe), in collaboration with the University of Padua (Unipd), is organizing a seminar dedicated to innovations in aquaculture, with a focus on Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in aquatic animal health domain and applied to aquatic epidemiology - case studies.
Seminar Overview
The seminar is part of the “Strengthening Capacity on Aquatic Animal Health and Epidemiologial Surveillance – Aquae Strength” project, which aims to provide technical assistance and promote capacity building in the field of aquatic health, with a specific work package dedicated to GIS application in managing animal diseases.
Aquaculture is one of the fastest-growing intensive sectors globally, increasingly relying on GIS for analysing disease transmission. By integrating various datasets, ranging from environmental to biological data, GIS enables comprehensive analysis, supporting the investigation of disease occurrence and spread. This, in turn, aids in adopting biosecurity measures and promotes efficient resources allocation.
The seminar will offer a practical overview of these multifaceted GIS applications in enhancing the aquatic animal health domain. By leveraging GIS capabilities for spatial analysis and visualization, biosecurity practitioners and policymakers can strengthen their efforts in preventing, monitoring, and mitigating threats posed by biological agents. The seminar will feature practical examples, applications, and case studies that demonstrate how GIS tools contribute to informed decision-making and a holistic approach to biosecurity management.
Seminar Content and structure
The seminar will be divided into two main sessions, enriched by the presence of sector experts:
Session 1: GIS in Aquatic animal health domain
Scientific Coordinator: Dr. Nicola Ferrè
This session will focus on the application of GIS in aquaculture, discussing how these tools are used to optimize farm management, track disease outbreaks, and improve biosecurity strategies. International experts will present real-world examples of GIS applications for environmental monitoring, spatial mapping, and disease prevention in aquaculture systems.
Session 2: GIS applied to aquatic Epidemiology – case studies
Scientific Coordinator: Dr. Manuela Dalla Pozza
The second session will delve into the role of aquatic epidemiology in preventing and managing diseases in aquatic species. Experts will discuss how GIS tools are used for disease surveillance, modelling disease spread, and implementing effective control measures in aquatic and aquaculture environments.
The Full Program
09:00 - Registration and Welcome
09:15 - Start of session 1: Gis in Aquaculture
10:30 - 11:00 - Coffee break
12:30 - 13:30 - Lunch break (buffet provided)
13:30 - Start of session 2: Aquatic Epidemiology
14:30 - 15:00 - Coffee break
16:00 - Final discussion and Q&A
16:30 - Closing remarks
Seminar Objectives
The seminar will aim to:
- Discuss the role and future perspectives of GIS technologies in the aquatic animal health domain.
- Define a novel approach for developing GIS applications tailored to aquatic animal health.
- Present practical examples of GIS application in surveillance, disease control and biosecurity efforts.
- Advocate the importance of biosecurity and epidemiology in the aquatic environment to ensure sustainable and safe aquaculture practices.
Participation
The seminar is open to all interested participants, with prior registration required. To register, please send an email to fsbettega@izsvenezie.it containing:
- Name and contact information (email address)
- Affiliation and background (education and work role)
- Acceptance of terms and conditions
By sending the email, you agree to the terms and conditions, which are specified below. Please note that the number of participants is limited to 20. Each speaker’s presentation will be video recorded, and the videos will be uploaded to the official project website.
** The Seminar is collective and punctuality is therefore very important. Participants are required to arrive at least 15 minutes in advance to ensure that the seminar starts and ends on time. The schedule includes 15 two coffee breaks, one for each session, and a 1-hour buffet lunch. The seminar is free of charge and open to everyone, depending on the availability of the venue. During the seminar, audio and video will be made, which will later be uploaded to the webpage of the project funding the seminar (Aquaestrength project). By sending your registration to the indicated email address, you accepts the terms and conditions of the event.
Please note: Confirmation of participation will be sent only after receiving a confirmation email.