University of Exeter_ Improving hatchery biosecurity for a sustainable shrimp industry in Bangladesh. Quarterly progress report November 2020 - January 2021

Abstract

Improving hatchery biosecurity for a sustainable shrimp industry in Bangladesh project is funded by Biotechnology and biological sciences research council, UK. University of Exeter, UK, WorldFish and Association of Realization for basic needs (ARBAN) are implementing partners of this project. The objective of the report is to describe quarterly progress of the project activities during November- January, 2020-2021. The achievements during the quarter include (i) preparation of self-assessment biosecurity app content, (ii) develop monitoring sheets for 1) water quality parameters 2) farm visitor log sample 3) feeding and, 4) animal health, (iii) develop communication questionnaire based on information ecosystem assessment and, (iv) analysis of baseline survey data.