The Sri Lanka College of Veterinary Surgeons (SLCVS), in collaboration with the Centre for Aquatic Animal Disease Diagnosis and Research (CAADDR) at the Department of Veterinary Pathobiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, University of Peradeniya, organized a two-credit CPD training program focussing on fish disease diagnosis, treatment and management. This program, conducted from June 06 to August 12, included 22 hours of online lectures via Zoom and 16 hours of hands-on training at CAADDR.
A diverse group of 22 participants, consisting of practicing veterinarians from both the state and private sectors, successfully completed the training. Dr. S.S.S. de S. Jagoda coordinated the CPD program, with support from resource personnel including Dr. M. N. M. Fouzi, Dr. D. M. S. Munasinghe, Dr. N. M. T. Anupama, and Dr. T. A. Gunawardena. The financial backing for this program was generously provided by the Association of Live Tropical Fish Exporters of Sri Lanka and Super Feed (Pvt) Limited.