Hatchery Quality Assurance Program - NSW Department of Primary ...

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NSW Department of Primary Industries | Broodstock & population genetics
COLLECTION AND TRANSPORTATION
OF BROODSTOCK
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
• Obtain permit from the NSW Department of
Primary Industries prior to collection.
• The application for collection permit
under section 37 of the Fisheries
Management Act 1994 must contain
the following details;
- Name(s) of the person(s) applying
for the permit
- Name(s) of any person(s) assisting in the
collection of the fish
- Species proposed to be taken
- Number of fish (maximum) proposed
to be taken
- Exact location of site(s) from where
the fish are proposed to be taken
- Description of the gear to be used
- Collection period - generally not longer
than 3 months from date of issue but
may be extended
- Permit fee - increases each year in-line
with the Consumer Price Index.
• Contact the local NSW Department of
Primary Industries office:
advise of the impending collection, within
48 hours (or other time as specified).
• Display any signs required under
the permit.
• Ensure appropriate gear is used for
the waters fished.
• Release any non-target native species:
euthanase noxious species such as carp and
other trash fish.
• Use appropriate transport tanks:
with good quality water and oxygen;
use 2.5 g/L salt in transport tank to reduce
stress and prevent fungal infection.
• Quarantine broodstock for at least
2 weeks;
- immediately upon arrival at hatchery;
- before stocking into ponds, cages or tanks.
COLLECTION AND TRANSPORTATION
OF BROODSTOCK
RECOMMENDED CRITERIA
• Return fish to hatchery as soon as possible
following capture.
• Do not collect fish from farm dams unless the
history of the fish is known.
• Chlorinate and dispose of water from collecting
site. Do not introduce to farm.