Care for the brooders for better yield in the hatcheries The following points are to be kept in mind before taking up the transportation of brood stock: 1. The brooders must be healthy and fit for transportation. 2. The transportation duration must be as less as possible 3. There should not be any un due dealy in the transportation once packed.

Care for the brooders for better yield in the hatcheries 4 Care for the brooders for better yield in the hatcheries 4. Over stocking must be avoided 5. If infected or carrying pathogens or parasites the brooders must be transported only after they are fully recovered or healed. 6. There should be low metabolic activity in the brooders during transport to avoid accumulation of metabolites in the water. Care must be taken for the safer transport.

Disease prevention The outbreak of diseases after the transportation can be prevented by the following: The brooders must be disinfected soon after they reach the hatchery There should be quarantine in the hatchery Disease infected brooders must be separated immediately Proper prophylaxis is essential