Workshop 16.10.–19.10.2023
| Preliminary daily program | ||
|---|---|---|
| 16.10. | 14:30–18:00 | Introduction to Aphanomyces astaci Culture method for crayfish plague, theory and practice |
| 17.10. | 9:00–16:00 | Culture method follow-up (microscopy) Strain purification and maintenance Sporulation test PCR methods (real time PCR, conventional PCR) sampling for crayfish plague |
| 17:00– | Get-together Rauhalahti, smoke sauna and dinner | |
| 18.10. | 9:00–16:00 | Culture method follow-up Sporulation, follow-up Genotyping (PCR, RAPD-PCR, microsatellites) MALDI-TOF MS method |
| 19:00– | Crayfish party in Kaavi (optional, extra cost 50 euro/pp) |
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| 19.10. | 9:00–11:00 | Culture method follow-up Results and conclusions |
The precise daily program depends on the results of the culturing and number of participants and can be adjusted according to specific needs of the attendants. However, basic knowledge of PCR methodology is required.
Training fee is 390 euro (VAT 0), including the materials.
Further inquiries
Dr. Satu Viljamaa-Dirks, WOAH expert crayfish plague
satu.viljamaa-dirks@foodauthority.fi tel. +358 44 7201469 (Monday-Tuesday)
Dr. Tiina Korkea-aho
tiina.korkea-aho@foodauthority.fi tel. +358 40 489 3380
Finnish Food Authority Kuopio
WOAH reference laboratory for crayfish plague
Neulaniementie 4, FI-70210 Kuopio, Finland