Our goal is to prevent fish disease and help grow healthy, sustainable aquaculture by providing resources and training to veterinarians and fish farmers.
Why we're here
Our goal is to prevent fish disease and help grow healthy, sustainable aquaculture by providing resources and training to veterinarians and fish farmers.
Myron Kebus, DVM, MS, leads an effort funded by the USDA to strengthen the aquaculture veterinary workforce in Michigan and the region. He provides training and resources to people interested in preventing fish disease and in growing healthy aquaculture. He works closely with fish farmers, veterinarians, and students.
Dr. Kebus' project “Fish Farm Biosecurity and Enhancing Aquatic Animal Disease Preparedness and Response in the North Central Region,” is supported by a grant from the USDA National Animal Disease Preparedness and Response Program.
Focus Groups to Shape Training
Currently, Dr. Kebus is hosting focus groups to identify the core competencies that veterinarians need in order to serve fish farmers and other aquaculture producers. These sessions are helping shape targeted training workshops that will take place in 2025-2026 in Michigan, Wisconsin, and Minnesota.
Introduction to Aquaculture
If you’re new to aquaculture, you might want to read Introduction to Aquaculture in the North Central Region, published by the North Central Regional Aquaculture Center (NCRAC), administered by the USDA Extension Service.
What you'll find on this website
Information for veterinarians:
- Training Programs
- Professional organizations, conferences, journals
- Reference Texts
- Recordings of trainings
Information for farmers of fish and other aquatic species
- Lists of Aquaculture Veterinarians
- Regulatory information and agencies
Contact Dr. Kebus
Myron Kebus, MS, DVM
Aquaculture Outreach Veterinarian
Assistant Professor of Health Programs
Department of Pathobiology and Diagnostic Investigation
College of Veterinary Medicine
Michigan State University
608-616-2133