| Author | Htin Aung Kyaw |
| Call Number | AIT Thesis no. AS-99-06 |
| Subject(s) | Fish hatcheries--Myanmar--Yangon
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| Note | A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of
Master of Science, School of Environment, Resources and Development |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Series Statement | Thesis ; no. AS-99-06 |
| Abstract | Because the government of Myanmar is developing a mega scale agriculture projects in
flood plain areas and wet land areas, wild seed supply is expected to decrease rapidly in
foreseeable future. Hatchery seed production has played an important role in aquaculture
development. The role of hatcheries has not been documented yet in Myanmar in terms of its
ability to supply seed. Little is known about the hatchery practices, nursing practices and seed
production levels.
This survey was conducted in rural and peri-urban areas in nine townships of Yangon
Division to evaluate existing fresh water fish seed production of five species: Rohu, Common
carp, Catla, Catfish and Tilapia. The use of technology, production levels, infrastructure and
institutional support were surveyed. The technicians and labor availability as well as their
knowledge of hatchery practice was assessed.
Rohu, Catla and Catfish fish seed of the target species were produced by using
pituitary glands for induced breeding of fish at the majority of hatcheries in the study areas.
Many hatchery operators reported that they did not have the training in use of synthetic
hormone. Common carp fish seed is produced only natural spawning
In this study, low quality and poor survival rate were the most critical determinants for
the high stocking rate at the initial period of pond production cycle. High stocking at initial
period is to compensate the seed loss due to stocking of low quality and poor survival of the
fish seed. The technicians 35 and labors 194, working in 28 hatcheries at the study areas are
also owners of their hatchery. The private Catfish hatcheries in the peri urban areas are
operated by family members that do not need more labors while other hatcheries especially
private Rohu and Common carp hatcheries in the urban areas need to hire labors.
Hatchery facilities seem inadequate. Equipments and chemical in the majority of
hatcheries in the rural areas are lacking. The poor extension services and financial support by
the government to develop private and institutional hatcheries were apparent.
The survey also showed that fish seed may be adequate in the study area and hatchery
fish seed production has improved due to increasing number of grow out ponds and reduce
wild seed availability. In addition, government support is insufficient which seems to have
impeded the aquaculture development in Myanmar. |
| Year | 1999 |
| Corresponding Series Added Entry | Asian Institute of Technology. Thesis ; no. AS-99-06 |
| Type | Thesis |
| School | School of Environment, Resources, and Development (SERD) |
| Department | Department of Food, Agriculture and Natural Resources (Former title: Department of Food Agriculture, and BioResources (DFAB)) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Agricultural and Aquatic Systems(AS) |
| Chairperson(s) | Bart, Amrit; |
| Examination Committee(s) | Edwards, Peter;Yakupitiyage, Amararatne; |
| Scholarship Donor(s) | His Majesty the King Bhumibol Abulyadej of Thailand; |
| Degree | Thesis (M.Sc.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 1999 |