This free conference is a unique opportunity to hear from leading national researches about the latest work on carp control and to learn what is happening in the North East. There will also be an opportunity for panel discussions with presenters. Register online at tinyurl.com/carpconference by 15th July.

Full Program:

10am for 10.30 start (tea/coffee light morning tea)

10.30am   Dr John Koehn Arthur Rylah Institute (ARI):  The biology, ecology and life cycle of Carp, Carp population modeling and Vulnerabilities of Carp

11.15am        Paul Brown The Murray-Darling Freshwater Research Centre: Review of Carp control             methods, opportunities presented by adult stages and their movement and behaviour

12pm Panel with John & Paul (Questions)

12.20 – 1pm Lunch

1 pm  Dr Ken McColl Invasive Animals CRC: Herpesvirus – bio control updates, European experience

1.40 pm Scott Raymond ARI: Populations, Local case studies, Spread, ARI Role

2.10 pm Stephen Ryan Glenelg Hopkins CMA: Carp removal in a regulated river system, hotspot ID (Judas Carp)

2.30 pm  Kelvin Berry – Wangaratta Sustainability Network  - Local Carp Programs Includes   Launch of WSN Carp Repot 2012 - 2015

2.45 pm Rachelle Armstrong NutriSoil - Role of Nutrasoil in carp disposal

3 pm  Wrap up, where to next, closing panel/questions

3.20 FINISH

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