Freshwater aquaculture relies on fish seed from hatcheries and wild sources. Hatchery management involves maintaining broodstock and producing quality seed through induced breeding and quarantine practices. The broodstock management process includes pre-spawning procedures like selection, maintenance and spawning as well as post-spawning activities such as handling, rearing and health management. Quarantine and genetic improvement programs help select broodstock with desirable traits and disease resistance. Ensuring quality seed through certification standards improves survival and growth performance. National committees in different countries formulate policies and legislation around fish seed certification and quarantine.