Health & Welfare
Quality parameters in farmed Atlantic salmon
Studies have identified changes in the quality parameters of farmed Atlantic salmon and wild salmon that reflect changes in the animals’ life cycles, diets and environments.
Intelligence
Fresh salmon product demand, competition in Europe
Salmon production has long been dominated by Norway, while the United States, Canada and United Kingdom have experienced slow expansion in recent years, and Chile saw a fall and rebound in volume. Norwegian product leads fresh salmon imports in European markets, but increases in price can shift sourcing to Ireland and the U.K.
Health & Welfare
USDA marine aquaculture center breeds Atlantic salmon
The USDA marine aquaculture center is addressing genetic improvement of North American Atlantic salmon to develop improved lines for producers.