Health & Welfare
Salmon farmers in Scotland cut antibiotic usage by more than 50 percent in 2022
Less than 10 percent of seawater salmon farms in Scotland used antibiotics in 2022, according to a new report by the UK government.
Health & Welfare
Novel antimicrobial protein and treatment effectively cures Streptococcus iniae infections in hybrid striped bass, researchers say.
Health & Welfare
Less than 10 percent of seawater salmon farms in Scotland used antibiotics in 2022, according to a new report by the UK government.
Health & Welfare
A novel biomaterial that delivers medication directly to the fish gut helps combat antimicrobial resistance and avoids drug waste in water.
Health & Welfare
Biotech pioneer QuantiDoc's Veribarr tool gives an objective, quantitative measure of the strength of a farmed fish's skin, gills and guts.
Health & Welfare
Viruses may prevent "explosions" in sea lice populations, offering a natural control agent for salmon parasites, according to a UBC study.
Health & Welfare
The SpiroFri project seeks to gain increased knowledge about the Spironucleus salmonicida fish parasite to prevent infection.
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Nofima's DeepVision project explores how hyperspectral cameras can improve the speed and accuracy of fish welfare assessments in aquaculture.
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A scientific report has concluded that sea lice on farmed salmon do not impact sea lice levels on wild juvenile salmon in British Columbia.
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Scientists in Brazil have identified a "superbug" connected to various diseases in both humans and intensive tilapia aquaculture – and it could be caused by illegal waste dumping in the water system.
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A three-year research project will investigate whether stress hormones are making farmed salmon more susceptible to bacterial disease.
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Researchers are developing a first-of-its-kind immunology testing kit for Atlantic salmon that could monitor all aspects of fish health.
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Nofima scientists have developed a test that measures the immune status of salmon smolt that could increase the smolts’ chances of survival.
Health & Welfare
A new molecular biology lab in Scotland will help expedite test results to fish farming operations using PCR.
Aquafeeds
Nutritious and cost-effective aquafeeds can be formulated using high levels of plant feedstuffs. However, this may increase the risk of exposure to mycotoxins.
Health & Welfare
Proper nutrition is crucial to maintain growth and health in farmed fish. A variety of dietary factors and nutritional strategies can be influential.