Health & Welfare
Delousing salmon in large net pens
In research for Norway’s salmon farmers, the authors documented effective bath treatments against sea lice infestations in large net pens using skirts or tarpaulins to define the treatment area.
Health & Welfare
Chile’s salmon industry addresses health crises
Environmental and fish health problems have affected Chile’s salmon farmers since 2004. As production ramped up, 2006 saw an increase in sea lice that reduced output. In 2007, infectious salmon anemia spread across the farming region and quickly cut production.
Health & Welfare
Ballan wrasse offer efficient, environmentally friendly sea lice control
The Ecofish project is developing the commercial rearing of Ballan wrasse and methods for use of the fish to control sea lice in cod and salmon cages.
Health & Welfare
Parasite management important to future cod aquaculture in Scotland
Parasite management is crucial for cod farming in Scotland. The main threat comes from parasites with direct or single-host life cycles.