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Omega-3 and zinc: A powerful duo in salmon feed. It has now been documented that the interplay between nutrients in feed is crucial for salmon to achieve optimal growth, robust […]
Salmon have 48 hours to defeat sea lice. New scientific findings highlight the early immune response as the key to natural sea lice resistance in salmon. “When sea lice attach, […]
What is Mowi’s approach to fish health and welfare? Caring for their fish lies at the heart of what Mowi does, and the primary goal at Mowi is to raise healthy […]
First video evidence of sick salmon in Tasmania’s Macquarie Harbour. The Green Britain Foundation (GBF) has released the first video footage documenting sick and diseased factory farmed salmon in Tasmania’s Macquarie Harbour, […]
Red Chris mine leaking toxicants into Stikine River headwaters. New study shows Red Chris Mine waste dams, waste rock piles are leaking toxicants into the headwaters of transboundary Stikine River system. […]
Salmon maturation can be limited with light and diet. Can light and diet be used to control salmon maturation? This is what Vetle Skjold investigated in his doctoral work at Nofima. […]
Lice that fall off during spawning can infect new salmon. The lice survive for up to three weeks before they have to find new hosts. Up to 40% of motile […]
Citribel & Onda announce publication of breakthrough research in aquaculture health & sustainability. Citribel, in collaboration with Onda has published ground-breaking findings that mark significant advances for health and sustainability within […]
Much improved fish health and biology for Mowi Scotland in 2024. A good performance for Mowi Scotland in 2024 with significant improvements in salmon health, welfare and performance. The year […]
Reducing melanin spots in Atlantic salmon, boosting quality and yield. Melanin spots in Atlantic salmon fillets are a growing concern in the salmon farming industry, leading to product downgrades, reduced […]
Eight salmon production centres adopt the use of Garware anti Caligus Skirts in Chile. Cermaq, Mowi and Salmones Austral are using this non-pharmacological alternative as part of health strategies to […]
Skin cell discovery could help Atlantic salmon fend off sea lice. A distant cousin of Atlantic salmon could hold the key to improving their resistance to sea lice, a study suggests. […]
Mowi Scotland pioneers new sea lice modelling. Mowi Scotland has pioneered new sea lice modelling as part of its application to grow post smolt salmon at its farm in Loch […]
International drive to standardise sea lice modelling takes shape. A consortium of researchers from Scotland, Norway and the Faroe Islands are working on a new benchmark testing tool that could […]
Good weather for great salmon. While the weather so far into summer 2024 hasn’t been the greatest for Scotland’s sun-worshippers, the relatively mild temperatures and cloudy skies are what’s best […]
Loch Duart announces industry leading feed on 25th anniversary. Biomar’s Blue Impact feed reinforces Scottish salmon farms’ commitment to low impact farming and healthier fish. Just one year since introducing […]
No lice treatment needed with submersible salmon pens. Recent findings have reinforced the effectiveness of deep farming, specifically through the Nautilus concept, in eliminating the need for lice treatments in […]
Vitamin discovered in rivers may offer hope for salmon suffering from thiamine deficiency disease. Oregon State University researchers have discovered vitamin B1 produced by microbes in rivers, findings that may offer […]
Scientists make guide for assessing gene editing. It all started with finding a solution to prevent salmon lice infection and harm. The cooperation between scientists from a range of different […]
Vaccinating salmon against winter wounds. Last winter, many farmed salmon died from winter wounds. Researchers now have new knowledge about the skin of salmon and vaccines, which can be useful when […]
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