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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 […]
New diagnostic methods for salmon disease. Fish health professionals have a bleak regard for nephrocalcinosis. It is a rapidly spreading kidney disease in salmonids that we currently do not know […]
Sea lice levels high in parts of Norway. There are so many sea lice on wild fish in Western Norway and Central Norway that it probably has negative effects on […]
Are viruses keeping sea lice at bay in wild salmon? More than 30 previously unknown RNA viruses in sea lice have been identified by University of British Columbia (UBC) researchers. […]
Benchmark Genetics disease-free compartment in Chile opens for export of genetics to the global salmon market. On May 19th, 2023, Benchmark Genetics Chile received the Disease-Free Compartment Certification from the […]
Benchmark promotes Stenerud and Holmvåg in new leading commercial roles to sustain successful sales growth of the salmon product range. Effective May 1, the company has promoted Kate Furhovden Stenerud […]
Two new projects on salmon welfare. Two new FHF-funded projects are now starting up to develop new methods that can provide answers to how farmed salmon are actually doing. It is […]
Study on impact of gyro parasite on wild salmon. Wild Atlantic salmon demonstrate an increasing ability to tolerate the gyro parasite over generations. But targeted selective breeding is needed if […]
New technology reduces sea lice treatment. AKVA group is ready to roll out the underwater technology that reduces lice treatment. It has been a major goal to solve the challenge […]
Leap to ‘pastures blue’ earns fish vet award nomination. Fish vet Alison Brough has been shortlisted as one of three finalists in the prestigious BVA Young Vet of the Year […]
Aquaculture researchers developing ‘final piece in the puzzle’ for fish health. Consortium in Scotland begins work on non-lethal immunology testing kit, in sector first. Researchers in Scotland are developing a […]
Scientists develop health test for smolts. Salmon that have to adapt from a life in fresh water to a life in seawater need a robust immune system in order to […]
Benchmark Animal Health to host technical lunch and present at Sea Lice Conference 2022. Aquaculture biotechnology company, Benchmark Animal Health, are sponsoring and attending the Sea Lice Conference International 2022, […]
BactiQuant launches innovative new product to reduce fish mortality within RAS production systems. BactiQuant is delighted to announce FungiCount – a new and innovative product designed to tackle and prevent […]
New study on bacteria in farmed salmon gut. The intestines of animals are teeming with bacteria, affecting how animals digest their food. Studying these microbes is therefore an interesting part […]
Study aims to produce lice-resistant salmon. £1.7m study aims to identify genetic mechanisms that could make Atlantic salmon resistant to a key parasite. Scientists aim to identify genes that could […]
Wrasse performance ‘exceed expectations’ at Mowi Scotland. Mowi Scotland’s production of ballan wrasse that aid in natural sea lice control has exceeded expectations. Wrasse and lumpfish – also referred to […]
Successful verification of laminar water flow for Andfjord Salmon. Following a period of successful testing, Andfjord Salmon has verified the laminar water flow technology at its first pool at Kvalnes, […]
Mowi Chile evaluates Garware fabric as mechanical barrier against Caligus larvae. The analysis that considers retention of larvae, entry of these at different speeds of currents and fixation of copepodites […]
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