Salmon vaccine sales rise08 May 2018Sales of salmon vaccines in Norway ended at 13.1 million doses, up from 12.8 million doses in April 2017.
Aquaculture UK conference: full programme announced08 May 2018Health challenges facing triploid salmon, how to operate a mussel hatchery and the future of British seaweed farming are among the subjects set to feature on the first day of a packed conference sched…
Key speakers for World Aqua Society event revealed 07 May 2018Changing the face of Asian shrimp production and technological innovation in marine salmon farming are set to be themes of the plenary sessions at this year’s World Aquaculture Society (WAS) conferenc…
Are salmon stocking densities too high?07 May 2018The Scottish salmon industry should consider reducing its stocking densities in order to help to reduce mortality levels, according to a major retailer.
Smolt conference scheduled for October07 May 2018A conference that focuses on smolt production in RAS and closed-containment systems is scheduled to take place in Norway in October.
Gael Force to develop offshore salmon pen design 04 May 2018SponsoredPlans to develop a new fish pen, designed for use in offshore locations, have been unveiled by Gael Force Group today.
Chilean salmon profits rival Norway's04 May 2018After several years of poor performance the profitability of the Chile’s salmon sector is now catching up with its conterpart in Norway, according to a new analysis by Rabobank.
Lice data lag “unacceptable and unwarranted”03 May 2018Scotland’s salmon industry should publish their farm-by-farm sea lice levels in real time, rather than waiting three months.
SEPA backs lifting the 2,500 tonne limit on fish farms02 May 2018The Scottish Environmental Protection Agency (SEPA) has informed Scotland’s Rural Economy and Connectivity Committee that new environmental modelling techniques have given them "the necessary confiden…
Benchmark reshuffles genetics division02 May 2018Benchmark has reshuffled its new genetics division (formerly Benchmark breeding & genetics) in a bid to help its salmon, shrimp and tilapia breeding programmes continue to evolve
Study questions fish welfare in thermal delousing01 May 2018Immersing farmed salmon in warmed water as a means of removing sea lice presents serious fish health and welfare issues according to a new study.
PD survey suggests vaccinations are key30 Apr 2018A blanket vaccination programme appears to have significantly reduced the occurrence of pancreas disease (PD) in farmed salmon in northern Scotland.
Retailer warns of "expensive, time-consuming... and onerous" Scottish salmon farming regulations 27 Apr 2018Scotland’s salmon farming industry is suffering from overly stringent regulations and risks falling behind the salmon sectors in Norway and Chile, according to one of the UK’s leading seafood retailer…
US approves GE salmon facility27 Apr 2018AquaBounty has been granted approval to raise its genetically engineered AquAdvantage strain of salmon at a facility in Indiana.
Benchmark seals triploid salmon deal with Grieg 26 Apr 2018Grieg NL has chosen Benchmark Genetics to supply them with triploid ova for their soon-to-be established sites in Newfoundland over the next five years.
Sea lice medication use drops dramatically 26 Apr 2018Members of the Global Salmon Initiative (GSI) have reduced their use of sea lice medicines by 40 percent in the last five years, according to a new report.
Call for salmon farm moratorium26 Apr 2018A call for an immediate moratorium on any new open cage marine salmon farms in Scotland or any expansion of existing sites was made by 27 environmental NGOs and other bodies yesterday.
New head aims to grow trade body19 Apr 2018Julie Hesketh-Laird, the new chief executive of the Scottish Salmon Producers’ Organisation, aims to make it the UK’s first truly representative trade body.
Salmon producer repays local communities19 Apr 2018Loch Duart, the independent salmon farming company has thanked the communities that support it, not only by funding numerous local projects but also by organising receptions in Scourie and Uist.
New player joins Scotland’s salmon farming scene19 Apr 2018The Highland Council has approved an application to establish two new organic fish farms off the Isle of Skye.
