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Thursday, April 25, 2024
US study finds salmonella rates higher on larger poultry farms
Researchers at North Carolina State University, US, conducted a comparative study of Salmonella prevalence between differently sized poultry farms, revealing that larger commercial farms had higher rates of Salmonella in faecal and environm ...
Thursday, April 18, 2024
Chilean salmon industry launches project to combat bacterial infections in farmed fish
Inspired by the fight against COVID-19, Chilean salmon producers have partnered with the government to address bacterial infection challenges in farmed fish through the "Yelcho" initiative, Fish Farmer reported.
Monday, March 18, 2024
US coalition launches SalmoGen to develop Atlantic salmon broodstock
A coalition comprised of Cuna Del Mar, Builders Vision, Xcelerate Aqua, and the Maine Penobscot Indian Nation has announced the formation of SalmoGen, aimed at establishing a domestic supply of Atlantic salmon broodstock and eggs within the ...
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
University of Gothenburg study explores kelp flies and marine yeast as sustainable salmon feed
A recent study conducted by the University of Gothenburg in Sweden unveils promising insights into the utilisation of kelp flies and marine yeast as potential salmon feed, offering a sustainable solution derived from seafood industry by-pro ...
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Concerns raised over antibiotic residues found near salmon farms in Tasmania, Australia
Tassal, the leading salmon company in Tasmania, Australia, has acknowledged the presence of antibiotic residues in wild fish near one of its salmon farms, detailed in two recent reports from the country's Environment Protection Authority (E ...
Monday, February 19, 2024
Norway embraces GMO canola oil for sustainable salmon farming
Norway has approved the use of genetically modified (GMO) canola oil in its aquaculture industry, signalling a shift towards sustainable fish farming practices, BNN Breaking reported.
Monday, February 19, 2024
Ireland-based salmon producer CCET completes nearly US$600,000 investment
Connemara, Ireland-based farmed salmon producer Cill Chiaráin Éisc Teoranta (CCET) has completed a substantial €543,000 (US$581,891) investment with support from Brexit Adjustment Reserve (BAR) funding.
Friday, February 16, 2024
AquaBounty plans sale of Indiana, US salmon farm to fund Ohio project
AquaBounty Technologies intends to sell its land-based recirculating aquaculture system (RAS) salmon farm in Indiana, US, as part of a strategy to raise funds for its Ohio-based project, SeafoodSource reported.
Thursday, February 15, 2024
Salmon Tasmania: No scientific proof to end aquaculture in Macquarie Harbour, Tasmania, Australia
Salmon Tasmania, a salmon farmer organisation in Tasmania, Australia, has publicly released its submission to the Australian federal government's review of a 2012 decision on salmon farming in Macquarie Harbour.
Tuesday, February 13, 2024
Report reveals impact of Norwegian salmon industry on West African fisheries
A recent report by environmental organisations showed the significant impact of the Norwegian salmon industry on West African fisheries, highlighting concerns over sustainability and livelihoods in the region, SeafoodSource reported.
Friday, January 26, 2024
US$1.9 million funding fuels research for oral vaccine to combat sea lice in farmed salmon
A ground-breaking initiative, backed by GBP 1.5 million (US$1.9 million) in funding, seeks to develop an oral vaccine to address the pervasive issue of sea lice in farmed Atlantic salmon, Global Seafood Alliance reported.
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
GeoSalmo secures US$14.6 million funding for land-based salmon farming project
GeoSalmo, an Iceland-based aquaculture company, has successfully closed a substantial financing round, securing EUR 13.4 million (US$14.6 million) from investors spanning Norway, Sweden, Iceland, and the Netherlands, Arctic Startup reported ...
Friday, January 5, 2024
Iceland engulfed in debate over impact of farmed salmon escapes on wild cousins
A discussion has erupted in Iceland following claims by fisheries expert Gunnar Davidsson that escaped farmed salmon may not significantly harm their wild counterparts, Fish Farmer reported.
Tuesday, January 2, 2024
GeoSalmo secures US$14.6 million for land-based salmon farm project in Iceland
Land-based salmon company GeoSalmo has successfully raised ISK 2 billion (US$14.6 million) for its large-scale fish farm project in Iceland, Fish Farmer reported.
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Salmon welfare scorecard by NGO seeks to encourage transparency in salmon industry
UK-based Compassion in World Farming (CIWF) has released the first edition of its new salmon welfare scorecard.

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