Archive for April 2020
SAIC support selective breeding plan
A Scottish research consortium working in collaboration with the Scottish Aquaculture Innovation Centre (SAIC) has unveiled a new plan aimed at developing resistance to sea lice by using selective breeding. The research, which also involves Hendrix Genetics and the Institute of Aquaculture at Stirling University, is being overseen by Dr. Smaragada Tsaididou and Prof. Ross…
Read MoreNew Benchmark CEO unveiled
Benchmark have announced that their new CEO will be experienced industry figure Trond Williksen. The aquaculture giant said that Williksen will start in post on June 1st 2020, filling the vacancy created by Malcom Pye\’s departure back in August of last year. A press release from the company included quotes from Williksen in which he…
Read MoreCermaq pulls the plug on Chilean sites
Two salmon processing plants owned and operated by industry giant Cermaq in Chile are about to close, reports IntraFish, as part of efforts to restructure operations to negate the effects of reduced production. The two plants are located on Chiloe island, one in Ancud, the other in Dalcahue. The company previously had four sites in…
Read MoreSSPO welcomes latest regulatory position on medicines
As the focus to protect public health and keep fresh food in UK supermarkets continues, the salmon farming sector has welcomed the steps taken by SEPA to create a temporary protocol which protects farmers’ health while maintaining fish welfare and environmental standards. During the Covid19 pandemic salmon farms are protecting workers’ health by reducing…
Read MoreCabinet Secretary pays tribute to fish farmers
Cabinet Secretary Fergus Ewing has paid tribute to Scotland’s fish farming workers for keeping the supply of fresh salmon, trout and shellfish reaching UK supermarkets. While the sector has been adapting its operations from farm to factory to protect workers’ health, the effort to deliver fresh salmon has continued. Fergus Ewing acknowledged the…
Read MoreXelect Technology
Aquaculture Genetics specialist Xelect has launched new rapid response genetic services for genotyping, pedigree assignment, gene expression, ploidy and sex determination. CEO Ian Johnston commented: ‘Whether it’s impartially checking the ploidy of eggs, or conducting spot checks to avoid in-breeding in broodstock, people want to have certainty over the quality of their supplies and the…
Read MoreDolav 460: Less crushing, lighter and better cooling
New from Dolav, the Ace 460 fish box is a shallow, hygienic pallet box. It holds 445 litres or 1,200 kg of catch. At only 580 mm deep, it helps stop fish being crushed. This injection-moulded, single-walled fish box enables efficient cooling. It has optional drainage ports and hoist grips. Its three integral runners offer…
Read MoreAce Aquatec tackling sea lice
Scottish technology innovator Ace Aquatec is developing a more sustainable approach to sea lice removal. The company’s sea lice removal system uses multiple different methods within a single containerised unit. This multi-technique approach minimises the risk of lice developing resistance over time; something that can happen with solutions relying primarily on a single removal technique.…
Read MoreLogical logistics – Ferguson Transport and Shipping
FERGUSON Transport & Shipping is the logical choice for fully integrated road and marine logistics solutions. Serving the west coast of Scotland and Northern Isles, the company delivers ADR, integrated waste management services, day to day husbandry or mort recovery, feed deliveries, treatments, pen washing and fish harvests with specialist cylindrical fish tanks. Its port…
Read MoreCooke brings Invergordon feed facility back into production
PRODUCTION at the former Skretting feed plant in Invergordon has been restarted under its new owners, Cooke Aquaculture. The Canadian company acquired the site on the Inverbreakie Industrial Estate in September 2019 following its closure in April last year. Through its subsidiary, Northeast Nutrition Scotland, Cooke has worked closely with former employees to resume operations…
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