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Ova Delivery
Benchmark Genetics overcomes covid-19 challenges to egg supplies Despite the recent pandemic, nothing has prevented Benchmark Genetics in Icleand from continuing to deliver egg supplies to its clients. Since the import ban of salmon eggs from Norway to Scotland, Iceland has become the main source of salmon eggs to the region. However, the Covid-19 pandemic…
Read MoreSeals of approval
Predator control technology and best practice has evolved to meet MMPA restrictions Animal welfare conversations usually focus on interactions between fish and people but managing conflicts between fish and marine mammal predators is also important for maintaining high welfare standards on a fish farm. Attacks from predators like seals can cause high levels of fish…
Read MoreScotland born and bred
Reliability at the core of AquaGen’s new investment The acquisition of the Holywood breeding centre in 2019 was a bold move for AquaGen Scotland, and one that gives the company a leading position in the Scottish market. Of particular benefit to customers, is the supply chain security offered by local production. Sales Manager Martin Haberfield…
Read MoreThoroughly modern merger
AquaShip combines expertise to form world class company In July 2018 Shetland based Johnson Marine Ltd, and Norwegian wellboat operator GripShip AS merged to form a new world class company with the express intention of creating an innovation led global shipping company in the maritime aqua service sector. Johnson Marine, well known throughout the aquaculture…
Read MoreReady for Brexit
O’ Toole Transport have 25 years experience in Seafood logistics. Based in Bellshill they operate daily services across the whole of the UK & Europe. In Association with John Driege Transport in France, they offer an unrivalled, efficient daily service between Scotland & Boulogne . Brexit will generate an additional 200 million Customs declarations per…
Read MoreA Giant Arrives
The July edition of Fish Farmer has just gone to press and the cover story is the arrival of Nordlaks giant offshore structure in Norway. We also take an in-depth look at how the salmon crisis blew up in China, as well as reporting on the possible impacts of sea warming for the fish farming…
Read MoreCounted While Treated for Sealice
VAKI‘s high-resolution scanning cameras and robust image regognition technology helps aquaculture farmers count fish with upwards of 99% accuracy. Strong Focus on Development VAKI has always put a great deal of emphasis on development work, with over a third of their employees in their HQ in Iceland work on product development, both in innovation and…
Read MoreThrough the wind and the rain
Optimising fish performance in severe conditions using nutrition By Gijs Rutjes, Alltech Coppens. Over the last few years, temperature swings and long drought periods were followed by brief periods of heavy rain. When subjected to these rapid changes in farming conditions, fish suffer severe stress. Facing challenging conditions, like low water supply or water temperatures…
Read MoreMeal is the real deal
RedMeal is a whole Haematococcus pluvialis meal rich in Astaxanthin and is a great source of energy, proteins, carbohydrates, essential fatty acids, vitamins, nucleotides, and minerals. It provides pigmentation plus a wide range of science-backed benefits such as improving egg quality, increasing reproduction and growth rates, enhancing the immune system and overall health due to…
Read MoreFingertip Feeding
Today’s fish farmer appreciates proven quality when selecting a feeding system for their farm. Arvo-Tec has comprehensive solutions for all stages of feeding, with a focus on giving you the necessary level of control that is required, especially if you want to be truly successful with RAS. To improve accessibility each one of our solutions…
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