WellFish hires Braceland for North America role

News03 Nov 2023by Janice Johnston

bookmark_borderSave to Library

WellFish Tech, the aquaculture clinical biochemistry specialist, has continued its expansion by hiring Mark Braceland as its North America Director. The company said this appointment will allow WellFish to better serve the North American market with its non-lethal health and welfare monitoring services. Mark Braceland, originally from the west of Scotland, has experience in the discovery and commercialisation of several diagnostic products for aquaculture species, especially blood biomarkers. He will be responsible for establishing services in North America as well as building relationships with the diverse R&D and production markets over there, whilst at the same time retaining close ties with Scotland. Brian Quinn, CEO of WellFish Tech said: “We are delighted with the appointment of Mark to this important role. Mark’s background in clinical aquatic animal health and commercial experience in the sector will greatly accelerate WellFish’s progress on this continent.”

bookmark_borderSave to Library

Farm Manager (Colonsay) - Mowi Scotland

Argyll & ButeFrom £46,509 per annum

Skipper/Deckhand - Loch Duart Ltd

Isle of SkyeSalary On Application

Husbandryman - Loch Duart Ltd

Isle of SkyeSalary On Application

Apprentice Farm Technicians (South Uist) - Mowi Scotland

Isle of BenbeculaFrom £27,236 per annum

Marine Operative - Bakkafrost Scotland Limited

Isle of Lewis£34,472.50 per annum

2023 saw Scottish salmon production fall 11%

03 Nov 2020

99% of Norwegian salmon produced without antibiotics, report finds

Sea Farming04 Oct 2024

A brand new model

Land Based Farming & Hatcheries02 Oct 2024

A model for growth

Sign up to our daily Newsletters

We at Fish Farmer Magazine endeavour to ensure that all our reports are fair and accurate and comply with the Editors’ Code of Practice set by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). We realise, however, that mistakes happen from time to time. If you think we have made a significant mistake and you wish to discuss this with us, please let us know as soon as possible by any of the three methods: emailing editor@fishfarmermagazine.com; telephoning the editor on 01315517949 ; writing to the Editor at Fish Farmer Magazine, The North Quarter, Fettes Park 496 Ferry Road, Edinburgh, EH5 2DL. We will attempt to resolve your issue in a timeous, reasonable and amicable manner. However, if you are unsatisfied with our response, you can contact IPSO, which will investigate the matter. You can either telephone IPSO on 0300 123 2220 or email inquiries@ipso.co.uk. IPSO is an independent body which deals with complaints from the public about the editorial content of newspapers and magazines. We will abide by the decision of IPSO.