Posts by Susan Spiegel
Technological advances can improve sustainability in China’s diverse aquaculture industry
China is the largest aquaculture producer in the world — but in fish health interventions such as vaccines, it often lags behind Europe and the Americas.
Read MoreTemperature and timing key to effective vaccination using ALPHA JECT LiVac® SRS
Temperature in the first days after vaccination is critical in ensuring that a live attenuated vaccine is effective against salmonid rickettsial septicemia (SRS), one of the main disease challenges in Chilean salmon aquaculture.
Read MoreAlternative, ethical and locally sourced feeds can help shape the future of sustainable aquaculture
Dr. Daniel Merrifield from University of Plymouth, who leads a team which has published extensive work analyzing new feed ingredients and has helped the industry bring new products to market, shares his vision of a greener, more ethical future.
Read MoreNorwegian connection helps grow sustainable roots for Sub-Saharan aquaculture
Since 2014, the Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU) has been working in Sub-Saharan Africa to train the region’s next generation of aquaculture professionals on the key facets of fish-health management.
Read MoreArtificial intelligence highlights which salmon eggs have the best chance of success
Software using artificial intelligence is set to help Atlantic salmon producers in Chile make better decisions about the chances of eggs developing successfully into healthy fish, reducing the productivity losses in early fish development which have significant effects on the aquaculture industry.
Read MoreScientists delve into rising incidence of mycobacteriosis on Norwegian salmon farms
Cases of mycobacteriosis, a serious disease affecting Atlantic salmon predominantly related to Mycobacterium salmoniphilum infections, appear to be on the increase in Norway.
Read MoreLack of coordination threatens biosecurity in Spanish marine-fish farming
Spain’s marine aquaculture industry needs to make changes in order to meet biosecurity threats, according to a new EU-backed report.
Read MoreVaccines and smart sea lice control helping Chilean salmon giant improve sustainability
Salmon rickettsial septicemia and Caligus sea lice are two of the major concerns affecting salmon production in Chile. Thanks to new approaches in fish-health management, Blumar Seafoods is successfully limiting their impact.
Read MoreMeasurement and environment are key to fish welfare
In the last decade, fish welfare has become a prominent driver of aquaculture operations. Angela Ashby, head of clinical services at PHARMAQ Analytiq, believes that the engagement of production staff in this area remains underappreciated.
Read MoreDisease outbreaks in open aquaculture systems highlight benefits of collaboration
Disease is a shared problem for those farming fish in the open sea, say industry experts — and the results of better collaboration are plain to see.
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