Posts Tagged ‘pharmaq’
The value of veterinarians in ensuring sustainability for Africa’s fast-growing aquaculture industry
Sub-Saharan Africa is enjoying an aquaculture boom — with fish health and welfare services moving in turn to meet the sector’s needs and ensure sustainable growth. In an interview, veterinarian Brandon Spolander, BVSc, MRCVS, SAVC, MSc, owner of Aquavet Africa, talks about engaging with the growing industry and addressing important gaps.
Read MoreDiagnostic and research facilities bring new offering to Vietnamese pangasius industry
Pangasius production is booming, with a 7% year-on-year increase, and Vietnam remains the world leader in farming the species. But with continued growth comes a need for a greater emphasis on sustainability.
Read MoreWhy small vaccine doses are now the norm in aquaculture
In the last 20 years, fish vaccine doses have got smaller, and at some pace. From 0.2ml once being the industry standard to 0.05ml the most seen now, and some 0.025ml products available, there has been a clear direction of travel. Nils Steine, business unit director for PHARMAQ, explains why.
Read MoreTechnological 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 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 MoreHow to reduce antibiotic use in Chile, the Americas’ salmon-production giant
Cutting antibiotic use is one of the major sustainability priorities in global food production, and while aquaculture has taken steps along this road, there’s still a long way to go.
Read MoreEnsuring elite disease management during challenging time for Canada’s salmon farms
Salmon farming in Canada is facing some unprecedented challenges, but there is no sign of the industry letting its guard down when it comes to disease prevention.
Read MoreBringing aquaculture into mission to boost sustainable livestock production in Sub-Saharan Africa
An interview with Ben North, technical director, Global Commercial Development, Aquaculture Health
Read MoreVaccine study offers new insight on Norway’s winter ulcer problem
In recent years, the Norwegian aquaculture industry has struggled against the rise of “variant” forms of Moritella viscosa, a bacterium which causes the disease winter ulcer in Atlantic salmon. This has led to concerns about the efficacy of existing vaccines against the pathogen.
Read MoreStudy tracks salmonid alphavirus transmission in Norwegian aquaculture
New genomic analysis of salmonid alphavirus subtype 2 (SAV2) samples from Norway has shed new light on how the pathogen has spread through the country since its introduction in 2010.
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