Biosecurity and Disinfection in Salmon Farming

Biosecurity and Disinfection in Salmon FarmingThis review was prepared at the request of Scottish Aquaculture Forward (SAF), an independent group of Scottish aquaculturists, veterinarians and consultants keen to advance the quality, health, environmental sustainability and reputation of Scottish farmed fish and fish products in all its different forms. It is intended as an information source to advise Statutory Bodies, Farmers, Politicians and Media on the real issues affecting sustainable Aquaculture in the Scottish context. IntroductionIn May 1998 the first outbreak of Infectious Salmon Anaemia (ISA) occurred in Scotland (Rodger et al. 1998). Until then the disease, caused by the ISA orthomyxovirus, had only been described from Norway ( Thorud & Djupvik 1988) and Canada (Bryne et al. 1998). It subsequently spread, from its initial focus in Loch Nevis, to 11 sites on the Scottish mainland, Skye and Shetland, in association with the movement of fish or well boats from infected loci (Stagg et al.)

Biosecurity and Disinfection in Salmon Farming This review was prepared at the request of Scottish Aquaculture Forward (SAF), an independent group of Scottish aquaculturists, veterinarians and consultants keen to

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