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GM and algal oil benefits to salmon health studied

GM and algal oil benefits to salmon health studied

Researchers have begun a study into how well omega-3-rich oils from microalgae and genetically modified oilseed crops in salmon feed benefit the health of the fish.

Study will test if bioactive feed can combat lice

Study will test if bioactive feed can combat lice

A new £300,000 study involving University of Stirling experts and a leading animal feed manufacturer is aiming to explore how certain feed ingredients can reduce infections in farmed fish.

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Trout fry vaccine to be trialled in Scotland

Trout fry vaccine to be trialled in Scotland

Scotland’s biggest trout farmer, Dawnfresh, and Stirling University’s Institute of Aquaculture (IoA) are leading a consortium that is taking a significant step towards the development of a commercial vaccine for rainbow trout fry syndrome (RTFS).

Stirling leads new fight against resistance to antibiotics

Stirling leads new fight against resistance to antibiotics

Scientists from the University of Stirling are to lead a £680,000 project that will use cutting-edge techniques to tackle antimicrobial resistance in Vietnamese catfish – a key challenge for the global aquaculture industry.

Triple triumph for Scottish Sea Farms at 2019 Awards

Triple triumph for Scottish Sea Farms at 2019 Awards

Scottish Sea Farms scored a triple triumph at last night’s Aquaculture Awards 2019, which also featured overseas winners for the first time.

Industry casts a net for talent at careers day

Industry casts a net for talent at careers day

Speakers from salmon producer Scottish Sea Farms and Scotland’s second-largest trout grower, Kames, are among those lined up to make presentations at the annual Aquaculture Careers Day at Stirling University today.

Industry offered more training after university’s short-course success

Industry offered more training after university’s short-course success

Stirling University’s Institute of Aquaculture (IoA) is to expand provision of training days for industry after the huge success of a short course in fish health and welfare.

Three-year study launched into smolt health in RAS

Three-year study launched into smolt health in RAS

Aquaculture experts at the University of Stirling are leading a £2 million study that aims to provide important information on the impact of innovative farming technologies on salmon.

Genetic search for better fish wins £1.7m funding

Genetic search for better fish wins £1.7m funding

Improved disease resistance and growth rate for salmon and lumpfish are being targeted in a major research collaboration.

Top scientist named as head of Institute of Aquaculture

Top scientist named as head of Institute of Aquaculture

Award-winning marine biologist Professor Selina Stead has been named as the new head of the University of Stirling’s Institute of Aquaculture.

Scotland's £3.5m bid to improve salmon gill health

Scotland's £3.5m bid to improve salmon gill health

Two Scottish consortiums, backed by the Scottish Aquaculture Innovation Centre (SAIC), are embarking on initiatives valued at a combined £3.5 million to improve gill health and resilience among farmed Atlantic salmon – one of the industry’s most significant challenges.

Creating a buzz about fly farming in Scotland

Creating a buzz about fly farming in Scotland

A one-day workshop on the potential for insect farming in Scotland is to be held in Edinburgh next month to bring together key organisations from across the would-be insect supply chain.

Imported shrimp is safe say Scottish university scientists

Imported shrimp is safe say Scottish university scientists

Scientists at the University of Stirling’s Institute of Aquaculture have challenged concerns around the consumption of imported farmed shrimp – with new research indicating that it is as safe as any other seafood product.

Innovator praises backing for lice-control project

Innovator praises backing for lice-control project

The head of an innovative project to give salmon farming a new weapon against sea lice has praised the support being provided through government funding.