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Difficulties with current legislation in Australia at State and Federal level make it challenging for marine farms to protect themselves, but equally for the community to have faith that aquaculture development is not harming the marine environment. An example from Tasmania is the recent contamination of Macquarie Harbour, whereby tailings from Copper Mines Tasmania (CMT) dam in Queenstown entered the harbour and undoubtedly caused environmental harm to salmon and other species. Because CMT and salmon farmers operate under different Acts CMT was not responsible for the incident but rather the government. Consequently, no investigation or clean-up ensued.

Additionally, the scope of statutory tools, such as EIS under the Tasmanian Marine Farm Planning Act 1995, is not regional and does not consider the compound interactions of and on production activities. A good example is the recent Storm Bay salmon farming expansion; while the EPBC listed handfish species in Tasmania were listed in the marine farming development plan, with a brief context, management of these species was not considered in the EIS because that process only includes direct impact of the lease position. Arguably, cumulative impacts from all development in the area will have varying impacts on the species, impacts which are not being considered under current government legislation, but are potentially the source of public ire.

For aquaculture to pursue sustainable efforts environmentally, economically and socially in the increasingly crowded near shore space requires proactive planning and transparency that is not currently possible given existing assessment tools. In particular, assessment of cumulative impacts must be addressed. Cumulative impact assessments (CIA) are gaining momentum across multiple industries due to a recognised need to apply them in the pursuit of sustainable management. CIAs are being undertaken with the protection of marines resources at front of mind, but so far there has been little consideration of aquaculture. An approach to CIA that makes aquaculture the centre point is required if we are to consider its impacts or conversely, its effectiveness.

Objectives

1. Identify the risks of multiple actions or impacts on the environment and social values of a marine production matrix in Australian waters. In order to do this a comprehensive literature review is required to develop the CIA approach and ensure the methods and gaps in aquaculture CIA are addressed to meet the needs of Australian aquaculture, the community and the consumer.

2. Develop a risk assessment tool that can be utilised by the public realm (governments at all levels, NFPS, community) to better understand the complexities of regional marine waters and user impacts to maximise current and future economic, social and environmental benefits. To do this requires identification of valued environmental and social components first, whereby such components are characterised, from this a framework is build on each valued component.

3. Assess aquaculture in the context of broader social and environmental issues within the marine production matrix, by performing an aquaculture specific cumulative impacts assessment for regional Australia

PROJECT NUMBER • 2001-628

PROJECT STATUS:

COMPLETED

Aquatic Animal Health Subprogram: vibrios of Aquatic Animals: development of a national standard diagnostic technology

ORGANISATION:

University of Tasmania (UTAS)

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Southern Bluefin Tuna

Striped Trumpeter

Barramundi

Atlantic Salmon

Recfishing Research Subprogram: Travel bursaries for attendance at the 8th World Recreational Fisheries Conference - Vancouver Canada 2017

Project number: 2016-129

Project Status:

Completed

Budget expenditure: $102,026.16

Principal Investigator: Frank B. Prokop

Organisation: Curtin University

Project start/end date: 26 Apr 2017 - 1 Oct 2017

Contact:

FRDC

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The recreational fishing industry in Australia is extremely important. The FRDC has invested in development of responsible programs for innovative and outcome focused recreational fisheries management initiatives, with strong emphasis on empowering young leaders.

This project is based on the initiative of previous projects 2008-319 and 2006-314 relating to the 5th and 7th World Congresses respectively. Both were highly successful in providing an opportunity for future leaders to embark upon leadership and management careers which has resonated at the national, state and local level. The opportunity exists following the 8th World Recreational Fishing Conference in Vancouver Canada to establish a program based on merit-awarded bursaries to build on and enhance previous successful projects and provide significantly better outcomes beyond conference attendance.

One of the great strengths of this project is the networking and exchange of ideas among participants. Applications will be encouraged from young future leaders, young researchers with demonstrated communication and extension skills, and people in associated industries such as aquaculture or commercial fisheries. The project will also extend invitations to other Australian delegates to the conference, to be full paying participants of the study tour.

Canada and Australia share many common interests in fisheries management and administration. There will be delegates from around the world, with a strong presence from the UK, Europe and central America. There will be delegates from New Zealand and South Africa which will also allow strong, relevant networking for bursary winners. The close proximity, and expected strong presence of the United States is an additional advantage for the study tour.
There are significant benefits in being able to see innovative programs and their champions on site or in operation. Issues to be examined include - resource allocation between and among sectors, managing tourism and interactions between guided and non-guided fishers, community based education programs, fish passage and habitat maintenance, first nation management issues and social licence to operate.

Objectives

1. To build domestic capacity, empowerment and increase knowledge within and across the recreational fishing sector

2. To establish and further develop strong effective national and international networks.

3. Educate recreational fishers in Australia of relevant recreational fisheries management initiatives for inclusion in strategic and operational plans and gain expert feedback on Australian initiatives.

4. Educate recreational fishers in Australia of international recreational fisheries research and management initiatives for inclusion in strategic and operational plans.

Final report

ISBN: 978-0-9577587-6-6

Authors: Frank Prokop Samuel Williams Evan Dixon Isaac Tancred Jamie Crawford Sean Tracey Domenic Holland James Florisson Travis Preece Jackson Davis Mike Burgess David Ciaravolo

Final Report • 2018-03-06 • 4.33 MB

2016-129-DLD.pdf

Summary

The 8^th World Recreational Fishing Conference, held in Vancouver Canada in July 2017 was seen as an opportunity to build on previous educational and leadership opportunities associated with the 5^th and 7^th conferences, and to hopefully develop a new tranche of young leaders for the recreational fishing sector.

Through the Recfishing Research subprogram of the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC), an application was made for a delegation to attend the conference and to conduct a study tour after the conference.

With a high standard of applicants, the project was enhanced to allow participants from all jurisdictions in Australia to attend. The group (13) included some working in existing leadership roles, scientist and grass root fishers. The bursary recipients composed a part of the Australian contingent of 38 (second largest) at the conference.

Although there were some challenges with the timing of the application process, some bursary recipients were able to take part in the conference, with a total of 6 presentations. All sessions of the conference were attended and summarised for this report and for a significant following on social media (Facebook).

Following the conference, the bursary recipients investigated salmon and halibut allocation and management processes, habitat restoration following natural and human impacts, the white sturgeon fishery and management of wilderness fishing for cut throat and bull trout. Key areas which drove fisheries, management and fishery related projects were the roles of hatchery fish, community education and advocacy processes.

There was considerable international interest in the FRDC structured study tour at the conference with several countries looking to emulate the program for the next World Recreational Fishing Conference.

The participants in the study tour performed extremely well, gelling together as a groups and operating as a team for all the tasks that they were given. They have been able to identify synergies with issues or opportunities investigated in Canada and have started to develop strategies and procedures for integrating several elements in Australia. Participants have identified personal development strategies and support networks to assist them with progressing these issues, the PI and also the FRDC will also be working to ensure participants have opportunities to further develop in the future.

There were many key leadership and development learnings within this project, however the compressed nature of the application process to tour meant there was little time for planning which would have been ideal for participants to connect prior to the trip. Most other of the elements of this study tour should be replicated should there be future opportunities for people in recreational fishing and associated industries to undertake a study tour.

Final Report • 2018-03-06 • 4.33 MB

2016-129-DLD.pdf

Summary

Seafood CRC: new opportunities for underutilised species

Project number: 2013-711.30

Project Status:

Completed

Budget expenditure: $64,500.00

Principal Investigator: Janet Howieson

Organisation: Curtin University

Project start/end date: 14 Aug 2015 - 14 Jan 2016

Contact:

FRDC

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Approximately 25,000 tonnes of finfish is not harvested in Australia each year, even though operators are licensed to do so. This is because the fish have a low market value (leatherjacket), are difficult to process (Boarfish), are very fragile and require an exacting supply chain to reach the market in satisfactory condition (sardines, Australian Salmon) or are harvested from remote areas with inadequate support infrastructure. Additional tonnage is harvested but directed to low value products such as pet food, bait and aquaculture feed (sardines, mackerel, silver warehou, bonito tuna). There are also areas (e.g. Western Deep Trawl) where little is know about the fishery resource and potential
for commercialization. And there are also fish discarded after being caught due to low market value or insufficient space for storage. Each of these under-utilised species can be used to produce high quality, fresh and processed products that could help meet the increasing demand for seafood.

Objectives

1. Develop at least two new commercial opportunities for underutilised/low value species.

2. Develop and trial a framework for taking underutilised species to market

Final report

ISBN: 978-0-9925568-9-1

Authors: Dr Janet Howieson Kerri Choo Andrew Tilley Sarah Crisp

Final Report • 2019-04-01 • 1.01 MB

2013-711.30-DLD.pdf

Summary

This report summarises the research undertaken undera suite of activities that formed FRDC 2013/711.30

Using information taken from a variety of fisheries management and market sources, an underutilised species database was developed based on harvested volumes and price (see appendix 1). Initially the database was focused on Western Australia but, following increased stakeholder interest, it was later broadened to include the majority of Australian fisheries.

A number of case studies for this particular project were selected based on information from the database and on meeting certain parameters under a value chain analysis framework that had been developed in a previous project undertaken with the prawn industry (Seafood CRC 2007-793.10). In order to be undertaken, case studies required whole of chain industry commitment to the project with a proposed path to market. The undertakings of each case study are detailed in the appendices.

Although the New Opportunities for Underutilised Species project resulted in several new products becoming available commercially and a number of others undergoing market trials, it also identified a number of challenges when working with underutilised species

The project succeeded in identifying and collating a range of opportunities for underutilised species in the Australian commercial fishing industry. It also demonstrated that it is possible to work with commercial partners to realise commercially relevant outcomes from these species. It is therefore recommended that the best approach for the Australian Seafood industry to generate opportunities from underutilised species is to use the database and value chain and product development methodology as much as possible but with modifications, if required. However it is also important to note the challenges of such research, including ensuring whole of value chain commitment, flexibility around commercial volatility and patience and awareness of these issues should always be considered in any further project development. Equally, it is key to ensure technological new product innovations are end-user and market-driven and specifically targeted to each particular underutilised species case study.

Project products

Research data • 2019-04-01 • 168.79 KB

2013-711.30-A1-DLD.pdf

Summary

At the commencement of the project an underutilised species Excel database was developed. The database was intended to describe the species, fishery, catch method, total allowable catch, actual catch and pricing as appropriate to allow the informed selection of possible case studies to be included in the project. The criteria for inclusion in the database for underutilised species was related to the harvest levels when compared to the commercially relevant tonnage able to be caught and retained, and current market value (<6/kg for whole fish).

The database was originally developed to focus solely on Western Australia fisheries but it was later broadened to all Australia as it was anticipated it would be a useful tool for all states, even after the current project was finished.

This database is alsoutilised as part of: 2017-185: A review of projects concerned with improved exploitation of underutilised species

Report • 2019-04-01 • 5.05 MB

2013-711.30-A2-DLD.pdf

Summary

In November 2013 Dr Janet Howieson presented on the previous Australian Salmon research results (see Seafood CRC 2008-794.10) at the South Coast Professional Fishermans Association (SCPFA) Annual Management Meeting. As a result of that presentation an Australian Salmon industry development group (IDG) (consisting of fishers, processors and marketers) was formed to oversee the research effort. In December 2013 a workshop (facilitated by Ewan Colquohoun) was held with the IDG and other stakeholders to develop objectives/program/parameters for the Australian Salmon case study. For further desktop research by Colquohoun on Australian Salmon options see Appendix 3.

In this case study, Australian Salmon value add opportunities were explored for a range of products, as canned, smoked, fish in oil and premium pet food products, which were developed and market tested. The development and market-testing methodologies are presented in this report. However, although opportunities and small-scale markets were identified, the growth of the sector is hindered by the inability of the fishers at present to produce large volumes of high quality product. New management and harvest strategies are in development in order to address this issue.

Report • 2017-12-01 • 412.54 KB

2013-711.30-A4-DLD.pdf

Summary

Note: This report is available on request from the PI or FRDC - A summary of the project is available in the 2013-711.30 final report, as well as below

The Pilbara Trawl case study, conducted in conjunction with MG Kailis, Westmore Seafoods, Central Seafoods, Catalanos Seafoods, Endeavour Foods, followed on from an approach by MG Kailis and Westmore Seafoods about how to add value to some of the high volume, low value species harvested in the Pilbara finfish trawl. It is currently often not economically viable to retain this catch.

Catch data was collected for 2011-2014 and all harvested species analysed as per the value chain methodology. Based on catch volume and current market prices as well as consultation with processors and end-users, a list of possible target species was developed. These species were Rosy Threadfin Bream, Bluespotted Emperor, Trevally (smaller size), Robinson’s Seabream, Frypan Bream and Tropical Snappers (Lutjanus spp). A whole of chain Group Explorer Pilbara finfish stakeholder meeting was then facilitated to determine the focus of the case study. It was agreed the main focus would be on cost effective production and retail trial of filleted and headed and gutted product. As such the ongoing research plan was to focus on understanding the relative recoveries, costs and quality of product produced by local production (hand filleting), off shore production or by filleting machine. Initial work was completed with local processors and import and export permits for the target species were applied for and granted. The agreed next stage was to investigate different product forms produced under the different processing scenarios. However the off-shore filleting trials had to be cancelled due to some quality assurance issues with the off-shore facility therefore instead, local operators embarked on a filleting and marketing trials with bluespotted emperor in particular. Despite planned automatic processing options being cancelled due to commercial issues, resulted in a number of former underutilised species such as Bluespotted Emperor, Frypan Bream and Tropical Snappers (Lutjanus spp) achieving improved market status

Report • 2017-12-01 • 413.16 KB

2013-711.30-A5-DLD.pdf

Summary

Note: This report is available on request from the PI or FRDC - A summary of the project is available in the 2013-711.30 final report, as well as below

The Saddletail Snapper case study, conducted in conjunction with Australia Bay Seafoods, Catalanos Seafood, explored Saddletail Snapper and the use of a technological innovation involving the injection with a plant based processing enzyme (bromelain) into the fish to improved product texture consistency.

Saddletail Snapper fillets sometimes exhibit an inconsistent ‘tough’ texture upon cooking; this has had a detrimental impact on the marketability of the species resulting in significant unharvested quota. Research has identified a positive correlation between the increasing age of the fish and increasing ‘toughness’ of the cooked fillet. However, despite this relationship, there is still substantial variability in the ‘toughness’ of fish of similar age. This limits the commercial viability of using fish age as a predictor of cooked texture as it involves the costly and time-consuming exercise of aging the growth rings of the ear bones (sagittae otoliths). This study explored an injection process to provides a consistent Saddletail Snapper product with improved textural properties. Large scale commercialisation has been achieved and Australia Bay Seafoods is currently developing marketing material and researching suitable markets for the products.

Report • 2018-12-01 • 1.34 MB

2013-711.30-A6-DLD.pdf

Summary

This case study, conductd in conjunction with West Coast deep sea licence holders, Southern Trading Pty Ltd, looked at new options for Champagne Crab, which is characterised by low market acceptance due to low meat yields and the difficulty in extraction, and difficulty in handling due to the spines. The study involved high pressure pasteurisation (HPP) trials.

In terms of overseas markets, the main market for the crabs is China via live export. The crabs are sold in small quantities on the local market, either live or cooked and as a whole animal however they are undervalued because the meat is difficult to extract after cooking and the spines make the product difficult to handle. In addition, Champagne Crab are not as highly prized on the export markets as other deep sea crab species because of their smaller size, less favourable colour and handling issues. In terms of the domestic market, champagne crabs are not a species well known for eating and as such, are in little demand. Again this is mainly because it is too time-consuming to extract the meat after cooking.

This study confirmed that Champagne Crab has a very sweet flavour and texture and if cooked whole and then frozen, a very acceptable thawed product can be produced. However, there were a couple of issues identified such as although the hairs did not appear to cause tainting, there may be a risk for consumption if the meat is not extracted for use as a food ingredient prior to serving and if the crabs are frozen raw then later thawed and cooked this results in the flesh being very mushy. In addition, the barriers to the product other than as a live product remain in that there are very low meat recovery yields and the difficulty in extraction due to the spines and the hardness of the shell. The results overall were promising enough for the Champagne Crab to be included in the HPP trials as described in Appendix 6. In these trials, efficient raw meat extraction, with pleasing flavour characteristics was achieved, and ongoing work with the champagne crabs has been proposed by the industry partners

Report • 2017-12-01 • 2.66 MB

2013-711.30-A7-DLD.pdf

Summary

HPP technology was also tested on 16 seafood products (including Akoya Oysters, Mussels, Abalone, Prawns, Deep Sea Bugs, Marron, raw finfish fillets, cooked finfish, Octopus, Squid, cooked Crab meat and cooked whole crab). New opportunities associated with meat extraction, shucking and extended shelf-life are currently still under investigation. One new product – HPP cooked crab meat with extended shelf-life - was taken to market and was a Finalist in the 2017 WA Delicious awards.

Report • 2015-08-01

2013-711.30-A3-DLD.odf

Summary

Consultation wasundertaken face-to-face and confidentially with all of the Australian Salmon licence holders in Western Australia. This consultation process included all beach seine fishers in both the South and South West fisheries. This independently managed desk research and consultation process undertaken in April 2015 identified a number of findings, which are reported in this appendix.

Alternate energy solutions for aquaculture: A Seafood Industry Australia + Blue Economy CRC Collaboration

Project number: 2023-080

Project Status:

Current

Budget expenditure: $750,000.00

Principal Investigator: Veronica Papacosta

Organisation: Seafood Industry Australia (SIA)

Project start/end date: 30 Nov 2023 - 31 Oct 2025

Contact:

FRDC

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This project will provide a wholistic decarbonisation decision platform as the aquaculture industry builds its climate resilience. This will directly continue the work from existing projects (Climate Resilient Wild Catch Fisheries FRDC - Project Number: 2021-089) and offers both a ‘one stop shop’ approach for viable available options, as well as emerging solutions that are forecast.

The key activities are:
1 | Develop an aquaculture emissions operational framework
2 | Undertake a technical readiness assessment - challenge and
advantages, viability and scalability working with micro-project partners
3 | Undertake a suite of early mover pilot projects
4| Develop a Decarbonisation e-decision map
5 | Develop policy and funding reports to inform governance + policy makers + potential investors
6| Develop and deliver supporting outreach & communications assets

We are confident that our funding proposal offers a unique whole of industry pathway for decarbonisation, can leverage from BECRC technical experiences and programs and SIA membership networks, but also importantly take into account opportunities available to accelerate action around company readiness.

Association micro project partners:
PRAWNS BARRAMUNDI
OYSTERS TUNA
KINGFISH ABALONE
SALMON SEAWEED

Early mover pilot project partners + NEW*
Tassal Group
Huon Salmon
Yumbah Aquaculture
Ocean Road
*NEW This project will also accommodate an additional commercial partner looking for ocean energy focused solutions. This pilot will be subcontracted to AOEG through FRDC.

Objectives

1. To understand challenges facing the aquaculture sector relating to a changing climate, building resilience and accelerating decarbonisation

2. To determine opportunities to respond to those challenges, and validate solutions

3. To engage with industry leaders and innovators to explore and validate viable, feasible and scalable options towards climate resilience

4. To demonstrate rapid and practical progress towards climate resilience and elements of SIA’s Our Pledge

5. To build partnerships and relationships with national and global leaders to enable advancement of prioritised solutions that will enable improved climate resilience

SCRC: Visiting Expert: Dr John Taylor visit to Tasmania

Project number: 2012-755

Project Status:

Completed

Budget expenditure: $0.00

Principal Investigator: David Mitchell

Organisation: Huon Aquaculture Group Ltd

Project start/end date: 26 Aug 2012 - 30 Aug 2013

Contact:

FRDC

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Final report

ISBN: 978-0-9756044-0-3

Final Report • 2012-08-31 • 3.85 MB

2012-755-DLD.pdf

Summary

There is currently no research on triploidy in Atlantic Salmon being carried out in Australia, For Tasmanian growers, triploids are one of the poorer performing stock types but a necessary part of the strategy for producing the right sized harvest fish all year round. The growers hoped to achieve improved performance and quality of triploids through to harvest –faster growth, higher quality, lower deformities, higher survival, possibly enhanced breeding.

Dr John Taylor from the Institute of Aquaculture, University of Stirling in the UK was invited to visit Tasmania to share his wealth of experience in the environmental control of fish physiology and nutritional regulation of deformity. His research is industry driven and practically orientated to ensure outputs are timely, current and with the highest industrial application and impact.

Dr Taylor spent a week visiting marine sites and hatcheries where he presented a review of results from a variety of studies over the last few years, many of which are as yet unpublished. This has resulted in early access to research findings. In addition the question and answer sessions with staff were very wide ranging and gave the companies an overview of recent results of trials concerning improved salmon and trout production.

SCRC: IB: Study tour of Chile

Project number: 2012-747

Project Status:

Completed

Budget expenditure: $0.00

Principal Investigator: Brad Evans

Organisation: Salmon Enterprises of Tasmania Pty Ltd

Project start/end date: 29 Aug 2012 - 30 Mar 2013

Contact:

FRDC

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Final report

ISBN: 978-1-925983-12-8

Author: Brad Evans

Final Report • 2013-03-31 • 139.28 KB

2012-747-DLD-RTG.pdf

Summary

The Tasmanian Atlantic Salmon Selective Breeding Program (SBP) operates in an environment in which there is no current high level threat of viral disease, and as such, the biosecurity level within the industry is generally low when compared to world standards. The Chilean industry has suffered from one of the greatest and most catastrophic viral outbreaks in the history of aquaculture and has since rebuilt with much greater government and industry self-regulation, leading to stringent biosecurity requirements which are monitored and enforced by government, and independent testing laboratories.

The goal of this visit was to determine which areas of biosecurity are essential to protect the Australian industry from biological threats, and how can we most effectively integrate them into our commercial systems in order to avoid the potentially catastrophic results of a viral outbreak within the Tasmanian industry.

People development program: 2011 FRDC International travel bursaries - Dr Adam Main

Project number: 2008-314.24

Project Status:

Completed

Budget expenditure: $5,067.00

Principal Investigator: Adam Main

Organisation: Salmon Tasmania

Project start/end date: 22 Jun 2011 - 29 Sep 2011

Contact:

FRDC

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The primary activity to be supported by this grant is attendance at the Aqua Nor Forum, held 16 - 19 August 2011 Trondheim Norway.

Aqua Nor has been an important international venue for the aquaculture industry for over 30 years. Attendees are introduced to aquaculture related products, services and research and development projects of relevance to the industry. All the major aquaculture countries are represented by exhibitors, visitors or delegations.

With your support, this opportunity will provide me with exposure to alternate methodologies, differing business models and a range of problems and solutions that I may not encounter if my focus is directed solely within Tasmania.

I believe that the knowledge that I will gain from attending the Forum in Norway, from talking with other companies, industry associations, and research providers, will enable me to assist the salmon and trout growing industry in Tasmania achieve future sustainable growth in line with its industry strategy.

Objectives

1. Interact with internationally relevant personnel and organisations, government agencies, aquaculture association bodies and committees.

2. Establish and maintain an effective communication strategy relevant for both the local and international environment.

3. Represent TSGA to the wider research community, industry associations and other government agencies, the media, community organisations, suppliers, competitors, professional organisations and similar groups.

4. Promote, validate and improve our research and development portfolio/strategy with input from the international aquaculture community.

5. Seek great ‘fuel’ for our marketing campaigns or other business strategies and enable me to ‘try some new things’.

6. Increase my exposure to alternate methodologies, differing business models and a range of problems and solutions that I may not encounter if my focus is directed solely within Tasmania.

PROJECT NUMBER • 2016-417

PROJECT STATUS:

COMPLETED

National People Development: Membership of PIEFA to support and encourage the teaching and learning in Australian schools of information related to the Australian Fishing Industry

PIEFA was established in 2007 with bipartisan government support following an extensive series of roundtables and working party meetings supported by the federal Minister of Agriculture. PIEFA became operational in April 2010 with support from the government, education and industry sectors. The...

ORGANISATION:

Primary Industries Education Foundation Australia (PIEFA)

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SCRC: SCRC RTG: Travel to Europe to meet with fish health professionals from Scotland and Ireland to review and analyse recent European AGD outbreak. Dr. Alistair Brown and Dr. Carlos Zarza (Tassal Fish Health Managers)

Project number: 2012-712

Project Status:

Completed

Budget expenditure: $0.00

Principal Investigator: Alistair Brown

Organisation: Tassal Group

Project start/end date: 29 Feb 2012 - 29 Jun 2012

Contact:

FRDC

TAGS

Final report

ISBN: 978-1-925982-99-2

Author: Dr Alistair Brown Dr Carlos Zarza

Final Report • 2012-06-30 • 192.52 KB

2012-712-DLD-RTG.pdf

Summary

Each year, AGD costs the industry millions of dollars in terms of loss of production potential, stock losses and treatment costs. Additionally, it goes without saying that AGD has serious animal welfare implications. In recent years, AGD has started to emerge in salmon farming operations worldwide, causing significant stock losses. This presents a unique opportunity for the Tasmanian Atlantic Salmon industry to conduct collaborative research with our international counterparts to speed up our understanding of N. perurans and investigate alternative treatment options.

By visiting the Northern Hemisphere in March, the participants had the opportunity to influence the direction of the research and investigations for the upcoming Northern Hemisphere summer which will hopefully be beneficial to the Tasmanian industry. Discussions were held with technical experts from Scotland, Ireland and the USA. In total, eight farms were visited in Scotland and Ireland.

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