Enhancing Atlantic salmons resistance to sea lice 
UK Source: the fish site 8/16/2024
Enhancing Atlantic salmons resistance to sea lice
Researchers from the University of Stirling’s Institute of Aquaculture have contributed to a study that could lead to improved resistance to sea lice in Atlantic salmon, a major challenge in aquaculture.
 

Sea lice, parasites that feed on the skin and fins of fish, pose significant problems for the salmon farming industry. The damage they cause not only affects the welfare of farmed fish but also has implications for wild salmon populations. Current treatments to control sea lice infestations, which cost the industry over £700 million annually, are often expensive, environmentally harmful, and can negatively impact animal welfare.

 
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