Producing Healthy Salmon

As technology advancements develop within the aquaculture sector, the collation and use of data has many positive functions. Data allows producers to keep accurate records, monitor fish health and welfare and ultimately improve efficiency and productivity. This podcast discusses how data is currently being used in the UK aquaculture sector to support productivity while improving health and welfare as well as what can be done to make more of it.

You may remember back in March we delved into the rise of remote technology in aquaculture, speaking to Grieg Seafood about their trial using Smart Glasses on-farm. In this episode we’re taking the conversation one step further, having a one-to-one chat with Owen Hutchins, Farm Manager at Cooke Aquaculture Scotland, to hear about their recent investments in up-to-date and convenient technology.

Sustainability is a subject of huge importance to the Scottish salmon industry. In this episode of the Producing Healthy Salmon podcast from MSD Animal Health UK, we speak to Tavish Scott, chief executive at Salmon Scotland on this subject. We also hear from Lindsay Pollock, head of sustainability at Salmon Scotland, about the progress that has been made towards their sustainability charter, 'A Better Future For Us All' originally launched in 2020.

We’re bringing you a one-off, special edition podcast episode ahead of MSD Animal Health UK’s cross-sector opportunities conference, Integrate 2021 to be held on 10 November.

Integrate 2021 is a pioneering, virtual conference providing the pig, poultry and aquaculture sectors a rare opportunity to come together to initiate cross sector learning, inspire new ways of thinking and facilitate industry networking. In this episode we’re talking to MSD Animal Health UK’s very own Rebecca Rivara about the upcoming event.

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In this episode we discuss the role technology has to play within the UK's aquaculture industry. We hear from Emily Underhill, senior technician and fish health coordinator, at Grieg Seafood, on her experience of trialling Smart Glasses on-farm to maintain fish health and welfare as remote support became the norm during the Covid-19 pandemic.

We also hear from Gareth Hammond, UK & Ireland area manager for Vaki Scotland, about how he sees the use of technology in aquaculture evolving to help maximise productivity and provide greater insight on fish health and performance.

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In this first episode, through the eyes of retail and vet, we hear from Coop’s fisheries and aquaculture manager, Aisla Jones, on how the retailer is working with suppliers to ensure sustainable salmon appears on supermarket shelves, some of the challenges faced this year, and how Coop are supporting their salmon producers.

As the summer vaccination season has drawn to a close, we also spoke to independent vet, Dr Marian McLoughlin, to hear how the season has gone and what challenges fish farmers faced given current restrictions. Dr McLoughlin also offers advice and hints and tips on how to optimise vaccinations in fish.

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