Acronym infection control
Category
Marine Biotechnology
Title Increased biosecurity through a better understanding of infectious agents and disinfection possibilities in systems for smolts Programme National Programme
Instrument (FP6)
Contact Type (FP7)
Strand (Interreg)
NA
Theme (FP7)
Activity Area (FP6)
Regional Area (Interreg)
Action (COST)
NA
Specific Programme (FP7)
NA
Funding source National Coordinator Kristine Vedal Størkersen Coordinator email kristine.storkersen@sintef.no
Coordinator institution
NA
Institutions involved
NA - BarentsWatch (Norway) ,
NA - Bremnes Seashore AS
(Norway) ,
NA - Cflow Fish Handling AS (Norway) ,
NA - Frøy ASA
(Norway) ,
NA - MOWI ASA (Norway) ,
NA - Møre Maritime AS (Norway) ,
Start year 2022 End year 2024 Funding (€) € 969,027 Website https://www.fhf.no/prosjekter/prosjektbasen/901734/ Summary In order for the salmon industry to succeed with sustainable growth on the fish's terms, it is necessary to strengthen biosecurity as a basic prerequisite for proper operation. This presupposes that a common target picture for biosecurity is established that the entire industry stands behind and undertakes to work towards. Transport of live animals is one of the most prominent risk factors for the spread of infectious diseases, and in aquaculture well boats are a significant one. Nevertheless, there is still limited knowledge about infection in and from well boats. Studies of other boat types' external hull systems and internal seawater systems have found a large number of places that are problematic for access and cleaning. Biosecurity on wellboats must be ensured through e.g. e.g. technical standards, cleaning practices, and hygienic treatment of intake and outlet water from the vessels.
Main objective:
To increase biosecurity in the salmon industry by means of predictable and efficient water and biofilm treatment in recycling facilities (RAS) and smolt transport.
Sub-goals:
1. To achieve an increased understanding of the microflora in systems for fry and smolt.
2. To achieve increased understanding of how technology design can prevent the spread of pathogenic microorganisms.
3. To achieve an increased understanding of how operating routines can prevent the spread of pathogenic microorganisms.
4. To achieve concrete measurable measures with a risk-reducing effect and increased biosecurity.
Keywords
Disease;
Fish;
Fish health;
Salmon;
Vessel technology;
Marine Region
41
Norwegian Sea (27.IIa)
1
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