Posts by Janice Johnston

Alumichem is a Nordic Company that delivers customised turnkey solutions to treat intake water and effluents from aquaculture systems. Christian Bang-Møller, CCO Technology Alumichem, said: “Our business model merges Chemistry, Technology and Knowledge, and – with our recent activity in the UK – Trevor’s experience in water treatment combined with his background with systems and…

On March 22, 2022, Syndel’s tricaine methanesulfonate (MS-222) fish anesthetic Syncaine® received a Marketing Authorization from the United Kingdom’s Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD). Syncaine®, formally known as Tricaine-S and Aqualife TMS, is manufactured at Syndel’s new US production facility.  Since its initial US FDA approval in 1997, Syndel’s Tricaine has become a recognized and highly…

The Isle of Man Government owns and currently operates a freshwater fish farm at Cornaa, near Maughold on the east coast of the Island. The farm is set in 15 acres and includes a 3 bedroomed bungalow, an office block with kitchen, laboratory, public conveniences and generator, an enclosed hatchery, a large outbuilding and ponds.…

The in-depth knowledge of the Tom Morrow team is helping salmon farmers to protect their stock against sea lice “Sea Lice” are quite literally the dirty words associated with salmon farming. These unpleasant little crustaceans not only virtually eat the fish (and profits) alive, but sea lice infestations have caused fish farmers to be blamed…

Stuart Gilligan has recently joined Brimmond Group to further increase growth within its marine crane and lifting services division. The move comes off the back of the recent confirmation that Brimmond will be representing Heila Marine Cranes within the UK and Ireland region. With more than 25 years’ marine crane and lifting experience, Stuart has…

FM BULK HANDLING manufactures micro dosing systems, big bag filling and emptying systems, scales, hoppers and smaller silos. All FM BULK  HANDLING manufactured hoppers and silos have round corners to avoid the build-up of material, and easy access for cleaning is built in as standard. The equipment also has filters mounted to avoid dust in…

FIAP’s profiwork FishStunner is a robust and low-maintenance device for stunning and slaughtering fish. The adjustable control device enables the duration of the stunning to be adjusted to the user’s requirements. Bleeding in the fish’s tissue is prevented by gentle anaesthesia and optimal adjustment. In contrast to other models with grid electrodes, the use of…

Functional nutrition is key to reducing the susceptibility to parasitic infections associated with intensive farming. Through continuous research and innovation, ADISSEO has gained understanding of fish-parasite interactions and has developed unique and efficient functional feed additives to battle parasites. Our health-promoting feed additives (SANACORE® GM, APEX® BRANCHIA or APEX® AQUA) are based on combinations of synergetic natural compounds,…