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Artificial Intelligence approaches to improve diagnosis of gill disease
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The use of a water treatment technology (CleanTreat®) to support Integrated Pest Management in salmon farming
This project explored the use of a water treatment technology (CleanTreat®) to suppor...
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Real-time modelling and prediction of harmful algal blooms
Developing a real-time modelling and prediction tool to minimise the impact of HABs o...
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Hemp by-products as a protein source for Scottish salmon
This first look at sustainably sourced hempseed meal as an alternative protein source...
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Developing a zooplankton challenge model for Atlantic salmon
This feasibility study aimed to develop a lab-based challenge model, using lab-reared...
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Use of cardiac biomarkers for early diagnostic of cardiomyopathy syndrome
This project looked to identify fish cardiac disease biomarkers and develop a serolog...
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Control of sea lice infections using hydrogen peroxide at reduced salinities
The overarching aim of this project was to establish guidelines for the safe and effi...
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Low-frequency deterrent impact on non-target species
This project has provided evidence that there is no negative impact on non-target mar...
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Sustainable supply and optimal deployment of lumpsuckers
The lumpsucker (lumpfish) is one of the cleanerfish species whose natural behaviour i...
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Enhancing mucosal robustness and immunity in salmon
Traditional research has focused on the impacts of single stressors on fish health, p...
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Improving Disease Resistance to Flavobacterium psychrophilum
Improving disease resistance in Atlantic salmon and Rainbow trout to Flavobacterium p...
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Genomic breeding for gill health and lice resistance in salmon: improved accuracy and affordability
Optimising genomic selection in salmon breeding to improve the accuracy and affordabi...
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Exploring the risk factors for Saprolegniosis outbreaks
Increased understanding of Saprolegnia and its causative factors, enabling Scotland’s...
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Exploring ultrasound-based technology for salmon delousing
An effective, non-medicinal approach to controlling the incidence of sea lice on Scot...
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Improving cleaner fish vaccination methodology and technology
Improved survivability and efficacy of cleaner fish on Scotland’s salmon farms, with...
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Development of an orally administered novel sea lice vaccine targeting mucosal immunity
Sea lice continue to have a major impact on the salmon farming industry. Many injecti...
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KelpRing: natural kelp hides for cleanerfish
KelpRing is an innovative new product to support the successful use of cleaner fish (...
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Aquawrasse: cleanerfish personality study
Ballan wrasse is one of the species used as cleanerfish in salmon farming. Their natu...
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Simulating in vitro Atlantic salmon intestinal microbiome system
A go-to diagnostic system for testing new feeds prior to in vivo trials, providing de...
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Scaling up the use of cleaner fish
