Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) farming in MOWI Ireland
Authorship
L.C.G.
Master in Aquaculture
L.C.G.
Master in Aquaculture
Defense date
07.15.2025 10:00
07.15.2025 10:00
Summary
This thesis presents a general overview of the farming of Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) at MOWI Ireland, based on the external internship carried out in their Fish Health and Cleaner Fish departments. The main pathologies detected, such as AGD, CGD, SRS, PD or tenacibaculosis, as well as diagnostic methods (qPCR, necropsies, health checks) and therapeutic and preventive strategies (vaccination, freshwater treatments, cleaner fish) are discussed. In addition, the role of phytoplankton and events such as harmful algal blooms (HABs) in fish health is discussed and environmental monitoring procedures are detailed. The thesis emphasises the importance of integrated health management to improve animal welfare, reduce the use of antibiotics and ensure the sustainability of the production system.
This thesis presents a general overview of the farming of Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) at MOWI Ireland, based on the external internship carried out in their Fish Health and Cleaner Fish departments. The main pathologies detected, such as AGD, CGD, SRS, PD or tenacibaculosis, as well as diagnostic methods (qPCR, necropsies, health checks) and therapeutic and preventive strategies (vaccination, freshwater treatments, cleaner fish) are discussed. In addition, the role of phytoplankton and events such as harmful algal blooms (HABs) in fish health is discussed and environmental monitoring procedures are detailed. The thesis emphasises the importance of integrated health management to improve animal welfare, reduce the use of antibiotics and ensure the sustainability of the production system.
Direction
BANDIN MATOS, MARIA ISABEL (Tutorships)
Vesanto , Sandra (Co-tutorships)
BANDIN MATOS, MARIA ISABEL (Tutorships)
Vesanto , Sandra (Co-tutorships)
Court
LAMAS FERNANDEZ, JESUS (Chairman)
MAGARIÑOS FERRO, BEATRIZ (Secretary)
PEREIRA DOPAZO, CARLOS (Member)
LAMAS FERNANDEZ, JESUS (Chairman)
MAGARIÑOS FERRO, BEATRIZ (Secretary)
PEREIRA DOPAZO, CARLOS (Member)