Sea Lice studies

Moredun Scientific delivers contract research services to support the development of fish health products for the aquaculture sector including vaccines, anti-infectives, anti-parasitics, feed additives and novel feed materials. We work with pharmaceutical companies and other organisations to conduct efficacy and safety studies in a range of fish species including salmon, trout, cleaner-fish and cold water marine species.

Sea lice remain a major challenge for salmon farmers and can have a significant impact on fish welfare and productivity. Access to safe and effective medicines to prevent and control infestations is very important to safeguard fish welfare. To support the development of new and improved veterinary medicines and feed additives we have recently validated an experimental model of sea lice infestation in Atlantic salmon which is available for client studies to test the efficacy of their new products to prevent and control sea lice infestations.

All studies are conducted in our biosecure testing facilities which have a variety of different tank sizes which can be adapted for a range of different study types.

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Post written by:

Rhona Macdonald
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