Advancing parasite control in salmon farms

An overhead shot of salmon farming operation

Source: University of Stirling

New aquaculture research from the University of Stirling reveals larval salmon lice secrete unique proteins, which could offer new pathways for improved parasite control in salmon farming.

Conducted by researchers at the University of Stirling’s Institute of Aquaculture in collaboration with the Moredun Research Institute, the work identifies key biological differences that could inform more effective parasite control strategies in aquaculture.

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