Sea lice are one of the greatest challenges the salmon aquaculture industry faces. The problem affects not only production, leading to substantial economic loss for the industry, but also – and arguably more importantly – the welfare of both farmed and wild fish. Highly efficacious, sustainable, and welfare-friendly medicinal bath treatments are a key tool to controlling sea lice as part of overall integrated pest management (IPM) plan, together with biological and non-medicinal treatments.
Benchmark® Animal Health has strong expertise and a depth of knowledge in providing solutions for sea lice management. Since Benchmark® Animal Health was established, we have supported farmers throughout the world to manage sea lice utilizing our recognized gentle and effective azamethiphos treatment, Salmosan® Vet.
Following over ten years of R&D, Benchmark® Animal Health, Norway received Marketing Authorization for Ectosan® Vet on 2nd July 2021. The first medicinal bath treatment to have been introduced to the Norwegian salmon market in over a decade. Ectosan ® Vet used together with the water purification system, CleanTreat® – which removes medicines from treatment water before returning purified water into the sea – has now been used in Norway since August 2021.
This talk will discuss how to maximize the benefits of efficacious and welfare-focused treatments within the wider framework of an effective IPM strategy. All whilst having a focus on the importance of sustainability.