Welcome to the 2nd edition of Benchmark Salmon News for 2024!
As we are rounding off an exhilarating spring brimming with events, we are thrilled to meet up outside Bergen at HavExpo next week. Benchmark will attend with two speakers and you will find us at Stand B-130.
In this edition, discover the results of the IMR report where Benchmark medicinal bath treatments obtained the lowest risk score.
Read about the latest insights on genetics, challenges faced and achievements made, and the contribution of genetic selection to sustainable aquaculture.
In addition, we present the latest updates on Benchmark’s approach to delousing.
Meet Rosana Estévez, our Salmon Ova Quality Manager, and learn about her views on diversity and the development of the Icelandic salmon industry.
Take a moment, delve into these articles and remember to distribute them among your colleagues and professional network.
Our Products Obtained the Lowest Risk Score in IMR report
Medicinal bath treatments were assessed in terms of risk of serious effects on non-target species in a recent IMR report, based on use-patterns. Benchmark products were found to have a low probability of this measure, nationally and on production area level, as the only products in the category.
Genetic approaches to improving salmon welfare
Ingunn Thorland, Lead of the Salmon Breeding Program at Benchmark Genetics Norway, will deliver a speech on the latest insigths on genetic selection at HavExpo 2024 on May 7th at 12:05.
The future of medicinal delousing
Catrine Smørås, Fish Health Specialist, Benchmark Animal Health, will present on the future for sustainable medicinal delousing at HavExpo 2024, May 6th at 13:45.
Insights into aquaculture diversity
With her extensive experience in the Icelandic salmon industry, Rosana shares her perspective on diversity and the growing appeal of aquaculture for women.
Upcoming events
Keep up to date on where to find us, what presentations we have planned and any other event activities we arrange.
Aquaculture UK 2024, Scotland
14-15 May in Aviemore
Benchmark will be available at Stand C17. Please reach out to us if you would like to book a meeting or just pass by for a chat.
NEW for 2024; Don’t miss the Innovation Theatre. Discover groundbreaking advancements in digitalisation and genetics from international experts that are revolutionising the way we farm seafood.
Ross Houston, Director of Genetics and Innovation, Benchmark, will have a session on “The transformative potential of genetic technologies in aquaculture” at the Innovation Theatre Programme – Day 2, just outside the main exhibition hall,
May 15th at 10:30-11:00.
| Havexpo 2024 , Norway |
| 06-08 May in Bergen Join us at our stand and please reach out to us if you would like to book a meeting.Check the program for details on presentations from BenchmarkAnimal Health, May 6th at 13:45 andGenetics, May 7th at 12:05. |
| AquaNext 2024 , Norway |
| 11-13 June in Stavanger Our Director of Genetics and Innovation, Ross Houston, will be speaking at the session titled “How to secure fish welfare to create growth?” He will deliver a speech on “Robustness and fish health as breeding targets” at the AquaNext Arena, Stavanger Forum, June 11th from 9:00 to 15:15. |
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