Fish health and welfare services
DNV Åkerblå supports fish farmers in maintaining animal health, welfare, and biosecurity through early disease detection, diagnostics, and proactive management, helping prevent sea lice and disease outbreaks with tailored health and biosecurity plans.
Fish health and welfare services
Challenges in fish health for aquaculture
Healthy fish are essential for the efficiency and sustainability of aquaculture operations. Early detection and continuous monitoring are critical to reduce disease risk and optimizing performance.
How our fish health services support you
DNV Åkerblå provides comprehensive health assessment and monitoring services, helping producers detect underlying health issues, prevent disease outbreaks, and optimize fish performance.
Our fish health services include:
- Fish health survey: We conduct health assessments covering pathology, behaviour, and environmental factors to support proactive health management strategies.
- Pathogen and parasite management: Our specialists identify and monitor high-risk pathogens and parasites through testing and trend analysis, enabling timely interventions and reducing health risks.
- Broodstock monitoring: Ensuring the health of broodstock is essential to breeding success. We provide regular assessments to detect early signs of disease and optimize reproductive performance.
- Fish health management plan: DNV Åkerblå collaborates closely with fish farmers to develop and maintain robust fish health management plans (FHMPs) that meet regulatory requirements and support operational goals.
- Generation review: We provide health reviews at the generation level to identify health problems, recurring issues and evaluate treatment efficacy.
- Gap analysis: Our structured gap analysis compares your current practices against industry benchmarks and regulatory expectations, identifying improvement areas and guiding compliance.
Trusted experts in aquaculture
DNV Åkerblå’s interdisciplinary team combines deep aquaculture knowledge with an independent perspective to help producers manage fish health proactively. Our technical expertise supports alignment with best practices, reduces losses, and enhances fish welfare and sustainability outcomes.
Benefits of our fish health services
- Early detection of emerging health threats
- Better treatment planning and outcomes
- Reduced mortality and improved welfare
- Enhanced biosecurity and cost control
- Stronger alignment with regulatory expectations
Resources to support your fish health and welfare program
Access essential materials designed to strengthen your aquaculture health and welfare management - from welfare and biosecurity frameworks to environmental and operational performance tools.
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