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Salmon industry in ‘high-cycle scenario’ ANALYSTS at Rabobank state that the global salmon industry is experi- encing a temporary, but long-lasting undersupply and high price environ- ment, one which will create a number of challenges for the industry. During what the analysts predict will be a two-year period, the salmon farming industry will focus strongly on biosecurity, sustainability, cost control, certifi cation and technological innovations. They also expect increased global demand to support the high price environment and the strong profi tability of farmers. This expectation holds true, even with Russia’s ban on Norwegian and EU salmon, which will likely create large scale trade shifts and price volatility. ‘Growth will undoubtedly return; but when, where and how remains unknown’, says Rabobank analyst Gorjan Nikolik. ‘In two or three years’ time, possibly due to technological innovation, the salmon farming industry is likely to solve many of the biological and environmental issues that are currently being tackled,’ he added. Nearly all Norwegian salmon producers are now reaching their legal
production limit and, for some time, the Norwegian industry and legis- lators have debated whether changing this legislation to increase limits would allow growth in the sector. Based on all the growth possibilities, Norwegian supply growth is expected to range from 3-5 percent in the coming three years, provided there are no negative developments. While this is respectable, it is con- siderably lower than the long term average of 7 percent. Assuming the good sanitary conditions and profi tability remain, the Chilean industry could emerge in the long term as the leading growth
10th International Sea Lice Conference
SPONSORD by Merck Animal Health (MSD Animal Health), the 10th International Sea Lice Conference, titled ‘Sustainable Solutions in Sea Lice Management,’ took place on 31 August-5 September in Portland, Maine, the fi rst time the US has hosted the event. Demand for fi sh protein is rising around the world. Protecting fi sh from disease and controlling bacteria and parasites is vital to ensure consistent, sustainable harvests. ‘Sea lice
and parasitic copepods continue to pose chal- lenges to the global aquaculture industry,’ says Dr Chris Gould, Merck Animal Health. ‘Our aquaculture team is committed to working closely with research scientists and producers worldwide to develop sustainable, cost-effec- tive sea lice control programmes.’ Poor sea lice control can lead to poor
growth and feed effi ciency, high mortality rates, and increased susceptibility to bacterial and viral infections. The recognition that the expansion of salmon and trout farming in Europe, Canada and Chile has been accom- panied by increasing infestations of sea lice prompted Merck Animal Health to develop an antiparasitic drug known as SLICE® (emamectin benzoate), the industry’s leading
parasiticide for sea lice. Merck Animal Health hosted a booth where attendees learned about the SLICE Sustain- ability Project, a global initiative supported by the company and its network of technical service specialists aimed at helping producers develop science-driven programs to improve sea lice control and optimise the use of treatments. The conference also featured presentations
from industry experts on the topics of new tools and approaches for integrated pest management, sea louse biology, veterinary medicines, sea lice in wild and farmed fi sh populations, host immune responses and sea louse immuno-modulation, as well as epidemi- ology, modelling and analysis.
Salmon prices remain high
driver of global supply. With high levels of profi tability in the indus- try, the key question is what farmers will do with this cash fl ow in an environment with relatively limited organic growth options. Rabobank expects that investing in biosecurity will receive the utmost priority and ample funding, especially when it comes to tackling the lice problems in Norway and Chile.
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