Salmon welfare

According to regulations and standards, everyone who works with salmonids must complete a course in fish welfare. This course gives an understanding of the species' physiology, natural needs, behavior, health and how the fish reacts to stress and other influences.

Duration

7 hours

Languages

English

Norwegian

Course in salmon welfare

The course covers the necessary training in the requirements set in standards such as Global GAP and ASC.

Topics

Environment and water quality
Anatomy and physiology
The life cycle of salmonids
Biosecurity
Production routines
Disease theory
Welfare indicators

Variants:

Fish welfare for sea-based aquaculture
Fish welfare for land-based aquaculture
Fish welfare for processing plant
Fishery welfare well boats and service boats
Fish welfare for species other than salmon

Course in salmon welfare - Sea

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Course in salmon welfare - Land

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Course in Salmon welfare - Serviceboat

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Course in Salmon welfare - Wellboat

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Related courses

Hygiene and biosecurity

Escape prevention salmonids

Assistant course

Chemical handling

Handling and optimization of cleanerfish

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