Faroese legislation dictates that all aquaculture installations must perform lice counts once every fortnight, at least. As an independent body, Fiskaaling provides this service. Twenty salmons are taken from each cage for inspection where lice are counted, recorded and classified by species and degree of maturity.
The staff of the Fish Health Department at Fiskaaling are responsible for these counts. For each count, they also conduct gill examinations where the gills are classified based on their appearance.
Ensuring accurate sea lice counts is crucial for the aquaculture industry and regulatory authorities.
The Fish Health Department conducts quality control days for its staff to ensure accurate sea lice counts and consistent gill surveys. Today, on September 8th, the staff began the day by inspecting gills for damage, breaks, or signs of Amoebic Gill Disease (AGD).
The next item on the agenda was the sea lice count. Samples had been collected for this purpose, and the staff had to identify the different types and stages.
This initiative is crucial for maintaining high-quality services at Fiskaaling.
