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Scientists launch artificial fish gut project

Scottish scientists have launched a new project to build an artificial salmon gut to improve understanding of fish nutrition.

Breakthrough in Amoebic Gill Disease control

Hendrix Genetics in collaboration with researchers at The Roslin Institute use genomic selection to help breed salmon with increased resistance to this potentially fatal disease.

Oyster farming to benefit from new genetic screening tool

Oyster farmers are set to benefit from a new genetic tool that will help to prevent disease outbreaks and improve yields.

New European project to boost Mediterranean fish farming

Mediterranean Aquaculture Integrated Development is a new EU H2020 research project which brings together over 30 organisations from 12 different countries to improve aquaculture in the Mediterranean.

Ideas Lab resident MiAlgae wins funding bid

ECCI resident start-up MiAlgae has just been awarded a Scottish Enterprise SMART: SCOTLAND grant to fund one year’s worth of research and development.

Genetics roadmap to develop more resilient farmed fish

World experts gathered at The Roslin Institute for a two-day workshop organised by WorldFish to help shape the future of tilapia selective breeding and genetic improvement.

New approaches for breeding resistance to Infectious Salmon Anaemia virus

Scientists at The Roslin Institute are using genome editing technology to prevent a devastating disease in salmon aquaculture.

Gene expression response to sea lice in salmon skin

Scientists have identified gene expression responses that may help understand why some salmon are more resistant to sea lice than others.

Aquaculture genetics consortium set to tackle industry challenges

Major new aquaculture genetics consortium aims to take a leap forward in stock improvement of vital UK species.

Summit seeks Scottish aquaculture growth

Around 90 delegates from Scotland’s aquaculture industry gathered in Edinburgh to debate how to accelerate the sector’s growth.

New £10m investment in aquaculture

The Scottish Aquaculture Innovation Centre has received a £10m, 5-year funding package to support the sustainable growth of the sector and re-affirm Scotland’s position as a global leader in innovation and seafood production.

Scale of fish farm emissions revealed

Global aquaculture generates around the same amount of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions as the sheep industry, according to new research.

Gene-editing tool to speed disease studies in fish

An improved gene-editing tool could improve the understanding of the genetic basis of disease resistance in valuable species of farmed fish, Roslin researchers have found.

Genetic resistance to lethal virus found in fish species

Resistance to a deadly disease that is affecting the second most farmed fish in the world has been found to be mainly due to differences in genes between families of the same fish.

Moredun Scientific

Moredun Scientific is an established contract research organisation specialising in animal health and aquaculture product development and biosafety testing of biopharmaceuticals.

A3 Scotland 2022

Showcasing Scotland’s contribution to the development of the Animal Health, Agritech and Aquaculture (AAA) sectors and exploring its role in the future growth of these emerging sectors in transition to net zero.

Rapid testing system to detect oyster diseases

Scientists from the Roslin Institute are developing a PCR method that will detect a range of diseases and accumulation of organisms affecting oysters and mussels.

Roslin catches new tenants

In what is expected to be a cold January, we extend a warm welcome to our new tenants who joined Roslin BioCentre towards the end of last year.

The Scottish Salmon Company announces partnership with Hendrix Genetics

The Scottish Salmon Company (SSC) has signed a long term agreement with leading international breeding technology company Hendrix Genetics.

Scottish consortiums take giant leap forward for salmon gill health

Two Scottish consortiums, backed by Scottish Aquaculture Innovation Centre, to embark on ambitious initiatives to improve gill health and resilience in farmed Atlantic salmon.

Benchmark wins Aquaculture Innovation Award

Benchmark has won the AquaNor Innovation Award 2019 for CleanTreat, a new water purification system that removes medicines from treatment water before releasing purified water back into the sea.

New Board Member for Moredun Scientific

Jonathan Shepherd has been appointed to the board of Moredun Scientific as a non-executive director bringing extensive experience of the aquaculture industry to the company.

Low-cost method helps tackle sea lice in salmon

Salmon could be bred to be more resistant to sea lice by using genetic data in a relatively inexpensive manner, scientists say.

EIT Food announces new projects to accelerate innovation in sustainable aquaculture

Seven new projects launching and 18 new partners join the world's largest food innovation community including from Scotland - Pulcea, University of Stirling and FishFrom Ltd.

Gene editing identifies disease resistance gene in salmon

A gene affecting resistance to a viral disease in Atlantic salmon has been identified using CRISPR gene-editing technology.

Benchmark participates in gene editing research to develop disease resistance in salmon

Benchmark, the aquaculture health, nutrition, and genetics business, is pleased to announce its participation in an important gene editing research project.

Sea Lice and SRS research shortlisted for the Newton Prize

Research into the genetics of sea lice resistance and SRS has been shortlisted for the prestigious Newton Prize, which serves to highlight science and innovation promoting economic development of Newton partner countries.

A third of UK marine animal strandings are on Scottish coasts

A total of 1,616 marine animals were reported washed up on Scottish shorelines in a seven-year period between 2011 and 2017, according to a new report.

DNA insights could help protect manta rays

Researchers, including those from Easter Bush Campus, provide evidence for a potential new ray species and suggest improvements to conservation approach.

EIT Food welcomes Agri-EPI to their community

Agri-EPI has joined the EIT Food network and aligns with EIT Food’s sustainable agriculture and aquaculture focus areas to guide and accelerate innovations in food production and farming practices.

Finalists revealed in 6th Scottish Knowledge Exchange Awards

Interface shortlist for 6th Scottish Knowledge Exchange Awards highlights several business-academic collaborations within Midlothian Science Zone.

New survey offers AAA results

Industry input requested in a survey to identify strengths and opportunities within the animal health, agritech and aquaculture (AAA) sector in Scotland.

DNA region linked to disease resistance in tilapia

A section of the genetic code significantly affects survival during a virus outbreak, leading to potential for breeding resistant fish, a study led by the Roslin Institute and WorldFish has found.

Disease and environment drive adaptation in bivalves

Gene study led by the Roslin Institute provides insight into adaptation of key seafood species to environmental challenges.

Salmon breeding to benefit from gene study of disease resistance

Salmon breeding to benefit from The Roslin Institute gene study of disease resistance to virus infection.

World's most advanced egg facility increases Benchmark's capacity by 75%

Benchmark, a world leader in salmon genetics and the world leading supplier of salmon eggs, is pleased to announce the commencement of production at its new land based breeding facility in Salten, Norway.

Scotland's first venture builder is launched

The Food & Agriculture Science Transformer (FAST), an ambitious programme creating the first venture studio in Scotland is created by the Roslin Institute and investment firm Deep Science Ventures.

New deal brings innovative sea lice treatment closer to market

The development of an innovative new treatment method to control lice in farmed salmon has moved a step closer with the merging of interests between two proven experts in the field.

MSZ Business Forum discuss agritech support and services

Agritech innovation was the focus of discussion at our recent MSZ Business Forum event with Agri-EPI Centre guest speaker joined by businesses within the zone.

MSZ Business Forum learn more about aquaculture opportunities

Aquaculture is our fastest growing farmed food sector, and was the focus of discussion at our recent MSZ Business Forum with guest speaker Ross Houston, Personal Chair of Aquaculture Genetics and Deputy Director for Translation and Commercialisation at th...

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