Canadian industry launches code of practice
CANADA has drawn up its first national code of practice for the care and safe handling of salmonids – mainly salmon and trout species.
The fish farming industry hopes that an explicit code of practice will send an important message to consumers.
The code sets out expectations across a number of issues including water quality, stocking density, fish handling, health and monitoring, slaughter and lighting, and feed withdrawal and sea lice.
The committee involved in drawing up the code included representatives with expertise in animal science and fish behaviour, health and welfare.