Ultrasound as a tool for maturation monitoring in Atlantic salmon females

Offentlig prosjektsammendrag

Ultrasound technology enables us to look into fish without opening them up. This means we can examine and monitor biological processes in live fish. In this project, the goal is to implement ultrasound technology in several phases of Atlantic salmon broodfish production. Starting with juvenile salmon (< 100 grams), we will examine if ultrasound can be used to separate the sexes and establish a sex ratio of 1 male per 10 females early in production. Further, we will examine if ultrasound can be a tool for monitoring sexual maturation, both during the whole last year before stripping and at final maturation.