Vinterstress

Offentlig prosjektsammendrag

Mucosal surfaces such as gills, intestine and skin are the first barrier of protection of the fish against the environment, participating in preventing entrance of different pathogens. Bacterial diseases that involve the skin barrier, such as winter ulcers caused by Moritella viscosa, and tenacibaculosis, caused by species of Tenacibaculum, cause serious welfare issues for farmed salmon. Winter wounds, caused by Moritella viscosa, tends to appear post delicing of salmon, reflecting the damaging effect handling of fish has on the robustness against disease. In this project we will identify the main functional components to boost robustness against handling and winter wounds.