Intelligent helseovervåkning og tidlig varsling for gjellesykdom

Offentlig prosjektsammendrag

As the fastest-growing food production sector, aquaculture faces challenges from disease and welfare issues due to intensified farming practices. Although vaccinations have reduced infectious diseases, many mortalities are still linked to stress from handling practices like delousing and transportation. Gill health has emerged as a critical issue, impacting economic performance, fish welfare, and operational efficiency. Diseases such as amoebic gill disease (AGD) cause substantial economic losses by reducing growth rates, increasing mortality, and raising production costs. This compromises fish welfare, causing respiratory distress and overall health deterioration, raising ethical and regulatory concerns. Understanding fish behavior is vital, as changes often precede illness signs. The SCHOOLS project uses advanced techniques to automate behavioral analysis, enhancing fish welfare in aquaculture.