The AquaPlan project (funded by the NDP Marine Research Sub-Programme 2007-2013) represented a collaborative approach by industry and government to work together to implement an integrated and planned approach to fish health in Ireland.
Explore AquaPlan: Fish Health Management in Ireland
The Farmed Salmonid Handbook
The Farmed Salmonid Health Handbook, a comprehensive manual on fish health for Ireland’s salmon and trout farming industry was developed by the AquaPlan project.
Information Leaflets
The following leaflets were produced and are included in the Farmed Salmonid Health Handbook in addition to being available to download.
Contingency Planning
Article 47 of Council Directive 2006/88/EC requires Member States to draw up contingency plans for emerging and exotic diseases of aquaculture animals. These plans must specify the national measures required to maintain high levels of…
Training
Training courses were developed for fish farm personnel but were also targeted at those involved in the ornamental fish trade and put-and-take fisheries, anglers, and state agency staff (Inland Fisheries Ireland, Marine Institute, Bord Iascaigh…
Gill Health Initiative
The presentations, agenda (including a list of attendees), and the points raised in the open discussion on knowledge gaps and research needs can be downloaded from the following links.
The aim was to develop a comprehensive national strategy to build and enhance sustainable production of farmed finfish in Ireland.
The plan outlines a range of components to help develop a national approach to emergency contingency planning and response.
The plan is outlined in these pages dealing with the following topics:
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AquaPlan resources
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- AquaPlan: Fish Health Management in Ireland View reference