Latest Inspection Reports

Here are the latest batch of inspection reports we've extracted. (10-09-2026) Click here to see the full list of reports.

Bagh Dail Nan Cean

Case Number: 2026-0179

DownloadThe Farm Management Area (FMA) is not fallowed synchronously; however, a risk assessment is in place. As a mitigation measure to reduce the risk of sea lice transfer between the APB and the other operator within the FMA, the APB makes its
Thermolicer available to the neighbouring operator prior to any introductions of salmon smolts.
Recent wrasse mortality has been attributed primarily to furunculosis and transport-related losses. However, mortality rates have improved over the past few weeks, indicating that the situation is stabilising.
The risk assessment for seawater-to-seawater (SW-SW) transfers was inspected and found to be satisfactory.
2 runt fish were observed, along with 1 fish exhibiting exophthalmia. 1 fish with a spinal deformity was also noted; however, all affected fish were swimming well. Fish displayed elevated levels of jumping activity prior to the scheduled feed, which reduced significantly following feeding. Visibility was limited, and most fish appeared to be holding deeper in the water column. Fish observed during the inspection, including those viewed on camera, were in good condition, shoaling and swimming well, and showed a strong response to stimuli. Feed response was excellent. 1 mortality was observed and was removed at the time of inspection.
Wrasse were observed to be in good condition, swimming actively and exhibiting a strong feeding response. Overall, their behaviour and appearance were consistent with good health and welfare. 1 wrasse mortality was observed. [Original PDF]

Bight of Bellister, Dury Voe

Case Number: 2023-0030

DownloadPaper work conducted on 08/02/2023 by , physical inspection of the site was not conducted at this time due to bad weather.
Site inspected on 27/02/2023 by .
On the date of site inspection fish were observed onsite and on camera. Fish were observed shoaling well and responding positively to routine feeding regimes. The site have been experiencing some heavy seal predation in recent weeks, during the onsite inspection, some fish were observed suffering with wounds from recent seal attacks.
The site is currently harvesting, only two cages were stocked at the time of the site inspection. [Original PDF]

Caolas A Deas

Case Number: 2025-0254

DownloadAdditional info and case sheet info to follow - Site paperwork conducted by hand due to connection issues with laptop whilst on site using a hard copy of case sheet.
Site inspected in a calm sea state and in fair weather allowing clear visibility of the stocks. Fish were observed shoaling well and responding positively to routine feeding regimes. Fish sampled for VMD appeared healthy both internally and externally. 2 fish were removed for diagnostic sampling from pen 8 during the inspection. Approximately 40 fish displaying clinical signs of disease were observed in this pen. Fish were observed displaying abnormal swimming behaviours, including a loss of equilibrium, flashing, spiralling and some vertical hanging. These fish were also observed with some mild exopthalmia.
Mortality in this pen spiked on the day of inspection with 108 fish removed on the day of inspection. This was considerably higher than the rest of the stock pens at the site. Very few moribund or lethargic fish were observed in any of the other pens.
The sites most recent treatment was freshwater with FLS in week 16.
Fish sampled for VMD were removed from pens 4 and 7, no clinical signs of disease were observed in these fish internally or externally.
Loch Etive 4 and 6 stock.
No significant health findings noted in most previous internal fish health report. [Original PDF]

East of Papa Little

Case Number: 2025-0289

DownloadECI could not be conducted as the water temperature was over 14 degrees. REG inspection conducted alongside SLA.
Paperwork completed from 07/06/2023 - 21/07/2025.
Most recent medicinal treatment on 6/06/25 (Slice). The site plans FW treatment 23/07/25.
Vet due to come 23/07/25. Most recent FH report dated 18.06.25 no significant findings, fish in good condition.
Feeding has been slow recently due increased jelly fish and plankton. [Original PDF]

Egg Incubation Building

Case Number: 2025-0459

DownloadSite consist of three identical egg incubation units running at slightly different temperatures. Ova were transferred in from
Inverpolly Hatchery and will be held until eyed when they will be shocked and moved to other hatcheries for hatching.
No mortalities have been recorded as of yet as this will only be done once shocked.
Some unviable ova noted in the incubation units. But nothing of significance.
Site thermometer used due to biosecurity concerns. Site thermometer is calibrated against a certified thermometer.
Surveillance frequency not assessed due to insufficient data available (only been in operation for a few weeks) so will remain as medium until the next inspection. [Original PDF]

Loch A Chairn Bhain

Case Number: 2026-0263

DownloadThe site was inspected following reports of elevated mortality from the company and third party communication. The visit was conducted alongside APHA who carried out a welfare inspection.
Stock transferred in spring 2025 from Ormsary Smolt Unit (FS0575) and Duartmore (FS0770). The site has reported high mortalities in weeks 26 and 27 due to gill health. A freshwater treatment was carried out in week 24. The site has reported low
DO events in the evening due to the rising temperatures, this is being rectified with the installation of an O2 barge to supplement oxygenation on the site as required. Wild wrasse were stocked in week 25. Sea lice figures have doubled in the last week, climbing to 3.96 adult females/fish in week 29.
During the visit, every pen was inspected and visibility was very clear. The main population appeared in good condition and exhibited a very strong feeding response. A small number of lethargic fish could be observed in the pens, however these would quickly swim away when approached. These fish were mostly runts, and a small number of spinal deformities. The lice load on these appeared high although no grazing damage could be observed. The lice load in the general population was moderate. A small proportion of fish in the general population had signs of lesions in the caudal region, however these had been observed to have healed. A higher number of fish also had dorsal fin lesions, these appeared to have been healed for a long time.
One moribund was found at the time of inspection. The fish was removed from the pen for further analysis. The salmon presented bilateral eye exophthalmia.The fish was a runt and there was no feed presence in the stomach or gut but otherwise no other internal changes were noted. Partial mortality for week 29: 52 (0.01%). [Original PDF]

Outer Bay (Loch Droighniche)

Case Number: 2026-0262

DownloadThe site was inspected following reports of elevated mortality from the company and third party communication. The visit was conducted alongside APHA who carried out a welfare inspection.
The salmon were transferred to the site in January 2026 from Clashnessie Bay (FS0933). The salmon were transferred alongside wrasse, however further cleanerfish were also introduced in June 2026. The site staff believes that the wrasse may be targeting not only the sea lice but also occasionally the eyes of the salmon, causing blindness in a small percentage of the stock. Feed blocks are available for the wrasse to supplement feeding. Furnculosis was diagnosed in March, and an in ‑feed antibiotic treatment was administered.
The site has been reporting mortalities above 1%/week between weeks 21 and 27 2026. These have been attributed to a series of causes including seal predation, treatment handling and gill health. A Salmosan treatment was carried out in week
22. The site staff also expressed current challenges with early maturation in the broodstock and appetite reduction. Harvest has been planned for the fish that haven't been selected as broodstock, while the broodstock is expected to be transferred off site by the end of August/early September.
During the visit, every pen was inspected and visibility was very clear. The main population appeared in good condition and exhibited normal swimming behaviour. A small number of lethargic fish could be observed in the pens, these were smaller than the average population and presented eye lesions and snout damage. Sea lice could also be observed on these fish although not in high numbers. One moribund was present at the time of inspection. The fish was removed from the pen for further analysis. The salmon presented bilateral eye damage and moderate gill damage. Internally, the fish was a mature female and there was no feed presence in the stomach or gut but otherwise no other internal changes were noted. Four mortalities had been removed from the site on the morning of inspection, these could be observed in the mort bin.
Partial mortality for week 29: 242 (6.97%), mostly attributed to seal predation and mostly from P3. No signs of predator damage were observed during the inspection. An outer predator net is anchored around the steel pens to prevent access to the stock. Divers are scheduled to inspect the predator net for potential issues with holes or the tensioning.
Update 21/07: divers visited 17/07 and found and repaired a hole in the bottom of the outside predator net. No damage to the production nets reported. Full mortality for week 29: 258 (7.44%). Partial mortality for week 30: 29 fish (no longer driven by P3, no predator damage observed). [Original PDF]

Poll Na Gille

Case Number: 2026-0178

DownloadThe Farm Management Area (FMA) is not fallowed synchronously; however, a risk assessment is in place. As a mitigation measure to reduce the risk of sea lice transfer between the APB and the other operator within the FMA, the APB makes its
Thermolicer available to the neighbouring operator prior to any introductions of salmon smolts.
The risk assessment for seawater-to-seawater (SW-SW) transfers was inspected and found to be satisfactory.
4 moribund fish were observed, including 1 moribund fish with a high sea lice burden. 7 fish with spinal deformities were noted; however, all were swimming well. Fish had been displaying elevated levels of jumping activity prior to the scheduled feed, which reduced significantly following feeding. Visibility was limited, and most fish appeared to be holding deeper in the water column. The fish that were observed were in good condition, swimming well, and showed a strong response to stimuli. Feed response was excellent.
Wrasse were observed to be in good condition, swimming actively and exhibiting a strong feeding response. Overall, their appearance and behaviour were consistent with good health and welfare.
Net washing operations were taking place at the time of inspection. [Original PDF]

Quanterness

Case Number: 2024-0171

DownloadSal peaks in mortality 2023: wk 19 1974 (1.73%)predator/handling , wk 20 1242 (1.11%) predator/other, wk 29 1132 (1.08%) predator/other, wk 30 1397 (1.35%) mainly predator, wk 31 2054 (2.01%) mainly predator.
The site was inspected as it had been served an IDN (IDN2024008) on the 24/5/2024 due to being located within one tidal excursion of Meil Bay (FS0597) that was served a CDN (CDN2024002) following confirmation of a clinical outbreak of BKD.
The inspection was to determine if there was clinical signs of BKD as this would lead to the revocation of the IDN.
On inspection of the stock a number of lethargic fish were observed therefore diagnostic samples were taken with additional samples to screen for BKD.
On inspection of the movement records it was detailed that an input of 216,276 smolts from Clachbreac (FS0892) had occurred on the 28/5/2024 without permission having been applied for, this will be dealt with outwith the case.
The fish were transferred due to fungus levels at source site and lack of other sites with space.
Morts taken to Dounby yard for storage, moved to Pelagia or biogas.
One fw treatment administered when stocks were moved to accommodate new input. Treatment was for gills and lice. [Original PDF]

Rum

Case Number: 2026-0259

DownloadLast Florocol treatment administered in 2025 (30/09 - 01/10/2025). Last FW treatment - 09 to 15/06/2026. Post FW treatment fish tested positive for HSMI and SRS, but mortality remained below the threshold. Due to the size of the fish and potential for
SRS to become more significant because of rising water temps, it was decided to harvest the site to fallow. Last harvest planned for 14th July.
No wrasse or lumpfish on site - no plans to stock cleanerfish in next production cycles
Rum acts as a grower site and usually gets transfers from Etive.
3 fish were removed and sampled for VMD. All fish were observed to be in good condition and healthy. [Original PDF]

Shuna Point

Case Number: 2026-0257

DownloadPen 3 from Knock (FS0254), rest of pens are from Barcaldine Smolt Unit (FS1354). Wrasse are all wild-caught from Uig. Split down to Dunstaffnage planned for Wk30.
Site is co-oridnating with Mowi in Loch Linnhe - syncronised fallow period.
Wrasse mortality for June 2026 - total mortality count in period is 44. Initial input was 6024 (split only into 2 pens).
Historical mortalities: 2025 Wk11, 1.26%, 3163; Wk13, 1.27%, 3119; Wk14, 1.92%, 4466; Wk15, 1.50%, 3416; Wk22, 1.45%,
1186; Wk23, 1.49%, 1197; Wk24, 1.82%, 1263; Wk26, 5.00%, 194 (all mortalities attributed to complex gill disease, HSMI and
CMS).
Only treatments/medicines used on site this cycle: Syncaine and Tricaine Pharmaq - both T.M.S.
One fish sampled from pen 1 for VMD sampling. This fish was observed to be in good health.
During the site inspection, all pens were examined. Fish throughout the site were observed to be actively jumping, which was considered to be associated with the low-salinity freshwater layer and the significant amount of debris present within it.
Although Caligus levels were slightly elevated, they were not considered to be the primary factor contributing to the observed behaviour. [Original PDF]

Shuna SW (Rubh'an Trilleachain)

Case Number: 2026-0258

DownloadFW treatment occurred 06/07/2026. Second Slice treatment began 07/07/2026 - all pens being treated.
Historical Wrasse mortalities: 2025, Wk45, 774, 3.60%; Wk46, 682, 3.29%; Wk47, 831, 4.14%, Wk48, 1171, 6.09% (all handling related).
No wrasse on site yet, but plan later in the cycle. Wrasse may be being brought on from NI in future.
During the site inspection, it was noted that an issue with the hydraulics on the wellboat had caused an amount of fish to spill onto the deck of the vessel on the 06/07/2026 to 07/07/2026. An initial notification for an increased risk of escape was submitted to the FHI on 07/07/2026. To note, under the CNI section of this case, the site staff were unaware of whether the
DFSB and the SSPO had been notified and therefore noted as N. While site containment was observed to be satisfactory on the day of inspection, further review is required to determine whether containment procedures were followed appropriately by site personnel and third-party contractors, and whether any recommendations are necessary.
Live haul will be conducted on most occasions but deadhaul may occur. [Original PDF]