Latest Inspection Reports

Here are the latest batch of inspection reports we've extracted. (23-10-2025) Click here to see the full list of reports.

Applecross Smolt Ongrowing 2

Case Number: 2025-0337

DownloadSite inspected following recent elevated mortalities were reported to the FHI, these were attributed to bacterial disease and water quality issues.
Mortalities for the last four weeks: wk 32 33069 (3.22%), wk 33 50171 (5.06%), wk 34 28167 (3%) Wk 35 5566 (to date of inspection).
The site has reported a number of mortality events since the last inspection on the 10/3/2025, these are: wk 12 5235 (1.88%) fungus and FHI diagnostic samples identifies Aeromonas salmonicida pectinolytica , wk 14 4094 (1.53%), wk 16 13471
(5.36%), wk 17 3079 (4.04%) all reported as physical handling losses. Wk 19 9076 (5.08%), wk 20 8022 (4.73%) both reported as transfer losses. Wk 22 20438 (2.02%) physical post grade damage. Wk 24 21126 (1.79%), wk 25 38723 (3.35%) both physical post grade damage. Wk 27 16424 (3.22%) bacterial disease and fungus.
Furunculosis was isolated in May, by water EDNA, fish PCR, Bacteriology plates, site was screened as furunculosis was picked up in another unit. Water quality issues has resulted in the increased mortality. Site is split on two separate RAS units, tanks 1 and 2 initially had the increased mortality then settled, Tanks three and four ~ a week later increased. Antibiotics were administered in a staggered manner due to having to mix the feed on site. Started in wk 32 in tanks 1 and 2 then wk 33 tanks 3 and 4 started treatment. Treatments were for 10 days and were of florocol. Mortalities for the week of inspection have reduced considerably.
There was a couple of runty fish observed in the tanks but overall the fish were shoaling well, a couple of lethargic fish were removed for further examination and diagnostic sampling.
Week 15 mortality event of 10564 (4.02%) was not reported.
Site thermometer used due to biosecurity. [Original PDF]

Gometra

Case Number: 2025-0250

DownloadStock went into Geasgill SW site from Applecross before being split down into Gometra at around 800g in Nov 24. At the time of transfer from Geasgill, the fish were positive for and had clinical signs of Furunculosis, SRS, PRV, AGD and PGD. A biological risk assessment was undertaken and made available for inspection. Under veterinary advice, it was advised that the fish with clinical signs be transferred to Gometra (which was fallow at the time of transfer) "in order to reduce the risk of the ongoing SRS infection spreading to the other stocks on site while fish are being treated for AGD". The risk of the transfer was deemed acceptable in this instance. PGD is still present on the site and poor gill health, combined with pre-existing health challenges and a high presence of Apolemia jellies has resulted in consecutive weeks of elevated mortality. A FW treatment with FLS was completed last week and site manager expects mortality to reduce this week.
One moribund observed across the site, this was removed and opened for examination. No clinical signs of disease were observed so no samples were taken on this occasion. Moribund removal had not yet been completed for the site at the time of inspection and mortalities are decreasing this week. A small handful of lethargic fish were observed in some of the pens but could not be captured using a hand net. The general population of fish were sitting deep in the water but appeared in good health and were active in the cages. [Original PDF]

Inverkerry Smolt Unit

Case Number: 2025-0336

DownloadSite was inspected due to elevated mortalities reported to the FHI.
Mortalities for the last four weeks, wk 32 17429 (0.74%), wk 33 170856 (5.87%), wk 34 135262 (4.36%) wk 35 41254 (1.39%).
Fish (2026 s1) were moved on from Inverpolly Hatchery (FS0264) from the 1/8/2025 to the 15/8/2025 it was this stock that had the increased mortalities. Email communication with the company confirmed that furunculosis had been confirmed in the stock in July 2025 at Inverpolly prior to the transfers to Inverkerry. Antibiotics had been administered and the stock was considered post clinical as mortalities has settled down. Post transfer elevated mortalities occurred and furunculosis was identified by PCR and antibiotics (Oxytet) prescribed and administered.
No issues with the other stock on site.
On inspection of the site (all stocked tanks inspected) no clinical signs of disease were observed therefore no diagnostic samples were taken.
Water levels were low on the site due to hydro scheme. [Original PDF]

Langa Isle (East)

Case Number: 2025-0335

DownloadCage 10 holds only wrasse at the moment - they were taken out of other pens before freshwater treating
Some HSMI present on site
Salmon Mortality: Has been below very low all cycle except leading up to and during treatments. Most recent mortality rise due to freshwater treatments to treat AGD and sealice. Last cycle had a number of weeks above 1%, especially at the end of the cycle (Wk37 2023 - 7.14%) due to CMS.
Wrasse mortality: Low throughout the cycle - mostly due to physical damage (net washers) or more recently some treatments.
Treatments: Peroxide - Nov 2024, Jan, 2025. Salmosan/Peroxide - April/May 2025. Freshwater/FLS - August 2025 (10-16th).
All cages treated for each treatment.
Health reports: Pharmaq Report dated 13/08/2025 - 9/10 fish positive PCR for AGD. 7/7 positive for Piscine reovirus (PRV),
7/7 negative for CMS.
Sea lice: When above levels, treatments have always brought the numbers back down below threshold levels.
During physical inspection of the site no moribunds or lethargic fish were observed. A couple of fish observed had slight physical damage, possibly from nets. Fish were shoaling deeper in the water column and of those observed, no lice were present. Site containment was good with pens and walkways tidy and top nets secure to the handrail.
A fish from pen 8 was taken for VMD sampling. This fish had no lice and looked healthy both externally and internally. [Original PDF]

Lochailort Recirculation Hatchery

Case Number: 2025-0338

DownloadSite visited in response to two significant mortality events in wks33 (279,806) and 34 (310,008) resulting in the loss of 589,814 fish; 9.14% and 11.14% of the Q1 cohort respectively. There are currently 3 cohorts on site: Q1 smolts (which were the population affected by the mortalities), Q1 parrs and Q4 parrs (both of which have not suffered any elevated mortalities).
The Q1 smolts came on as ova from Inverpolly and were incubated for 17 weeks, which is slightly longer than the normal 15 weeks.
The site has attributed the losses to non-feeders. Fish from the Q1 smolt cohort were very thin and not taking in food )photos and videos were shared showing this). Site staff increased mortality removal from the affected tanks and mortalities have decreased this week (wk35: 4,926 (0.3%)).
Mortality for the last 4 weeks:
Q1 Smolts - Wk34: 310,008 (11.14% of that cohort), Wk33: 279,806 (9.14%), Wk32: 8,361 (0.27%), Wk31: 35,556 (1.14%)
Q1 Parr - Wk34: 1,905 (0.07% of that cohort), Wk33: 2,095 (0.07%), WK32: 3,083 (0.11%), Wk31: 8,379 (0.29%)
Q4 Parr - Wk34: 2,687 (0.1% of that cohort), WK33: 7,980 (0.3%), Wk32: 2,679 (0.1%), Wk31: 1,547 (0.05%)
The Q1 smolts are scheduled to go directly to sea sites in feb 2026. The Q4 parr were being transferred to FW site Loch Lochy on the day of inspection and there will be none of this cohort left at the hatchery at the end of next week. The next input of ova will be from Aquagen in Oct 25.
The site has completed 3 treatments of Aquacen and Cress for Saprolegnia and gut fungus over the last 9 days. The Q4 parrs were vaccinated at the beginning of August with Alphaject PD1 and Micro6 in combination with a 3rd vaccine for Pastuerella,
Moritella and Yersinia. MOWI are developing a new vaccine which they hope to trial on the Q1 parr population of fish at the hatchery in Oct this year for Rickettsia.
The fish on site appeared in good health with very few mortalities observed across the site. Moribunds in single digits were noted across the entire site but these displayed no other clinical signs of disease and so were not sampled on this occasion.
Some of the tanks were undergoing treatment with Cress and Aquacen. The fish were shoaling nicely in the tanks and no food was sitting on the bottom of the tanks as shown in videos that were taken during the mortality events. [Original PDF]

New Farm

Case Number: 2025-0304

DownloadWater temperature 12.7
Fish sampled for VMD appeared healthy both internally and externally. [Original PDF]

Scalpay

Case Number: 2025-0090

DownloadFarmed WRS were stocked on site initially, once it was established that more cleaner fish were needed in each cage, wild wrasse were used. Wild wrasse caught from around Skye.
LUM stocked on site at between 20g - 35g.
Ensiler on barge being renovated at the time of the inspection and therefore not in use. Once renovated the ensiler will be used for waste disposal in the future. At the time of the inspection whole fish are being disposed of in a skip at shorebase for
Sconser fish farm.
Treatments: FW treatment 11/11/24 - 16/11/24 for gill health. FLS - 31/01/25 - 09/02/25. SLICE: 13/05/24 - 19/05/24 due to slightly higher than normal Caligus levels but not high enough to cause welfare issues. Hydrogen peroxide: 14/10/24 -
15/10/24, 17/08/24 - 18/08/24, 09/09/24 - 13/09/24, 23/09/24 - 25/09/24 due to gill health.
Sea lice count observed during site inspection. Lice count, recording and gill health scores were considered to be accurate. [Original PDF]

Vee Taing

Case Number: 2025-0334

DownloadMortality: Site has had no mortality events since the last inspection.
Treatments: Regular tricane treatments for lice counts. No other treatments this cycle or the 2024/2025 cycle. For the
2023/2024 cycle there was one freshwater treatment and the 2022/2023 cycle had hydrolicer and thermolicer treatments.
Health surveillance: Routine health checks are carried out by the business.
Sealice: Lice levels have remained below 2 for the majority of the time period checked. Treatments carried out have successfully reduced lice levels.
During physical inspection of the site, visibility was poor but fish observed were shoaling deeper in the water column. Fish exhibited good feed responses. Due to rough weather 3 pens could not be observed penside so were observed by boat. A fish from pen 12 was taken for VMD sampling. [Original PDF]