Latest Inspection Reports

Here are the latest batch of inspection reports we've extracted. (26-06-2025) Click here to see the full list of reports.

Braevallich Farm

Case Number: 2025-0104

DownloadSite inspected to confirm fallow and disinfection following positive BKD PCR result and clinical signs of disease (CDN2013007) onsite.
Equipment onsite previously has been removed and disinfected. Equipment in direct contact with fish has been disposed of.
Nets and pens were disinfected in virkon baths and disposed of by Vonin and Northern Environmental Services, respectively.
Equipment not directly in contact with fish was also disinfected using 1% virkon. Some equipment has been disposed of/sent for recycling, while high value items, such as outboard motors have been placed in storage yards, following disinfection, for reuse.
Disinfection proceedure and records insepcted were comprhensive and well maintained.
New nets and pens have been purchased and are currently being installed onsite, although no equipment has been placed in the water.
It is hoped that the site will be operational by June 2025, however this deadline may be pushed back.
Designation Notice for BKD (CDN2013007) to be revoked. [Original PDF]

Corry Fish Farm

Case Number: 2025-0094

DownloadInspection lead by , supervised by . Remote inspection of registration/authorisation details, farm management statement, transport, treatment, biosecurity and containment records on 03/04/2025; movement, waste, mortality and sea lice records inspected onsite on 09/04/2025. Fish sampled for VMD by .
Business transferred to Mowi Scotland Ltd (FB0119) 06/01/2025 but trades as Wester Ross Fisheries Ltd.
Current stock was transferred in October 2024 and is a mixture of Jubilee Loch Shin (FS0890) and Loch Lochy (FS0150).
Freshwater (FW) treatment 13/02/2025 due to the presence of amoebic gill disease (AGD). Internal health report from
17/03/2025 stated AGD score 1; the site manager is anticipating another FW treatment in 4-6 weeks. The site is used as a nursery site as it experiences low oxygen in the later summer months. Stock is predicted to be transferred in July 2025. Seal predation is routinely experienced at the site. No equipment damage has been reported and the Enviro nets are inspected every two weeks during changing.
Third party PCR results 14/03/25; piscine orthoreovirus - 2/2 positive, Moritella viscosa - 2/2 positive, Tenacibaculum - 2/2 positive. Third party PCR results 17/03/2025; Tenacibaculum - 2/2 postive. Approximately 5-10 fish present per pen were showing signs of winter ulcers and/or seal predation damage.
No medicated treatments since last inspection (tricaine used during sea lice counts).
Ensiler has been ordered to use on site during the next cycle. [Original PDF]

Creag an T'Sagairt (Loch Hourn)

Case Number: 2025-0126

DownloadBusiness health report conducted 28/04/2025 - some physical damage was observed following FW/ FLS treatments. Business health report 20/03/2025 - fish sampled for testing following elevated background mortalities. All fish were moribund, tested positive for CGD, HSMI, Tenacibaculum and Yersinia.
Elevated Lumpsucker mortalities - 2022 wk40 22015 (17.52%) wk41 15681 (15.13%) - due runts/ harvesting. wk50 10119
(11.22%), 2023 wk22 7470 (11.71%) wk23 7968 (13.67%) wk25 7551 (17.50%)- due to harvesting. Site cull cleaner fish at harvest.
Site had recently changed barges. During period of the barge being replaced, any mortalities were collected as whole fish into tubs and collected by Bowans (Locheil Logistics).
Stock were observed to be shoaling and feeding well whilst swimming deep in the water column. Fish had a good feed and stimuli response. Few spinal deformities were observed across site. 3 mortalities and 1 moribund were observed across site.
Some fish were observed to have lesions but were healing well, site had attributed this to recent FLS/ FW treatments.
Compared to the other pens, stock in pen 2 were observed to have an increase of number fish hanging around the sides of the pen and appeared slightly lethargic but had good body condition. Pen 2 had only recently finished a FW/FLS treatment and the site had also suggested to changes with the feed barge system is causing less feed being put out which may be attributing for pen 2 being slightly lethargic.
2 fish were collected for VMD. The fish were observed to be in good condition externally and internally.
Site records and stock were inspected by whilst supervised by . VMD was sampled by whilst supervised by
. [Original PDF]

East of Holm Heogland (Burkwell)

Case Number: 2025-0137

DownloadTreatments: This cycle: Hydrolicer in January 2025 (3 cages) and Nov 2024 (whole site). Last cycle: Freshwater 2023, hydrolicer October 2023 (whole site), SLICE Sep 2023. Previous cycle: Thermolicer March 2023 and October 2022.
FMA not fallowed synchronously - risk assessment seen (dated Nov 2024).
Treatments: This cycle: Hydrolicer in January 2025 (3 cages) and Nov 2024 (whole site). Last cycle: Freshwater 2023, hydrolicer October 2023 (whole site), SLICE Sep 2023. Previous cycle: Thermolicer March 2023 and October 2022.
Health surveillance - 10th January 2025 - 3 pens checked, no significant results, some non-AGD lesions on the gills.
Remote inspection carried out 24/04/2025 with additional paperwork i.e. movement book seen on the day of inspection.
Accompanied on site visit by the companies regional vet. Fish were shoaling deeper within the water column. Across all stocked pens, eight fish were observed swimming slower at the water surface by the net but all moved off when approached.
Two fish were observed to have a couple of lesions/winter sores on their body and in pens 5 and 8 some fish were leaping out of the water. No sealice were observed while walking around the site. VMD samples were taken from pen 6 - two Caligus were on this fish and it appeared healthy both internally and externally. [Original PDF]

Inverkerry Hatchery

Case Number: 2025-0156

DownloadStock arrived in Feb as S1.
Ova on site were destined for OSH. Now have interest from Mowi and Bakkafrost
Waste from hatchery and smolt unit disposed of in the same ensiler unit.
Electric fence is available for use, but not currently deployed on site
A small number of dead fish observed in the mortality collection system on site. No moribund fish observed.
It was noticed that mortality displayed on FishTalk during the physical inspection was not the correct mortality count (as it did not match the mortality count from mortality notifications submitted previously to the FHI) and the correct mortality could not be displayed. After a follow-up with the production manager after the physical inspection a correct mortality count was provided.
The mortality section on the case sheet has been updated on 20/05/2025 to reflect the correct mortality record.
Paperwork filled in and inspection undertaken by supervised by . [Original PDF]

Loch A Chairn Bhain

Case Number: 2025-0144

Download12 pens stocked in the beginning of March from Ormsary Smolt Unit (FS0575) and a further 2 pens stocked from Duartmore
(FS0770) at the start of April.
Good visibility in the pens, fish appeared in good condition shoaling deep in the water and displaying a strong feeding response. One dead fish (runt) observed across the whole site, no moribunds or lethargic fish visible in the pens. Fish sampled for the VMD appeared healthy both internally and externally, no clinical signs observed. Some caligus observed on the fish sampled for VMD - about 1 per fish.
The site is authorised for 16 pens, however there are currently 14 in the water as the remaining 2 are still being built. [Original PDF]

Loch Alsh (Sron)

Case Number: 2025-0125

DownloadRisk assessments available for SW to SW movements - found to be satisfactory.
Elevated Lumpsucker mortalities - 2023 wk26 27184 (19.08%) wk27 13175 (11.43%), wk28 6919 (6.77%) wk37 11655
(16.33%), wk38 10787 (18.06%), wk40 7902 (18.24%), wk41 5793 (16.36%). 2024 wk11 5725 (10.12%). - The salmon had
FW treatments, during this time the site had difficulties separating the lump suckers during treatments. Following this site had dewaterers placed on boats to help. In addition, site now removes all cleaner fish prior treatments which are stored in a floating pen and kept with in the cage).
Wrasse were onsite on the previous cycle but were not at time of inspection. Records were checked for wrasse that were present in previous cycle.
Stock were observed to be shoaling and feeding well whilst swimming deep in the water column. Fish had a good feed and stimuli response. Stock that had originated from Lochailort were observed to have caudal fin damage but appeared to be healing well. Few spinal deformities were observed across site. 3 mortalities were observed across site and were removed at time of inspection. At time of inspection site were conducting Sea lice counts, which were observed - counts that were conducted were reflective of records. In addition, fish appeared to be in good condition.
3 fish were collected for VMD. The fish were observed to be in good condition externally and internally.
Site records and stock were inspected by whilst supervised by . VMD was sampled by whilst supervised by
. [Original PDF]

New Farm

Case Number: 2024-0466

DownloadVMD inspection.
REG conducted to assess surveillance frequency and updated from low to medium, as site no longer plans to rear Atlantic salmon. [Original PDF]

North Shore

Case Number: 2025-0109

DownloadSite inspected in fair weather with good visability of the stocks. Fish were observed shoaling well and responding positively to routine feeding regimes. Salmon mortality at the site has remained very low since input and fish are growing well. During the inspection of the site, 5 fish were observed with severe fin rot to the claudal fin. No other clinical signs of disease were observed during the inspection. Mortality on site the previous week was at 0.01%. 3 fish were removed from pen 12 for VMD, fish sampled appeared healthy both internally and exterally.
Cleanerfish Mortality : Lumpfish - Week 14 (251, 0.71%), Week 13 (1797, 4.81%), Week 12 (3332, 8.19%), Week 11 (4163,
9.28%) Mortality has been attributed to wounds or fin damage. Heath checks have been conducted on the Lumpfish, mortality is thought to have been caused following a few large storms in Febuary of this year, the site is extreamly exposed and the lumpfish are thought to have sustained some abrasion damage off the nets.
Recent treatments on site : Slice treatment concluded on 30/01/2025, peroxide treatment concluded on 13/03/2025. Fish are now out with withdrawal for these treatments. [Original PDF]

Outer Bay (Loch Droighniche)

Case Number: 2025-0145

DownloadFish transferred in December 2024 from Loch A Chairn Bhain (FS0621) and Clashnessie Bay (FS0933).
Wrasse (wild) transferred in April 2025 from Loch A Chairn Bhain (FS0621) and Loch Laxford (FS0067).
Good visibility into the pens, no predator damage visible on the fish. Fish appeared in good condition and no clinical signs of disease were observed.
No treatments carried out on site. Sea lice checks carried out visually without removing the fish from the pens to minimise stress on the broodstock. [Original PDF]