Inspection reports

Case Number: 2021-0075

Download Records checked remotely 19/04/2021 by .
No issues noted with VMD Mixing inspection. No medicated feed has been prepared since last inspection. [Original PDF]

Case Number: 2022-0083

Download Inspector thermometer did not work whilst out on site, therefore site thermometer used.
Couple of moribund fish were observed on site but no concerns regarding fish health were noted.
The fish on site all originate from Frandy. The fish that are farmed on site range from 350g to 3.5Kg.
Due to recent reports of escaped rainbow trout being found in Loch Awe, inspectors visited the site to acquire more information regarding the potential escape. Harvest and grading procedures were queried. During harvest, harvest pens are tied to a temporary mooring, about 20-30ft from the shore. The nets are sowed onto the handrail via a rolling knot. 40 tonnes of fish were harvested out over the last month, and two cages were emptied 2 weeks prior. Due to the processor of Dawnfresh going into administration, there have been disruptions in the processing site. As a result there have been discrepancies in fish counts
(~100 fish).
Fish on site are graded at 600-700g. Swim throughs are done at 1kg. Grading and swim throughs are not considered by manager to be a potential source of the fish due to size. Swim throughs were described as straight forward with no chance of escapes. Two cages are placed next to each other and a separate piece of net is sewn into place between the adjoining cages before the sides are dropped for the swim through.
When asked if the fish had come from Braevallich what would be the most likely source the manager said someone on a paddle board or similar lowering the net on the harvest pens when they are at the wooden pontoons and the top nets are not sewn closed. There is no CCTV or staff at site after 5pm until 8am.
Remote paperwork conducted on 24/03/2022 by and supervised by .
Site inspection conducted by and on 29/03/2022.
VMD sampled on 29/03/2022 by . Fish sampled for VMD was found to be in good condition, and exhibited no signs of disease. [Original PDF]

Case Number: 2022-0180

Download All fish on site are from Frandy.
Due to reports on 16/03/2022 reporting of escaped rainbow trout being found in Loch Awe, inspectors visited the site on
30/03/2022 to acquire more information regarding potential escape. An enhanced containment inspection was recommended after the initial inspection on the 30/03/2022. No escape has been reported to FHI.
Site inspected and no issues with containment highlighted. All records were found to be adequate and up to date. Fish on site appeared healthy with very few lethargic/moribund fish seen. Temperature recorded: 15.5 degrees
Remote inspection conducted by and supervised by on 31/05/2022.
Site inspected on 06/06/2022 by and supervised by . [Original PDF]

Case Number: 2024-0387

Download Most pens very low mortality recently. A couple of cages slightly higher due to predation.
TMS only used to euthanise fish.
Fish looked in good condition. One moribund fish removed, no diagnostic samples taken. One fish sampled for VMD - no clinical signs or gross pathology of disease.
A few side swimmers seen across the site but otherwise fish in good condition. [Original PDF]

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