FISH HEALTH MANAGEMENT REPORT JANUARY TO MARCH 2016

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1 FISH HEALTH MANAGEMENT REPORT JANUARY TO MARCH 2016

2 CONTENTS BACKGROUND INFORMATION... 3 REGION MAPS... 4 EXPLANATORY NOTES... 7 HOPE AND GRUDIE INCHARD TO KIRKAIG NORTH INCHARD TO KIRKAIG SOUTH KENNART TO GRUINARD EWE BADACHRO TO APPLECROSS KISHORN AND CARRON LOCH LONG AND CROE GLENELG TO KILCHOAN MORAR TO SHIEL SKYE AND SMALL ISLES NORTH SKYE AND SMALL ISLES SOUTH SUNART AND ALINE SANDA TO CRERAN NORTH SANDA TO CRERAN SOUTH AWE AND NELL ADD AND ORMSARY ISLAND OF MULL ISLAY AND JURA CARRADALE AND IORSA FYNE RUEL AND DRUMMACHLOY ISLE OF LEWIS EAST ISLE OF LEWIS WEST HARRIS THE UISTS NORTH THE UISTS SOUTH ORKNEY SHETLAND EAST SHETLAND WEST SUMMARY TABLE APPENDIX

3 BACKGROUND INFORMATION The Scottish Salmon Producers' Organisation (SSPO) introduced this enhanced reporting system in 2013 to demonstrate the responsible and sustainable way in which it operates. Having reported for some years on a six region basis, we volunteered to extend the scope of reporting to provide more detail about our operations. The 30 regions contained in this report cover the west coast, western and northern isles. The information has proved invaluable to fish farming companies, leading to the exchange of real-time information. The reporting regions also mirror the reporting regions of the wild salmon and sea trout fisheries on the west coast and islands. During the development of this reporting model we took into account the fact that information from the wild fisheries sector could usefully be overlaid in order to gain a clearer understanding of any potential impacts. This is an important issue for both sectors, underscoring their environmental and economic performance, and it would be a positive and welcome next step. 3

4 REGION MAPS IMPORTANT NOTE: THE FOLLOWING REPORTING REGION MAPS MUST BE VIEWED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE REGION SPECIFIC INFORMATION AND THE ASSOCIATED EXPLANATORY NOTES. ONLY WHEN ALL DOCUMENTS ARE READ TOGETHER DO THEY FORM THE HEALTH MANAGEMENT REPORTS FOR EACH RESPECTIVE REPORTING REGION. The maps in Figure 1 below delineate the regions covered by each Fish Health Management Report. The reporting regions correspond to those used by Marine Scotland Science (previously the Fisheries Research Services) in their historically produced annual reports documenting salmon and sea trout catch statistics: Statistical Bulletin: Scottish Salmon and Sea Trout Catches. In several cases the delineation of specific regions has been amended, resulting in the creation of new regions. This change to the original delineation of reporting regions has been the result of a written request made to the SSPO by the Association of Salmon Fishery Boards (ASFB) and the Rivers and Fisheries Trusts of Scotland (RAFTS), proposing such amendments. The proposal for amended regions from AFSB and RAFTS has been accepted by the SSPO and supported by Marine Scotland Policy officials. Details of how the original regions have been amended are provided in the table below. Update from January 2014 onwards: Following discussions between SSPO and ASFB, fish farms residing within Loch Seaforth, previously included in the Harris region, have been included within the Isle of Lewis East region. This change was made in order to support fishery management activities in the Isle of Lewis East region. 4

5 58-W N E 26-S 62-W 60-N 34-N E 34-S S N S 36-S FIGURE 1. FISH HEALTH MANAGEMENT REPORTING REGIONS 5

6 Region code Region Name 25 Hope and Grudie 26-N Inchard to Kirkaig North 26-S Inchard to Kirkaig South 27 Kennart to Gruinard 28 Ewe 29 Badachro to Applecross 30 Kishorn and Carron 31 Loch Long and Croe 32 Glenelg to Kilchoan 33 Morar to Shiel 34-N Skye and Small Isles North 34-S Skye and Small Isles South 35 Sunart and Aline 36-N Sanda to Creran North 36-S Sanda to Creran South 37 Awe and Nell 38 Add and Ormsary 39 Island of Mull 40 Islay and Jura 41 Carradale and Iorsa 42 Fyne 43 Ruel and Drummachloy 58-E Isle of Lewis East 58-W Isle of Lewis West 59 Harris Relevant notes * Original Inchard to Kirkaig region divided at Clashmore, just north of Enard Bay, to create two new regions (renamed North and South) * Original Skye and Small Isles region divided from the Point of Sleat to Duntulm to create two new regions (renamed North and South) * The north part of the Island of Mull (region 39), from Ardmore Point to Craignure, included within this region * Original Sanda and Creran region divided from Kentallen, across Loch Linnhe, to Inversanda to create two new regions (renamed North and South) * The north part of the Island of Mull, from Ardmore Point to Craignure, removed from this region and combined with the Sunart and Aline region (35) * Original Isle of Lewis region divided from the Butt of Lewis to the midpoint of the border with the Harris region (59) to create two new regions (renamed East and West) 60-N The Uists North * Original The Uists region divided between Benbecula and North Uist to create two new 60-S The Uists South regions (renamed North and South) 61 Orkney 62-E Shetland East ** Original Shetland region divided from Mio Ness to Sumburgh Head to create two new 62-W Shetland West regions (renamed East and West) * Region amendment made following request to SSPO from AFSB and RAFTS ** Region amendment made by SSPO 6

7 EXPLANATORY NOTES THESE EXPLANATORY NOTES SHOULD BE READ IN CONJUNCTION WITH EACH FISH HEALTH MANAGEMENT DOCUMENT AS WELL AS THE REPORTING REGION MAPS. TOGETHER THESE DOCUMENTS FORM THE HEALTH MANAGEMENT REPORT FOR EACH REPORTING REGION. THE EXPLANATORY NOTES PROVIDE IMPORTANT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TO BETTER UNDERSTAND THE CONTENT OF EACH REPORT. INFORMATION IS PROVIDED UNDER THE SAME HEADINGS AS THOSE USED IN THE FISH HEALTH MANAGEMENT DOCUMENTS. It is advised that the Fish Health Management Reports are read in conjunction with the Code of Good Practice for Scottish Finfish Aquaculture (CoGP; the salmon farming industry s best practice, and independently audited, scheme for fish farming activities. The principles of fish health management form an integral component of the CoGP. Salmon farming in the region An Active farm is defined as a farm which is either currently in use or its owner plans to use it in the foreseeable future. Being an Active farm does not necessarily mean it is stocked with fish, rather it is viewed as a site that will be used to farm fish. At any particular time a company may choose to leave an Active farm empty or fallow due to specific, pre-determined production plans and in order to support fish health management. The percentage of Scottish farm salmon production in the reporting region is based on all active farms (whether stocked or not) and on the maximum consented biomass permitted at each farm, as defined in Controlled Activities Regulations (CAR) licences issued by the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA). Area Management The management and control of sea lice and fish health is facilitated through the adoption of an areabased approach, in which farms operating within defined Farm Management Areas (FMAs) adopt similar and joined up farming practices, for example stocking the same year class of fish and synchronised fallowing of farms at the end of the production cycle. The delineation of Farm Management Areas is set out in the CoGP. Farm Management Areas are determined according to a number of factors including currents and tides, and practical experience of the farming environment acquired over many years. They are reviewed and amended as new information becomes available. It is noteworthy to mention that the Scottish salmon farming industry pioneered the principles of Area Management for the control of fish health and sea lice and these principles are now being adopted throughout other salmon producing countries in the world. 7

8 Currently 92% of the Scottish salmon farming industry is accredited under the Code of Good Practice, with accreditation a prerequisite of membership of the SSPO. Membership of the SSPO is currently 84% of Scottish farmed salmon production. In some cases FMAs, as defined above, extend across more than one Fish Health Management reporting region. Unless otherwise stated, the information provided in the fish health documents relates only to farms that reside within the reporting region. Area Management within the region Current production in the region Farming a single year / age class of fish on individual farms and across a Farm Management Area breaks the life cycle of lice, prevents the transfer of lice between different year or age classes of fish and minimises opportunities for lice to maintain strongholds on farmed fish. Fallowing FARM FALLOWING: Leaving a farm unstocked or fallow at the end of a production cycle effectively breaks the life cycle of the sea lice and is a proven tool in lice and fish health management. This approach increases the time before lice are found on fish when a farm is restocked, and reduces the number of lice found on the fish for a period thereafter. The Code of Good Practice requires that a minimum fallow period of 4 weeks be applied at the end of each production cycle. However, farmers routinely adopt fallow periods that are considerably longer than this minimum requirement, in some cases fallowing farms for over a year. During extended fallow periods of over a year, farms are often referred to as longterm fallow. AREA FALLOWING: As well as fallowing each farm at the end of a production cycle, the Scottish salmon farming industry adopt a practice of fallowing entire Farm Management Areas once they have been harvested, to further aid sea lice and fish health management. Fallow periods are calculated from the stocking and fallow dates of farms. However, in some instances it may not be possible to accurately calculate a fallow period for a farm or production area. For example for newly established farms which contain the first ever population of fish grown on the farm, or where a farm has been fallow for a significant time and an accurate fallow date for the previous population of fish is not available. Furthermore, for some production areas, due to local conditions (for example the presence of a broodstock farm) it may not be appropriate or possible to adopt an area fallow. Consequently, the fallow periods documented in these fish health management reports are based on all farms/production areas for which a fallow period could be calculated. Fish health and monitoring Monitoring lice on salmon held on salmon farms is a vital part of effective lice management. By monitoring the different stages which form the complex life cycle of sea lice at weekly intervals, Scottish salmon farmers are able to tailor lice management strategies to effectively control lice numbers over both the short- and long-term. For example, a thorough understanding of the different life cycle stages, the number of lice in each stage, overall lice numbers and the relative sensitivity of the lice allows 8

9 veterinary surgeons and farmers responsible for the care of the fish to make decisions on which of the licensed sea lice medicines to use and when to use them. Specific, standardised lice monitoring procedures are set out in the CoGP and the National Treatment Strategy for the Control of Sea Lice on Scottish Salmon Farms (NTS), a documented industry strategy which defines approaches to lice management. All salmon farming companies within SSPO have adopted these procedures. To further improve the effectiveness of lice management within Farm Management Areas and more widely, companies have been encouraged to share information on lice management and control measures with their farming neighbours. Information exchange The SSPO manage a dedicated Fish Health Management System that has been specifically designed to assist the industry in managing fish health and sea lice, through the generation and exchange of information on fish health management across Scotland. Using the SSPO Fish Health Management System, fish health information can be exchanged between both companies and individual farms, on a continual basis. As well as using the SSPO Health Fish Management System to exchange fish health information, the Scottish salmon farming industry engage in local meetings where health information and production schedules can be discussed and exchanged between farming neighbours. The exchange of fish health information and production schedules greatly facilities both the short- and long-term management of fish health. Medicine use The use of sea lice medicines is targeted towards treating sea lice on individual farms and, in a wider context, at the synchronous treatment of multiple farms within a Farm Management Area. Synchronised treatments are of value in managing lice throughout the year, but they are also applied strategically at specific times each year, for example in the period leading up to the wild salmon smolt seaward migration, where farmed fish are treated on a precautionary basis. The use of medicinal treatments serves two purposes: i) The removal of lice from farmed fish to safeguard their health and welfare. Sea lice which infest clean, farmed fish ultimately originated from wild fish. All farmers and fish veterinarians have an ethical responsibility to protect the welfare of the fish under their care. They therefore monitor lice numbers on their farmed fish and treat with medicines according to veterinary advice to ensure that the health and welfare of their fish is maintained. ii) To prevent lice from reproducing. It is good farming practice and common sense to target and kill female lice before they reach the stage where they are able to reproduce. Indeed the main focus of the National Treatment Strategy is to control sea lice by targeting them before they reproduce. By closely monitoring the numbers of lice on their fish, farmers are able to intervene and treat fish before female lice produce viable egg strings. Both the NTS and the Code of Good Practice provide guidance on lice management, including the use and application of medicines. In general terms treatments should be guided by the build-up of pre-adults, as indicated by weekly counts (the objective being to prevent the development of gravid females). Suggested criteria for the treatment of sea lice on individual farms are 9

10 0.5 adult female lice (Lepeoptherius salmonis) per fish between February and June and 1.0 adult female lice (L. salmonis) per fish between July and January. Currently there are five licensed medicines available for the control of sea lice, which, depending on the medicine, can be applied topically (as a bath ) or within the feed. Whenever treatments are used, best farming practice dictates that all fish on a farm be treated over the shortest practicable timeframe, to avoid lice from untreated fish transferring back onto recently treated fish. Wherever possible, medicines should be rotated to ensure the products remain effective. Plans for farm and co-ordinated area treatments form an integral component of fish health management and the continuous information exchange activities that occur within the industry. Guidelines and principles surrounding best practice for medicinal treatment are detailed within the Code of Good Practice. 10

11 HOPE AND GRUDIE IMPORTANT NOTE: THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION SHOULD BE READ IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE EXPLANATORY NOTES AND REPORTING REGION MAP. TOGETHER THESE DOCUMENTS FORM THE HEALTH MANAGEMENT REPORT FOR THE HOPE AND GRUDIE REGION. Region description The Hope and Grudie reporting region is found in the north Highlands of Scotland. It extends from Rubha Thormaid to Cape Wrath. It contains lochs Borralie and Eriboll, although salmon farms are only found within Loch Eriboll. Hope to Grudie Salmon farming in the region Over the period of this report there were two active salmon farms in the region, operated by one company. When stocked, the farms in the region account for approximately 0.4% of the Scottish production of farmed Atlantic salmon. Area Management All farms within the Hope and Grudie region are accredited to the Code of Good Practice for Scottish Finfish Aquaculture (CoGP) standards, which include detailed standards and principles covering area health management. The operator is also a member of the SSPO. The region contains one Farm Management Area that includes active salmon farms, as delineated in the CoGP, under Area Maps. With only one company in the region, the area is a single operator area, in that one company owns and operates all of the active farms in the area. Area Management within the region Current production in the region During this reporting period one of the active farms within the region was stocked with fish. The farm contained just one year class of fish. Fallowing FARM FALLOWING: The stocked farm was restocked during the current reporting period. Prior to stocking, a fallow period of 43.3 weeks was applied, exceeding the minimum four weeks required under the CoGP. 11

12 AREA FALLOWING: The production area found in the region was restocked during the current reporting period. Prior to restocking a fallow period of 43.3 weeks was used to maximise fish health management. Fish health and monitoring Information gathered through the application of the SSPO Fish Health Management System reveals that during the current reporting period adult female lice counts in the Hope and Grudie region were: Month January February March Adult female lice average Fallow Fallow Fallow N.B. The stocked farm was restocked at the very end of the reporting period and as such there were no lice counts to report. Treatment for lice using approved veterinary medicines During the current reporting period there were no treatments against lice in the Hope and Grudie region. 12

13 INCHARD TO KIRKAIG NORTH IMPORTANT NOTE: THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION SHOULD BE READ IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE EXPLANATORY NOTES AND REPORTING REGION MAP. TOGETHER THESE DOCUMENTS FORM THE HEALTH MANAGEMENT REPORT FOR THE INCHARD TO KIRKAIG NORTH REGION. Region description The Inchard to Kirkaig North reporting region is found in the north west Highlands of Scotland. It extends from Cape Wrath to Cluas Deas. The region includes sea lochs and bays that contain salmon farms, including Loch Laxford, Loch a Chairn Bhain, Badcall Bay, Eddrachillis Bay and Clashnessie Bay. Inchard to Kirkaig North Salmon farming in the region Over the period of this report there were 8 active salmon farms in the region, operated by one company. If stocked, the farms in the region account for approximately 2.3% of the Scottish production of farmed Atlantic salmon. Area Management All farms within the Inchard to Kirkaig North region are accredited to the Code of Good Practice for Scottish Finfish Aquaculture (CoGP) standards, which include detailed standards and principles covering area health management. The operator is also a member of the SSPO. The region contains six Farm Management Areas that include active salmon farms, as delineated in the CoGP, under Area Maps. With only one company operating in the region, all of these areas are single operator areas. Area Management within the region Current production in the region During this reporting period five of the active farms within the region were stocked with fish and each stocked farm contained just one year class of fish. Five of the production areas in the region contained farms that were stocked with fish and each area was stocked with a single year class of fish. 13

14 Fallowing FARM FALLOWING: One farm became fallow and was restocked during the current reporting period. Prior to restocking a fallow period of 9.1 weeks was applied, exceeding the minimum four weeks required under the CoGP. One further farm was restocked during the current reporting period, following a fallow period of 37.1 weeks. All remaining stocked farms were restocked prior to the current reporting period. Prior to restocking, fallow periods ranging from 12.7 to 55.7 weeks (average 37.5 weeks) were applied. AREA FALLOWING: One production area became fallow and was restocked during the current reporting period. Prior to restocking a fallow period of 9.1 weeks was used to support fish health management. One further production area was restocked during the current reporting period, following a fallow period of 37.1 weeks. All remaining stocked production areas were restocked prior to the current reporting period. Prior to restocking area fallow periods ranging from 12.7 to 55.7 weeks (average 37.5 weeks) were applied. Fish health and monitoring Information gathered through the application of the SSPO Fish Health Management System reveals that during the current reporting period adult female lice counts in the Inchard to Kirkaig North region were: Month Adult female lice average January 1.09 February 2.40 March 3.60 Treatment for lice using approved veterinary medicines During the current reporting period there were two treatments against lice in the Inchard to Kirkaig North region. Information exchange The company operating in the Inchard to Kirkaig North region exchanges fish health and production information on a continual basis with other operators in north west Scotland, using the SSPO s Fish Health Management System. 14

15 INCHARD TO KIRKAIG SOUTH Region description The Inchard to Kirkaig South reporting region is found in the north west Highlands of Scotland. It extends from Cluas Deas to Isle Ristol. Inchard to Kirkaig South Salmon farming in the region There are currently no active salmon farms in this region. 15

16 KENNART TO GRUINARD IMPORTANT NOTE: THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION SHOULD BE READ IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE EXPLANATORY NOTES AND REPORTING REGION MAP. TOGETHER THESE DOCUMENTS FORM THE HEALTH MANAGEMENT REPORT FOR THE KENNART TO GRUINARD REGION. Region description The Kennart to Gruinard reporting region is found in the north west Highlands of Scotland. It extends from Isle Ristol to Greenstone Point. The region includes a number of sea lochs and areas which contain salmon farms, including the Summer Isles, Loch Broom and Little Loch Broom. Kennart to Gruinard Salmon farming in the region Over the period of this report there were eight active salmon farms in the region, operated by two companies. If stocked, the farms in the region account for approximately 1.4% of the Scottish production of farmed Atlantic salmon. Area Management All farms within the Kennart to Gruinard region are accredited to the Code of Good Practice for Scottish Finfish Aquaculture (CoGP) standards, which include detailed standards and principles covering area health management. The respective operators are also both members of the SSPO. The region contains four Farm Management Areas that include active salmon farms, as delineated in the CoGP, under Area Maps. All four of these areas are single operator areas in that one company owns and operates all of the farms in the area. Area Management within the region Current production in the region During this reporting period six of the active farms within the region were stocked with fish and each stocked farm contained just one year class of fish. All four of the production areas in the region contained farms that were stocked with fish and all farms within each area were stocked with the same year class of fish. 16

17 Fallowing FARM FALLOWING: One farm became fallow and was restocked during the current reporting period. Prior to restocking a fallow period of 6.4 weeks was applied, exceeding the minimum four weeks required under the CoGP. All remaining farms were restocked prior to the current reporting period following fallow periods ranging from 4.7 to weeks (average 38.3 weeks). A total of one farm became fallow during the current reporting period. AREA FALLOWING: One production area became fallow and was restocked during the current reporting period. Prior to restocking an area fallow of 6.4 weeks was used to maximise fish health management. All remaining production areas were restocked prior to the current reporting period following area fallows ranging from 4.7 to 20.0 weeks (average 11.0 weeks). Fish health and monitoring Information gathered through the application of the SSPO Fish Health Management System reveals that during the current reporting period adult female lice counts in the Kennart to Gruinard region were: Month Adult female lice average January 0.01 February 0.05 March 0.04 Treatment for lice using approved veterinary medicines During the current reporting period there were three treatments against lice in the Kennart to Gruinard region. Information exchange The companies operating in the Kennart to Gruinard region exchange fish health and production information on a continual basis, using the SSPO s Fish Health Management System. They also exchange information with other operators in north west Scotland. 17

18 EWE IMPORTANT NOTE: THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION SHOULD BE READ IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE EXPLANATORY NOTES AND REPORTING REGION MAP. TOGETHER THESE DOCUMENTS FORM THE HEALTH MANAGEMENT REPORT FOR THE EWE REGION. Region description Ewe The Ewe reporting region is found in the north west Highland region of Scotland. It extends from Greenstone Point to North Erradale. The region includes Loch Ewe, which contains a salmon farm. Salmon farming in the region Over the period of this report there was one active salmon farm in the region. If stocked, the farm in the region accounts for approximately 0.3% of the Scottish production of farmed Atlantic salmon. Area Management The farm located within the Ewe region is accredited to the Code of Good Practice for Scottish Finfish Aquaculture (CoGP) standards, which include detailed standards and principles covering area health management. The operator is also a member of the SSPO. With only one farm, the region contains just one Farm Management Area that includes an active salmon farm, as delineated in the CoGP, under Area Maps. Area Management within the region Current production in the region During this reporting period the active farm within the region was stocked with fish. Furthermore, it contained just one year class of fish. Fallowing The farm found within the region was restocked prior to the current reporting period. Prior to stocking a fallow period of 13.4 weeks was applied, longer than the minimum four weeks required under the CoGP. The farm did not became fallow during the current reporting period. 18

19 Fish health and monitoring Information gathered through the application of the SSPO Fish Health Management System reveals that during the current reporting period adult female lice counts in the Ewe region were: Month Adult female lice average January 0.00 February 0.01 March 0.01 Treatment for lice using approved veterinary medicines During the current reporting period there were no treatments against lice in the Ewe region. 19

20 BADACHRO TO APPLECROSS IMPORTANT NOTE: THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION SHOULD BE READ IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE EXPLANATORY NOTES AND REPORTING REGION MAP. TOGETHER THESE DOCUMENTS FORM THE HEALTH MANAGEMENT REPORT FOR THE BADACHRO TO APPLECROSS REGION Region description The Badachro to Applecross region is in the Wester Ross region of the Scottish Highlands. It extends from North Erradale down to Applecross, encompassing Loch Gairloch and Loch Torridon. There are salmon farms in Loch Torridon. Badachro to Applecross Salmon farming in the region Over the period of this report there were four active salmon farms in the region, operated by two companies. If stocked, the farms in the region account for approximately 2.1% of the Scottish production of farmed Atlantic salmon. Area Management All farms within the Badachro to Applecross region are accredited to the Code of Good Practice for Scottish Finfish Aquaculture (CoGP) standards, which include detailed standards and principles covering area health management. The respective operators are also both members of the SSPO. The region contains one Farm Management Area that includes active salmon farms, as delineated in the CoGP, under Area Maps. The two companies operating in the area exchange fish health and production information on a continuous basis (see below), and the farms will be operated according to established principles of area management, as defined in the CoGP. Area Management within the region Current production in the region During this reporting period three of the active farms within the region were stocked with fish. Each farm was stocked with a single year class of fish, with all farms in the region stocked with the same year class of fish. 20

21 Fallowing FARM FALLOWING: Two farms were restocked during the current reporting period. Prior to restocking fallow periods ranging from 20.0 to 21.4 weeks (average 20.7 weeks) were applied, exceeding the minimum four weeks required under the CoGP. The remaining stocked farm was restocked prior to the current reporting period, following a fallow period of 7.4 weeks. No farm within the region became fallow during the current reporting period. AREA FALLOWING: The production area was restocked prior to the current reporting period, with an area fallow of 7.4 weeks used to maximise health management. The production area did not become fallow during the current reporting period. Fish health and monitoring Information gathered through the application of the SSPO Fish Health Management System reveals that during the current reporting period adult female lice counts in the Badachro to Applecross region were: Month Adult female lice average January 0.00 February 0.00 March 0.00 Treatment for lice using approved veterinary medicines During the current reporting period there were four treatments for lice in the Badachro to Applecross region. Information exchange The two companies operating within the Badachro to Applecross region exchange fish health and production information on a continual basis, using the SSPO s Fish Health Management System. 21

22 KISHORN AND CARRON IMPORTANT NOTE: THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION SHOULD BE READ IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE EXPLANATORY NOTES AND REPORTING REGION MAP. TOGETHER THESE DOCUMENTS FORM THE HEALTH MANAGEMENT REPORT FOR THE KISHORN AND CARRON REGION. Region description The Kishorn and Carron reporting region is found in the west Highland region of Scotland. It extends from Applecross to the Kyle of Lochalsh. The region includes Loch Carron and Loch Kishorn, which both contain salmon farms. Kishorn and Carron Salmon farming in the region Over the period of this report there were four active salmon farms in the region, operated by two companies. If stocked, the farms in the region account for approximately 2.0% of the Scottish production of farmed Atlantic salmon. Area Management All farms within the Kishorn and Carron region are accredited to the Code of Good Practice for Scottish Finfish Aquaculture (CoGP) standards, which include detailed standards and principles covering area health management. The respective operators are also both members of the SSPO. The region contains two Farm Management Areas that include active salmon farms, as delineated in the CoGP, under Area Maps. Both areas are single operator areas in that one company owns and operates all of the farms in the area. Area Management within the region Current production in the region During this reporting period three of the active farms within the region were stocked with fish and each farm contained just one year class of fish. One of the two production areas in the region contained farms that were stocked with fish and all farms within that area were stocked with the same year class of fish. 22

23 Fallowing FARM FALLOWING: All stocked farms were restocked prior to the current reporting period. Prior to restocking, fallow periods ranging from 14.7 to 23.3 weeks (average 19.0 weeks) were applied, exceeding the minimum four weeks required under the CoGP. During the current reporting period, one farm became fallow as fish were harvested. AREA FALLOWING: The stocked production area was restocked prior to the current reporting period. Prior to restocking, an area fallow of 14.7 weeks was used to maximise fish health management. No production area became fallow during the current reporting period. Fish health and monitoring Information gathered through the application of the SSPO Fish Health Management System reveals that during the current reporting period adult female lice counts in the Kishorn and Carron region were: Month Adult female lice average January 1.53 February 0.99 March 0.55 Treatment for lice using approved veterinary medicines During the current reporting period there were no treatments against lice in the Kishorn and Carron region. 23

24 LOCH LONG AND CROE IMPORTANT NOTE: THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION SHOULD BE READ IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE EXPLANATORY NOTES AND REPORTING REGION MAP. TOGETHER THESE DOCUMENTS FORM THE HEALTH MANAGEMENT REPORT FOR THE LOCH LONG AND CROE REGION. Region description The Loch Long and Croe reporting region is found in the west Highland region of Scotland. It extends from the Kyle of Lochalsh to Garbhan Cosach at the head of Kyle Rhea. The region includes Lochs Alsh, Long and Duich. There are salmon farms within Loch Alsh and Loch Duich. Loch Long and Croe Salmon farming in the region Over the period of this report there were three active salmon farms in the region, operated by one company. If stocked, the farms in the region account for approximately 2.1% of the Scottish production of farmed Atlantic salmon. Area Management All farms within the Loch Long and Croe region are accredited to the Code of Good Practice for Scottish Finfish Aquaculture (CoGP) standards, which include detailed standards and principles covering area health management. The operator is also a member of the SSPO. The region contains one Farm Management Area that includes active salmon farms, as delineated in the CoGP, under Area Maps. With only one company in the region, the area is a single operator area. Area Management within the region Current production in the region During this reporting period all of the active farms within the region were stocked with fish and each farm contained just one year class of fish. Furthermore, all farms within the region contained the same year class of fish. 24

25 Fallowing FARM FALLOWING: All three farms were restocked prior to the current reporting period. Prior to restocking fallow periods ranging from 19.1 to 33.3 weeks (average 25.2 weeks) were applied, exceeding the minimum four weeks required under the CoGP. No farms within the region became fallow during the current reporting period. AREA FALLOWING: The production area was restocked prior to the current reporting period. Prior to restocking a fallow period of 18.6 weeks was used to maximise fish health management. The production area did not become fallow during the current reporting period. Fish health and monitoring Information gathered through the application of the SSPO Fish Health Management System reveals that during the current reporting period adult female lice counts in the Loch Long and Croe region were: Month Adult female lice average January 6.33 February 5.73 March 2.22 Treatment for lice using approved veterinary medicines During the current reporting period there were ten treatments against lice in the Loch Long and Croe region. 25

26 GLENELG TO KILCHOAN IMPORTANT NOTE: THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION SHOULD BE READ IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE EXPLANATORY NOTES AND REPORTING REGION MAP. TOGETHER THESE DOCUMENTS FORM THE HEALTH MANAGEMENT REPORT FOR THE GLENELG TO KILCHOAN REGION. Region description The Glenelg to Kilchoan reporting region is found in the west Highland region of Scotland. It extends from Garbhan Cosach at the head of Kyle Rhea to Mallaig, encompassing Loch Hourn and Loch Nevis. There are fish farming activities in both lochs. Glenelg to Kilchoan Salmon farming in the region Over the period of this report there were five active salmon farms in the region, operated by two companies. If stocked, the farms in the region account for approximately 2.2% of the Scottish production of farmed Atlantic salmon. Area Management All farms within the Glenelg to Kilchoan region are accredited to the Code of Good Practice for Scottish Finfish Aquaculture (CoGP) standards, which include detailed standards and principles covering area health management. The respective operators are also both members of the SSPO. The region contains two Farm Management Areas that include active salmon farms, as delineated in the CoGP, under Area Maps. Both of these areas are single operator areas in that one company owns and operates all of the farms in the area. Area Management within the region Current production in the region During this reporting period all of the active farms within the region were stocked with fish and each farm contained just one year class of fish. Each production area in the region was stocked with fish and they were each stocked with a single year class of fish. 26

27 Fallowing FARM FALLOWING: All farms were restocked prior to the current reporting period. Prior to restocking fallow periods ranging from 8.1 to 13.3 weeks (average 10.6 weeks) were applied, exceeding the minimum four weeks required under the CoGP. During the current reporting period all farms within the region became fallow as fish were harvested. AREA FALLOWING: Both production areas were restocked prior to the current reporting period. Prior to restocking fallow periods ranging from 7.0 to 13.3 weeks (average 10.1 weeks) were used to maximise fish health management. During the current reporting period both production areas became fallow as fish were harvested. Fish health and monitoring Information gathered through the application of the SSPO Fish Health Management System reveals that during the current reporting period adult female lice counts in the Glenelg to Kilchoan region were: Month Adult female lice average January 2.06 February 1.22 March 0.74 Treatment for lice using approved veterinary medicines During the current reporting period there was one treatment against lice in the Glenelg to Kilchoan region. 27

28 MORAR TO SHIEL IMPORTANT NOTE: THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION SHOULD BE READ IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE EXPLANATORY NOTES AND REPORTING REGION MAP. TOGETHER THESE DOCUMENTS FORM THE HEALTH MANAGEMENT REPORT FOR THE MORAR TO SHIEL REGION. Region description The Morar to Shiel reporting region is found in the south west Highland region of Scotland. It extends from Mallaig to Kilchoan. The region includes Loch nan Ceall, Loch Ailort and Loch Moidart, although only Loch Ailort contains salmon farming activity. Morar to Shiel Salmon farming in the region Over the period of this report there was one active salmon farm in the region, operated principally as a research facility. If stocked, the farm in the region accounts for approximately 0.1% of the Scottish production of farmed Atlantic salmon. Area Management The farm found within the Morar to Shiel region is accredited to the Code of Good Practice for Scottish Finfish Aquaculture (CoGP) standards, which include detailed standards and principles covering area health management. The operator is also a member of the SSPO. With only one farm, the region contains just one Farm Management Area that includes an active salmon farm, as delineated in the CoGP, under Area Maps. Area Management within the region Current production in the region During this reporting period the active farm within the region was stocked with fish and it was stocked with just one year class of fish. Fallowing The farm situated within the region was restocked during the current reporting period. Prior to restocking a fallow period of 10.1 weeks was applied, exceeding the minimum four weeks required under the CoGP. 28

29 Fish health and monitoring Information gathered through the application of the SSPO Fish Health Management System reveals that during the current reporting period adult female lice counts in the Morar to Shiel region were: Month January Adult female lice average Fallow February 0.00 March 0.05 Treatment for lice using approved veterinary medicines There were no treatments against lice in the Morar to Shiel region during the current reporting period. 29

30 SKYE AND SMALL ISLES NORTH IMPORTANT NOTE: THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION SHOULD BE READ IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE EXPLANATORY NOTES AND REPORTING REGION MAP. TOGETHER THESE DOCUMENTS FORM THE HEALTH MANAGEMENT REPORT FOR THE SKYE AND SMALL ISLES NORTH REGION. Region description The Skye and Small Isles North reporting region is found in the west Highland region of Scotland. It encompasses the north and east shores of the Isle of Skye, from the Point of Sleat in the south to Rubha Hunish in the north. The region includes lochs that contain salmon farms, such as Lochs Portree, Sligachan and Ainort. Skye and Small Isles North Salmon farming in the region Over the period of this report there were five active salmon farms in the region, operated by two companies. If stocked, the farms in the region account for approximately 2.5% of the Scottish production of farmed Atlantic salmon. Area Management All farms within the Skye and Small Isles North region are accredited to the Code of Good Practice for Scottish Finfish Aquaculture (CoGP) standards, which include detailed standards and principles covering area health management. The respective operators are also both members of the SSPO. The region contains two Farm Management Areas that include active salmon farms, as delineated in the CoGP, under Area Maps. Both of these areas are single operator areas in that one company owns and operates all of the farms in the area. Area Management within the region Current production in the region During this reporting period four of the active farms within the region were stocked with fish and each stocked farm contained just one year class of fish. Both production areas in the region contained farms that were stocked with fish and all farms within each area were stocked with the same year class of fish. 30

31 Fallowing FARM FALLOWING: One farm became fallow and was restocked during the current reporting period. Prior to restocking a fallow period of 8.3 weeks was applied, exceeding the minimum four weeks required under the CoGP. One further farm was restocked during the current reporting period, following a fallow of 8.9 weeks. All remaining stocked farms were restocked prior to the current reporting period, following fallow periods ranging from 8.3 to 39.4 weeks (average 23.9 weeks). During the current reporting period, a total of three farms became fallow as fish were harvested. N.B. One farm became fallow at the very end of the previous reporting period, and as such this information was not included in the previous report (i.e. the October to December 2015 report). AREA FALLOWING: One production area became fallow and was restocked during the current reporting period. Prior to restocking, an area fallow of 6.1 weeks was used to maximise fish health management. The remaining production area was stocked prior to the current reporting period, following a fallow of 37.6 weeks. During the current reporting period, both production areas became fallow as fish were harvested. Fish health and monitoring Information gathered through the application of the SSPO Fish Health Management System reveals that during the current reporting period adult female lice counts in the Skye and Small Isles North region were: Month Adult female lice average January 2.42 February March Fallow Fallow Treatment for lice using approved veterinary medicines During the current reporting period, there were no treatments against lice in the Skye and Small Isles North region. 31

32 SKYE AND SMALL ISLES SOUTH IMPORTANT NOTE: THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION SHOULD BE READ IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE EXPLANATORY NOTES AND REPORTING REGION MAP. TOGETHER THESE DOCUMENTS FORM THE HEALTH MANAGEMENT REPORT FOR THE SKYE AND SMALL ISLES SOUTH REGION. Region description The Skye and Small Isles South reporting region is found in the west Highland region of Scotland. It encompasses the south and west shores of the Isle of Skye, from the Point of Sleat in the south to Rubha Hunish in the north. The region includes several lochs that contain salmon farms, such as Lochs Snizort, Dunvegan and Harport. Skye and Small Isles South Salmon farming in the region Over the period of this report there were six active salmon farms in the region, operated by two companies. If stocked, the farms in the region account for approximately 3.8% of the Scottish production of farmed Atlantic salmon. Area Management All salmon farms within the Skye and Small Isles South region are accredited to the Code of Good Practice for Scottish Finfish Aquaculture (CoGP) standards, which include detailed standards and principles covering area health management. One of the operators (totalling three of the active farms) is also a member of the SSPO. The reporting region contains four Farm Management Areas that include active salmon farms, as delineated in the CoGP, under Area Maps. All of these areas are single operator areas in that one company owns and operates all of the farms in the area. Area Management within the region Current production in the region During this reporting period five of the active farms within the region were stocked with fish and each farm contained just one year class of fish. Three of the four production areas contained farms that were stocked with fish. Furthermore, all farms within each area were stocked with the same year class of fish. 32

33 Fallowing FARM FALLOWING: One farm became fallow and was restocked during the current reporting period. Prior to restocking a fallow period of 5.9 weeks was applied, exceeding the minimum four weeks required under the CoGP. All other stocked farms were restocked prior to the current reporting period, following fallow periods ranging from 13.0 to 35.7 weeks (average 20.6 weeks). AREA FALLOWING: One production area became fallow and was restocked during the current reporting period. Prior to restocking a fallow period of 5.9 weeks was used to support fish health management. All remaining stocked production areas were restocked prior to the current reporting period, following area fallows ranging from 11.4 to 17.0 weeks (average 14.2 weeks). Fish health and monitoring Information gathered through the application of the SSPO Fish Health Management System reveals that during the current reporting period adult female lice counts in the Skye and Small Isles South region were: Month Adult female lice average January 1.31 February 0.95 March 0.90 Treatment for lice using approved veterinary medicines During the current reporting period there were six treatments for lice in the Skye and Small Isles South region. 33

34 SUNART AND ALINE IMPORTANT NOTE: THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION SHOULD BE READ IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE EXPLANATORY NOTES AND REPORTING REGION MAP. TOGETHER THESE DOCUMENTS FORM THE HEALTH MANAGEMENT REPORT FOR THE SUNART AND ALINE REGION. Region description The Sunart and Aline reporting region is found in the south west Highland region of Scotland. It extends from Kilchoan to Ardtornish Point south of Loch Aline, and also includes the north west shores of the Isle of Mull, from Ardmore Point to Craignure. It encompasses Loch Sunart and the Sound of Mull. There are fish farming activities in both of these areas. Salmon farming in the region Over the period of this report there were ten active salmon farms in the region, operated by two companies. If stocked, the farms in the region account for approximately 5.0% of the Scottish production of farmed Atlantic salmon. Sunart and Aline Area Management All farms within the Sunart and Aline region are accredited to the Code of Good Practice for Scottish Finfish Aquaculture (CoGP) standards, which include detailed standards and principles covering area health management. The respective operators are also members of the SSPO. The region contains two Farm Management Areas that include active salmon farms, as delineated in the CoGP, under Area Maps. One of these areas is a single operator area in that one company owns and operates all of the farms in the area. In the remaining area, there are two companies operating. Farms in this area will be operated according to established principles in area management, as defined in the CoGP. Area Management within the region Current production in the region During this reporting period nine of the active farms within the region were stocked with fish and each farm contained just one year class of fish. 34

35 Furthermore, both production areas were stocked with fish and all farms within each production area were stocked with the same year class of fish. Fallowing FARM FALLOWING: All stocked farms were restocked prior to the current reporting period. Prior to restocking, fallow periods ranging from 7.4 to 21.9 weeks (average 13.0 weeks) were applied, exceeding the minimum four week period required under the CoGP. No farms became fallow during the current reporting period. AREA FALLOWING: Both production areas were restocked prior to the current reporting period. Prior to restocking, area fallows ranging from 4.4 to 8.6 weeks (average 6.5 weeks) were used to support fish health management. No production areas became fallow during the current reporting period. Fish health and monitoring Information gathered through the application of the SSPO Fish Health Management System reveals that during the current reporting period adult female lice counts in the Sunart and Aline region were: Month Adult female lice average January 1.81 February 0.76 March 1.10 Treatment for lice using approved veterinary medicines During the current reporting period there were seven treatments against lice in the Sunart and Aline region. 35

36 SANDA TO CRERAN NORTH IMPORTANT NOTE: THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION SHOULD BE READ IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE EXPLANATORY NOTES AND REPORTING REGION MAP. TOGETHER THESE DOCUMENTS FORM THE HEALTH MANAGEMENT REPORT FOR THE SANDA TO CRERAN NORTH REGION. Region description The Sanda to Creran North reporting region is in the Argyll and Bute region of Scotland. It encompasses the shoreline from Inversanda, around Lochs Linnhe, Eil and Leven, to just south of Kentallen, on the shore opposite to Inversanda. There are salmon farms in Lochs Linnhe and Leven. Salmon farming in the region Over the period of this report there were three active salmon farms in the region, operated by one company. If stocked, the farms in the region account for approximately 1.9% of the Scottish production of farmed Atlantic salmon. Sanda to Creran North Area Management All farms within the Sanda to Creran North region are accredited to the Code of Good Practice for Scottish Finfish Aquaculture (CoGP) standards, which include detailed standards and principles covering area health management. The operator is also a member of the SSPO. The region contains one Farm Management Area that includes active salmon farms, as delineated in the CoGP, under Area Maps. With only one salmon farming company in the region, the area is a single operator area in that one company owns and operates all of the farms in the area. Area Management within the region Current production in the region During this reporting period all of the active farms within the region were stocked with fish and each farm contained just one year class of fish. Furthermore, all farms in the region were stocked with the same year class of fish. 36

37 Fallowing FARM FALLOWING: Two farms were restocked during the current reporting period. Prior to restocking fallow periods ranging from 12.7 to 13.6 weeks (average 13.1 weeks) were applied, exceeding the minimum four weeks required under the CoGP. The remaining farm was restocked prior to the current reporting period, following a fallow period of 6.9 weeks. No farms became fallow during the current reporting period. AREA FALLOWING: The production area was restocked prior to the current reporting period. Prior to restocking an area fallow of 5.1 weeks was used to maximise health management. The production area did not become fallow during the current reporting period. Fish health and monitoring Information gathered through the application of the SSPO Fish Health Management System reveals that during the current reporting period adult female lice counts in the Sanda to Creran North region were: Month Adult female lice average January 0.00 February 0.00 March 0.00 Treatment for lice using approved veterinary medicines During the current reporting period there were no treatments against lice in the Sanda to Creran North region. 37

38 SANDA TO CRERAN SOUTH IMPORTANT NOTE: THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION SHOULD BE READ IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE EXPLANATORY NOTES AND REPORTING REGION MAP. TOGETHER THESE DOCUMENTS FORM THE HEALTH MANAGEMENT REPORT FOR THE SANDA TO CRERAN SOUTH REGION. Region description The Sanda to Creran South reporting region is found in the Argyll and Bute region of Scotland. It encompasses the shoreline from Ardtornish Point, south of Loch Aline, to Inversanda on the north shore of Loch Linnhe, as well as from just south of Kentallen on the south shore of Loch Linnhe to Port an Duine in Ardmucknish Bay. The region includes sea lochs and bays that contain salmon farms, such as Loch a Choire, Loch Linnhe, Loch Creran and the Lynn of Lorne. Salmon farming in the region Over the period of this report there were seven active salmon farms in the region, operated by two companies. Sanda to Creran South If stocked, the farms in the region account for approximately 2.2% of the Scottish production of farmed Atlantic salmon. Area Management All salmon farms within the Sanda to Creran South region are accredited to the Code of Good Practice for Scottish Finfish Aquaculture (CoGP) standards, which include detailed standards and principles covering area health management. The respective operators are also both members of the SSPO. The region contains one Farm Management Area that includes active salmon farms, as delineated in the CoGP, under Area Maps. In this area, which overlaps the Awe and Nell reporting region, there are two operating companies. The farms within this area will be operated according to established principles in area management, as defined in the CoGP. Area Management within the region Current production in the region During this reporting period four of the active farms within the region were stocked with fish and each farm contained just one year class of fish. Furthermore, all farms within the region were stocked with the same year class of fish. 38

39 Fallowing FARM FALLOWING: Two farms were restocked during the current reporting period. Prior to restocking fallow periods ranging from 14.9 to 19.0 weeks (average 16.9 weeks) were applied, exceeding the minimum four weeks required under the CoGP. The remaining stocked farms were restocked prior to the current reporting period, following fallow periods ranging from 16.0 to 23.3 weeks (average 19.6 weeks). No farms became fallow during the current reporting period. AREA FALLOWING: The production area within the region was restocked prior to the current reporting period. Prior to restocking an area fallow of 5.6 weeks used to support fish health management. Fish health and monitoring Information gathered through the application of the SSPO Fish Health Management System reveals that during the current reporting period adult female lice counts in the Sanda to Creran South region were: Month Adult female lice average January 0.01 February 0.03 March 0.07 Treatment for lice using approved veterinary medicines During the current reporting period, there were seven treatments against lice in the Sanda to Creran South region. 39

40 AWE AND NELL IMPORTANT NOTE: THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION SHOULD BE READ IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE EXPLANATORY NOTES AND REPORTING REGION MAP. TOGETHER THESE DOCUMENTS FORM THE HEALTH MANAGEMENT REPORT FOR THE AWE AND NELL REGION. Region description The Awe and Nell reporting region is in the Argyll and Bute region of Scotland. It extends from Port an Duine in Ardmucknish Bay to the north of Craobh Haven. The region includes a number of sea lochs and bays that contain salmon farms, including the Sound of Kerrera, Seil Sound and Loch Melfort. Salmon farming in the region Over the period of this report there were six active salmon farms in the region, operated by two companies. If stocked, the farms in the region account for approximately 3.1% of the Scottish production of farmed Atlantic salmon. Awe and Nell Area Management All salmon farms within the Awe and Nell region are accredited to the Code of Good Practice for Scottish Finfish Aquaculture (CoGP) standards, which include detailed standards and principles covering area health management. The respective operators are also both members of the SSPO. The region contains two Farm Management Areas that include active salmon farms, as delineated in the CoGP, under Area Maps. Both of these areas extend out with the Awe and Nell region. One of these areas is a single operator area in that one company owns and operates all of the farms within the area. In the remaining area, there are two companies operating, although within the confines of the Awe and Nell region the area contains active farms belonging to just one operator. In this area, farms will be operated in accordance with the established principles of area health management, as detailed in the CoGP. Area Management within the region Current production in the region During this reporting period five of the active farms within the region were stocked with fish and each farm contained just one year class of fish. 40

41 Both production areas contained farms that were stocked with fish and all farms within each area were stocked with the same year class of fish. Fallowing FARM FALLOWING: One farm was restocked during the current reporting period. Prior to restocking a fallow period of 23.7 weeks was applied, exceeding the minimum four weeks required under the CoGP. All remaining stocked farms were restocked prior to the current reporting period, following fallow periods ranging from 9.3 to 21.9 weeks (average 14.1 weeks). During the current reporting period one farm became fallow as fish were harvested. AREA FALLOWING: Within the confines of the Awe and Nell region, one production area was restocked during the current reporting period. Prior to restocking, a fallow period (within the Awe and Nell region) of 23.7 weeks was used to maximise fish health management. The remaining production area was restocked prior to the current reporting period, following a fallow of 4.1 weeks. No production area became fallow during the current reporting period. Fish health and monitoring Information gathered through the application of the SSPO Fish Health Management System reveals that during the current reporting period adult female lice counts in the Awe and Nell region were: Month Adult female lice average January February 9.40 March 8.45 Treatment for lice using approved veterinary medicines During the current reporting period there were four treatments against lice in the Awe and Nell region. 41

42 ADD AND ORMSARY IMPORTANT NOTE: THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION SHOULD BE READ IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE EXPLANATORY NOTES AND REPORTING REGION MAP. TOGETHER THESE DOCUMENTS FORM THE HEALTH MANAGEMENT REPORT FOR THE ADD AND ORMSARY REGION. Region description The Add and Ormsary reporting region is found in the Argyll and Bute region of Scotland. It extends from north of Craobh Haven to Borgadalemore point on the Kintyre peninsula. The region includes sea lochs and bays that contain salmon farms, including Loch Craignish and the Sound of Gigha. Salmon farming in the region Over the period of this report there were six active salmon farms in the region, operated by three companies. If stocked, the farms in the region account for approximately 2.4% of the Scottish production of farmed Atlantic salmon. Add and Ormsary Area Management All salmon farms within the Add and Ormsary region are accredited to the Code of Good Practice for Scottish Finfish Aquaculture (CoGP) standards, which include detailed standards and principles covering area health management. The respective operators are also all members of the SSPO. The region contains three Farm Management Areas that include active salmon farms, as delineated in the CoGP, under Area Maps. One of these areas extends out with the confines of the Add and Ormsary region. All areas are single operator areas in that only one company owns and operates all farms in the area. Area Management within the region Current production in the region During the current reporting period four of the active farms within the region were stocked with fish. One of these farms was a broodstock rearing facility, which, by its very nature, holds more than one year class of fish. The remaining stocked farms were production farms, each containing a single year class of fish. 42

43 All three production areas were stocked with fish. One area contained only a broodstock rearing facility. The remaining production areas contained production farms and all stocked farms within each area were stocked with the same year class of fish. Fallowing FARM FALLOWING: All stocked farms were restocked prior to the current reporting period. One of these farms was a broodstock rearing facility. Due to the nature of the facility, which contains more than one age class of fish, it is not always possible to apply a fallow period prior to each new stocking of fish. For the remaining stocked farms, fallow periods ranging from 30.4 to 75.0 weeks (average 53.9 weeks) were applied prior to stocking. During the current reporting period, one farm became fallow as fish were harvested. AREA FALLOWING: All production areas were restocked prior to the current reporting period. One production area contained only a broodstock rearing facility. Due to the nature of the facility, which contains more than one age class of fish, it is not always possible to apply a fallow period prior to each new stocking of fish. For the remaining production areas, and within the confines of the Add and Ormsary region, fallow periods ranging from 21.4 to 30.4 weeks (average 25.9 weeks) were used to support fish health management. No production area became fallow during the current reporting period. Fish health and monitoring Information gathered through the application of the SSPO Fish Health Management System reveals that during the current reporting period adult female lice counts in the Add and Ormsary region were: Month Adult female lice average January 9.76 February 7.71 March Treatment for lice using approved veterinary medicines During the current reporting period there were four treatments against lice in the Add and Ormsary region. 43

44 ISLAND OF MULL IMPORTANT NOTE: THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION SHOULD BE READ IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE EXPLANATORY NOTES AND REPORTING REGION MAP. TOGETHER THESE DOCUMENTS FORM THE HEALTH MANAGEMENT REPORT FOR THE ISLAND OF MULL REGION. Region description The Island of Mull reporting region is found in the Argyll and Bute region of Scotland. It encompasses the southern shoreline around the Island of Mull, from Ardmore Point to Craignure. The region includes Loch na Keal and Loch Tuath, both of which contain salmon farms. Salmon farming in the region Over the period of this report there were six active salmon farms in the region, operated by two companies. If stocked, the farms in the region account for approximately 2.1% of the Scottish production of farmed Atlantic salmon. Island of Mull Area Management All farms within the Island of Mull region are accredited to the Code of Good Practice for Scottish Finfish Aquaculture (CoGP) standards, which include detailed standards and principles covering area health management. The respective operators are also both members of the SSPO. The region contains two Farm Management Areas that include active salmon farms, as delineated in the CoGP, under Area Maps. Both areas are single operator areas in that one company owns and operates all of the farms in the area. Area Management within the region Current production in the region During this reporting period five of the active farms within the region were stocked with fish and each farm contained just one year class of fish. Both production areas contained farms that were stocked with fish. All farms within each area were stocked with the same year class of fish. 44

45 Fallowing FARM FALLOWING: All stocked farms were restocked prior to the current reporting period. Prior to restocking fallow periods ranging from 9.9 to 32.7 weeks (average 19.2 weeks) were applied, exceeding the minimum four weeks required under the CoGP. During the current reporting period one farm became fallow as fish were harvested. AREA FALLOWING: Both production areas were restocked prior to the current reporting period. Prior to restocking area fallows ranging from 9.6 to 32.7 weeks (average 21.1 weeks) were used to maximise fish health management. No production area became fallow during the current reporting period. Fish health and monitoring Information gathered through the application of the SSPO Fish Health Management System reveals that during the current reporting period adult female lice counts in the Island of Mull region were: Month Adult female lice average January 9.23 February 7.69 March 4.49 Treatment for lice using approved veterinary medicines During the current reporting period there were four treatments against lice in the Island of Mull region. 45

46 ISLAY AND JURA IMPORTANT NOTE: THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION SHOULD BE READ IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE EXPLANATORY NOTES AND REPORTING REGION MAP. TOGETHER THESE DOCUMENTS FORM THE HEALTH MANAGEMENT REPORT ISLAY AND JURA REGION. Region description The Islay and Jura reporting region is found in the Argyll and Bute region of Scotland. It encompasses the islands of Jura, Islay, Colonsay, Scarba and Lunga. Salmon farming in the region Over the period of this report there was one active salmon farm in the region. If stocked, the farm in the region accounts for approximately 0.8% of the Scottish production of farmed Atlantic salmon. Area Management Islay and Jura The farm located within the Islay and Jura region is accredited to the Code of Good Practice for Scottish Finfish Aquaculture (CoGP) standards, which include detailed standards and principles covering area health management. The operator is also a member of the SSPO. With only one farm, the region contains one Farm Management Area as delineated in the CoGP, under Area Maps. Area Management within the region Current production in the region During this reporting period the active farm within the region was stocked with fish. Furthermore, it contained just one year class of fish. Fallowing The farm found within the region was restocked prior to the current reporting period. At the time of stocking this was a new farm and as such there is no fallow period to report. The farm did not become fallow during the current reporting period. 46

47 Fish health and monitoring Information gathered through the application of the SSPO Fish Health Management System reveals that during the current reporting period adult female lice counts in the Islay and Jura region were: Month Adult female lice average January 0.58 February 0.49 March 0.88 Treatment for lice using approved veterinary medicines During the current reporting period there was one treatment against lice in the Islay and Jura region. 47

48 CARRADALE AND IORSA IMPORTANT NOTE: THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION SHOULD BE READ IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE EXPLANATORY NOTES AND REPORTING REGION MAP. TOGETHER THESE DOCUMENTS FORM THE HEALTH MANAGEMENT REPORT FOR THE CARRADALE AND IORSA REGION. Region description The Carradale and Iorsa reporting region overlaps both Argyll and Bute and North Ayrshire. It encompasses the island of Arran, as well as the south east Kintyre Peninsula, from Borgadalemore point in the south to Skipness point. The region includes sea lochs and bays that contain salmon farms, such as Kilbrannan Sound and Lamlash Bay. Salmon farming in the region Over the period of this report there were two active salmon farms in the region, operated by two companies. If stocked, the farms in the region account for approximately 1.1% of the Scottish production of farmed Atlantic salmon. Carradale and Iorsa Area Management All farms within the Carradale and Iorsa region are accredited to the Code of Good Practice for Scottish Finfish Aquaculture (CoGP) standards, which include detailed standards and principles covering area health management. The respective operators are also both members of the SSPO. The region contains two Farm Management Areas that include active salmon farms, as delineated in the CoGP, under Area Maps. Both of these areas contain one farm and are therefore single operator areas. Area Management within the region Current production in the region During this reporting period both of the active farms within the region were stocked with fish and each farm contained just one year class of fish. With both farms stocked, each production area in the region was also stocked with fish. Each production area contains one farm and therefore each area was stocked with a single year class of fish. 48

49 Fallowing FARM FALLOWING: One farm was restocked during the current reporting period. Prior to restocking a fallow period of 20.6 weeks was applied, exceeding the minimum four weeks required under the CoGP. The remaining farm was restocked prior to the current reporting period, following a fallow period of 15.3 weeks. No farm within the region became fallow during the current reporting period. AREA FALLOWING: Each production area within the region contains just one active farm. Therefore the area fallows equate to the farm fallow periods reported above. Fish health and monitoring Information gathered through the application of the SSPO Fish Health Management System reveals that during the current reporting period adult female lice counts in the Carradale and Iorsa region were: Month Adult female lice average January 0.00 February 0.04 March 0.06 Treatment for lice using approved veterinary medicines During the current reporting period there were two treatments against lice in the Carradale and Iorsa region. 49

50 FYNE IMPORTANT NOTE: THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION SHOULD BE READ IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE EXPLANATORY NOTES AND REPORTING REGION MAP. TOGETHER THESE DOCUMENTS FORM THE HEALTH MANAGEMENT REPORT FOR THE FYNE REGION. Region description The Fyne reporting region is found in the Argyll and Bute region of Scotland. It includes Loch Fyne, from Skipness Point on the Kintyre Peninsula around the shoreline to Tighnabruaich. Salmon farming in the region Over the period of this report there were ten active salmon farms in the region, operated by one company. If stocked, the farms in the region account for approximately 3.7% of the Scottish production of farmed Atlantic salmon. Area Management Fyne All farms within the Fyne region are accredited to the Code of Good Practice for Scottish Finfish Aquaculture (CoGP) standards, which include detailed standards and principles covering area health management. The operator is also a member of the SSPO. The region contains one Farm Management Area that includes active salmon farms, as delineated in the CoGP, under Area Maps. With only one operator in the region, the area is a single operator area in that one company owns and operates all of the farms in the area. Area Management within the region Current production in the region During this reporting period nine of the active farms within the region were stocked with fish and each farm contained just one year class of fish. Furthermore, all stocked farms within the region contained the same year class of fish. Fallowing FARM FALLOWING: All stocked farms were restocked prior to the current reporting period. Prior to restocking fallow periods ranging from 14.4 to 22.9 weeks (average 18.8 weeks) were applied, exceeding the minimum four weeks required under the CoGP. 50

51 No farms within the region became fallow during the current reporting period. AREA FALLOWING: The production area was restocked prior to the current reporting period. Prior to restocking a fallow period of 11.4 weeks was used to maximise health management. Fish health and monitoring Information gathered through the application of the SSPO Fish Health Management System reveals that during the current reporting period adult female lice counts in the Fyne region were: Month Adult female lice average January 0.02 February 0.08 March 0.11 Treatment for lice using approved veterinary medicines During the current reporting period there were nine treatments against lice in the Fyne region. 51

52 RUEL AND DRUMMACHLOY IMPORTANT NOTE: THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION SHOULD BE READ IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE EXPLANATORY NOTES AND REPORTING REGION MAP. TOGETHER THESE DOCUMENTS FORM THE HEALTH MANAGEMENT REPORT FOR THE RUEL AND DRUMMACHLOY REGION. Region description The Ruel and Drummachloy reporting region is found in the Argyll and Bute region of Scotland. It extends from Tighnabruaich to Toward Point, encompassing the Isle of Bute. The region includes sea lochs and bays that contain salmon farms, including Loch Striven and the Kyles of Bute. Salmon farming in the region Over the period of this report there were three active salmon farms in the region, operated by one company. If stocked, the farms in the region account for approximately 1.8% of the Scottish production of farmed Atlantic salmon. Ruel and Drummachloy Area Management All farms within the Ruel and Drummachloy region are accredited to the Code of Good Practice for Scottish Finfish Aquaculture (CoGP) standards, which include detailed standards and principles covering area health management. The operator is also a member of the SSPO. The region contains one Farm Management Area that includes active salmon farms, as delineated in the CoGP, under Area Maps. With only one operator in the region, this is a single operator area in that one company owns and operates all of the farms in the area. Area Management within the region Current production in the region During this reporting period all of the active farms within the region were stocked with fish and each farm contained just one year class of fish. Furthermore, all farms in the region were stocked with the same year class of fish. 52

53 Fallowing FARM FALLOWING: All farms were restocked prior to the current reporting period. Prior to restocking fallow periods ranging from 16.9 to 26.9 weeks (average 22.3 weeks) were applied, considerably longer than the minimum four weeks required under the CoGP. No farms became fallow during the current reporting period. AREA FALLOWING: The production area was restocked prior to the current reporting period. Prior to restocking an area fallow of 16.9 weeks was used to maximise health management. The production area did not become fallow during the current reporting period. Fish health and monitoring Information gathered through the application of the SSPO Fish Health Management System reveals that during the current reporting period adult female lice counts in the Ruel and Drummachloy region were: Month Adult female lice average January 2.48 February 9.42 March 8.43 Treatment for lice using approved veterinary medicines During the current reporting period there were three treatments for lice in the Ruel and Drummachloy region. 53

54 ISLE OF LEWIS EAST IMPORTANT NOTE: THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION SHOULD BE READ IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE EXPLANATORY NOTES AND REPORTING REGION MAP. TOGETHER THESE DOCUMENTS FORM THE HEALTH MANAGEMENT REPORT FOR THE ISLE OF LEWIS EAST REGION. Region description The Isle of Lewis East reporting region is found in the Western Isles of Scotland. It encompasses the shoreline and lochs to the east of the Isle of Lewis, from the Butt of Lewis to Ardvourlie. The region includes a number of sea lochs that contain salmon farms, such as Lochs Seaforth, Erisort, Odhairn and Shell. Note: Following discussions between SSPO and the Association of Salmon Fishery Boards (ASFB), fish farms residing within Loch Seaforth, which were previously included in the Harris region, are now included within the Isle of Lewis East region. This change was effective from January Isle of Lewis East Salmon farming in the region Over the period of this report there were eight active salmon farms in the region, operated by two companies. If stocked, the farms in the region account for approximately 5.7% of the Scottish production of farmed Atlantic salmon. Area Management All farms within the Isle of Lewis East region are accredited to the Code of Good Practice for Scottish Finfish Aquaculture (CoGP) standards, which include detailed standards and principles covering area health management. The respective operators are also both members of the SSPO. The region contains four Farm Management Areas that include active salmon farms, as delineated in the CoGP, under Area Maps. Three of the areas are single operator areas in that one company owns and operates all of the farms in the area. In the remaining area, there are two companies operating. In this area, health and production information is exchanged on a continual basis (see below), and the farms will be operated according to established principles in area management, as defined in the CoGP. 54

55 Area Management within the region Current production in the region During this reporting period seven of the active farms within the region were stocked with fish and each stocked farm contained just one year class of fish. All four of the production areas in the region contained farms that were stocked with fish and all farms within each stocked area were stocked with the same year class of fish. Fallowing FARM FALLOWING: All stocked farms were restocked prior to the current reporting period. Four of these were new farms and therefore there was no fallow period prior to stocking. For the remaining farms, fallow periods ranging from 14.7 to 30.4 weeks (average 24.4 weeks) were applied prior to restocking. During the current reporting period two farms in the region became fallow as fish were harvested. AREA FALLOWING: All production areas were restocked prior to the current reporting period. Prior to restocking area fallows ranging from 14.7 to 45.3 weeks (average 26.7 weeks) were used to maximise fish health management. During the current reporting period one production area in the region became fallow as fish were harvested. Fish health and monitoring Information gathered through the application of the SSPO Fish Health Management System reveals that during the current reporting period adult female lice counts in the Isle of Lewis East region were: Month Adult female lice average January 8.01 February 4.83 March 5.77 Treatment for lice using approved veterinary medicines During the current reporting period there were 13 treatments against lice in the Isle of Lewis East region. Information exchange The companies operating within the Western Isles, including the Isle of Lewis East region, exchange fish health information for relevant farms on a continual basis, using the SSPO s Fish Health Management System. 55

56 ISLE OF LEWIS WEST IMPORTANT NOTE: THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION SHOULD BE READ IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE EXPLANATORY NOTES AND REPORTING REGION MAP. TOGETHER THESE DOCUMENTS FORM THE HEALTH MANAGEMENT REPORT FOR THE ISLE OF LEWIS WEST REGION. Region description The Isle of Lewis West reporting region is found in the Western Isles of Scotland. It encompasses the shoreline and lochs to the west of the Isle of Lewis, from the Butt of Lewis to Islivig. The region includes sea lochs that contain salmon farms, such as East Loch Roag and West Loch Roag. Isle of Lewis West Salmon farming in the region Over the period of this report there were seven active salmon farms in the region, operated by one company. If stocked, the farms in the region account for approximately 3.0% of the Scottish production of farmed Atlantic salmon. Area Management All farms within the Isle of Lewis West region are accredited to the Code of Good Practice for Scottish Finfish Aquaculture (CoGP) standards, which include detailed standards and principles covering area health management. The operator is also a member of the SSPO. The region contains two Farm Management Areas that include active salmon farms, as delineated in the CoGP, under Area Maps. With only one operator in the region, both of these areas are single operator areas in that one company owns and operates all of the farms in the area. Area Management within the region Current production in the region During this reporting period all seven of the active farms within the region were stocked with fish and each farm contained just one year class of fish. Both production areas were stocked with fish and all farms within each area were stocked with the same year class of fish. Furthermore, all farms within the region were stocked with the same year class of fish. 56

57 Fallowing FARM FALLOWING: All farms were restocked prior to the current reporting period. Prior to restocking fallow periods ranging from 9.3 to 58.1 weeks (average 24.2 weeks) were applied, exceeding the minimum four weeks required under the CoGP. No farms became fallow during the current reporting period. AREA FALLOWING: Both production areas were restocked prior to the current reporting period. Prior to restocking, area fallows ranging from 8.6 to 15.4 weeks (average 12.0 weeks) were used to maximise health management. No production area became fallow during the current reporting period. Fish health and monitoring Information gathered through the application of the SSPO Fish Health Management System reveals that during the current reporting period adult female lice counts in the Isle of Lewis West region were: Month Adult female lice average January 0.10 February 0.08 March 0.17 Treatment for lice using approved veterinary medicines During the current reporting period, there were 11 treatments for lice in the Isle of Lewis West region. Information exchange The companies operating within the Western Isles, including the Isle of Lewis West region, exchange fish health information for relevant farms on a continual basis, using the SSPO s Fish Health Management System. 57

58 HARRIS IMPORTANT NOTE: THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION SHOULD BE READ IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE EXPLANATORY NOTES AND REPORTING REGION MAP. TOGETHER THESE DOCUMENTS FORM THE HEALTH MANAGEMENT REPORT FOR THE HARRIS REGION. Region description The Harris reporting region is in the Western Isles of Scotland. It encompasses the Isle of Harris and the southern part of the Isle of Lewis, from Ardvourlie in the south east to Islivig in the north west. It covers several sea lochs that contain salmon farms, including East Loch Tarbert, West Loch Tarbert and Lochs Stockinish and Grosebay. Note: Following discussions between SSPO and the Association of Salmon Fishery Boards (ASFB), fish farms residing within Loch Seaforth, which were previously included in the Harris region, are now included within the Isle of Lewis East region. This change was effective from January Harris Salmon farming in the region Over the period of this report there were eight active salmon farms in the region, operated by three companies. If stocked, the farms in the region account for approximately 4.3% of the Scottish production of farmed Atlantic salmon. Area Management All farms within the Harris region are accredited to the Code of Good Practice for Scottish Finfish Aquaculture (CoGP) standards, which include detailed standards and principles covering area health management. The respective operators are also all members of the SSPO. The region contains four Farm Management Areas that include active salmon farms, as delineated in the CoGP, under Area Maps. Three of these areas are single operator areas in that one company owns and operates all of the farms in the area. In the remaining area there are two companies operating. In this area, health and production information is exchanged on a continual basis (see below) and the farms will be operated according to established principles in area management, as defined in the CoGP. 58

59 Area Management within the region Current production in the region During this reporting period six of the active farms within the region were stocked with fish and each stocked farm contained just one year class of fish. All four of the production areas in the region contained farms that were stocked with fish and all farms within each area were stocked with the same year class of fish. Fallowing FARM FALLOWING: All stocked farms were restocked prior to the current reporting period. Two of these farms were new farms, for which there was no fallow period prior to restocking. For the remaining farms fallow periods ranging from 13.7 to 53.6 weeks (average 31.2 weeks) were applied prior to stocking, exceeding the minimum four weeks required under the CoGP. No farms in the reporting region became fallow during the current reporting period. AREA FALLOWING: All production areas were restocked prior to the current reporting period. Prior to restocking fallow periods ranging from 8.1 to 53.6 weeks (average 22.3 weeks) were used to maximise fish health management No production area within the region became fallow during the current reporting period. Fish health and monitoring Information gathered through the application of the SSPO Fish Health Management System reveals that during the current reporting period adult female lice counts in the Harris region were: Month Adult female lice average January 0.10 February 0.23 March 0.28 Treatment for lice using approved veterinary medicines During the current reporting period, there were 13 treatments against lice in the Harris region. Information exchange The companies operating within the Western Isles, including the Harris region, exchange fish health information for relevant farms on a continual basis, using the SSPO s Fish Health Management System. 59

60 THE UISTS NORTH IMPORTANT NOTE: THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION SHOULD BE READ IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE EXPLANATORY NOTES AND REPORTING REGION MAP. TOGETHER THESE DOCUMENTS FORM THE HEALTH MANAGEMENT REPORT FOR THE UISTS NORTH REGION. Region description The Uists North reporting region is found in the Western Isles of Scotland. It encompasses the island of North Uist and its associated smaller islands. The region includes sea lochs that contain salmon farms, including Lochmaddy and Loch Eport. The Uists North Salmon farming in the region Over the period of this report there were six active salmon farms in the region, operated by three companies. If stocked, the farms in the region account for approximately 2.1% of the Scottish production of farmed Atlantic salmon. Area Management All farms within The Uists North region are accredited to the Code of Good Practice for Scottish Finfish Aquaculture (CoGP) standards, which include detailed standards and principles covering area health management. The respective operators are also all members of the SSPO. The region contains four Farm Management Areas that include active salmon farms, as delineated in the CoGP, under Area Maps. All four of these areas are single operator areas in that one company owns and operates all of the farms in the area. Area Management within the region Current production in the region During this reporting period five of the active farms within the region were stocked with fish. Each production farm within the region contained just one year class of fish. All four production areas contained farms that were stocked with fish. 60

61 Fallowing FARM FALLOWING: One farm became fallow and was restocked during the current reporting period. This farm was restocked with fish from a neighbouring farm from within the same, single year class production area. All remaining stocked production farms were restocked prior to the current reporting period, following fallow periods ranging from 9.0 to 52.7 weeks (average 27.4 weeks). During the current reporting period, a total of two farms became fallow as fish were harvested. AREA FALLOWING: All production areas were restocked prior to the current reporting period. Prior to restocking, area fallow periods for areas containing production farms ranged from 7.6 to 52.7 weeks (average 26.9 weeks). During the current reporting period one production area became fallow as fish were harvested. Fish health and monitoring Information gathered through the application of the SSPO Fish Health Management System reveals that during the current reporting period adult female lice counts in The Uists North region were: Month Adult female lice average January 1.48 February 1.40 March 1.72 Treatment for lice using approved veterinary medicines During the current reporting period there were two treatments against lice in The Uists North region. Information exchange The companies operating within the Western Isles, including The Uists North region, exchange fish health information for relevant farms on a continual basis, using the SSPO s Fish Health Management System. 61

62 THE UISTS SOUTH IMPORTANT NOTE: THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION SHOULD BE READ IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE EXPLANATORY NOTES AND REPORTING REGION MAP. TOGETHER THESE DOCUMENTS FORM THE HEALTH MANAGEMENT REPORT FOR THE UISTS SOUTH REGION. Region description The Uists South reporting region is found in the Western Isles of Scotland. It encompasses the islands of Benbecula, South Uist and Barra, and associated smaller islands. The region includes a number of sea lochs that contain salmon farms including Lochs Carnan, Uiskevagh, Kilervagh, Skipport and Boisdale. The Uists South Salmon farming in the region Over the period of this report there were 10 active salmon farms in the region, operated by three companies. If stocked, the farms in the region account for approximately 5.3% of the Scottish production of farmed Atlantic salmon. Area Management All farms within The Uists South region are accredited to the Code of Good Practice for Scottish Finfish Aquaculture (CoGP) standards, which include detailed standards and principles covering area health management. The respective operators are also all members of the SSPO. The region contains six Farm Management Areas that include active salmon farms, as delineated in the CoGP, under Area Maps. All six of these areas are single operator areas in that one company owns and operates all of the farms in the area. Area Management within the region Current production in the region During this reporting period seven of the active farms within the region were stocked with fish and each stocked farm contained just one year class of fish. Five of the production areas in the region contained farms that were stocked with fish. Furthermore, all stocked production areas were each stocked with the same year class of fish. 62

63 Fallowing FARM FALLOWING: Five farms were restocked during the current reporting period. Prior to restocking fallow periods ranging from 14.0 to 28.3 weeks (average 20.2 weeks) were applied, exceeding the minimum four weeks required under the CoGP. All remaining stocked farms were restocked prior to the current reporting period, following fallow periods ranging from 7.7 to 10.1 weeks (average 8.9 weeks). No farms became fallow during the current reporting period. N.B. One farm became fallow at the end of the previous reporting period, and as such this information was not included in the previous report (i.e. the October to December 2015 report). AREA FALLOWING: Three production areas were restocked during the current reporting period. Prior to restocking area fallows ranging from 14.0 to 20.9 weeks (average 16.6 weeks) were used to support fish health management. The remaining stocked production areas were restocked prior to the current reporting period, following fallow periods ranging from 7.7 to 10.1 weeks (average 8.9 weeks). No production areas became fallow during the current reporting period. N.B. One production area became fallow at the end of the previous reporting period, and as such this information was not included in the previous report (i.e. the October to December 2015 report). Fish health and monitoring Information gathered through the application of the SSPO Fish Health Management System reveals that during the current reporting period adult female lice counts in The Uists South region were: Month Adult female lice average January 0.11 February 0.07 March 0.07 Treatment for lice using approved veterinary medicines During the current reporting period there were 4 treatments against lice in The Uists South region. Information exchange The companies operating within the Western Isles, including The Uists South region, exchange fish health information for relevant farms on a continual basis, using the SSPO s Fish Health Management System. 63

64 ORKNEY IMPORTANT NOTE: THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION SHOULD BE READ IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE EXPLANATORY NOTES AND REPORTING REGION MAP. TOGETHER THESE DOCUMENTS FORM THE HEALTH MANAGEMENT REPORT FOR THE ORKNEY REGION. Region description The Orkney reporting region encompasses all of the Orkney Islands. The region includes a number of areas that contain salmon farms, including Scapa Flow, Westray, Veantrow Bay and Shapinsay Sound. Orkney Salmon farming in the region Over the period of this report there were twenty one active salmon farms in the region, operated by two companies. If stocked, the farms in the region account for approximately 5.6% of the Scottish production of farmed Atlantic salmon. Area Management All farms within the Orkney region are accredited to the Code of Good Practice for Scottish Finfish Aquaculture (CoGP) standards, which include detailed standards and principles covering area health management. The respective operators are also both members of the SSPO. The region contains three Farm Management Areas that include active salmon farms, as delineated in the CoGP, under Area Maps. One of the areas is a single operator area in that one company owns and operates all of the farms in the area. In each of the two remaining areas, there are two companies operating. Area Management within the region Current production in the region During this reporting period 20 of the active farms within the region were stocked with fish and each stocked farm contained just one year class of fish. Each production area contained farms that were stocked with fish. 64

65 Fallowing FARM FALLOWING: Three farms were restocked during the current reporting period. Prior to restocking fallow periods ranging from 11.9 to 68.0 weeks (average 30.8 weeks) were applied, exceeding the minimum four weeks required under the CoGP. The remaining stocked farms were restocked prior to the current reporting period. One of these farms was a new farm, for which there was no fallow period prior to stocking. For the remaining farms, fallow periods ranging from 6.4 to 35.6 weeks (average 19.6 weeks) were applied. During the current reporting period, four farms became fallow as fish were harvested. Fish health and monitoring Information gathered through the application of the SSPO Fish Health Management System reveals that during the current reporting period adult female lice counts in the Orkney region were: Month Adult female lice average January 0.00 February 0.00 March 0.00 Treatment for lice using approved veterinary medicines During the current reporting period there were no treatment against lice in the Orkney region. 65

66 SHETLAND EAST IMPORTANT NOTE: THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION SHOULD BE READ IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE EXPLANATORY NOTES AND REPORTING REGION MAP. TOGETHER THESE DOCUMENTS FORM THE HEALTH MANAGEMENT REPORT FOR THE SHETLAND EAST REGION. Region description The Shetland East region encompasses the coastline (and associated islands) to the east of Shetland, from Mio Ness to Sumburgh Head. The region includes sea lochs and voes that contain salmon farms, including Uyea Sound, Yell, Yell Sound, Dury Voe, Vidlin Voe, Setterness and Wadbister Voe. Shetland East Salmon farming in the region Over the period of this report there were 40 active salmon farms in the region, operated by four companies. If stocked, the farms in the region account for approximately 18.4% of the Scottish production of farmed Atlantic salmon. Area Management Thirty five of the active farms in the Shetland East region are accredited to the Code of Good Practice for Scottish Finfish Aquaculture (CoGP) standards, which include detailed standards and principles covering area health management. Two of the operators (totalling 22 of the CoGP accredited farms) are also members of the SSPO. Four of the farms not accredited to CoGP standards are accredited under organic certification schemes and are operated by one company. The region contains six Farm Management Areas that include active salmon farms, as delineated in the CoGP, under Area Maps. Four of these are single operator areas in that one company owns and operates all of the farms in the area. In each of the remaining two areas, there two companies operating. For these areas, health and production information is exchanged on a monthly basis (see below), and the farms will be operated according to established principles in area health management, as defined in the CoGP. 66

67 Area Management within the region Current production in the region During this reporting period 27 of the active farms within the region were stocked with fish and each stocked farm contained just one year class of fish. Each production area in the region contained farms that were stocked with fish. Fallowing FARM FALLOWING: One farm became fallow and was restocked during the current reporting period. Prior to restocking a fallow period of 6.7 weeks was applied. Two further farms were restocked during the current reporting period. Prior to restocking fallow periods ranging from 9.9 to 14.7 weeks (average 12.3 weeks) were applied. All remaining stocked farms were restocked prior to the current reporting period, following fallow periods averaging 11.5 weeks. During the current reporting period, a total of three farms became fallow as fish were harvested. Fish health and monitoring Information gathered through the application of the SSPO Fish Health Management System reveals that during the current reporting period adult female lice counts in the Shetland East region were: Month Adult female lice average January 2.51 February 2.08 March 1.53 Treatment for lice using approved veterinary medicines During the current reporting period there were 23 treatments against lice in the Shetland East region. Information exchange The three main companies operating within Shetland, including the Shetland East region, exchange fish health, production and stocking information for all farms at monthly Fish Health and Production meetings. 67

68 SHETLAND WEST IMPORTANT NOTE: THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION SHOULD BE READ IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE EXPLANATORY NOTES AND REPORTING REGION MAP. TOGETHER THESE DOCUMENTS FORM THE HEALTH MANAGEMENT REPORT FOR THE SHETLAND WEST REGION. Region description The Shetland West region encompasses the coastline (and associated islands) to the west of Shetland, from Mio Ness to Sumburgh Head. The region includes sea lochs, bays and voes that contain salmon farms, including Ronas Voe, St. Magnus Bay, Vaila Sound and Scalloway. Shetland West Salmon farming in the region Over the period of this report there were 31 active salmon farms in the region, operated by three companies. If stocked, the farms in the region account for approximately 12.6% of the Scottish production of farmed Atlantic salmon. Area Management Sixteen farms within the Shetland West region are accredited to the Code of Good Practice for Scottish Finfish Aquaculture (CoGP) standards, which include detailed standards and principles covering area health management. Two of the operators (totalling 14 of the CoGP accredited farms) are also members of the SSPO. The region contains five Farm Management Areas that include active salmon farms, as delineated in the CoGP, under Area Maps. Two of these areas are single operator areas in that one company owns and operates all of the farms in the area. In each of the three remaining areas there are two companies operating. In these areas, health and production information is exchanged on a monthly basis (see below), and the farms will be operated according to established principles in area health management. Area Management within the region Current production in the region During this reporting period 15 of the active farms within the region were stocked with fish and each stocked farm contained just one year class of fish. 68