Caligus
THE SAME NIGHTMARE ALL OVER AGAIN Although this parasite was kept under control after the ISA outbreak, this year its presence increased due to the existence of greater biomass in the water. Even though we do not have a great range of drugs, experts have made a call to design integrated strategies to help control the problem considered by far the worst in the salmon industry worldwide. / Page 08
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Psevc-Caligidosis and Intesal
THE PUBLIC-PRIVATE FIGHT AGAINST CALIGUS There are two initiatives that are leading the fight against caligus in Chile. One of them is a government initiative and the other a private sector initiative. In both cases the results are promising. / Page 24
Research centers
FOLLOWING THE FOOTPRINT OF THE CALIGUS For many researchers, the caligus is a very “fascinating” subject and that is why some, supported by their institutions, have decided
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to conduct an in-depth study of the parasite to help the salmon industry to face this challenge more effectively. / Page 28