Fish vaccine development awarded funding
A new European project to develop fish vaccines has been awarded €6 million by the European Union.
The "Targetfish" project has been formed between collaborators in 12 EU countries, including the UK's University of Aberdeen, to bring together researchers from the biotech and veterinary sectors.
Researchers are hoped to advance the development of existing vaccines and new prototype vaccines for Atlantic salmon, rainbow trout, common carp, sea bass, seabream and turbot.
The vaccines will target socioeconomically important viral and bacterial pathogens in those fish.
Chris Secombes, who will lead Aberdeen's involvement, said: "Targetfish will also establish a knowledge and technology base for the development of next generation fish vaccines.
"This project will greatly enhance targeted disease prevention is European fish farming."
Vets wishing to access TB Advice services can now use a digital contact form, following updates announced by the APHA.
