The control of sea lice in Atlantic salmon by selective breeding

Sea lice threaten the welfare of farmed Atlantic salmon and the sustainability of fish farming across the world. Chemical treatments are the major method of control but drug resistance means that alternatives are urgently needed. Selective breeding can be a cheap and effective alternative. Here, we...

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Main Authors: Gharbi, Karim, Matthews, Louise, Bron, James, Roberts, Ron, Tinch, Alan, Stear, Michael
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: The Royal Society 2015
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4614468/