The company's goal is to apply all the biomass of the Coho salmon species in order for it to be certified antibiotic-free by Raised Without Antibiotics. Salmones Austral recorded an important milestone in its operations by certifying antibiotic-free harvests throughout its entire production chain for the first time. Jorge Leal, deputy health manager of the
The company, among other sustainability initiatives, is using energy from various sources such as solar and operates hybrid cultivation centers. Salmones Austral is developing a strong energy efficiency program, based on Law 21,305 that regulates the management of this resource among large consumers. In this regard, the company's Deputy Sustainability Manager, Jaime Molina, points out
As part of the projects of the Convergence Table for the Development of Lagging Areas Los Lagos, this sector of Quellón will benefit from the installation of solar panels, which will allow the generation of electrical energy for 14 families. Two other similar projects are already underway in other locations in the commune, such as
Eight salmon production centers adopt the use of Garware Anti Caligus Skirts Caligus is a persistent problem in the Chilean salmon industry, affecting the health of fish by damaging their skin and mucus, making them more vulnerable to diseases. With increasing resistance to antiparasitic treatments, it has become crucial to incorporate non-pharmacological methods into control
Cermaw, Mowi and Salmones Austral are using this non-pharmacological alternative as part of health strategies to control Caligus infestation in their operations. Caligus is a significant challenge for the salmon industry, since it impacts the health status of the fish, stressing them and violating the mucus and skin, their first immune barrier. Due to
The environmental achievements achieved by production and supplier companies in the sector were highlighted within the framework of the seminar "Sustainability and Adaptation to Climate Change." Advancing in the circular economy and standardizing the measurement of the carbon footprint were among the main milestones achieved by 21 salmon farming companies -both producers and suppliers-, which
The initiative was born as a result of the Clean Production Agreement, signed by the union representing 10 production companies and 12 suppliers. The objective is to improve practices in matters such as the circular economy. This Tuesday, August 20, the meeting "Sustainability and adaptation to Climate Change: Challenges for the Chilean salmon industry to
The best news is that, over the past year, all Chilean salmon producers lowered their use of antimicrobials. One of them even reached zero utilization. Despite reaching a record of 1,107,109 tons of fish harvested, the AQI (Antimicrobial Consumption Index) decreased to 0.031 during 2023, dropping 3.1% to the lowest value in 12 years according
Seminar in Puerto Varas brought together experts to analyze upwelling technologies in the mitigation of HABs, highlighting the collaboration between industry and academia to face challenges in aquaculture During the second week of August, in Puerto Varas, the International Seminar "Comprehensive Approach to Upwelling Technologies for Mitigation of Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs)" was held, organized
Between August 7 and 11, various restaurants will offer preparations based on the product. There will also be a tasting in the main square. Between August 7 and 11, Puerto Montt will experience the first version of "Salmon Week", a period during which prominent local restaurants and eateries will offer a varied selection of dishes
