date:Apr 30, 2014
Hjaltland Sea Farms, operated by Grieg Seafood Hjaltland UK Ltd., was expelled by the Scottish Salmon Producers Organisation (SSPO) late last week for importing salmon smolts without waiting for the recommended three-month quarantine period.
The potential consequences of bringing in smolts without quarantine are exceptionally serous for the whole Scottish industry, said Scott Lansburgh (pictured), SSPO CEO. The importation of smolts from a country with lower health status without undertaking a