A group, made up of organisations who have an interest in fish welfare, was set up to consider welfare issues regarding current aquaculture practices and reported in Summer 2004 through a series of recommendations to the aquaculture industry. To view a copy of this report, click on the Welfare heading. By adopting a partnership approach between industry, veterinary, welfare and government interests, the recommendations demonstrated the positive steps being taken to ensure high welfare standards within the industry and to maintain consumer confidence.
The minutes of the welfare group can be seen here.