Tassal Antibiotic Usage Tassal is a national leader in accurate reporting of antibiotic use and chooses to go above in terms of transparent, audited figures for antibiotic use, posting real time treatment and details on our website. S Our goal is to eliminate antibiotic use. We only ever treat our fish in the best interest of their welfare under strict veterinary supervision. We do not treat our fish stock prophylactically. We only use antibiotics approved for farm animals and do not use any antibiotics listed as critically important for human medicine by the World Health Organisation. All treated fish are subject to a lengthy withdrawal period to ensure that there are no antibiotics in their system at time of harvest. We report any antibiotic use on our ASC Dashboard within 30 days of the treatment. Importantly, the vast majority of our fish never see antibiotics and we do not feed antibiotics routinely, nor for performance reasons. Vaccinating Fish Vaccinating fish has significantly reduced the need for antibiotics in the Tasmanian aquaculture industry. Tassal s 2017 year class has not been administered antibiotics, our vaccination regimes have expanded and we expect this year class not to require antibiotic treatment over their life cycle. Different companies use different types of antibiotics - it s like comparing apples and oranges It is irresponsible to compare antibiotic use across companies for a number of reasons. Comparing the volume of antibiotics used can be highly misleading as each different type of antibiotic has a different effective dosage and a minimum duration, as well as a potentially different reporting period. Transparency In the interests of transparency, Tassal lists all current antibiotic treatments on our website and those numbers are provided in the annual sustainability report, which are audited and reported out against GRI (global reporting initiative) guidelines. Responsible Antibiotic Use Responsible antibiotic use in the industry is further reinforced by strict Australian Government guidelines, with a recent survey demonstrating the Australian fish industry continues to have a high degree of compliance with Australian standards.
What is the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) The ASC is an independent, not-for-profit organisation founded in 2010 by World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) and The Sustainable Trade Initiative to manage global standards and the certification of responsible fish farming around the world. ASC Logo. The ASC logo is proof of achievement in a market leading programme for the production of responsibly farmed seafood. It gives you absolute assurances of provenance and quality. It helps you to make positive environmentally and socially responsible choices when shopping for seafood. It gives at-a-glance reassurance that the seafood comes from a farm which uses responsible farming methods that minimise environmental and social impacts. It lets you enjoy seafood with a clear conscience knowing where it has come from and how it s been produced. ASC proccesses allow traceability through our operations from egg to plate. 154 compliances to achieve certification. It s not an easy feat to achieve ASC Certification. A total of 154 criterion need to be achieved, and maintained through a rigorous annual reporting process. Grown at sea Legal compliance Preservation of the natural environment & biodiversity Preservation of water resources & water quality Preservation of species diversity & wild populations Use of feed & sources of feed Good animal health & husbandry Be a good employer Be a good neighbour Smolt production Raised in freshwater e in here. Another sentence in here.
Health Benefits of Eating Salmon Atlantic Salmon grown in Tasmania is a highly nutritious food. A 150g salmon portion provides you with a good source of essential fatty acids, protein, vitamins and minerals (B3, B12, E, phosphorus and selenium). It is also a source of anti-oxidants (vitamin D), magnesium and vitamin B1 all of which are vital ingredients for a healthy balanced diet. Omega 3 Omega-3s are called essential fatty acids because they re critical to good health, but cannot be produced naturally by the human body. They need to be obtained from food. Atlantic salmon is one of the richest naturally occurring sources of Omega-3 fatty acids. There are different kinds of Omega-3 those from plant sources (known as ALA) and those from marine sources (called EPA & DHA). While both kinds of Omega-3 are important for good health, the marine Omega-3s are more potent and provide wide ranging health benefits throughout our bodies and brains. Nutrition Information Serving size = 150g Average Quantity per Serving % Daily Intake (per Serving) What happens to your body Health Benefits of Eating Salmon Average Quantity per 100g ENERGY 1290kJ 15% 861kJ PROTEIN 31.3g 63% 20.9g FAT, TOTAL 20.5g 29% 13.7g SATURATED 4.1g 17% 2.7g TRANS 0.2g 0.1g POLYUNSATURATED 5.4g 3.6g OMEGA-3 2.4g 1.6g ALA 743mg 495mg EPA 485mg 323mg DHA 728mg 485mg MONOUNSATURATED 11.0g 7.3g CARBOHYDRATE Less than 1g 0% 0.0g SUGARS Less than 1g 1% 0.0g SODIUM 84mg 4% 56mg Percentage daily intakes are based on an average adult diet of 8700kJ. Your daily intakes may be higher or lower depending on your energy needs. Omega-3 %RDI= 243%* *Based on the National Heart Foundation of Australia s recommended adult consumption. when you eat a healthy, balanced diet BRAIN Omega-3s are suggested to play a major role in reducing depression, as multiple studies have found a strong correlation between the two. HEART Vitamin B12 helps normal function of your brain and nervous system, and the formation of red blood cells. ALL ORGANS Magnesium is required by every part in the body for bone, protein and fatty acid formation. It also relaxes muscles and regulates calcium levels. Selenium has been found to improve the immune system. LIVER Vitamin B6 (or Pyridoxine), helps the body to break down amino acids to form haemoglobin. KIDNEYS Potassium is an essential nutrient used to maintain fluid and electrolyte balance in the body. JOINTS Vitamin D is necessary for normal absorption and utilisation of calcium and phosphorus. BONES Phosphorus is an essential element required for energy metabolism and helps develop strong bones and teeth. SKIN Astaxanthin is a particularly strong form of carotenoid that studies have found to have significant positive effects for human skin, anti-aging and anti-inflammatory.
Ocean Sanctuary Pens FAC SHE T ET We are rolling out our new Ocean Sanctuary Pens as quick as our manufacturer can make them! Designed and built in Tasmania complete with a walkway and wildlife exclusion system. The pens not only keep seals out, they keep our fish healthy and our people safe. Keeping seals out Seals access traditional pens by either chewing through the net or jumping over the top of pens. Seals also push the nets in and take bites from live salmon. The new Ocean Sanctuaries combat these issues with their unique design. Underwater - the K-grid revolutionary netting is both stiff and strong. Seals can t chew through the hard grid and they can t bend it to get at the fish inside. Above the waterline, Ocean Sanctuaries have a double stanchion system supporting a 3m high fence on the outside of a walkway. This barrier stops seals from jumping into the pen - it also keeps our staff safely out of reach from seal encounters. Maintaining good fish health Being a single wall design net there is nowhere for sea life to hide and get caught in. It also allows greater water and oxygen flow which is optimal for fish health. The rigid design of the K-grid netting significantly decreases algal growth and is easier to clean - as it s just a single wall there is less of it to clean too! free! Requires no copper based anti-foulant paint - Tassal nets are completely copper What s the status on the Ocean Sanctuary Enclosures? We started rolling out the pens in 2016 - as at Nov 2017 we have 50 pens in the South East, Tasman and Channel regions. We are replacing our current pens as quick as our manufacturer can produce them! By the end of 2021 all of our pens will be replaced with Sanctuary pens with the exception of Macquarie Harbour which is a low seal encounter zone. Our pens are proudly manufactured in the Huon Valley, Tasmania by Mitchell Plastic Welding Pty Ltd, a family owned and operated business started by Michael Mitchell in 1988. MPW currently has 20 employees and is another example of the aquaculture industry supporting regional Tasmanian jobs. December 2017