New publication on welfare indicators in aquaculture2025-11-18
An international research team, including IATS Nutrigroup, has published in Reviews in Aquaculture the article “Welfare Indicators for Aquaculture Research: Toolboxes for Five Farmed European Fish Species”. This work proposes updated welfare indicator toolboxes for five key species in European aquaculture: Atlantic salmon, rainbow trout, European sea bass, gilthead sea bream, and common carp.
The publication is part of the European project AQUAEXCEL3.0, which promotes excellence in aquaculture research infrastructures across Europe. The article provides practical and scientific tools to improve welfare assessment in experiments and ensure quality and reproducibility of results.
Read the official press release from AQUAEXCEL3.0 at Documenting fish welfare: new toolboxes for European aquaculture research. The study has already attracted attention in the specialized media: misPeces.com has published a feature article highlighting welfare as a strategic tool for fish producers.
Full reference:
Noble C, Abbink W, Alvestad R, Ardó L, Bégout M-L, et al. Welfare Indicators for Aquaculture Research: Toolboxes for Five Farmed European Fish Species. Reviews in Aquaculture. 2026;18:e70109. https://doi.org/10.1111/raq.70109
