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09/16/2021

Update on welfare inspection at The Scottish Salmon Company in Loch Carron?

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From: Don Staniford <[email protected]>
Date: Thu, Sep 16, 2021 at 12:30 PM
Subject: Update on welfare inspection at The Scottish Salmon Company in Loch Carron?
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Do you have an update on any welfare inspection at The Scottish Salmon Company's West Strome salmon farm in Loch Carron?
 
In view of the urgency of the health and welfare situation, Scottish Salmon Watch filed a welfare complaint immediately after filming via:
 
 
We posted photos and videos via:
 
 
 
 
 
And we issued a press release via:
 
 
 
 
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An update would be much appreciated.
 
 
Thanks,
 
 
Don Staniford
 
Director, Scottish Salmon Watch
 
 
 

From: SM-APHA-APHA Scotland (APHA) <[email protected]>
Date: Thu, Sep 16, 2021 at 4:05 PM
Subject: RE: Update on welfare inspection at The Scottish Salmon Company in Loch Carron?
To: [email protected] <[email protected]>

 
Dear Don Staniford,

Thank you for your email. The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) take all reports of animal welfare concerns seriously and investigate them. We do not comment on individual cases.

Kind Regards,

APHA Scotland.

 
  

 
 

 

 
 
 

From: <[email protected]>
Date: Fri, Sep 17, 2021 at 8:34 AM
Subject: RE: Update on welfare inspection at The Scottish Salmon Company in Loch Carron?
To: <[email protected]>



Dear Don

Thank you for your email requesting an update on the welfare inspection at The Scottish Salmon Company’s West of Strome salmon farm in Loch Carron.

I note you have addressed this enquiry to APHA who are responsible for investigating complaints about the welfare of farmed fish in Scotland. It will be for them to respond as appropriate.

Duty Inspector

Duty Inspector

Marine Scotland – Science

Scottish Government | Marine Laboratory | 375 Victoria Road | Aberdeen | AB11 9DB

Tel: +44 (0)131 244 3498

S/B: +44 (0)131 244 2500

e: [email protected]

w: https://www.gov.scot/marine-and-fisheries/

 

 

Passing the buck

 

 
 
Pass the buck #2
 
 
 
From: Don Staniford <[email protected]>
Date: Fri, Sep 17, 2021 at 8:50 AM
Subject: Re: Update on welfare inspection at The Scottish Salmon Company in Loch Carron?
To: <[email protected]>


APHA does not provide details or reply in any material way. 
 
Have FHI visited West Strome salmon farm to inspect the lice-infested fish?
 
 
 
 
From: Don Staniford <[email protected]>
Date: Fri, Sep 17, 2021 at 9:31 AM
Subject: Re: Update on welfare inspection at The Scottish Salmon Company in Loch Carron?
To: <[email protected]>


Surely Marine Scotland is the competent authority for enforcement of this policy, which exists entirely to deliver higher welfare?
 
Scottish Salmon Watch believes that sea lice numbers at West Strome salmon farm have been misreported. This farm has been reporting sea lice levels around 1-2 females per fish. Our video footage suggests much higher lice infestation levels. 
 
It is simply impossible for whiteheads to emerge when sea lice levels are as low as 1 - 2.  You need lots of sea lice for at least 3 weeks to precipitate the level of welfare abuse uncovered at West Strome on 6 September. 
 
Has Marine Scotland even visited West Strome salmon farm since 6 September?
 
Thanks,
 
Don
 
 
 

From: <[email protected]>
Date: Fri, Sep 17, 2021 at 9:52 AM
Subject: RE: Update on welfare inspection at The Scottish Salmon Company in Loch Carron?
To: <[email protected]>



Dear Don

Following the receipt of your complaint, MSS are considering the information in relation to fish health regulation. No further information is available whilst the investigation is ongoing. Information on any surveillance undertaken will be published in due course.

Duty Inspector

Duty Inspector

Marine Scotland – Science

Scottish Government | Marine Laboratory | 375 Victoria Road | Aberdeen | AB11 9DB

Tel: +44 (0)131 244 3498

S/B: +44 (0)131 244 2500

e: [email protected]

w: https://www.gov.scot/marine-and-fisheries/

 
 
 

 
 
 
 
FHI Carron
 
 
 

From: SCD Wildlife Crime <[email protected]>
Date: Tue, Sep 21, 2021 at 9:53 AM
Subject: RE: Update on welfare inspection at The Scottish Salmon Company in Loch Carron? [OFFICIAL]
To: Don Staniford <[email protected]>

OFFICIAL

Good morning Mr Staniford

Police Scotland have not have any involvement with this, but APHA or Marine Scotland may be in a better position to advise.

Many thanks

Billy

Detective Sergeant Billy Telford

Wildlife Crime Coordinator

Specialist Crime Division (SCD)

Police Scotland

Tel: 07785401541
Website: www.scotland.police.uk
Twitter: @policescotland
Facebook: www.facebook.com/policescotland

 
 
 
 
 
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