Effective integrated parasite management:

The Integrated Parasite Management Plan (IPMP) should:

Documented IPMP, which conforms with Indicator 4.5.17.

Rationale for setting the frequency of revisions of the IPMP.

Documented IPMP, which conforms with Indicator 4.5.17.

The revision process of the IPMP.

A single treatment is considered to have taken place when the majority of a site (i.e. more than half of all cages) is treated.

List of effective sea lice medicinal treatments available.

Records that demonstrate medicinal parasiticide treatments.

If applicable, records shall demonstrate that every third treatment belongs to a different family of drugs.

Effective sea lice medicinal treatments available.

Medicinal parasiticide treatments.

If applicable, whether every third treatment belongs to a different family of drugs.

The following are examples of exceptions to the sampling frequency required by Appendix 13 (13.4) regarding environmental conditions that may affect fish welfare:

Records that demonstrate:

On-site sea lice sampling complies with the requirements in Appendix 13 (13.4).

If practicable, auditors should observe sampling while on-site.

The collected sea lice data on native salmonids will inform the review and potential revision of the maximum sea lice load for the ABM and the corresponding sea lice levels at individual sites (see Indicator 4.5.2 and Appendix 13 (13.2.2).

Records that verify:

The site’s participation in collecting sea lice data on native salmonids.

The rationale for any exception.

That the methodology used for collecting sea lice data on native salmonids complies with the requirements in Appendix 13 (13.3).

The information should be cross-checked with local regulations and records.

If a site does not receive any requests to collaborate on research, the site may demonstrate compliance by showing evidence of commitment through other proactive means.

Records that demonstrate verification of how the site or Certificate Holder has communicated with external groups (NGOs, academics, regulators) to agree on and collaborate towards areas of research to measure the impacts of sea lice on native fish.

Records that demonstrate collaboration with NGOs, academics and regulators.

Evidence that the site or Certificate Holder has communicated with external groups to agree on areas of research and is tracking and responding to research requests.

When the UoC has a history of using antibiotics, they shall reduce the antibiotic load over time and shall demonstrate measures being taken to achieve this reduction.

Antibiotic load reduction is evaluated by comparing the last 6 years or cycles prior to the audit. For the first 6 audits, comparisons can be made with 1 to 5 years or cycles before the audit.

The target would be to decrease antibiotic use until a situation is reached where treatments are only sporadic. Sporadic means that treatments are not required every year or every production cycle. ASC emphasises the importance of improved prevention strategies and reduced dependency on antibiotics.

This approach reduces the risk of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), a major concern and aligns with the ‘One Health’ framework, which recognises the interconnected health of humans, animals and the environment.

Prescriptions.

Antibiotic treatment records.

Antibiotic load calculations.

Actions or measures aimed to reduce antibiotic use.

Antibiotic treatments and accuracy of antibiotic load calculation:

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