Multi-species breeding company and specialist in Atlantic salmon breeding, Hendrix Genetics, claims to have discovered a way to control Amoebic Gill Disease (AGD), which could save the industry in Scotland up to £100 million (€110.8 million/$121.6 million) per year.

The company has been selective breeding its Landcatch salmon with increased resistance to AGD.

This disease has been a significant problem in Scotland for a number of years and the control measures can save the industry up to £100 million (€110.8 million/$121.6 million) per year.

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