It was like a shock that’s been expected for several years, but when the news broke the infectious salmon anemia (ISA) virus had been detected again on the Faroe Islands, producers remained surprisingly calm.

Currently, there are four fish farming companies on the Faroe Islands, which is possibly a crucial reason why they are not afraid ISA will spread from the farm site in Selatrad.

“When ISA hit the Faroe Islands in 2001 there were several dozen small companies that were operative.