Leroy impacted by 'serious' disease being spread between salmon farms in central Norway

Bacterial kidney disease (BKD) is now back in central Norway, 15 years after it was last detected.

The spread of BKD appears to be linked to wellboats and delousing vessels, which enable contact between neighboring facilities — The spread of BKD appears to be linked to wellboats and delousing vessels, which enable contact between neighboring facilitiesPhoto: Anders Furuset

Matthew Wilcox

Leroy Seafood Group bacterial kidney disease (BKD)Diseases Norway Atlantic salmon

Published 24 May 2023, 08:36Updated 24 May 2023, 13:18