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FiSHERiES

Strong momentum continues, K1 growth accelerates sharply,

K0 surpasses 1 kg ahead of plan
Water temperatures have remained rel-
Strong momentum continues, K1 growth atively high throughout Q4 and January
accelerates sharply, K0 surpasses 1 kg and are currently around 6°C, approxi-
ahead of plan mately 1°C higher than during the pre-
vious production cycle (2022–2023), sup-
Andfjord Salmon reports continued
strong biological performance at its porting strong growth conditions.
Kvalnes facility on Andøya. Salmon in On 30 September, approximately
pool K0 has reached an average weight 350,000 smolt with an average weight
of 1 kilogram per fish ahead of schedule, Growth momentum in pool K1 has of around 180 grams were released into
while pool K1 has entered a phase of ac- strengthened materially over recent pool K0. On 10–12 November, around
celerating growth with results exceeding weeks and is now a key driver of overall 750,000 smolt with an average weight of
expectations. performance. The average fish weight in approximately 160 grams were released
K1 has passed 400 grams, with growth into pool K1.
Overall biological performance remains
strong, with high growth rates, low mortal- running approximately 25% above Skret- STATUS POOL K0
ting’s growth table for the full cycle, and
ity and high feed efficiency across both 40–50% above the table during the past • Survival rate: 99.74%
pools. Total standing biomass at the facil- two weeks alone. Accumulated survival • Average weight: 1,007 grams
ity has exceeded 650 tonnes, marking an rate in K1 stands at 99.68 %, with a feed • Feed conversion ratio (FCR): 0.93
all-time high for Andfjord Salmon. conversion ratio of 0.85, reflecting highly
“Pool K0 continues to deliver strong efficient feed utilization. • Standing biomass in pool: 354 tonnes
results. The fish has reached 1 kilogram “The acceleration in K1 is particularly live salmon.
on average, almost 30% above Skret- encouraging. Growth has stepped up STATUS POOL K1
ting’s growth table, with an accumulated over the past month, and the combination • Survival rate: 99.68 %
survival rate of 99.74% and a feed con- of strong biomass development, high sur- • Average weight: 400 grams
version ratio of 0.93. This confirms both vival rate and low feed conversion dem- • FCR: 0.85
the robustness of the biology and the onstrates that the biological conditions
efficiency of our flow-through system,” are good. This provides strong confirma- • Standing biomass in pool: 296 tonnes
says Martin Rasmussen, CEO of Andfjord tion of scalability and repeatability in our live salmon. Circle 17 on enquiry card
Salmon. production model,” Rasmussen adds.
SPAROS launches WiNCod: A Breakthrough Microdiet

for Atlantic Cod larvae

SPAROS proudly announces the launch of WINCod, a nex-
t-generation microdiet specifically developed for Atlantic cod
larvae. Emerging from the EarlyCOD project, WINCod tackles
key challenges in cod hatcheries—high mortality, skeletal de-
formities, and inconsistent juvenile quality.
Designed for early co-feeding protocols, WINCod pairs
seamlessly with Planktonic AS’s cryoplankton (frozen live
plankton), delivering a synergistic nutritional strategy that
supports larvae during the critical first feeding and weaning
phases.
Extensive trials demonstrate that WINCod significantly im-
proves larval robustness, while reducing skeletal anomalies
and promoting healthier organ development. The result is
higher-quality juveniles, giving hatcheries greater predict-
ability and control over production outcomes. for immediate deployment in commercial hatcheries, with
SPAROS providing technical support for implementation and
By strengthening larvae early on, WINCod also reduces de-
pendence on traditional live feeds, helping simplify hatchery protocol optimisation.
operations. Its formulation is the result of years of targeted With WINCod, SPAROS delivers an aquafeed that supports
R&D combined with industrial-scale validation, ensuring both more sustainable, cost-effective cod aquaculture, accelerating
biological performance and practical implementation. the transition from research into real-world practical solutions.
WINCod is available in 150, 300, and 500 µm pellet sizes, WINCod marks a major milestone for the growing cod farm-
allowing precise matching to larval developmental stages. ing sector—and a decisive step forward in early-stage nutri-
Early adopters in Norway have already reported measurable tion.
improvements in hatchery performance. The product is ready Circle 18 on enquiry card
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