Tasmanian salmon farms blocked from using antibiotic florfenicol after detection in wild fish 10km away
The use of florfenicol in Tasmanian salmon farms has been suspended due to its presence in wild fish and perceived risks to marine life.
Breaking: Antibiotic licence for salmon farming revoked over 'unacceptable risk'
Australia's veterinary regulator has revoked the salmon industry's permit to use the antibiotic florfenicol due to concerns over the risk of residue exposure to other species.
Health, environment departments questioned salmon antibiotic approval
Tasmanian government agencies raised concerns over the approval of the antibiotic florfenicol for use in salmon farms, citing inadequate evidence regarding its potential impact on human health and the environment.
'Things will be very complicated' without antibiotic, salmon industry warns
Tasmania's salmon industry is facing the potential loss of its emergency permit to use the antibiotic florfenicol, which is critical for managing fish disease.
Licence for antibiotic use in Tasmanian salmon may be suspended
The Australian federal agency is proposing to suspend the use of the antibiotic florfenicol in Tasmanian salmon farming following its detection in native species nearby.