Are farmed salmon different from the wild salmon?
Farmed and wild salmon have the same ancestors. As there have been relatively few generations of farmed salmon, about five in total, wild and farmed fish are genetically very close. Salmon farmers have selected strains of fish and individual fish that have demonstrated good performance in terms of health, flesh quality and growth, and used these fish as broodstock fish. These broodstock fish are used for breeding purposes only, and help to ensure the quality of future salmon stocks. Throughout the scientific literature, it has been demonstrated that fish quality is influenced by feed and production methods. The goal of the aquaculture industry is to meet or exceed consumer expectations for food quality and safety. Consequently, the farming, handling and slaughter of farmed fish are carried out under controlled conditions in a manner that is considered humane and to have the greatest benefit for subsequent quality, safety and traceability.
Farmed and wild salmon have the same ancestors. As there have been relatively few generations of farmed salmon, about five in total, wild and farmed fish are genetically very close. Salmon farmers have selected strains of fish and individual fish that have demonstrated good performance in terms of health, flesh quality and growth, and used these fish as broodstock fish. These broodstock fish are used for breeding purposes only, and help to ensure the quality of future salmon stocks. Throughout the scientific literature, it has been demonstrated that fish quality is influenced by feed and production methods. The goal of the aquaculture industry is to meet or exceed consumer expectations for food quality and safety. Consequently, the farming, handling and slaughter of farmed fish are carried out under controlled conditions in a manner that is considered humane and to have the greatest benefit for subsequent quality, safety and traceability. When carrying out sensory tests (taste, smell,
