How do you know your fish healthy & robust ?
By mapping the mucosal barrier strength for the gills, gut and skin the health status of the stock can be monitored and maintained keeping the fish healthy and robust.
As the first line of defence against parasites and pathogens, keeping the mucosal membranes healthy and robust is crucial to their welfare, growth and survival.
We help the fish farming industry keep their stock healthy & robust
In 2022, more than 58 million fish died on Norwegian fish farms, representing 15% of production. Since 2012, the biological cost of fish farming has doubled soon becoming the largest cost component.
QUANTIDOC is a leading biotechnology company based in Norway. We provide proactive barrier health solutions to the global fish farming industry.
Maintaining the mucosal barriers of the gills, gut, and skin is critical to keeping fish healthy and robust. Keeping the mucosal membranes healthy and robust is crucial to their welfare, growth and survival.
Over the past eight years, we've developed Veribarr™, which has become the industry standard solution for verifying and maintaining the health and robustness of fish mucosal barriers.
QUANTIDOC - The barrier health company
Why is it critical to protect the mucosal membranes?
Mucous membranes on gills, guts, and skin are the fish's primary defence against disease and environmental stress, and they must remain strong at all times. Keeping the mucosal membranes healthy and robust is crucial to their welfare, growth and survival.
The mucus protects in three ways:
A physical barrier - even just a few hundred millimetres is sufficient to protect.
A magazine for dozens of antimicrobial components that kill viruses, bacteria and fungi.
A natural substrate for the good microflora that the fish need to survive
There is a clear correlation between weakened mucus barriers, weak growth, and increased mortality.
The importance of healthy and robust mucus for the survival, growth, and welfare of fish is widely recognized in the literature. Over the past decade, Quantidoc has conducted more than 100 projects, demonstrating a clear correlation between weakened mucus barriers, weak growth, and increased mortality. Therefore, it is crucial to monitor and maintain high levels of mucus barrier strength for the welfare of the fish, as well as for growth and production efficiency.
Strong Barriers = Healthy Fish = Better Production
Effective barrier health control of fish gills, gut, and skin is crucial for successful fish farming
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Barrier health control through continuous mucosal mapping of the skin, gills, and gut in fish farming can improve fish health and welfare by reducing pathogen exposure, enhancing immunity, improving nutrient absorption, reducing stress, and reducing the need for medical treatment.
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Proactive health barrier control through continuous mucosal mapping of the skin, gills, and gut can improve growth ratio and production by detecting health issues early, improving feed conversion efficiency, reducing stress levels, and enhancing biosecurity
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Proactive barrier health control through continuous mucosal mapping can help identify changes in the health of fish at an early stage, enabling prompt intervention and treatment before diseases can spread throughout the fish population. This can prevent significant economic losses
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Proactive barrier health control through continuous mucosal mapping can reduce mortality rates in fish farming by detecting diseases and environmental stressors early on. This can result in improved survival rates, reduced economic losses, and increased profitability.
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Barrier health control through continuous mucosal mapping of the skin, gills, and gut can reduce biomass risk by preventing disease, improving growth and survival, reducing the need for culling, and reducing the environmental impact of fish farming operations.
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Proactive barrier health control through mucosal mapping can lead to improved fish health, resulting in higher quality and more valuable biomass. This can increase the overall value of the fish farming operation, leading to improved market shares and access to markets.
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Proactive barrier health control through continuous mucosal mapping can help reduce operational costs in fish farming by optimizing feed management, lice removal operations, and reduction in the use of medications. This can result in improved profitability and shareholder value. By reducing operational costs, mucosal mapping can also improve brand value by demonstrating a commitment to efficient, sustainable and cost-effective fish farming practices.
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Proactive health barrier control through continuous mucosal mapping of the skin, gills, and gut can improve the brand value of the fish farmer by improving product quality, enhancing consumer trust, complying with regulations and standards, and reducing the environmental impact of fish farming operations
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Proactive health barrier control through continuous mucosal mapping of the skin, gills, and gut can help improve shareholder value by reducing operational costs, improving fish health and survival rates, and increasing biomass value, and reducing the overall biomass risk. By improving profitability and demonstrating a commitment to sustainable and efficient fish farming practices, mucosal mapping can also improve brand value and investor confidence.
Strong Barriers = Healthy Fish
“Our mission is to keep our client’s fish robust & healthy”
Veribarr™
The industry standard for quantifying fish health & robustness
Veribarr™ by Quantidoc is a proactive and innovative solution for the global fish farming industry to monitor and maintain fish barrier health of gills, gut and skin.
Using advanced technology, Veribarr™ measures the area and density of mucus cells, providing early warning of the fish's mucosal status and enabling farmers to take preventative measures before diseases and mortality occur.
Stay proactive and take preventative measures before diseases and mortality occur.
The industry standard for verifying and maintaining the health and robustness of fish mucosal barriers
By continuously monitoring fish barrier health, Veribarr™ promotes the fish's immune system and robustness, contributing to the industry's long-term success and sustainability. With Veribarr™, our clients can achieve their production objectives while minimizing the risk of disease and mortality. Veribarr™ is the industry standard for verifying and maintaining the health and robustness of fish mucosal barriers and has been instrumental in improving the quality and sustainability of fish farming worldwide.
Veribarr™provides fish farmers with a range of benefits, including:
Early Warning System
Veribarr™ measures the area and density of mucus cells, providing early warning of the fish's mucosal status and enabling farmers to take preventative measures before diseases and mortality occur. This reduces the risk of fish loss and helps maintain productivity.
Improved Fish Health
By continuously monitoring fish barrier health, Veribarr™ promotes the fish's immune system and robustness, leading to healthier and more resilient fish that are less susceptible to diseases and parasites. This leads to improved fish health and welfare and reduced use of antibiotics and other pharmaceuticals.
Increased Productivity
By maintaining optimal fish barrier health, farmers can increase the productivity and profitability of their operations. This is achieved through reduced fish loss, improved feed conversion rates, and increased fish growth rates.
Enhanced Sustainability
Veribarr™ helps fish farmers to produce fish in a more sustainable manner by reducing the risk of disease outbreaks and the need for antibiotics and other pharmaceuticals. This leads to a lower environmental impact and a more sustainable industry overall.
This is how we help the fish farming industry keep their fish healthy & robust!
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By implementing Veribarr™ the industry standard for verifying and maintaining fish mucosal barriers, fish farmers can control that their fish populations are healthy and robust. The Veribarr™ technology provides reliable and objective assessments of barrier health, helping farmers identify and address potential issues before they become major problems.
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Starting with healthy stock is essential for successful fish farming. That's why we work closely with fish farmers to ensure that their stock is in optimal health from the outset. Using our Veribarr™ technology, we implement comprehensive health monitoring protocols and best practices to help farmers establish healthy and productive fish populations. Our focus on maintaining high levels of mucosal barrier health is key to achieving these goals.
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Continuous monitoring of fish health is essential for maintaining optimal productivity and profitability. At QUANTIDOC, we provide advanced health monitoring solutions that allow fish farmers to keep a close eye on the health and well-being of their fish populations. Our technology allows for real-time health monitoring, enabling farmers to detect and address potential issues as they arise.
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Threats to fish health can come from many different sources, including water quality, pathogens, and environmental factors. At QUANTIDOC, we help fish farmers identify potential threats to their fish populations and develop effective corrective measures based on how these factors affect the barriers’ strengths.
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Monitoring the effects of barrier health control measures on mortality, sickness, and growth rates is crucial for ensuring the success of fish farming operations. At QUANTIDOC, we provide comprehensive data analysis and reporting services using Veribarr™ to help farmers understand the impact of our solutions on their fish populations. Our technology allows for real-time data collection and analysis, providing farmers with the information they need to make informed decisions about their operations.
Implement Veribarr™ and start monitoring the health of your stock
The problems we solve
In 2022, more than 58 million fish died on Norwegian farms, representing 15% of production. Since 2012, the biological cost of fish farming has doubled soon becoming the largest cost component.
The high rates of disease and mortality have significant consequences for the industry, including:
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The increasing rate of disease and mortality in fish farming on a global scale can have a significant impact on the growth potential of the industry. Therefore, it is important for fish farmers to implement proactive barrier health control measures to prevent disease outbreaks and promote optimal fish health and welfare, which can improve the industry's competitiveness, consumer confidence, and growth potential.
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2. Reduced profitability is a direct consequence of high rates of disease and mortality. When fish die, companies lose their investment in feed, labour, and infrastructure. This can significantly impact their financial performance, making it difficult to maintain operations or invest in future growth opportunities. Even if companies can still sell the remaining fish, they may need to lower their prices to reflect the lower quality or quantity of the product, which can further reduce their profits.
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When fish populations are sick or dying, companies may need to invest in additional labour, medication, or infrastructure to address the issue. This can increase the overall cost of production and reduce the profitability of the operation.
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The high rates of disease and mortality can reduce consumer confidence in the quality and safety of fish products. Consumers may be hesitant to purchase fish products from farms that have experienced significant losses or have a reputation for high mortality rates. This can impact the demand for fish products and ultimately hurt the sales and profits of fish farming companies.
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High rates of disease and mortality can also result in regulatory compliance issues for fish farming companies. Many countries have regulations that set standards for the quality and safety of fish products, and companies that fail to meet these standards may face fines, legal action, or even closure. Additionally, regulators may require companies to implement additional measures to prevent disease outbreaks or improve fish welfare, which can increase costs and reduce profitability
The solutions we deliver
As the first line of defence against parasites and pathogens, keeping the mucosal membranes of fish's skin, gut, and gills healthy is crucial to their health and welfare.
We have developed three different Veribarr™ solution alternatives for the global fish farming industry.
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The value we create
By mapping the mucosal barrier strength for the skin, gills and gut the health status of the stock can be monitored and maintained at a high level.
Fish farming can benefit significantly from maintaining the strength of the mucosal barriers such as:
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Barrier health control through continuous mucosal mapping of the skin, gills, and gut in fish farming can improve fish health and welfare by reducing pathogen exposure, enhancing immunity, improving nutrient absorption, reducing stress, and reducing the need for medical treatment.
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Proactive health barrier control through continuous mucosal mapping of the skin, gills, and gut can improve growth ratio and production by detecting health issues early, improving feed conversion efficiency, reducing stress levels, and enhancing biosecurity
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Proactive barrier health control through continuous mucosal mapping can help identify changes in the health of fish at an early stage, enabling prompt intervention and treatment before diseases can spread throughout the fish population. This can prevent significant economic losses
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Proactive barrier health control through continuous mucosal mapping can reduce mortality rates in fish farming by detecting diseases and environmental stressors early on. This can result in improved survival rates, reduced economic losses, and increased profitability.
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Barrier health control through continuous mucosal mapping of the skin, gills, and gut can reduce biomass risk by preventing disease, improving growth and survival, reducing the need for culling, and reducing the environmental impact of fish farming operations.
Let us help keep your stock robust & healthy.
The skin, gut, and gills of fish are critical to their overall health and well-being. They play a vital role in protecting the fish from harmful substances, including pathogens and parasites, that could compromise their immune system. If the mucosal barrier is compromised, it can lead to infections and diseases that can be difficult to manage and treat.
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