Animal welfare investigation launched into Tasmanian salmon farming

A salmon company is under investigation by an animal welfare body after a video showed workers sealing live fish in a tub, prompting calls for Huon Aquaculture to lose its RSPCA accreditation. The company has pledged a full investigation, stating the vision did not depict standard operating procedures and is committed to fish health and welfare. Tasmania’s Greens leader estimates millions of salmon have died in recent weeks due to a bacterial disease, leading to concerns about the industry’s animal welfare credentials and environmental impact.

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