Pan-genome analysis of Aeromonas salmonicida with focus on genetic determinants for host specificity

Research project

We seek to survey the pan-genome and populations structure of Aeromonas salmonicida, particularly in relation to the observed association between A-layer type and host fish species.

PRVInVir - Piscine orthoreovirus (PRV) characterization: Inactivation and virulence

Research project

The main goal is to generate the knowledge needed to enable the development of procedures for reduction of Piscine orthoreovirus (PRV) infection in Atlantic salmon aquaculture. To achieve this, the project will characterize the resistance of PRV to disinfection, and study differences in virulence between virus isolates.

Quality Calf «Improved health, welfare and profitability in a sustainable calf production

Research project

The primary objective of Quality Calf is to provide science-based recommendations for a sustainable calf production, by investigating the relationship between feeding management strategies and their effect on calf health, welfare and production.

RADAR - Risk and Disease Burden of Antimicrobial Resistance

Research project

This is an integrative project aimed at exploring and developing new methodologies and framework for risk assessment and disease burden of antimicrobial resistance for the human population where the impact of the food chain and routes of transmission are crucial elements.

Rotenone treatment to eradicate roach (Rutilus rutilus) in Bymarka, Trondheim

Research project

The goal of the project is to remove the introduced fish species roach (Rutilus rutilus) from 7 lakes in Bymarka, Trondheim, to prevent further spread of roach to the citys water supply, lake Jonsvatnet. The eradication of roach is done using the rotenone solution CFT Legumine, and is scheduled for the period from 19 to 23 of September 2016.

SmartCalfCare - For the cow, the calf, you and me

Research project

A flexible pen within a modern, robotic dairy barn allowing cow-calf contact by letting mother and calf stay together during the first weeks after birth.

SYBIATT - Synthetic biology and rational virus attenuation – a study on Salmonid pancreas disease virus

Research project

Natural or synthetic mutations can change the genome of organisms and lead to altered fitness properties. By combining genetics and synthetic biology, we want to weaken the PD virus and use it in studies of PD infections and to improve PD vaccines.

TarGet - New targeting vaccines for sustainable aquaculture

Research project

Fish diseases represent one of the major risks to the continued growth of the aquaculture industry. This project will develop a flexible and versatile fish vaccine platform (TarGet) where vaccines can be easily tailored to any viral disease and fish species.

The Gill Health Platform

Research project

The Gill Health Platform (GHP) is a strategic concentration of research at the Norwegian Veterinary Institute (NVI), motivated by the vital importance of the gills to fish health and function.

Triploid salmon – susceptibility to infectious diseases

Research project

The goal for the project is to investigate the susceptibility for triploid salmon to infectious diseases of importance for the Norwegian aquaculture industry.