Dunkeld Trout Hatcheries

Dunkeld Trout Hatcheries, are totally committed to ensuring and enhancing sustainability by: Using fish feed that contains less fishmeal and fish oil and supporting only fish feed manufacturers that demonstrate a continual move towards using plant-based feeds originating from sustainable agriculture; Not using wild-caught juveniles; Farming in such a manner the does not result in negative environmental impacts in terms of discharges and effluents to the surrounding areas; Farms in a closed system so that are zero negative effects to local wildlife (plants as well as animals) or represents a risk to local wild populations; Does not use genetically engineered fish or feed; Farms at stocking densities that minimise the risk of disease outbreaks and transmission; Does not deplete local resources, such as water resource; Supports the long-term economic and social well-being of local communities. Has sustainable business and farm management practices which include: Effective biosecurity and disease control systems;Minimal antibiotic and pharmaceutical use; Microbial sanitation; Maintaining global standards for hygiene; Efficient and humane harvest and transport methods; Accountability in record-keeping and traceability. A sustainable and successful aquaculture sector supplies healthy food for our population and uses natural raw resources responsibly, and in so doing limits its impact on the environment. Our extensive research and our dedicated support to fish feed companies that show commitment to research and development and using less natural raw resources, allows us to meet the needs of our fish as well as the requirements of the market and our customers.