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Australia Suspends Florfenicol in Salmon Farms Amid Health Concerns

3/5/2026

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The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) suspended florfenicol use in Tasmanian salmon farms after traces appeared in wild fish.
The suspension follows a 2025 mass mortality event, where over 1 million salmon died from a bacterial outbreak.
Concerns exist about the lack of robust evidence on human health impacts.
The industry plans to reapply for a permit if it can show trade risks are mitigated.

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Story summary

The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) suspended florfenicol use in Tasmanian salmon farms after traces appeared in wild fish.
The suspension follows a 2025 mass mortality event, where over 1 million salmon died from a bacterial outbreak.
Concerns exist about the lack of robust evidence on human health impacts.
The industry plans to reapply for a permit if it can show trade risks are mitigated.