The government had promised to phase out the farms by next year, but Fisheries Minister Diane Lebouthillier announced she would allow aquaculture farms to renew their licences in a “responsible, realistic and achievable transition” away from the ocean farms.
Organisations unite against florfenicol use in Tasmanian salmon farms
A trio of organisations has joined forces to oppose the use of florfenicol in Tasmanian waters.
The Tasmanian Rock Lobster Council, Tasmanian Abalone Council and Tasmanian Commercial Divers Association have voiced their concern about the antibiotic.
