NZ King Salmon mortality rates ethically and legally contentious – SAFE For Animals

September 29th, 2022

New Zealand King Salmon (NZKS) has reported a $24.5 million loss for its half-year earnings, of which it says a major contributor was a January mortality event. A 25% mortality rate for NZKS farms is considered standard for the company, and NZKS is forecasting a 38.8% mortality rate.

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