Aquapredict and the Seamaty SMT120VP Vet Chemistry Analyzer

Customer Case Study

Nearly 63 million salmon died prematurely in large underwater pens dotted across fjords in Norway, the world’s largest producer of Atlantic salmon, last year, a record-high mortality rate of 16.7 percent that cost the industry nearly $2 billion in lost revenue. The fish died from diseases of the pancreas, gills, or heart, or from injuries sustained during the removal of sea lice parasites, so reducing the mortality rate has become a focus of attention.

1. About Aquapredict

Aquapredict, a leading provider of point-of-care solutions for fish farms in Norway, faced challenges in accurate and timely fish health diagnostics. By implementing the Seamaty SMT120VP veterinary biochemical analyzer, Aquapredict improved diagnostic efficiency and enhanced fish health monitoring, resulting in increased productivity and reduced operational costs.

Aquapredict is the leading point-of-care solution provider for fish farms.

2. Challenges Faced by Aquapredict

Last year, Norway's salmon exports exceeded $11 billion, with sales of 1.2 million tons, but 63 million salmon died prematurely, causing the industry to lose nearly $2 billion in revenue.

There are many reasons for the death of salmon, such as the fish breeding too fast, which causes them to be under great stress; common diseases cause death - salmon die from pancreatic, gill, or heart diseases or injuries during the removal of sea lice parasites...

The Norwegian Seafood Council may take measures to reduce salmon mortality, such as increasing the distance between fish farms and adopting new technologies - closed facilities, and filtering seawater to prevent sea lice.

Aquapredict is committed to providing point-of-care testing solutions for fish farms, and how to reduce the occurrence of fish diseases is the challenge it needs to face.

3. Implementation of the SMT120VP

Fish farms rely heavily on precise and prompt health diagnostics to prevent disease outbreaks and ensure the well-being of their stock. Aquapredict selected the Seamaty SMT120VP veterinary biochemical analyzer for its superior diagnostic capabilities and user-friendly interface. The implementation process included:

- Seamless integration of the SMT120VP into Aquapredict's diagnostic workflow.

- Comprehensive training sessions for the Aquapredict team.

- Ongoing support from Seamaty to ensure optimal performance.

SMT120VP vet chemistry analyzer is used in fishing farm

4. Results and Benefits

Since adopting the SMT120VP, Aquapredict has experienced significant improvements:

-Enhanced Diagnostic Accuracy: The SMT120VP provides precise and reliable results, enabling better health management.

-Faster Turnaround Times: With rapid result generation, Aquapredict can quickly address health issues, minimizing the impact on fish stock.

-Cost Savings: Increased efficiency and reduced downtime have led to substantial cost reductions.

-Improved Productivity: Better health monitoring has contributed to higher overall productivity and reduced fish mortality rates.

5. Customer Testimonials

"AquaPredict has together with Seamaty custom made this instrument for use in aquaculture. It has been simplified for ease of operation. "

"AquaPredict will work closely with Seamaty to use this technology to develop new machine-learning models to help the industry. "

"We think this will be a radical change for the fish farmer and enable us to also predict what would happen with the fish, which is absolutely a radical approach. This technology can be used anywhere in the world, and it can be used in any fish species. As long as we have data on the fish."

6. Conclusion

The partnership between Aquapredict and Seamaty has proven to be highly successful. The SMT120VP veterinary biochemical analyzer has addressed critical challenges, resulting in enhanced fish health diagnostics and operational efficiency. Aquapredict's positive experience with the SMT120VP underscores the importance of advanced diagnostic solutions in the aquaculture industry. For fish farms seeking reliable and efficient diagnostic tools, the SMT120VP is a compelling choice.

Appendix

Technical Specifications of the SMT120VP:

- Sample volume: 100µL

- Test duration: 12 minutes

- Parameters: 14 biochemical reagent discs

- User interface: Touchscreen with intuitive software