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AquaTactics enters fish vaccine market with USDA approval

AquaTactics, the Washington-based aquaculture division of Bimeda, has entered the autogenous fish vaccine sector after receiving USDA approval.

Autogenous fish vaccine production and wet-lab safety testing will happen at Bimeda’s vaccine facility, Bimeda Biologicals, in San Angelo, Texas, which already has experience in terrestrial animal vaccine production.

According to a press release from AquaTactics, its site in Kirkland, Washington, will remain key for fish vaccine development and customer support. 

“With USDA approval, we can now expand our quality offering and provide custom vaccine solutions that meet the specific needs of our clients. This is an important milestone in our mission to enhance fish health and productivity for aquaculture operations across the USA,” said Sam Dash, general manager of AquaTactics.

AquaTactics provides a range of fish health services, including:

• Veterinary services
• Vaccination protocol design
• Fish health products
• Pathology services
  

“I am excited to see AquaTactics further our ability to support the U.S. aquaculture industry and the aquatic veterinary profession. We are now able to provide high quality fish vaccines to veterinarians, fish health professionals, and the facilities they service in all 50 states,” said Katharine “Ono” Onofryton, AquaTactics’ veterinarian.