On 14 September 2026, EURCAW-Aqua welcomed 21 representatives of National Competent Authorities and veterinary inspectors from 14 EU Member States to Prague for a workshop dedicated to rainbow trout welfare at hatchery level.
Participants explored key aspects of rainbow trout welfare, including:
🐟 Welfare risks associated with broodstock and reproductive management – Dr Manuel Gesto
🦠 The relationship between the microbiome and rainbow trout welfare – Prof Sofia Consuegra
🐣 Practices of welfare concern for trout larvae and fry – Dr Ana Roque
🧠 Understanding pain perception and behaviour in farmed trout: implications for welfare – Prof Lynne Sneddon
A big thank you to all our speakers and participants for their active engagement, valuable questions and lively discussions throughout the workshop.
Bringing together scientific knowledge and practical experience from official controls is at the heart of EURCAW-Aqua’s work to support competent authorities across Europe.
