Florfenicol Remains Two Months After Use
Reports florfenicol has been detected in the marine environment two months after it was last used are deeply concerning.
Apr
2026
22
Florfenicol Use
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Apr
2026
20
9,000 Tonnes of Salmon Industry Mortalities to Start 2026
New EPA data, recording more than 9,000 tonnes of salmon mortalities in the first three months of 2026, demonstrates florfenicol is not the answer to preventing disease outbreaks.
Mar
2026
26
What the Florfenicol? Govt Doesn’t Know How Much Antibiotic Has Been Used
In news that will shock many Tasmanians, the Rockliff Government does not know how much florfenicol has been used in our waterways.
Mar
2026
24
Regrettable LegCo Vote on Florfenicol Transparency
A Greens’ motion calling for salmon companies to be transparent with the public about the use of antibiotics in Tasmanian waterways has been voted down in the Legislative Council,
Mar
2026
5
Salmon Industry – Florfenicol Permit Suspension
The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority has just suspended the salmon industry's permit to use the controversial antibiotic florfenicol in Tasmanian waters.
Mar
2026
3
Salmon Industry – Florfenicol Permit
Documents that the Greens obtained under right to information show that the Department of Health, NRE and the Environment Protection Authority (EPA) voiced
Mar
2026
3
Salmon Industry – Florfenicol Use
Right now, the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) is considering whether to suspend the permit for florfenicol in Tasmania's south-east waters.
Feb
2026
23
Liberals Must Stop Mass Florfenicol Dumping
The Liberal Government are refusing to withdraw support for the salmon industry’s use of florfenicol, despite the APVMA’s move to suspend the permit for use in Tasmania.
Feb
2026
21
Rockliff Gov Must Withdraw Support for Florfenicol Use
With the APVMA moving to suspend their permit to allow florfenicol use by the salmon industry, the Rockliff Government must withdraw their support for the use of this antibiotic.
Feb
2026
19
Florfenicol in Wild Fish Requires Rockliff’s Response
Florfenicol has been found in wild caught fish, including abalone and lobsters, up to ten kilometres away from salmon farms, according to a statement published by NRE Tas.