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Suitable for all production phases and farming systems, SmartCare Defence is particularly recommended before seasonal disease peaks

BioMar launches SmartCare Defence to protect seabass during bacterial outbreaks

  (DENMARK, 2/23/2026)

New functional feed reduces mortality in Mediterranean farms and supports fish health during high-risk seasons

BioMar has introduced SmartCare Defence, a new functional feed developed to strengthen European seabass during periods of heightened bacterial risk in Mediterranean aquaculture. The product targets one of the sector’s most persistent challenges: seasonal bacterial outbreaks that continue to impact survival rates and farm profitability.

Bacterial diseases remain a leading constraint in seabass production. Despite advances in vaccination, pathogens from the genera Photobacterium, Vibrio, and Aeromonas still cause significant on-farm losses. At the same time, producers are reducing reliance on medicated feeds, creating demand for nutritional strategies that enhance the fish’s natural defence mechanisms.

Developed over more than five years of research and commercial validation, SmartCare Defence combines controlled laboratory challenge trials with large-scale farm testing. The solution forms part of BioMar’s SmartCare program, which focuses on precision nutrition to address defined production risks.

“The goal was to develop a feed solution that works with the fish’s own defence mechanisms, rather than reacting once problems occur,” said Elena Planas, Veterinarian at BioMar. “SmartCare Defence is designed for proactive use, particularly ahead of predictable high-risk periods.”

At the core of the formulation is a functional ingredient package enriched with optimized micronutrients aimed at limiting bacterial proliferation, reinforcing intestinal integrity, and strengthening immune response. In controlled challenge trials with Photobacterium damselae piscicida, the feed demonstrated a significant reduction in mortality. Comparable survival improvements were confirmed under commercial farming conditions during periods of elevated bacterial pressure.

“It’s a new tool for a more comprehensive health management strategy,” said Bruno Noguerra, Product Manager at BioMar. “Seeing similar survival benefits in both laboratory and real-world production environments gives farmers confidence that this is a reliable and practical solution.”

Further scientific analysis, including gene expression studies in the intestine and kidney, confirmed positive effects on immune-related pathways and gut integrity.

Suitable for all production phases and farming systems, SmartCare Defence is particularly recommended before seasonal disease peaks. The product will be available for order from March 2026, with implementation supported by BioMar’s technical service teams through on-farm follow-up and advisory services.


🇯🇵 日本語翻訳

BioMar、細菌感染流行期にスズキを保護するSmartCare Defenceを発売

新しい機能性飼料が地中海養殖場での死亡率を低減し、高リスク季節における魚の健康を支援

BioMar は、地中海養殖において細菌リスクが高まる時期にヨーロッパスズキを強化するために開発された新しい機能性飼料 SmartCare Defence を発表しました。本製品は、生残率や養殖場の収益性に影響を与え続けている、業界で最も根強い課題の一つである季節性の細菌感染流行に対応します。

細菌性疾病は依然としてスズキ生産における主要な制約要因です。ワクチン接種の進歩にもかかわらず、PhotobacteriumVibrio、および Aeromonas 属の病原体は依然として養殖現場で大きな損失を引き起こしています。同時に、生産者は薬剤添加飼料への依存を減らしており、魚の自然防御機構を高める栄養戦略への需要が高まっています。

5年以上にわたる研究および商業規模での検証を経て開発された SmartCare Defence は、管理された実験室での感染試験と大規模な養殖場試験を組み合わせています。本ソリューションは、特定の生産リスクに対応する精密栄養に焦点を当てた BioMarのSmartCareプログラム の一部です。

「問題が発生してから対応するのではなく、魚自身の防御機構と連携する飼料ソリューションを開発することが目標でした」と、BioMar獣医師のElena Planas 氏は述べました。「SmartCare Defence は、特に予測可能な高リスク期間の前に予防的に使用することを目的としています。」

本製品の中核は、細菌の増殖抑制、腸の完全性の強化、および免疫応答の向上を目的とした最適化された微量栄養素を含む機能性成分パッケージです。Photobacterium damselae piscicida を用いた管理下での感染試験では、死亡率の有意な低減 が示されました。これと同様の生残率向上は、細菌圧が高まる期間中の商業養殖環境でも確認されました。

「これは、より包括的な健康管理戦略のための新しいツールです」と、BioMarプロダクトマネージャーのBruno Noguerra 氏は述べました。「実験室試験と実際の生産環境の両方で同様の生残効果が確認されたことにより、生産者はこれを信頼できる実用的なソリューションとして導入することができます。」

さらに、および腎臓における遺伝子発現解析を含む科学的評価により、免疫関連経路および腸の完全性に対する肯定的な効果が確認されました。

SmartCare Defenceすべての生産段階 および養殖システムに適しており、特に季節性疾病ピーク前の使用が推奨されています。本製品は 2026年3月 から注文可能となり、導入および養殖場でのフォローアップは BioMarの技術サービスチーム により支援されます。


🇨🇳 简体中文翻译

BioMar推出SmartCare Defence,在细菌暴发期间保护海鲈

全新功能性饲料降低地中海养殖场死亡率,并在高风险季节支持鱼类健康

BioMar 推出了新型功能性饲料 SmartCare Defence,旨在在地中海水产养殖中细菌风险升高时期强化欧洲海鲈的健康。该产品针对行业最持久的挑战之一——季节性细菌暴发,这些暴发持续影响存活率和养殖场盈利能力。

细菌性疾病仍然是海鲈生产的主要限制因素。尽管疫苗接种取得进展,但来自 PhotobacteriumVibrioAeromonas 属的病原体仍然在养殖场层面造成重大损失。同时,生产者正在减少对药物饲料的依赖,这增加了对能够增强鱼类自然防御机制的营养工具的需求。

SmartCare Defence 经过 超过五年 的研发与商业验证,结合了受控实验室攻毒试验与大规模养殖场验证。该解决方案是 BioMar SmartCare计划 的一部分,专注于针对特定生产风险的精准功能营养。

“我们的目标是开发一种与鱼类自身防御机制协同作用的饲料解决方案,而不是在问题发生后再作出反应,”BioMar兽医Elena Planas 表示。“SmartCare Defence 旨在提前使用,尤其是在已知细菌压力将增加的时期之前。”

该产品的核心在于一套功能性配方,包含优化的微量营养素组合,旨在抑制细菌生长、增强肠道完整性并强化免疫功能。在使用 Photobacterium damselae piscicida 进行的受控攻毒试验中,结果显示 死亡率显著降低。在细菌压力升高期间的商业养殖条件下,也证实了类似的存活率改善效果。

“这是实现更全面健康管理战略的新工具,”BioMar产品经理Bruno Noguerra 表示。“在受控试验和实际生产环境中都看到相似的存活改善效果,使养殖户对其作为可靠且实用的解决方案充满信心。”

进一步的科学评估,包括对肠道肾脏的基因表达分析,确认了其对免疫相关通路和肠道完整性的积极影响。

SmartCare Defence 适用于 所有生产阶段 和养殖系统,特别建议在可预测的疾病高风险时期之前使用。该产品将于 2026年3月 起接受订购,并由 BioMar技术服务团队 提供实施支持和养殖场跟进服务。

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