Professor Herve Migaud

Honorary Professor

Institute of Aquaculture Pathfoot Building, University of Stirling, Stirling, FK9 4LA

Professor Herve Migaud

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About me

My academic journey in Stirling started in 2002 as a postdoctoral fellow employed in an EU project (Pubertiming). I then became a lecturer in reproductive physiology and senior lecturer, reader and obtained a chair in 2012 in fish physiology. I have been the Director of Research for the Institute of Aquaculture from 2011 to 2015, Deputy Director in 15-16 and Acting Director in 17-18. I am currently the Production research group leader composed of 31 academic staff, postdocs, PhDs and technical support staff working on breeding, genetics and nutrition of aquaculture species. I am currently the President of the European Aquaculture Society (EAS), leader of the Aquaculture Research Collaborative Hub in the UK (ARCH UK) and Distinguished Professor of the Zhejiang Province since 2018.

My main research interests are in environmental, endocrine, genetic and molecular control of  fish physiology especially broodstock management, early maturation, gender and growth, the photoperiodism network, chronobiology systems (particularly clock systems), genetic manipulation for sterility and domestication of new species including over recent years cleaner fish for the biological control of sea lice in salmon farming. Research activities cover a range of temperate and tropical teleost species including new species for Aquaculture in South East Asia and South America.

Research projects (20)

AquaLeap: Innovation in Genetics and Breeding to Advance UK Aquaculture Production
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Funded by: Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council
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ROBUST-SMOLT Impact of Early Life History in Freshwater Recirculation Aquaculture Systems on A. Salmon Robustness and Susceptibility to Disease at Sea
PI: Professor Herve Migaud
Funded by: Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council
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AquaExcel2020
PI: Professor Sonia Rey Planellas
Funded by: European Commission (Horizon 2020)
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ParaFishControl - Advanced Tools and Research Strategies for Parasite Control in European farmed fish
PI: Professor James Bron
Funded by: European Commission (Horizon 2020)
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Testing of novel health ingredients against multi-mucosal disturbance and stress induced immune suppression under a practical repetitive stress challenge model
PI: Professor Herve Migaud
Funded by: Scottish Aquaculture Innovation Centre
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Testing of novel health ingredients against multi-mucosal disturbance and stress induced immune suppression under a practical repetitive stress challenge model
PI: Professor Herve Migaud
Funded by: Lallemand AquaPharm Ltd
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SALMOTRIP +
PI: Professor Herve Migaud
Funded by: Biomar Ltd and Mowi (Scotland)
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Optimsation and implementation of sterile triploid salmon in Scotland
PI: Professor Herve Migaud
Funded by: Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council
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ARRAINA
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Funded by: European Commission (Horizon 2020)
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Philips Lighting B.V. Agreement: Light Research Tool
PI: Professor Herve Migaud
Funded by: Philips Lighting B.V.
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SAIC Equipment Award
PI:
Funded by: Scottish Aquaculture Innovation Centre
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Production and Implementation of Farmed Wrasse in the Scottish Salmon Industry
PI: Professor Herve Migaud
Funded by: Technology Strategy Board
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Implementation of natural spawning - improving quality of off-spring and animal welfare
PI: Professor Herve Migaud
Funded by: European Commission (Horizon 2020)
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Biosciences KTN SPARK award - Development of new genotyping methodologies to identify halibut neomales
PI: Professor Herve Migaud
Funded by: Biosciences Knowledge Transfer Network
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Biosciences KTN SPARK award - Gender control in wrasse.
PI: Professor Herve Migaud
Funded by: Biosciences Knowledge Transfer Network
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Feasibility study of triploid salmon production
PI: Professor Herve Migaud
Funded by: European Commission (Horizon 2020)
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Implementation of all female production in the UK halibut farming Industry
PI: Professor Herve Migaud
Funded by: Otter Ferry Seafish Ltd and Scottish Aquaculture Research Forum
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Research and development of stock management strategies to optimise growth potential on ongrowing of marine fish
PI: Professor Herve Migaud
Funded by: Scottish Aquaculture Research Forum
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Novel narrow bandwidth lighting technology in cod farming and its impact on performance from early stages to adult fish
PI: Professor Herve Migaud
Funded by: Intravision Group
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Light Technology for Photoperiod Regulation in Cod Mariculture
PI: Professor Herve Migaud
Funded by: European Commission (Horizon 2020)
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Outputs (184)

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Article

Impact of freshwater rearing on saltwater performance: A genotype-environment interaction study in Atlantic Salmon (Salmo salar)

Tollervey MJ, Agha S, Bekaert M, Gheyas AA, Houston RD, Doeschl-Wilson A, Norris A, Migaud H, Gutierrez AP & Betancor MB (2026) Impact of freshwater rearing on saltwater performance: A genotype-environment interaction study in Atlantic Salmon (Salmo salar). Aquaculture, 610, Art. No.: 742892. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aquaculture.2025.742892

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Low temperature-driven physiological responses in ballan wrasse (Labrus bergylta): Stress, inflammation, and liver health

Palma PA, Broughton R, Abacan EJC, Jiménez-Fernández E, Gutierrez AP, Migaud H & Betancor MB (2025) Low temperature-driven physiological responses in ballan wrasse (Labrus bergylta): Stress, inflammation, and liver health. Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology Part A: Molecular & Integrative Physiology, 309, Art. No.: 111923. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cbpa.2025.111923

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Efficacy testing of an immersion vaccine against Aeromonas salmonicida and immunocompetence in ballan wrasse (Labrus bergylta, Ascanius)

Papadopoulou A, Monaghan SJ, Bagwell N, Alves MT, Verner-Jeffreys D, Wallis T, Davie A, Adams A & Migaud H (2022) Efficacy testing of an immersion vaccine against Aeromonas salmonicida and immunocompetence in ballan wrasse (Labrus bergylta, Ascanius). Fish and Shellfish Immunology, 121, Art. No.: 505-515. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fsi.2021.09.044

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A Temporally Dynamic Gut Microbiome in Atlantic Salmon During Freshwater Recirculating Aquaculture System (RAS) Production and Post-seawater Transfer

Lorgen-Ritchie M, Clarkson M, Chalmers L, Taylor JF, Migaud H & Martin SAM (2021) A Temporally Dynamic Gut Microbiome in Atlantic Salmon During Freshwater Recirculating Aquaculture System (RAS) Production and Post-seawater Transfer. Frontiers in Marine Science, 8, Art. No.: 711797. https://doi.org/10.3389/fmars.2021.711797

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Neuroendocrine regulation of reproduction in Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua): Evidence of Eya3 as an integrator of photoperiodic cues and nutritional regulation to initiate sexual maturation

Doyle A, Cowan ME, Migaud H, Wright PJ & Davie A (2021) Neuroendocrine regulation of reproduction in Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua): Evidence of Eya3 as an integrator of photoperiodic cues and nutritional regulation to initiate sexual maturation. Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology - Part A: Molecular and Integrative Physiology, 260, Art. No.: 111000. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cbpa.2021.111000

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A commercial autogenous injection vaccine protects ballan wrasse (Labrus bergylta, ascanius) against aeromonas salmonicida vapA type V

Ramirez-Paredes JG, Verner-Jeffreys D, Papadopoulou A, Monaghan SJ, Smith L, Haydon D, Wallis TS, Davie A, Adams A & Migaud H (2020) A commercial autogenous injection vaccine protects ballan wrasse (Labrus bergylta, ascanius) against aeromonas salmonicida vapA type V. Fish and Shellfish Immunology, 107 (Part A), pp. 43-53. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fsi.2020.09.040

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Dietary supplementation with a specific mannan-rich yeast parietal fraction enhances the gut and skin mucosal barriers of Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) and reduces its susceptibility to sea lice (Lepeophtheirus salmonis)

Leclercq E, Pontefract N, Rawling M, Valdenegro V, Aasum E, Andujar LV, Migaud H, Castex M & Merrifield D (2020) Dietary supplementation with a specific mannan-rich yeast parietal fraction enhances the gut and skin mucosal barriers of Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) and reduces its susceptibility to sea lice (Lepeophtheirus salmonis). Aquaculture, 529, Art. No.: 735701. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aquaculture.2020.735701

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Higher dietary micronutrients are required to maintain optimal performance of Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) fed a high plant material diet during the full production cycle

Vera LM, Hamre K, Espe M, Hemre G, Skjærven K, Lock E, Prabhu AJ, Leeming D, Migaud H, Tocher DR & Taylor JF (2020) Higher dietary micronutrients are required to maintain optimal performance of Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) fed a high plant material diet during the full production cycle. Aquaculture, 528, Art. No.: 735551. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aquaculture.2020.735551

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Pre-deployment acclimatisation of farmed ballan wrasse (Labrus bergylta) to sea-cage conditions promotes behaviour analogous to wild conspecifics when used as cleaner fish in Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) farms

Brooker AJ, Davie A, Leclercq E, Zerafa B & Migaud H (2020) Pre-deployment acclimatisation of farmed ballan wrasse (Labrus bergylta) to sea-cage conditions promotes behaviour analogous to wild conspecifics when used as cleaner fish in Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) farms. Aquaculture, 520, Art. No.: 734771. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aquaculture.2019.734771

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Enhanced micronutrient supplementation in low marine diets reduced vertebral malformation in diploid and triploid Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) parr, and increased vertebral expression of bone biomarker genes in diploids

Vera LM, Lock E, Hamre K, Migaud H, Leeming D, Tocher DR & Taylor JF (2019) Enhanced micronutrient supplementation in low marine diets reduced vertebral malformation in diploid and triploid Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) parr, and increased vertebral expression of bone biomarker genes in diploids. Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology - Part B: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, 237, Art. No.: 110327. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cbpb.2019.110327

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The effect of micronutrient supplementation on growth and hepatic metabolism in diploid and triploid Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) parr fed a low marine ingredient diet

Taylor JF, Vera LM, De Santis C, Lock E, Espe M, Skjaerven KH, Leeming D, del Pozo J, Mota-Velasco J, Migaud H, Hamre K & Tocher DR (2019) The effect of micronutrient supplementation on growth and hepatic metabolism in diploid and triploid Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) parr fed a low marine ingredient diet. Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology - Part B: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, 227, pp. 106-121. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cbpb.2018.10.004

Book Chapter

Cleanerfish species nutrition and feed practices

Kousoulaki K, Migaud H & Davie A (2018) Cleanerfish species nutrition and feed practices. In: Treasurer J (ed.) Cleaner Fish Biology and Aquaculture Applications. Sheffield: 5m Books. https://www.5mbooks.com/cleaner-fish-biology-and-aquaculture-applications.html

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Application of passive-acoustic telemetry to explore the behaviour of ballan wrasse (Labrus bergylta) and lumpfish (Cyclopterus lumpus) in commercial Scottish salmon sea-pens

Leclercq E, Zerafa B, Brooker AJ, Davie A & Migaud H (2018) Application of passive-acoustic telemetry to explore the behaviour of ballan wrasse (Labrus bergylta) and lumpfish (Cyclopterus lumpus) in commercial Scottish salmon sea-pens. Aquaculture, 495, pp. 1-12. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aquaculture.2018.05.024

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Comparative proteome and peptidome analysis of the cephalic fluid secreted by Arapaima gigas (Teleostei: Osteoglossidae) during and outside parental care

Torati LS, Migaud H, Doherty MK, Siwy J, Mullen W, Mesquita PEC & Albalat A (2017) Comparative proteome and peptidome analysis of the cephalic fluid secreted by Arapaima gigas (Teleostei: Osteoglossidae) during and outside parental care. PLoS ONE, 12 (10), Art. No.: e0186692. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0186692

Conference Paper (unpublished)

Optimising the delousing performance of farmed ballan wrasse (Labrus bergylta) by acclimation to net-pen conditions

Brooker A, Davie A & Migaud H (2017) Optimising the delousing performance of farmed ballan wrasse (Labrus bergylta) by acclimation to net-pen conditions. Aquaculture Europe 17, Dubrovnik, 17.10.2017-20.10.2017. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/320923247_Optimising_the_delousing_performance_of_farmed_ballan_wrasse_Labrus_bergylta_by_acclimation_to_net-pen_conditions

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A comparison of disease susceptibility and innate immune response between diploid and triploid Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) siblings following experimental infection with Neoparamoeba perurans, causative agent of amoebic gill disease

Chalmers L, Taylor J, Roy W, Preston AC, Migaud H & Adams A (2017) A comparison of disease susceptibility and innate immune response between diploid and triploid Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) siblings following experimental infection with Neoparamoeba perurans, causative agent of amoebic gill disease. Parasitology, 144 (9), pp. 1229-1242. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0031182017000622

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A comparison of the response of diploid and triploid Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) siblings to a commercial furunculosis vaccine and subsequent experimental infection with Aeromonas salmonicida

Chalmers L, Thompson K, Taylor J, Black S, Migaud H, North B & Adams A (2016) A comparison of the response of diploid and triploid Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) siblings to a commercial furunculosis vaccine and subsequent experimental infection with Aeromonas salmonicida. Fish and Shellfish Immunology, 57, pp. 301-308. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fsi.2016.08.049

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Dietary phosphorous and protein supplementation enhances seawater growth and reduces severity of vertebral malformation in triploid Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar L.)

Smedley M, Clokie BGJ, Migaud H, Campbell P, Walton J, Hunter D, Corrigan D & Taylor J (2016) Dietary phosphorous and protein supplementation enhances seawater growth and reduces severity of vertebral malformation in triploid Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar L.). Aquaculture, 451, pp. 357-368. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aquaculture.2015.10.001

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Development of a water-stable agar-based diet for the supplementary feeding of cleaner fish ballan wrasse (Labrus bergylta) deployed within commercial Atlantic salmon (Salmon salar) net-pens

Leclercq E, Graham P & Migaud H (2015) Development of a water-stable agar-based diet for the supplementary feeding of cleaner fish ballan wrasse (Labrus bergylta) deployed within commercial Atlantic salmon (Salmon salar) net-pens. Animal Feed Science and Technology, 208, pp. 98-106. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.anifeedsci.2015.06.026

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Comparative study of pineal clock gene and AANAT2 expression in relation to melatonin synthesis in Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) and European seabass (Dicentrarchus labrax)

McStay E, Migaud H, Vera L, Sanchez-Vazquez FJ & Davie A (2014) Comparative study of pineal clock gene and AANAT2 expression in relation to melatonin synthesis in Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) and European seabass (Dicentrarchus labrax). Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology Part A: Molecular and Integrative Physiology, 169, pp. 77-89. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cbpa.2013.12.011

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Manipulation of farmed Atlantic salmon swimming behaviour through the adjustment of lighting and feeding regimes as a tool for salmon lice control

Frenzl B, Stien LH, Cockerill D, Oppedal F, Richards R, Shinn A, Bron J & Migaud H (2014) Manipulation of farmed Atlantic salmon swimming behaviour through the adjustment of lighting and feeding regimes as a tool for salmon lice control. Aquaculture, 424-425, pp. 183-188. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aquaculture.2013.12.012

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Assessing reproductive condition in captive and wild common snook stocks: A comparison between the wet mount technique and histological preparations

Rhody N, Neidig CL, Grier HJ, Main KL & Migaud H (2013) Assessing reproductive condition in captive and wild common snook stocks: A comparison between the wet mount technique and histological preparations. Transactions of the American Fisheries Society, 142 (4), pp. 979-988. https://doi.org/10.1080/00028487.2013.788564

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Fatty acid profiles during gametogenesis in sea urchin (Paracentrotus lividus): Effects of dietary inputs on gonad, egg and embryo profiles

Carboni S, Hughes AD, Atack T, Tocher DR & Migaud H (2013) Fatty acid profiles during gametogenesis in sea urchin (Paracentrotus lividus): Effects of dietary inputs on gonad, egg and embryo profiles. Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology Part A: Molecular and Integrative Physiology, 164 (2), pp. 376-382. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cbpa.2012.11.010

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Teaching

I am module coordinator of one of the foundation module in our MSc in Aquaculture and teach in many other undergraduate and postgraduate modules on topics including marine biology (especially coral reef and mangroves ecosystems), endocrinology and reproductive physiology.

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