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High demand for genetic improvement programs drives the expansion of the breeding team
CAT is responding to increasing demand for genetic improvement programs for aquaculture by adding leading scientists to their breeding team.
Read MoreImproved genetics indicates a bright future for EOF
CAT partnered with Earth Ocean Farms on a genetic improvement program to boost productivity and promote faster growth in Pacific Red Snapper.
Read MoreCAT appoints new Director of Nutrition
We are excited to welcome Ivan Tankovski as Director of Nutrition at CAT. After graduating with MSc in Aquaculture from Wageningen University, Ivan has spent the last decade in applied research & development for the aquaculture industry.
Read MoreCollaboratively designed genomic tools for aquaculture breeding programs
Genomics can deliver great benefits to aquaculture breeding programs, including efficient management of diversity and inbreeding, accurate parentage assignment, optimal mating designs, improved breeding value prediction, selection decisions, and breeding strategies. In this presentation, Dr. Klara Verbyla explains why using the appropriate platform for the population of interest is critical and how it is possible to keep costs reasonable with optimal outcomes through the creation or use of a collaboratively designed universal genotyping platform.
Read MoreGenome editing to produce monosex and sterile fish for aquaculture
Using genome editing to mass-produce reproductively sterile fish for aquaculture will increase culture performance and environmental sustainability.
Read MoreLatest developments in sustainable aquaculture feeds
Many feed ingredients have been developed for aquaculture species with the primary goal of reducing reliance on fishmeal and fish oil. There is an urgent need to consider sustainability goals beyond fishmeal and fish oil replacement to support the future growth of aquaculture. In this presentation, Dr. Andre Dumas addresses novel ingredients to meet the nutrient requirements of aquatic species and suggests strategies to develop sustainable feeds.
Read MoreEmerging diseases of global Atlantic salmon Aquaculture
Emerging diseases in aquatic species are increasing in incidence and are typically difficult to control due to the limited availability of preventative or therapeutic treatments. CAT’s Director of Fish Health, Dr. Mark Braceland, presents on emerging pathogens and diseases in Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar L.) in Scotland, Norway, Canada, and Chile with reflections on mitigation and management strategies, as well as the development of in vitro and in vivo disease challenge models at CAT which are positioned to aid in the development of technologies and management practices to reduce their impacts.
Read MoreTools for genetic improvement in aquaculture
Recent years have validated the benefit of genetic improvement of fish stocks in increasing aquaculture productivity – the application of genetic and genomic tools to breeding continues to revolutionize the industry. In this presentation, our CEO, Dr. John Buchanan, explores the types of tools available to companies in the sector and discusses how their application can promote genetic improvement in aquatic species.
Read MoreHow to improve your genetics
The aquaculture industry is ripe for the uptake of DNA-based technologies also known as genomics. The sector has observed and, therefore, learned lessons from the livestock industry where DNA tools are heavily applied, and genetic gains are no longer simulations on a computer screen. Many aquaculture producers have questions and are seeking guidance to improve…
Read MoreCAT to Open Aqua FeedTech Center in 2021
Souris, PE (October 29, 2020) – The Center for Aquaculture Technologies (CAT) is once again proving its versatility as a major player in the global Aquaculture Industry with plans for a new Aqua FeedTech extrusion facility. The CAT AQUA FeedTech Center will be the first of its kind in Canada, that is available to third…
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