Breeding
With tools like CRISPR, can genome editing deliver resilience for aquaculture?
This article explores global research into the use of the CRISPR tool for genome editing and genetic improvement in aquaculture.
Read MoreGenetic diversity and growth-related traits in Penaeus vannamei …
Learn how the application of genotyping tools and analysis of traits helped assess the genetic diversity of six commercial Penaeus vannamei stocks in Cuba.
Read MoreEvaluation of a commercial shrimp breeding program…
CAT Breeding Scientist, Jeff Prochaska, explores commercial shrimp breeding programs using laboratory viral challenges to build genetic resistance against three primary pathogens.
Read MoreHigh 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 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 MoreDr. Alan Tinch joins CAT as a VP of Genetics
The Center for Aquaculture Technologies (CAT) is delighted to welcome Dr. Alan Tinch as Vice President of Genetics where he will lead a world-class team of research scientists and breeding experts in the development and commercialization of genome editing and other next-generation breeding technologies for use in aquaculture. A graduate of the University of Edinburgh…
Read MoreThe genetic overview reveals how the captive population was, is and should be managed
Domestication, mating and selection, the basis of our life. Selective Breeding is an activity that mankind has carried out instinctively since the first plant crops that sustained ancient civilizations. However, domestication of animals and adaptation to captivity has taken longer, except for the species that were employed for commercial uses such as horses, cattle, pigs,…
Read MoreDr. Klara Verbyla joins the Center for Aquaculture Technologies
Dr. Verbyla will oversee the development of new methods in customizing breeding programs to promote growth and sustainability in the aquaculture industry. This will include facilitating the practical application of genome editing to commercial breeding programs.
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.
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