Tools for genetic improvement in aquaculture

John Buchanan - Genetic Improvement 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.

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CAT, NEOGEN partner to develop cost-effective genotyping tools for the aquaculture sector

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San Diego, CA (June 24, 2021) — The Center for Aquaculture Technologies (CAT), a leader in the field of genetic improvement for aquatic species, and NEOGEN Corporation today announced their formal collaboration to deliver high-quality genotyping services customized to the unique needs of aquaculture producers. The partnership will apply modern sequencing and genotyping technologies to…

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How to improve your genetics

Elisa Marques - How to improve 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…

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AQUAArray identified as the go-to tool for genetic improvement for farmed shrimp

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A recent report published in the peer-reviewed journal Aquaculture Reports by leading breeding and genomics researchers in South America evaluated the AQUAArray HD vannamei, an innovative, high density (HD), genotyping tool developed by the Center for Aquaculture Technologies in collaboration with agricultural genotyping and genomics experts Neogen Corporation. The AQUAArray HD vannamei is comprised of…

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Launch of AQUAarray HD

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The Center for Aquaculture Technologies Launches Innovative Genotyping Tool AQUAarray HD [vannamei] The Center for Aquaculture Technologies (CAT), a leader in the field of genetic improvement of aquatic species, has launched the AQUAarray HD [vannamei], a universally applicable tool incorporating the latest advancements in genetic marker information for whiteleg shrimp. ”CAT is proud to offer…

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