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A renowned scientist joins CAT’s world-class genetics team
The Center for Aquaculture Technologies (CAT), a leader in aquatic animal genetics, welcomes Dr. Marcos De Donato as a new Breeding Scientist.
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 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 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 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 MoreCAT, NEOGEN partner to develop cost-effective genotyping tools for the aquaculture sector
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…
Read MoreAQUAArray identified as the go-to tool for genetic improvement for farmed shrimp
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…
Read MoreCAT PROUD PARTNER IN PROJECT TO DEVELOP SUSTAINABLE PROTEIN FOR AQUACULTURE
The Center for Aquaculture Technologies (CAT) facilitates bringing innovative and sustainable solutions to the aquaculture market faster. The shift in market trends calls for the creation of high nutrient and environmentally sustainable aquafeeds to meet growing consumer demand. Today, the company announces the joint effort with government, academic, and private organizations on the game-changing Sustainable Protein for…
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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