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US aquaculture alliance brings geneticist on board

US aquaculture alliance brings geneticist on board

North American fish farming lobby group the Northwest Aquaculture Alliance (NWAA) has appointed geneticist Kyle Martin to its board of directors.

Ex-Hendrix executive joins BioMar in Scotland

Ex-Hendrix executive joins BioMar in Scotland

Aquafeed producer BioMar has announced the appointment of former Landcatch and Hendrix Genetics executive Keith Drynan as commercial director of its Grangemouth-based UK business.

Salmon Scotland brings broader perspective on board

Salmon Scotland brings broader perspective on board

Fish farming trade organisation Salmon Scotland has announced two new members of its board.

Better-bred flies will boost production by 20%, says insect farmer

Better-bred flies will boost production by 20%, says insect farmer

Insect-based feed ingredients producer Protix expects to boost production by 20% after cooperating with Hendrix Genetics to breed better-performing black soldier fly (BSF).

BioMar lures Hendrix marketing chief Huijsmans

BioMar lures Hendrix marketing chief Huijsmans

Feed producer BioMar today announced the appointment of former Hendrix Genetics communications and marketing director Marcel Huijsmans to a newly created role of salmon division marketing director.

Researchers identify disease resistance gene in salmon

Researchers identify disease resistance gene in salmon

A gene with a major role in resistance to Infectious Pancreatic Necrosis Virus (IPNV) that can cause high mortality levels in farmed salmon and trout has been identified in a study by a team of scientists.

Trout farmer Kames names Neil Manchester as new MD

Trout farmer Kames names Neil Manchester as new MD

Scottish trout producer Kames Fish Farming today announced that Neil Manchester will be joining its senior management as managing director designate at the start of August 2021 and will take up the full position as managing director on February 1, 2022.

Shrimp genetics centre breaks new ground for Ecuador

Shrimp genetics centre breaks new ground for Ecuador

Hendrix Genetics has begun construction of a shrimp genetics centre in Ecuador that aims to produce shrimp with increased resistance to local diseases.

Troutlodge expands genetic selection for resistance

Troutlodge expands genetic selection for resistance

Salmonid egg supplier Troutlodge is expanding the use of genomic selection for resistance to bacterial cold-water disease (BCWD) after real-world success with one of its spawning populations.

From ova to Rover: pet food demand sparks hatcheries' interest in Ace fish stunner

From ova to Rover: pet food demand sparks hatcheries' interest in Ace fish stunner

Scottish aquaculture technology supplier Ace Aquatec said today that it has seen demand soar for its electric stunners for fry and parr as consumers opt for more premium pet foods while they spend more time at home with their pets due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Genomic selection doubles trout disease survival

Genomic selection doubles trout disease survival

Joint research by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and rainbow trout egg producer Troutlodge has shown that genomic selection can double the prediction accuracy for bacterial cold water disease (BCWD), caused by the bacteria Flavobacterium psychrophilum.

Cut-price genetics help search for lice-resistant salmon

Cut-price genetics help search for lice-resistant salmon

A new, cost-effective selective breeding method is being developed by a Scottish research consortium that could improve salmon resistance to sea lice.

Scotland-Chile knowledge swap furthers fight against gill disease

Scotland-Chile knowledge swap furthers fight against gill disease

An international collaboration between aquaculture experts from Scotland, Chile, and the research and development (R&D) team from Hendrix Genetics has taken what scientists say is a significant step toward the early detection and potential treatment of complex gill disease (CGD).