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Kames and Xelect announce strategic genetics partnership. For 50 years Kames Fish Farming have grown premium Steelhead trout in the pristine, idyllic sea lochs of the Inner Hebrides. As the […]
Xelect & Australis trial showcases targeted improvements in feed efficiency with genetics. For the vast majority of aquaculture producers, feed is typically the largest single expense – often representing over […]
Pioneering partnership between Martec and Xelect: First commercial spotted rose snapper genetic programme now underway. Martec (a leading player in Central American aquaculture) and independent genetics experts Xelect have recently […]
Partnership between Xelect and Orkney Shellfish Hatchery leads to new innovative DNA test for Bonamia. A partnership between two of the most progressive aquaculture companies in Scotland has borne fruit […]
Introducing GeneXpertise for trout breeders, a new service from Xelect. It’s a long held belief that the latest technologies should be for the many, not the few. There’s a lingering […]
FirstWave Group announces partnership with Xelect Genetics to develop a breeding programme for local tilapia. FirstWave Group, Africa’s largest tilapia fish producer recently signed a partnership agreement with Xelect, specialists […]
Xelect collaboration reveals even greater potential for natural genetic variation to boost aquaculture For decades we’ve known that well designed genetic selection programmes can result in major gains in fish […]
Xelect working on tilapia project in East Africa – Xelect is working on a genetic analysis project supported by Msingi East Africa. This project helps to enable modern genetic selective […]
Xelect Express – new rapid response range of genetic services. Ploidy testing, sex determination, gene expression, genotyping and relatedness analysis now live Since 2012 Xelect have been trusted by major […]
Xelect at AquaNor 2019. Xelect will be presenting a stand at the aquaculture trade show, AquaNor, held in Trondheim. The show is a major gathering of the industry, attended by […]
Industry alliance launches initiative to restore European native oysters. Leading organisations sign Memorandum of Understanding, collaborating to develop disease-resistant oyster strains, paving the way for sustainable aquaculture and ecological restoration. In […]
Aquaculture Award 2023 winners announced. The winners of this year’s Aquaculture Awards were announced at a celebratory dinner in Inverness, attended by leading figures from across the sector. The event, […]
A decade of delivering for our customers. Aquaculture genetics specialist Xelect celebrates 10th birthday. This year Xelect has reached a major milestone, celebrating 10 years of supporting the aquaculture industry […]
Orkney Shellfish Hatchery’s MD to speak at European oyster conference following disease-testing success. Orkney Shellfish Hatchery, the multi-species aquaculture hatchery supplying premium shellfish products to the restoration market, has announced that its Managing Director, Dr Nik Sachlikidis, has […]
Partnership leads to innovative DNA test for Bonamia. A partnership between two of the most progressive aquaculture companies in Scotland has borne fruit with the successful development of an innovative […]
Genetics expertise could transform fish production. The potential of fish and shellfish production to feed a growing global population could be significantly enhanced through advances in genetics and biotechnology, University […]
Genetics expertise could transform fish production. A recent review of research highlights how genetics can support development of sustainable aquaculture for global food security. The potential of fish and shellfish […]
Mowi Scotland in pioneering new scanner project Mowi has been involved in a pioneering new project with Xelect, aquaculture specialists and geneticists of farmed fish, shrimp and shellfish breeding programmes. […]
Museum Makes a Splash on International Woman’s Day The Scottish Fisheries Museum brought together inspiring women of the fishing industry on International Woman’s Day. From the head of the Scottish […]
A new wave of talent. Scotland’s next generation encouraged to consider careers in aquaculture. An inspirational new employment campaign has been launched today (22nd January), designed to encourage young people […]
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