The Center for Aquaculture Technologies (CAT)

Day 2 at #Aqua2024 in sunny #Copenhagen. Stop by our booth 217 and let’s talk about the tools available to improve the accuracy of your broodstock selection. Our tailored strategies are designed to meet the unique needs of each client. We'll match you with the right tools for your requirements. #AquacultureConference #Genotyping #GenomicSelection #BreedingPrograms #GenomeEditing John Buchanan Debbie Plouffe Adriana Artiles Alejandro Gutierrez World Aquaculture Society European Aquaculture Society

#Aqua2024 is here, and you have FOUR chances this week to hear the latest research and insights from the CAT team. Mark your calendars and don't miss out on these talks! 🗓️ If you're in Copenhagen, come by booth 217 to meet John Buchanan, Debbie Plouffe, Adriana Artiles, and Alejandro Gutierrez. #Aqua2024 #AquacultureConference #GenomeEditing #GenomicSelection #AquacultureInnovation World Aquaculture Society European Aquaculture Society

Next week Dr. John Buchanan has been invited to take part in the 5th International Workshop on Regulatory Approaches for Agricultural Applications of Animal Biotechnologies. This virtual workshop will connect academics, developers, and regulators of animal biotechnologies from around the globe in several 3-hour plenaries. John will participate in Plenary 3, offering key industry insights into the advancements being made in genome editing for the aquaculture sector. There is still time to register for this free event. Check out this short video from the organisers explaining more about all the plenary sessions. https://hubs.la/Q02LtFJn0 Don’t miss the opportunity to hear leaders worldwide discuss the latest developments and updates on regulatory frameworks. Register here: https://hubs.la/Q02LtsZN0

Join us in Copenhagen later this month for #Aqua2024! The CAT team is excited to share our latest research and industry insights with four must-see presentations. Stay tuned for more details! World Aquaculture Society European Aquaculture Society

Introducing the AQUAarray Low Density Walleye Genotyping Panel! We’re pleased to share our new Walleye (Sander vitreus) LD customized panel, designed to provide comprehensive, reliable, and affordable genetic insights for resource managers involved in stock enhancement and population genetics management. With 350 validated SNPs and the only commercial offer for this species, our panel offers the ability to perform: ✔️Accurate parentage assignment ✔️Enhanced traceability for resource managers ✔️Detailed determination of relatedness ✔️Comprehensive assessment of genetic diversity and structure within populations Can’t find your species in our AQUAarray Catalogue? - https://hubs.la/Q02KBthh0 Speak to our expert genomics team today for a customized panel. We can create new and custom tools tailored to any client or species from anywhere in the world. #Aquaculture #Genetics #Genotyping #CustomizedPanel #Innovation

We are delighted to support our Senior Advisor, Oscar Hennig to continue to play a vital role in The CREST program, mentoring shrimp-related companies starting their journey in Hawaii. A big thank you to Hatch Blue for continuing this important program. Well done to all involved and good luck to this year's cohort. 

Thank you to Ian Roberts for inviting Dr Debbie Plouffe to the latest episode of the 'Salmon Farming Inside & Out' podcast. In just 30 minutes, Debbie shares her insights into the future of genome editing in global aquaculture. Listen to them dive into her expert views on: ▶️ The potential impact of genome editing for the industry ▶️ The crucial role of sterility ▶️ The shift in the regulatory environment ▶️ And whether genome editing could be the silver bullet for sea lice control Don't miss this engaging and informative conversation! 🎧 Listen to the full episode here: https://hubs.la/Q02KbmN_0 #Aquaculture #GenomeEditing #SeaLiceControl #Podcast #InnovationInFarming #SustainableAquaculture #SalmonFarmingInsideOut Aquaculture North America

Check out Robert Outram’s recent article in #FishFarmerMagazine exploring the future of gene editing in aquaculture. He delves into the pros, cons, and the UK government's stance on this innovative technology. https://hubs.la/Q02JBL0q0 We believe genome editing will be crucial for the aquaculture industry as we all work to meet the demands of a growing global population. Rapid advancements in aquaculture genetics that respect the environment are essential for producers to keep pace. Genome editing presents a unique opportunity to introduce targeted genetic variation, leading to significant improvements in performance, health, and sustainability. The article quotes experts in the field, including key insights from CAT’s Director of Breeding, Dr. Alejandro Gutierrez. Alejandro emphasizes the importance of farming sterile animals as a foundational approach to realizing the benefits of genome editing. At CAT, we're leading many discussions with regulators worldwide, providing the latest insights to support informed policy-making. Do you agree gene editing is the future of sustainable farming? Tell us what you think. #Aquaculture #CRISPR #PrecisionBreeding #Sustainability #AnimalWelfare

📢 We are pleased to announce the publication of Honggang Zhao latest research paper: “Consequences of domestication in eastern oyster: Insights from whole genomic analyses.” 🔍 Abstract Summary: Selective breeding in high-fecundity aquaculture species like the eastern oyster has shown rapid success. The paper investigates the genetic changes associated with domestication, hypothesizing that standardized culture protocols lead to parallel domestication effects across independent strains. Using a newly developed 600K SNP array, this study tested for parallel domestication effects in multiple independent selection lines compared with their progenitor wild populations. Key findings include: 🔹 Population Structure: Differentiation levels indicated as [wild − wild] < [wild − cultured] < [cultured − cultured]. 🔹Genome Scan: Identified 1174 candidate SNPs showing adaptation to the captive environment. 🔹Random Forest Analysis: Highlighted 37 outlier SNPs with high discriminatory power between wild and selected oysters, enriched for cytoskeletal functions. 🔹 Evolutionary Consequences: Domestication altered genetic diversity, effective population size, relatedness, runs-of-homozygosity profiles, and linkage disequilibrium patterns in selected strains compared to wild oysters. This study not only enhances our understanding of the rapid genomic changes stemming from hatchery-based cultivation of eastern oysters but also provides insights into the evolutionary consequences of domestication. The findings offer valuable genomic resources for monitoring interbreeding between farm and wild oysters. Read the full paper here: https://hubs.ly/Q02J31-_0 #Research #Aquaculture #Genomics #Oysters #SelectiveBreeding #Domestication #GeneticAdaptation #SustainableAquaculture

Last week, Director of Innovation Xavier Lauth was thrilled to participate in the 9th International Workshop on the Biology of Fish Gametes in Leon, Spain. Speaking after the event Xavier shared: “I enjoyed the insightful discussions, networking opportunities, and the chance to learn from some of the best minds in the field. I had the privilege of sharing our latest research findings from CAT’s USDA-funded project on - Inducing Sterility by Partial Inactivation of Maternal Genes.” Get in touch if you want to find out more about this project or have further questions for Xavier. https://hubs.la/Q02HP3hh0 #Innovation #GenomeEditing #Sterility