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Can genomics tackle white spot disease? New research into the genome of the kuruma shrimp (Marsupenaeus japonicus) could pave the way for breeding programmes that make it less susceptible to diseases
22/10/2021
New Zealand scientists launch novel flounder farming breeding programme Plans to investigate the possibility of farming yellowbelly flounder in land-based systems have been launched in New Zealand this month.
28/07/2021
Indian scientists report red snapper breeding breakthrough The breeding cycle of the red snapper (Lutjanus argentemaculatus) has been closed following a five year breeding programme
09/06/2021
Tilapia lake virus resistance breakthrough announced Certain tilapia families have been shown to be completely resistant to tilapia lake virus (TiLV), offering hope that breeding programmes can combat one
06/04/2020
A pioneering perspective on shrimp genetics Marcela Salazar, Benchmark’s shrimp production manager and one of the pioneers of shrimp genetics, explains how shrimp breeding programmes have evolved
14/01/2020
Selective breeding can improve resistance to strep in tilapia Selective breeding programmes have significant potential to make tilapia more resistant to Streptococcus agalactiae, according to newly published research.
05/11/2019
Gene variation study offers livestock breeding program insight Novel analysis gives insights into how gene activity can help explain how genetic differences inherited from each parent influence important traits in livestock
29/10/2019
Genetic improvement of disease resistance through selective breeding Selective breeding is the intentional selection and mating of parents with desirable traits. Selective breeding programs with well-defined breeding objectives
30/09/2019
Saltwater tilapia breeding programme shows promise A team of researchers based in Singapore claim to be close to their goal of developing a strain of tilapia that can thrive in salt water.
20/06/2019
Breeding programmes prove their worth The benefits that salmon farmers obtain by sourcing their stocks from cutting-edge breeding programmes are chronically undervalued, according to a new study.
08/10/2018