Genetics

Genetic improvement is a key factor in the continuous enhancement of the productive and economic efficiency of aquaculture production systems. In addition, it must be technically supported for its good operation, in order to maximize its impact in the production area. With the coming and availability of new biotechnologies in the area of genetics and reproduction and traceability systems, the great challenge today is to formally integrate these tools to the operation of genetic programs. It will allow improving the efficiency of the selection processes, obtaining greater genetic gain, as well as arriving at the productive stages more rapidly.

With more than ten years of experience in genetic programs applied to aquaculture species, and his know how in the area of investigation and technological development, Aquainnovo has developed a service system for the genetics area. Our services can be implemented in companies that are looking to start genetic improvement programs, as well as those companies which already posses these programs. Our service system is flexible and is able to satisfy each customer’s specific needs.

- Technical Dessign of Genetic and Reproduction Programs
- Staff Training
- Implementation of a Registration System and Database
- Setting of Improvement Objectives (economic weights)
- Database Analysis
- Elaboration of Breeders ranking
- Continuous Management and Task Control

Aquainnovohas the latest generation database for Genetic Improvement programs. Its flexibility and generic character allows it to implement programs on diverse species and to adapt the Database to the necessities of each one of them. The system is affordable and it includes training the system users plus technical support for one year. More information at GenDataSave.

Genetic Improvement Programs Results:

 Whereas in vegetal or animal production virtually a 100% comes from genetic improvement programs, development of genetics in aquaculture species is rather recent and it is esteemed to account for only 22% of global production (ISTA 2011). In addition, over 50% of genetic improvement programs in aquaculture began after 2005 (Rye et al, 2010 & Neira et al, 2010). However, it is expected that with the help of this science, aquaculture production can be increased 40% only by making our own animals more efficient.

Aquainnovo tworks on genetic improvement of several aquaculture species such as Atlantic Salmon (Salmo salar), Trout (Oncorhynchus Mykiss), Coho Salmon (Oncorhynchus kisutch) and Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus). Aquainnovo’s Coho Salmon program is one of the oldest programs in Chile and globally. The following are the results for each one of the species we work with:

 
We would like to mention that we are currently working on genetic resistance to diseases such as SRS, ISAv, Caligus rogercresseyi, IPNv, as well as some interactions among them. We expect to share our results with you soon.