Xelect is continually advancing the boundaries of selective breeding. Whilst many companies rely on “off the shelf” software our analytics team continually develops our bespoke suite of software, data analytics tools and advanced technologies. These allow us to maximise the performance of your broodstock, simulate future scenarios and to make it as easy as possible for you to manage your programme.Â
Dr Mark Looseley
Head of Analytics and R&D
Precision selections
High performance selective breeding programmes require analysis of thousands of animals and thousands of genetic variants to allow you to identify the best performing individuals in your population. Our technology transforms complex genetic information (genotypes) and real world performance data (phenotypes) into clear, actionable breeding strategies.
A full range of approaches to suit your needs
Xelect are specialists in supporting all available breeding programme approaches, ranging from simple pedigree-based selection for smaller producers to advanced genomic selection techniques for class-leading programmes. We will work with you to identify the best possible approach for your requirements.
Research and innovation
Through continuous advancement in research and technology, we’ve established ourselves as recognised innovators in aquaculture genetics, consistently achieving performance gains that set new industry standards. Alongside our core software and data management we are also actively involved in R&D projects covering everything from emerging breeding techniques to advanced phenotyping technology for use on the farm.
Our partnership with NZKSÂ is designed to help them breed Chinook salmon that don’t just grow faster, but are able to thrive in warming waters.
Optimate
Optimate is our custom built software and lies at the heart of all of our programmes. We use evolutionary algorithms to run millions of potential breeding scenarios and identify the best possible outcomes for high performance, whilst controlling inbreeding and loss of genetic diversity. Optimate can even handle complex situations such as group spawning species, where direct crosses are not possible.
Ximulate
Every single one of our breeding programmes is unique, designed from scratch based on a customer’s exact requirements. That’s where our advanced bioeconomic modeling and simulations come in. How many traits should you try to improve? How many individuals are required? Should I use pedigree selection or genomic selection? Ximulate allows us to explore different designs and approaches, showing how they are likely to peform, so you can identify the right programme for your requirements.
If you’d like to learn more about our advanced genetic technologies we’d be happy to arrange an overview.
Specialist genetics support to the global aquaculture industry
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