Xelect, De Heus and Fresh Studio announce partnership for sustainable aquaculture in Myanmar
Xelect is delighted to be working with Fresh Studio and De Heus in Myanmar as the genetics partner in a major new initiative to boost food security in the region. The Powering Aquaculture Progress project is a 5-year public private initiative to modernise the aquaculture industry. Fresh Studio and Xelect, with funding from animal feed […]
Partnership between Xelect and Orkney Shellfish Hatchery 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 new DNA-based method of detecting the pathogen Bonamia in European Flat Oysters. Orkney Shellfish Hatchery is a state-of-the-art aquaculture hatchery specialising in premium, disease free shellfish products for aquaculture and restoration projects. The […]
Looking back, thinking ahead
2020 has been a memorable year for many of the wrong reasons. But we believe the challenges have made us stronger, and more agile. Fish Farming Expert asked our CMO, Chris Wallard, to share his thoughts on the year gone by, and what to expect in 2021.
Xelect Introducers – Our new partnerships programme
We’ve expanded significantly recently, and are scaling up our business inresponse to increasing demand for genetic programmes in aquaculture. The industry is rapidly fragmenting into major producers, using the latest genetics best practice, and smaller local operations. We’re therefore looking to grow our network of ‘introducers’ who can work with us to grow our business. […]
COVID-19 and the ‘new normal’
For every business, COVID-19 has meant a lot of changes. But in some cases they’ve been changes for the better.
Seafood Source interview: Now Xelect is making advanced genetic services available to the many, not just the few
A couple of weeks ago our CEO Prof Ian Johnston was interviewed by Seafood Source on his vision for the future of genetics in aquaculture.
Coping with COVID-19
Whilst there is absolutely no doubt that COVID-19 is causing significant disruption, the good news is that it’s business as usual at Horizon House. We’ve taken a number of steps to protect our staff and to ensure complete continuity of our operations in a range of scenarios. As a company that works closely with customers […]
What can Aquaculture teach us about COVID-19?
Catastrophic diseases wiping out millions of dollars in profit in a matter of days? That’s nothing new in the world of aquaculture. In fact, some studies suggest that annual global losses from disease are somewhere around the $6bn mark. In some species – such as shrimp – losses can exceed 40%. Even in the natural environment disease can be catastrophic. The reintroduction of native oysters around the Scottish coastline is being seriously threatened by parasitic infection.
Scanning the Horizon: 3D laser scanning a step closer
Xelect’s ambitious plans to create a groundbreaking new scanner took a big step forward this week after a successful set of tests at Mowi’s Fort William processing factory. The new scanner will be able to analyse live fish using 3D laser imaging technology, and process the data using our powerful AI algorithms to predict fillet […]
Press Release – Cromaris and Xelect agree genetic service contract
March 2018 – Cromaris, the leading Croatian bass and bream producer, has chosen Scotland’s Xelect Ltd as their provider of genetic services. Xelect will provide a complete package of genetic management to the selective breeding program in support of Cromaris’ continued advances in product quality, welfare and sustainability. The Cromaris fish are bred at the company’s […]
