At Xelect, we deliver fast, accurate and species‑tailored genotyping services designed specifically for the needs of commercial aquaculture breeding programmes. Whether your goal is routine performing a genetic health check of your broodstock, or powering a cutting‑edge genomic selection programme, our genotyping services provide the high‑quality data you need — with some of the fastest turnaround times in the industry.
Why Choose Xelect for Genotyping?
Fast Turnaround Times
We know breeding decisions can’t wait. Our speed and reliability set Xelect apart from the competition.
Our streamlined workflows, in‑house bioinformatics, and global logistics mean you receive results significantly faster than typical industry timelines.
Custom Panels for Your Programme
Xelect develops species and application specific genomic tools, drawing on extensive prior experience designing custom genotyping panels across multiple species and use cases. Where no suitable tools exist, we work with clients to develop bespoke solutions tailored to their breeding or research objectives, spanning low‑, medium‑ and high‑density SNP designs.
We currently have two custom arrays in development:
- Whiteleg Shrimp Custom Array (production panel in validation)
- Atlantic Salmon Custom Array (high‑performance SNP profile designed for genomic selection)
Powerful Bioinformatics Tools
Dedicated aquaculture bioinformatics teams, supported by purpose‑built analysis pipelines, ensure every sample is handled with the consistency required for commercial and research programmes. From data processing through to final outputs, we provide industry‑leading support to deliver high‑quality panels and genotype datasets accurately and on time.
End-to-end Support
From sampling advice to experimental design, quality control and data interpretation, our specialists partner with you at every stage of your programme.
We provide clear guidance, responsive support and practical expertise throughout the process, ensuring your project stays on track and delivers meaningful, high‑quality results with confidence.
Our Genotyping Capbilities
Xelect provides genotyping for any species, anywhere. Our laboratory and bioinformatics services are fully flexible, allowing us to build genotyping solutions tailored to your species and sample volumes.
Low Density Genotyping (LD)
Best for population genetic assessment of broodstock groups, parentage assignment for pedigree reconstruction and genetic selections when you only need to evaluate traits directly on your broodstock
LD panels generally contain <500 SNPs, ideal when you need rapid, cost-efficient screening of large populations or pedigree based genetic selection.
Xelect’s rapid turnaround time is ideal for hatcheries that require fast pedigree confirmation or quick generation of EBVs before selection.
Medium Density Genotyping (MD)
Best for generating accurate genomic breeding value estimates when testing siblings of the selection candidates
Typical panels contain ~5K SNPs, ideal for genomic prediction, which delivers the highest rates of genetic prgoress when analysing complex trait evaluations such as disease resistance and production performance data that are not collected directly on broodstock.
High Density Genotyping (HD)
Best for running genomic selection with more distantly related training sets and GWAS for the identification of marker trait associations
Our off-the-shelf HD panels typically range from 30K to 130K SNPs, depending on the species and the genomic resources available. Ideal when you need maximum accuracy in complex genomic selection programmes.
Axiom array 384HT format
Custom 60K Array for Whiteleg Shrimp & Atlantic Salmon
Xelect is investing in next generation tools for two important species groups:
Whiteleg Shrimp Custom Array (in development)
- Designed for high commercial variability
- Optimised for LD/MD imputation accuracy
- Suitable for selection, parentage, and disease‑resistance breeding
Atlantic Salmon Custom Array (in development)
- Balanced genome‑wide SNP coverage
- High performance for genomic prediction
- Suitable for multipurpose breeding across diverse production environments
“Our specialist lab and molecular team are deeply experienced in aquaculture species. We work closely with every client to understand their operational priorities and timelines— so they are well supported. Every breeding program is different, which is why we design and customise genotyping tools to deliver maximum impact. Our clients benefit from a large SNP database and an extensive array of functional and patented markers to support breeding goals.”
Dr. Rachael Wilbourn, Head of Laboratory
Talk to Our Genotyping Team
Whether you’re running a large multinational breeding programme or just beginning your genetics journey, we can provide a genotyping solution tailored to your species, scale, and budget.
