Benchmark Genetics Shrimp

𝐖𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐚𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 - 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐩 Shrimp aquaculture, essential to the global seafood supply chain, has been continuously challenged by infectious disease outbreaks. Benchmark Genetics' research, conducted through a challenge test experiment on a population from its breeding program in Colombia, demonstrates the feasibility of using genetic selection to enhance disease resistance in shrimp. Notably, the study identifies moderate heritability for resistance to co-infection, underscoring the potential for selective breeding to bolster shrimp health and resilience against these diseases. 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐲 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞: ·      Moderate Heritability for Disease Resistance: Results indicate that resistance to co-infection of EHP and WFS is moderately heritable, supporting selective breeding as a viable strategy. ·      Compatibility with Shrimp Growth: Disease resistance and shrimp growth showed no significant negative genetic correlation, allowing for simultaneous improvements in both traits. ·      Genomic Selection Advantage: Genomic selection, as opposed to traditional pedigree-based selection, proved more accurate and effective in predicting shrimp resistance. ·      Complex Genetic Influence: The study reveals that resistance is influenced by multiple genes with small effects, validating the use of genomic selection Carlos Lozano, Lead of the Shrimp and Tilapia Breeding Program at Benchmark Genetics, highlights: “We are thrilled to share our research findings with the aquaculture community. This study reinforces our commitment to pioneering genetics-based solutions and highlights our dedication to enhancing the economic and environmental sustainability of shrimp farming worldwide.”    The value of genetic approaches to sustainable disease prevention continues to grow: https://lnkd.in/dT5gA2-n Carlos Lozano Kahsay Gebremariam Nirea Marcela Salazar Edna Constanza Erazo Bruno Decock Andres Suarez Carolina Penaloza Navarro Ross Houston Hossein Yazdi Benchmark Genetic Services #shrimpfarming #aquaculture #sustainability #genomicselection #benchmarkgenetics

Today, 26 September at the Latin American Aquaculture Congress, that is taking place in Medellin, Colombia Marcela Salazar, Scientific Director of Benchmark Genetics in Colombia together with Nélida Rodriguez Osorio, PhD. MV, MSC and PhD, from the Genomics and Bioinformatics Unit of the Universidad de la Republica in Uruguay, are presenting “Potential and realities of genomics technologies in aquaculture”. The Aquaculture in Latin America Congress combines LACQUA 2024, The VIII Latin American Conference on Native Fish Farming, and The XI Colombian Congress on Aquaculture. It takes place over September 24-27, 2024, at the Plaza Mayor Convention Centre. This year’s trade fair is the largest trade fair for the aquaculture sector in Colombia, with a range of leading companies represented. Marcela has studied the genetics of the immune response against viral and bacterial infections in humans, shrimp, and inbred strains of mice for more than 20 years. Since 2001 she served as Scientific Director of the Aquaculture Research Centre at CENIACUA, and since 2016 she holds the same position now at Benchmark Genetics Colombia. Her main field of research is the immune response of P. vannamei against viral infections using the white spot syndrome virus as a model and selective breeding of P. vannamei. She is also a board member of Corporación CorpoGen, a non-profit biotechnology research organization in Colombia. #benchmarkgenetics #shrimpfarming #genetics #aquaculture

𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐡𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐧 𝐚𝐭 𝐀𝐐𝐔𝐀2024! Today, Marcela Salazar will present at the conference at 14:30! The title of her presentation is: “Genetic selection for resistance to Enterocytozoon hepatopenai and White feces disease in white leg shrimp Penaeus vannamei”. Marcela will highlight the role of genetics in sustainable aquaculture and our use of a new challenge model and genomic tools to effectively select our shrimp lines for resistance to this major disease. #benchmarkgenetics #innovation #genetics #aquaculture #Aqua24

𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐡𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐧 𝐚𝐭 𝐀𝐐𝐔𝐀2024! Today, Marcela Salazar will present at the conference at 14:30! The title of her presentation is: “Genetic selection for resistance to Enterocytozoon hepatopenai and White feces disease in white leg shrimp Penaeus vannamei”. Marcela will highlight the role of genetics in sustainable aquaculture and our use of a new challenge model and genomic tools to effectively select our shrimp lines for resistance to this major disease. #benchmarkgenetics #innovation #genetics #aquaculture #Aqua24

𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐡𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐧 𝐚𝐭 𝐀𝐐𝐔𝐀2024! AQUA 2024 is taking place from August 26-30 in the Danish capital of Copenhagen. The event will highlight the latest aquaculture research and innovation to underpin the continued growth of this exciting food production sector. Our experts, Carolina Peñaloza (Lead, Molecular Genetics) and Adrian Antonsen (Geneticist), along with our colleagues Ingunn Thorland (Lead of the Norway Salmon Breeding Program at Benchmark Genetics) and Marcela Salazar (Scientific Director of Benchmark Genetics Shrimp), are at AQUA 2024 in Copenhagen! They're excited to discuss how our dedicated work, genetic services and cost-effective genotyping panels (available for ~30 species and counting) can benefit your #aquaculture operations. Marcela Salazar will also be presenting at the conference in Copenhagen today at 14:30. The title of her talk is: “Genetic Selection for resistance to Enterocytozoon hepatopenai and White feces disease in white leg shrimp Penaeus vannamei”. Marcela will highlight the role of genetics in sustainable aquaculture and our use of a new challenge model and genomic tools to effectively select our shrimp lines for resistance to this major disease. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with us. We look forward to speaking with you! #aquaculture #benchmarkgenetics #innovation #shrimpfarming