Our expanding worldwide population demands more food and more protein. Aquaculture has the potential to address food insecurity worldwide. Genetic selection is key to improving agricultural production. Growth and feed efficiency influence profitability in animal agriculture.
Despite advantages, including a large number of offspring and relatively short generation intervals, there have been limited improvements in growth and feed efficiency in aquatic production animal species. GenetiRate measures the metabolic rate of the egg to identify fast growing, feed efficient animals. By assessing growth in the egg we are able to select for growth early in the production chain and improve genetics for growth independent of food intake.
Watch VideoTo scale our technology, we have developed an automated sorter that can sort millions of eggs per day. Better growth and feed efficiency will improve profitability for our customers and production in animal aquaculture, all helping to feed our growing population.