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SyAqua NEWS

SyAqua's Speed Line™ shrimp takes off

Sygen International’s aquaculture division, SyAqua, has launched Speed Line™ shrimp, the first shrimp product utilizing its advanced technology and selection program. Shrimp farmers in Thailand who have selected and produced shrimp using SyAqua's Speed Line(TM) have reported growth at rates of 10 percent to 50 percent faster than those produced by local breeding stock suppliers. ... More

SyAqua to buy Brazil's leading shrimp breeder

The aquaculture division of biotech company, Sygen International plc., SyAqua, has reached binding agreement to acquire all of the shares and assets of Brazil's leading shrimp breeding stock business, Aquatec, for up to US$13.0 million in cash. ... More

SyAqua Opens Shrimp Lab in California; Genetic Nucleus Programmes in Hawaii and Mexico Established

Sygen International plc (LSE: SNI.L), a world leader in applying quantitative genetics and biotechnology to animal breeding, announced today that SyAqua, a Sygen company, has officially opened its shrimp laboratory in Berkeley, California. The five thousand square feet research facility has taken receipt of over three hundred live shrimp, which will accelerate the company's shrimp genetic improvement programme. The main focus in this laboratory is reproductive technology to enhance performance and create genetic protection.... More

Building a better shrimp

State Sen. Richie Sanders, R-Franklin, hailed SyAqua as the company that could revolutionize the shrimp industry in this country, with the cooperation of universities such as Western .... More

New Lab to Develop Superior Shrimp

SyAqua, a Berkeley-based research center, announced yesterday its opening of a new laboratory devoted to the production of genetically superior shrimp.

The lab is part of a plan to speed up the company's existing genetic improvement program.

The program is designed to create an "economically viable, environmentally responsible and sustainable production system for shrimp," according to a statement released by SyAqua's parent company, Sygen International plc. .... More

Value of Cryropreservation in the context of a shrimp breeding program

SyAqua has genetic improvement programs (GIPs) at Genetic Nucleus (GN) farms in US, Mexico, Brazil and Thailand and has also developed a reproductive research program that aligns with its own breeding program objectives. Researches in the area of cryopreservation is important in order to fulfill the potential of using modern molecular and quantitative tools in shrimp breeding. .... More

The Contribution of Genetics..

Genetic progress that has been accomplished for shrimp biomass harvested in three shrimp lines that are bred by SyAqua .. More

ACC Certifies First Hatcheries
At SyAqua-Mexico

SyAqua-Mexico recently obtained Best Aquaculture Practices certification shortly after hatchery standards were issued by the Global Aquaculture Alliance and licensed by ACC. The certification was for three shrimp hatcheries managed by Lorenzo Juarez near Mazatlan, Sinaloa, and Bahia Kino, Sonora. Inspector Eric Pinon performed the site inspections.

Since SyAqua-Mexico started operations in 2002 with the purchase of some of the assets of Super Shrimp, it has established itself as a leader in the Mexican postlarval market. In 2004, it had approximately 20% market share and sales of 1.3 billion shrimp postlarvae.

SyAqua also operates a Genetic Nuceus near Mazatlan, where selection activities are supported by SyAqua-USA's quantitative and molecular certification worldwide. For 2005, SyAqua-Mexico has announced the production of its first genetically improved strain of shrimp, selected specially for the needs of Mexican farmers.

NAGRP Aquaculture Genome Projects

Our interest is in the development of the molecular tools that will enhance the effectiveness of Sygen's (SyAqua) shrimp breeding program. DNA-based animal identification and gene discovery can contribute significantly to the development of genotypes .... More

Research discovers Protein Involved in White Spot Syndrome Virus Infection in Shrimp

Domesticated white shrimp (Penaeus vannamei, also called Litopenaeus vannamei) that were specific pathogen free (meaning free of specifically listed pathogens, including WSSV) were obtained from SyAqua Thailand and used for neutralization tests.... More

Shrimp Facility a great asset to the region - Wei Yuaang Aquatic Group

A shrimp breeding facility in Franklin that would grow saltwater shrimp for area farmers would economically benefit those already raising the freshwater species.
The company, Sygen, chose the spot for its SyAqua research work because it’s so far from an ocean, which can sometimes be breeding grounds for illnesses that affect shrimp.
The program received $2.8 million in the state budget to help develop the saltwater shrimp breeding in our state.
Three universities in the state, including Western Kentucky University, are part of this biotechnology program. ... More

Advances in aquaculture
Sygen acquires Mexican shrimp-breeding company

The acquisition is intended to accelerate the growth and development of Sygen's aquaculture business, SyAqua, by delivering ownership and control of the shrimp breeding process and related intellectual properties in a key territory. .. More

SyAqua Expands into the worlds largest Shrimp producing market - Thailand.

Sygen International plc., a world leader in applying quantitative genetics and biotechnology to animal breeding, has announced that its aquaculture business, SyAqua, has signed leases for two shrimp hatcheries in Thailand and plans to build a shrimp Genetic Nucleus facility there later this year. The leased hatcheries provide SyAqua with access to existing infrastructures and shrimp farmers/customers in the world’s largest shrimp producing region ... More

Oceanic Institute
nets new deal
to breed shrimp

Oahu's Oceanic Institute has signed a three-year contract with a Berkeley, Cal.-based biotechnology firm to develop lines of shrimp breeding stock for commercial use.

Sygen International, through its subsidiary SyAqua, hopes to become a major player in the worldwide shrimp market, which is worth an estimated $6 billion to $7 billion, said Shaun Moss, head of Oceanic's shrimp program who will oversee the program..... More

Sygen International plc: Sygen's multi-species genetic marker pipeline surpasses 13,000 markers; Sygen technology drives new product launches in PIC and SyAqua

As result of the combination of internal R&D conducted at Sygen's laboratories in England and the USA, as well as its network of external collaborations around the world, Sygen's genetic marker pipeline has increased by more than 30% from December 2004 to 13,075 genetic marker candidates, expanding rapidly across multiple species including pigs, poultry, cattle and aquaculture. Today, approximately 30% of the pipeline is attributable to species other than pigs. In addition, Sygen's intellectual property base has increased to over 46 patents granted globally for genetic markers relating to traits such as feed conversion, disease resistance, meat quality and performance/productivity.

In June 2005, SyAqua - Sygen's aquaculture division - launched Speed LineTM shrimp, the first shrimp product utilising the company's advanced technology and selection programme. Shrimp farmers in Thailand who have selected and produced shrimp using SyAqua's Speed LineTM have reported growth at rates of 10% to 50% faster than those produced by local breeding stock suppliers. .... More

Application Of Genetics And Genome Technologies To The Genetic Improvement Of Aquaculture Species

Aquaculture is lagging behind but time required to catch up can be relatively short. The core of any professional genetic improvement program is still based on the sound application of quantitative genetic principles. .. More

SyAqua NEWS

SyAqua's Speed Line™ shrimp takes off Sygen International’s aquaculture division, SyAqua, has launched Speed Line™ shrimp, the first shrimp product utilizing its advanced technology and selection program. Shrimp farmers in Thailand who have selected and produced shrimp using SyAqua's Speed Line(TM) have reported growth at rates of 10 percent to 50 percent faster than those produced by local breeding stock suppliers. ... More SyAqua to buy Brazil's leading shrimp breeder The aquaculture division of biotech company, Sygen International plc., SyAqua, has reached binding agreement to acquire all of the shares and assets of Brazil's leading shrimp breeding stock business, Aquatec, for up to US$13.0 million in cash. ... More SyAqua Opens Shrimp Lab in California; Genetic Nucleus Programmes in Hawaii and Mexico Established Sygen International plc (LSE: SNI.L), a world leader in applying quantitative genetics and biotechnology to animal breeding, announced today that SyAqua, a Sygen company, has officially opened its shrimp laboratory in Berkeley, California. The five thousand square feet research facility has taken receipt of over three hundred live shrimp, which will accelerate the company's shrimp genetic improvement programme. The main focus in this laboratory is reproductive technology to enhance performance and create genetic protection.... More Building a better shrimp State Sen. Richie Sanders, R-Franklin, hailed SyAqua as the company that could revolutionize the shrimp industry in this country, with the cooperation of universities such as Western .... More New Lab to Develop Superior Shrimp SyAqua, a Berkeley-based research center, announced yesterday its opening of a new laboratory devoted to the production of genetically superior shrimp. The lab is part of a plan to speed up the company's existing genetic improvement program. The program is designed to create an "economically viable, environmentally responsible and sustainable production system for shrimp," according to a statement released by SyAqua's parent company, Sygen International plc. .... More Value of Cryropreservation in the context of a shrimp breeding program SyAqua has genetic improvement programs (GIPs) at Genetic Nucleus (GN) farms in US, Mexico, Brazil and Thailand and has also developed a reproductive research program that aligns with its own breeding program objectives. Researches in the area of cryopreservation is important in order to fulfill the potential of using modern molecular and quantitative tools in shrimp breeding. .... More The Contribution of Genetics.. Genetic progress that has been accomplished for shrimp biomass harvested in three shrimp lines that are bred by *SyAqua* .. More	ACC Certifies First Hatcheries At SyAqua-Mexico SyAqua-Mexico recently obtained Best Aquaculture Practices certification shortly after hatchery standards were issued by the Global Aquaculture Alliance and licensed by ACC. The certification was for three shrimp hatcheries managed by Lorenzo Juarez near Mazatlan, Sinaloa, and Bahia Kino, Sonora. Inspector Eric Pinon performed the site inspections. Since SyAqua-Mexico started operations in 2002 with the purchase of some of the assets of Super Shrimp, it has established itself as a leader in the Mexican postlarval market. In 2004, it had approximately 20% market share and sales of 1.3 billion shrimp postlarvae. SyAqua also operates a Genetic Nuceus near Mazatlan, where selection activities are supported by SyAqua-USA's quantitative and molecular certification worldwide. For 2005, SyAqua-Mexico has announced the production of its first genetically improved strain of shrimp, selected specially for the needs of Mexican farmers. NAGRP Aquaculture Genome Projects Our interest is in the development of the molecular tools that will enhance the effectiveness of Sygen's (SyAqua) shrimp breeding program. DNA-based animal identification and gene discovery can contribute significantly to the development of genotypes .... More Research discovers Protein Involved in White Spot Syndrome Virus Infection in Shrimp Domesticated white shrimp (Penaeus vannamei, also called Litopenaeus vannamei) that were specific pathogen free (meaning free of specifically listed pathogens, including WSSV) were obtained from SyAqua Thailand and used for neutralization tests.... More Shrimp Facility a great asset to the region - Wei Yuaang Aquatic Group A shrimp breeding facility in Franklin that would grow saltwater shrimp for area farmers would economically benefit those already raising the freshwater species. The company, Sygen, chose the spot for its SyAqua research work because it’s so far from an ocean, which can sometimes be breeding grounds for illnesses that affect shrimp. The program received $2.8 million in the state budget to help develop the saltwater shrimp breeding in our state. Three universities in the state, including Western Kentucky University, are part of this biotechnology program. ... More Advances in aquaculture Sygen acquires Mexican shrimp-breeding company The acquisition is intended to accelerate the growth and development of Sygen's aquaculture business, SyAqua, by delivering ownership and control of the shrimp breeding process and related intellectual properties in a key territory. .. More	SyAqua Expands into the worlds largest Shrimp producing market - Thailand. Sygen International plc., a world leader in applying quantitative genetics and biotechnology to animal breeding, has announced that its aquaculture business, SyAqua, has signed leases for two shrimp hatcheries in Thailand and plans to build a shrimp Genetic Nucleus facility there later this year. The leased hatcheries provide SyAqua with access to existing infrastructures and shrimp farmers/customers in the world’s largest shrimp producing region ... More Oceanic Institute nets new deal to breed shrimp Oahu's Oceanic Institute has signed a three-year contract with a Berkeley, Cal.-based biotechnology firm to develop lines of shrimp breeding stock for commercial use. Sygen International, through its subsidiary SyAqua, hopes to become a major player in the worldwide shrimp market, which is worth an estimated $6 billion to $7 billion, said Shaun Moss, head of Oceanic's shrimp program who will oversee the program..... More Sygen International plc: Sygen's multi-species genetic marker pipeline surpasses 13,000 markers; Sygen technology drives new product launches in PIC and SyAqua As result of the combination of internal R&D conducted at Sygen's laboratories in England and the USA, as well as its network of external collaborations around the world, Sygen's genetic marker pipeline has increased by more than 30% from December 2004 to 13,075 genetic marker candidates, expanding rapidly across multiple species including pigs, poultry, cattle and aquaculture. Today, approximately 30% of the pipeline is attributable to species other than pigs. In addition, Sygen's intellectual property base has increased to over 46 patents granted globally for genetic markers relating to traits such as feed conversion, disease resistance, meat quality and performance/productivity. In June 2005, SyAqua - Sygen's aquaculture division - launched Speed LineTM shrimp, the first shrimp product utilising the company's advanced technology and selection programme. Shrimp farmers in Thailand who have selected and produced shrimp using SyAqua's Speed LineTM have reported growth at rates of 10% to 50% faster than those produced by local breeding stock suppliers. .... More Application Of Genetics And Genome Technologies To The Genetic Improvement Of Aquaculture Species Aquaculture is lagging behind but time required to catch up can be relatively short. The core of any professional genetic improvement program is still based on the sound application of quantitative genetic principles. .. More .