services
LNS Ltd is a global supplier of customised genetic support to Aquaculture breeding
programmes.
LNS currently provides genetic support to businesses in the UK, Chile, Norway and
Australia.
Genetic and genomic technology was developed by the team of experienced geneticists at
LNS for the improvement of the Landcatch strain of Atlantic salmon in Scotland and Chile.
LNS is now offering this technology to other salmon breeders and for breeding of species
such as Pacific Salmon, Rainbow Trout, Sea Bass and Sea Bream.
LNS geneticists work with their customers’ management teams to advise on design of
breeding programmes to meet the needs and requirements of their customers’ businesses.
A customised technical package is provided including where appropriate:
• Genotyping
- Family Assignment and Molecular Pedigrees
- Control of inbreeding
- Population analysis
- Functional markers and Marker-Assisted
Selection
• Data Analysis
- Estimation of Breeding Values (BLUP)
- Breeding decisions
- Sib testing – disease resistance, harvest traits, fresh water broodstock.
- Storage and analysis of genetic data
• Customised Breeding Programme Design
- Trait selection
- Genetic improvement goals
LNS can also provide customised broodstock from the Landcatch programmes in Chile and
Scotland for producers who wish to produce eggs in their own operation.
In fish breeding, LNS will provide a complete package of genetic support, customised to
your company’s needs, delivered by experienced commercial geneticists.
For more information please contact:
Alan Stewart
Email. alan.stewart@hendrix-genetics.com
Telephone. +44 (0) 1880 770720
