Mexico: Groundbreaking breeding programme established for Pacific red snapper

The customised programme is the first of its kind for Pacific red snapper (Lutjanus peru) and aims to assist Earth Ocean Farms (EOF) to select for specific traits in the snapper stock that show higher yields through improved growth and phenotypic traits. The elements of the selection include insights into feed conversion and product yield. The in-house genotyping team at CAT have developed a custom panel of genetic markers to accelerate genetic improvement in red snapper, analyse performance and ensure the overall health of the stock. "It is exciting to apply our knowledge to new species," said John Buchanan, president and CEO of CAT, in a press rlease. "By using a customised approach, our expert team will be able to quickly show significant improvements for EOF. Ensuring a healthy genetic diversity among EOF’s broodstock will provide future options as flexibility and continued improvement are the keys to profitability." “The future of sustainably raised red snapper is vitally ...