COVID-19 and the ‘new normal’
For every business, COVID-19 has meant a lot of changes. But in some cases they’ve been changes for the better.
Seafood Source interview: Now Xelect is making advanced genetic services available to the many, not just the few
A couple of weeks ago our CEO Prof Ian Johnston was interviewed by Seafood Source on his vision for the future of genetics in aquaculture.
Coping with COVID-19
Whilst there is absolutely no doubt that COVID-19 is causing significant disruption, the good news is that it’s business as usual at Horizon House. We’ve taken a number of steps to protect our staff and to ensure complete continuity of our operations in a range of scenarios. As a company that works closely with customers […]
What can Aquaculture teach us about COVID-19?
Catastrophic diseases wiping out millions of dollars in profit in a matter of days? That’s nothing new in the world of aquaculture. In fact, some studies suggest that annual global losses from disease are somewhere around the $6bn mark. In some species – such as shrimp – losses can exceed 40%. Even in the natural environment disease can be catastrophic. The reintroduction of native oysters around the Scottish coastline is being seriously threatened by parasitic infection.
Scanning the Horizon: 3D laser scanning a step closer
Xelect’s ambitious plans to create a groundbreaking new scanner took a big step forward this week after a successful set of tests at Mowi’s Fort William processing factory. The new scanner will be able to analyse live fish using 3D laser imaging technology, and process the data using our powerful AI algorithms to predict fillet […]
Press Release – Cromaris and Xelect agree genetic service contract
March 2018 – Cromaris, the leading Croatian bass and bream producer, has chosen Scotland’s Xelect Ltd as their provider of genetic services. Xelect will provide a complete package of genetic management to the selective breeding program in support of Cromaris’ continued advances in product quality, welfare and sustainability. The Cromaris fish are bred at the company’s […]
Press Release – New Zealand King Salmon And Xelect Agree 4 Year Breeding Program Management Contract.
New Zealand King Salmon, the producers of the internationally renowned Ōra King breed have chosen Scotland’s Xelect Ltd as their provider of genetic breeding program management for the next 4 years, after an extensive worldwide search.
Press Release – Cermaq
Xelect is delighted to announce a licence and genetic services agreement with Atlantic salmon producer Cermaq Canada, granting access to Xelect’s proprietary genetic marker technology for selecting fish with superior production traits.
Press Release – Xelect Secure Investment For Growth
Xelect limited and the EOS Technology Investment Syndicate are pleased to announce the completion of an equity investment round.
Xelect Win Most Enterprising Start-Up Award
Xelect were proud winners of the Most Enterprising Start-up Company at the recent Fife Business awards, hosted by Fife Chamber of Commerce, to celebrate prospering local businesses.
