Optimizing trout performance through field trials 

Troutlodge is the world’s leading producer of eyed trout eggs. We maintain four strains of rainbow trout, which allows for security of supply for our customers all year-round. Our breeding program is designed to maximize value to customers by optimizing hatching rates, feed conversion, growth, and product quality.

With customers all over the world, it is important to develop products that will perform well for our customers, each with their own unique production plan, farming method and environmental conditions. It’s critical that our breeding program consider the environment in which our trout will be grown. This can include varying factors including temperature, oxygen levels, feed formulation, density, production system, water quality, light cycle etc. Troutlodge has invested heavily in field testing with certain customers to evaluate performance in various conditions, leading to a product suited for their specific environment.

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Many different production systems exist in trout farming, and for the majority, our standard product will perform well.  In certain environments, such as intensive RAS, or extreme water parameters in open systems, specific selections may be needed to achieve the desired performance.

In collaboration with certain customers, Troutlodge has performed field testing over multiple generations, leading to a product designed for enhanced efficiency in unique conditions.  This is one example of how Troutlodge seeks continuous improvement through collaboration and input from customers.

A step further: Genetic Service Agreements
To take this a step further, Hendrix Genetics also provides Genetic Service Agreements to businesses for them to develop a unique product suited to their own environment. We design together with the customer a breeding program using our mutual assets. Under this agreement, the customer will have the benefit of the Hendrix Genetics’ industry leading breeding database and resources to support their objectives.

High quality genetics are designed to maximize value for our customers and help support our vision to set the standard for sustainable animal breeding. To learn more about our commitment to R&D along with our products and services, visit troutlodge.com

The laboratory

About Hendrix Genetics
Hendrix Genetics is a leading multi-species animal genetics company with primary activities in layer-, turkey-, swine-, aquaculture -and traditional poultry genetics. Hendrix Genetics provides expertise and resources to animal protein producers in more than 100 countries, with operations and joint ventures in 25 countries and more than 2.900 employees.