Spring Genetics
"Innovating Sustainable Breeding in Aquaculture"
Who We Are
Spring Genetics is a Company dedicated to the genetic improvement of Nile Tilapia supporting the sustainable development of Global Aquaculture.- We operate "combined family" and "within family" based selective breeding programs for Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) in Miami, Florida.
- We operate multipliers and distribution centers in Latin America.
- Our program is under supervision of sister company Akvaforsk Genetics in Norway.
Managing one of the most advanced breeding programs for Tilapia in the world.
Products
Franchise Model
1
Broodstock
Spring Genetics Breeding Nucleus
2
Fingerlings and Juveniles
Spring Tilapia Hatchery
3
Processed Whole Fish
Growout
Our Network
- Breeding nucleus
- Franchise
- Distribution center
- Broodstock contract
From our Breeding Nucleus to the world.
Family Based Selection
Family based selection avoids unplanned inbreeding
Selection data on breeding candidates is supported by data from siblings & relatives
Provides simultaneous improvement
of multiple traits
Siblings/relatives used to gather data that can only be assessed by sacrifice of the individual
Multiple lines to drive specific product development
