NEWS FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE June 2025 93 Amid growing industry demand for sustainable production – supported by the recent research study on Brazilian Black Tiger shrimp populations — the Center for Aquaculture Technologies (CAT) unveiled its latest tool: a Low-Density (LD) Genotyping Panel for Black Tiger Shrimp. According to the announcement, this new practical tool empowers hatcheries to make faster, more informed decisions. Whether establishing a new breeding program or optimizing an existing one, CAT’s LD panel provides the ability to reveal critical insights needed to accelerate genetic progress in P. monodon. “This panel was built with flexibility and breeding efficiency in mind,” said Dr. Klara Verbyla, Vice President of Genetic Improvement at CAT and responsible for the team that developed the panel. “It enables essential insights into relatedness, population structure, parentage, and genetic sex — all at a marker density that balances data quality with practical value. It’s designed for programs that may not need thousands of markers but still require actionable results. The right tool for the task ensures both return on investment and longterm genetic gains.” Designed for value and adaptability, CAT points out that the LD panel allows Black Tiger shrimp producers to align genotyping strategies with specific breeding objectives and budget. With robust internal quality controls and rapid turnaround times, CAT provides clients with timely, high-confidence data to inform critical selection decisions. Read more>> The American Feed Industry Association’s (AFIA) Board of Directors held its annual spring meeting in Washington, D.C., on May 2122, where they advocated for key policy priorities impacting the animal food industry on Capitol Hill and conducted other official business, including installing new board leadership and directors. On Thursday morning, the 22nd, the directors met with over 35 U.S. Senate and House offices, advocating for several legislative priorities on behalf of the total animal food industry, including the Innovative Feed Enhancement and Economic Development Act ( S. 1906 / H.R. 2203 ), Securing American Agriculture Act ( S. 912 / H.R. 1995 ), No IRIS Act ( S. 623 / H.R. 1415 ), Safe American Food Exports Act ( S. 1501 / H.R. 3038 ) and Pet Food Uniform Regulatory Act ( H.R. 597 ) During the official business meeting, the AFIA Board of Directors recognized outgoing chair Leigh Ann Sayen, CEO of The Peterson Company, for her leadership over the past year. Sayen now transitions into one year of service as chair of the Institute for Feed Education and Research’s (IFEEDER) Board of Trustees. “As my term as chair of the American Feed Industry Association Board concludes, I am filled with the same appreciation and optimism that I felt at the start. It has been an honor to serve an organization that so passionately represents a vital sector of our economy,” stated Sayen. Read more>> CAT launches new genotyping panel for Black Tiger shrimp AFIA installs new leadership during 2025 spring meeting Photo: CAT Photo: AFIA
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