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Kasper Janssen Appointed R&D Director of BU Salmonids

We are pleased to announce that Kasper Janssen has been appointed as the new R&D Director of BU Salmonids, effective December 1, 2024.

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Exciting investments in our future: $3M in upgrades at Troutlodge

At Troutlodge, we are committed to maintaining the highest standards of product and production quality.

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Troutlodge announces new General Manager

We are excited to announce that Joe McElwee will be joining Troutlodge – Hendrix Genetics as our new General Manager. Joe brings with him extensive experience in the aquaculture industry, along with …

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Troutlodge and Trova Trout Partner to Enhance Availability of High-Quality Trout Genetics

Troutlodge and Trova Trout proudly announce their collaboration to meet the growing demand for high-quality trout for farmers all over the world.

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BCWD resistant trout eggs now available year-round

We are proud to announce this important milestone in year-round availability of Bacterial Cold Water Disease (BCWD) resistant trout eggs for our customers all over the world. This development is the …

Health sustainability in the trout industry

Several risks must be measured and managed to create sustainable aquaculture and a sustainable trout industry. One of those aspects is the survival of the fish against diseases that can seriously dam…

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Richard Maatman will succeed Antoon van den Berg in the position as CEO per April 1st

BOXMEER, The Netherlands – March 28, 2023 – In 2022 Hendrix Genetics announced the appointment of Richard Maatman as Deputy Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Hendrix Genetics and mentioned that Richar…

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Continuing to expand availability of BCWD resistant eggs

Maintaining healthy trout is crucial in our operations and for our customers. To ensure high quality trout, we continue to expand the use of genomic technology for enhanced resistance to Bacterial Co…

Adapted first feeding strategy shows promising results for Peruvian customer

After hatching and in the first feeding, it is typical that the larger trout crowd out the smaller ones. It is suggested that first feeding strategies consider the fry’s behavior for the best results…

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Hendrix Genetics and Coraqua sign strategic partnership for Troutlodge egg production in Peru

On the 12th of April, Hendrix Genetics and Coraqua signed a strategic partnership, securing access for Peruvian farmers to high health, high quality Troutlodge eggs. By growing elite Troutlodge stock…

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Breeding with the future in mind

Troutlodge is the largest single supplier of eyed rainbow trout eggs into the aquaculture industry. More than 450 million eggs annually are sent around the world to clients who hatch and grow trout i…

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Paine Schwartz Makes Strategic Investment in Hendrix Genetics

Paine Schwartz Partners, a global leader in sustainable food chain investing, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with respect to a new strategic investment by Paine Schwa…

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Troutlodge Trout in Recirculation Aquaculture Systems

Recirculation aquaculture systems (RAS) are increasing in prevalence and offer an alternative to traditional flow through raceways or net pens. Environmental conditions can vary significantly in trad…

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Team of scientists identifies disease resistance gene in salmon

A gene with a major role in resistance to Infectious Pancreatic Necrosis Virus (IPNV) that can cause high mortality levels in farmed salmon and trout has been identified in a study by a team of scien…

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Exploring the growth potential of Troutlodge trout

With the recent transition of Troutlodge’s Rock Creek hatchery to a Research and Development farm, we have had the opportunity to push the limits on growth performance. As part of a longer-term proje…

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Collaboration with USDA on Disease Resistance takes next steps.

For many years, Troutlodge and the USDA have worked together to improve resistance to Flavobacterium phychrophilum, the causative agent of Bacterial Cold Water Disease (BCWD) and Rainbow Trout Fry Sy…

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Disease resistant strains offer a sustainable solution

Infectious diseases remain the single largest cause of production related mortality in the rainbow trout industry. With Flavobacterium psychrophilum leading to substantial losses globally, Troutlodge…

Exploring the effects of feed frequency

Feeding regiments can vary widely between trout producers with some using high-tech methods including automated systems and mechanical feeders while others rely on broadcast hand feeding throughout t…

Growth comparison trials in Colombia between Troutlodge and a European competitor strain

In trials currently underway, Troutlodge’s Colombian distributor Truchas Surala is proving the advantages of Troutlodge strains over the European competitor strain in Colombia.

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Industry benefits from improved BCWD resistance

Bacterial Cold Water Disease, also known as Rainbow Trout Fry Syndrome or Flavobacteriosis is a serious contributor to losses in the commercial rearing of Rainbow Trout in almost every region where i…

Evolution of Rock Creek Hatchery

Beginning in June of 2019, Troutlodge began the transition of its Rock Creek Hatchery, in Twin Falls, Idaho, from an egg production facility to a Research & Development (R&D) site. After exte…

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Dr George Chamberlain to retire from Kona Bay Shrimp

Hendrix Genetics announced today that Dr George Chamberlain, Managing Director of Kona Bay, has decided to retire effective July 1, 2020. Dr Chamberlain has been leading the company successfully for …

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Enhanced resistance to BCWD in Troutlodge strains

Joint research of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Troutlodge has shown that Genomic Selection can double the prediction accuracy for Bacterial Cold Water Disease (BCWD). Applic…

Coraqua success

Troutlodge, like many companies which rely on exports for a large part of sales revenue, is learning to be even more flexible in the way we conduct business.

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Ensuring business continuity

Troutlodge is committed to protecting our team members and ensuring the continuity of our trout egg supply to our customers. We continue putting efforts into addressing COVID-19 (coronavirus) by acti…

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Onalaska High School visit

In Troutlodge’s never ending quest to provide education and support to communities around the world, this month Troutlodge visited Onalaska High School’s STEM/Woods/Metals/Aquaculture class in Onalas…

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Congresswoman Kim Schrier visits Troutlodge

In November 2019, Congresswoman Kim Schrier visited Troutlodge’s facility in Bonney Lake, Washington.

Troutlodge achieves enhanced welfare certification

Troutlodge has been designated as a RSPCA Assured producer of rainbow trout, a well-respected certification of high animal welfare standards in all areas of production.

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Meet the sales team

We aim to provide superior products and service to a global network of trout growers. The sales team has recently expanded in order to serve customers all over the world with a strong resource of sal…

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Troutlodge Sales Development – Sam Bowman

Troutlodge is happy to announce that we have strengthened our sales effort with the addition of Sam Bowman to our sales team. Sam will focus on developing a number of markets where we currently opera…

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Targeting improved feed conversion rates

A study has been initiated with Hendrix Genetics and GenetiRate, a US based start-up, to apply a new technology that has the potential to measure the feed conversion rate of rainbow trout.

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Troutlodge shortlisted in 2019 Aquaculture Awards for achievement in BCWD resistance

The Aquaculture Awards is an annual event to recognize the achievements of the sector, including individuals and companies from around the world. Nominees must fit the following criteria: Empl…

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Collaborative project sets the stage for improved IHNV resistance through genomic selection

High mortality. Disrupted production schedules. Wasted feed and resources. These are some of the damaging effects of Infectious Hematopoietic necrosis virus (IHNV) in the trout industry. Infectious d…

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Thinking back, looking forward

Thinking back on 2018 and looking forward to 2019 one event in particular stuck out for Troutlodge.

New partnership means security of supply for customers

No matter the season, your business never slows down. We want our customers to succeed, and part of that success is year-round security of supply. Troutlodge has recently entered an agreement with tw…

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A reputation built on delivering high standards

Behind every shipment of eggs from our farms to our customers, we undertake a process that ensures we deliver only the best product in the industry. This process, developed and improved over our almo…

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Investing in our products to take you to the next level

New project invests significantly in product development.

Rodrigo Torrijo elected to SalmonChile board of directors

Rodrigo Torrijo of Hendrix Genetics to sit on the board of directors for SalmonChile.

Every hatch counts

We know that Troutlodge customers are discerning and value both quality and performance. This is why we monitor the hatch rates and performance of each batch of eggs we produce, feeding back this inf…

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Key Account Manager Change Troutlodge

Arturo Porras has accepted the newly created position of Key Account Manager – Latin America.

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Troutlodge improves resistance to Bacterial Cold Water Disease using Genomic selection

Recent disease challenges performed by Troutlodge in cooperation with the USDA show fantastic results for genomic selection. 

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Improving breeding to combat Amoebic Gill Disease in Salmon

Hendrix Genetics, along with its partners, work to use animal breeding to combat AGD in salmon.

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Infection control at the molecular level

Incorporating forensic technology to catch AI early 

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Seasons greetings

Hendrix Genetics would like to wish you all a wonderful holiday season and a happy New Year. We would also like to reflect back and hear from you. 

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Management Changes in Hendrix Genetics’ Troutlodge Operations

Effective January 1st, 2017, Mr. Keith Drynan has been appointed as General Manager of Troutlodge Inc. In this position, he will take over full responsibilities from Mr. Steve Brown who simultaneousl…

Hendrix Genetics shows fresh new look at EuroTier

EuroTier, the world's largest animal livestock show, has opened its doors for the 2016 edition. Hendrix Genetics presents a fresh new look to the audience as a result of a revised brand strategy.

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