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We are pleased to announce that Kasper Janssen has been appointed as the new R&D Director of BU Salmonids, effective December 1, 2024.
At Troutlodge, we are committed to maintaining the highest standards of product and production quality.
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 …
Troutlodge and Trova Trout proudly announce their collaboration to meet the growing demand for high-quality trout for farmers all over the world.
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 …
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
In trials currently underway, Troutlodge’s Colombian distributor Truchas Surala is proving the advantages of Troutlodge strains over the European competitor strain in Colombia.
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…
Hendrix Genetics, global multi-species animal genetics company, announces the appointment of Jolanda van Haarlem as Chief Executive Officer. She will join Hendrix Genetics as from March 1, 2021 and a…
EMEA Regional Sales Manager, Jon Handley, has decided to leave Troutlodge and continue as Troutlodge’s UK distributor of high-quality trout eggs. With the knowledge and experience of 30 years in aqua…
With the formation of a new company, PT Kona Bay Indonesia, Hendrix Genetics will establish a broodstock multiplication centre for the benefit of the Indonesian shrimp industry. Beginning early 2021,…
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…
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 …
At the 8th Annual Turkish Aquaculture Association symposium and workshop, hosted by the Central Union of Aquaculture Producers, Aquaculture R&D Director of Hendrix Genetics Robbert Blonk presente…
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…
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.
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…
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…
In November 2019, Congresswoman Kim Schrier visited Troutlodge’s facility in Bonney Lake, Washington.
The British Trout Association recently held its annual conference and dinner in Stirling, Scotland. The conference was attended by leading trout farmers and industry associates where Jon Handley, Sal…
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.
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…
Hendrix Genetics and Plant & Food Research have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to co-develop underwater vision technology for measuring aquaculture breeding stock, using trout as a test cas…
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…
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.
Troutlodge is delighted to announce the appointment of Jon Handley as Area Sales Manager for Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). Jon will utilize his technical knowledge and management skills to …
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…
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…
Hendrix Genetics, in partnership with Nutreco and Ecuacultivos, will invest in Ecuador to establish a state-of-the-art shrimp hatchery. The hatchery will deliver high quality, high health Pacific whi…
Thinking back on 2018 and looking forward to 2019 one event in particular stuck out for Troutlodge.
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…
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…
On August 28th 2018, team members of Troutlodge and invited speakers from research and technical products gathered in Puyallup, Washington for an egg quality symposium at the Fairfield Inn Conference…
New project invests significantly in product development.
With the spring season underway, a group of employees decided to participate in the local softball league.
Hendrix Genetic sponsors AquaVision 2018, where Dr. Chamberlain will address the conference about the future of the shrimp industry as one of the keynote speakers.
Rodrigo Torrijo of Hendrix Genetics to sit on the board of directors for SalmonChile.
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…
Arturo Porras has accepted the newly created position of Key Account Manager – Latin America.
Recent disease challenges performed by Troutlodge in cooperation with the USDA show fantastic results for genomic selection.
Hendrix Genetics, along with its partners, work to use animal breeding to combat AGD in salmon.
Incorporating forensic technology to catch AI early
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.
Hendrix Genetics partners with Integrated Aquaculture International LLC (iAqua) to accelerate the Kona Bay shrimp breeding program based in Hawaii and Malaysia.
Hendrix Genetics, through its 100% subsidiary Troutlodge Inc, the world leader in trout genetics and production of trout eggs and Mobarakandish, a leading animal breeding company in Iran, owned by Dr…
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…
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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