R&D Solutions for Farmed Shellfish

BioVenic is dedicated to providing innovative research and development (R&D) solutions for farmed shellfish. Our team of experienced researchers, experts, and biologists is committed to finding solutions that address the challenges facing the industry, such as disease outbreaks, environmental stressors, and market demands. We work closely with both academics and industry to develop new technologies and practices that improve the health, sustainability, and economic value of shellfish farming.

Background of Farmed Shellfish

• Economic Value of Farmed Shellfish

As an important category in aquaculture, shellfish has great economic value, expressed in terms of edible value, medicinal value, and ornamental value, among others. Most shellfish are fatty and tasty, thanks to the presence of glutamic acid, glycine, arginine, taurine, and succinic acid. Compared to other seafood, shellfish are rich in trace elements such as iodine, zinc, selenium, copper, protein, iron, calcium, etc. They have high nutritional value but are not high in cholesterol. Some shellfish can also be processed into condiments, while small shellfish with large yields can be used as fertilizer and animal feed. In addition, the ornamental value of shellfish is expressed in the production of decorative and artistic works.

• Ecological Value of Farmed Shellfish

Global warming is one of the most pressing challenges to the sustainable development of human society, and its root cause is carbon emissions. Global strategies to achieve the goal of carbon neutralization involve both reducing emissions and increasing CO₂ sinks. The ocean is the largest carbon sink on earth, and as an important part of the ocean carbon sink, shellfish play an important role in regulating global climate change.

Breeding Goals of Farmed Shellfish

Improving growth rate is the focus of most biological breeding programs, and selective breeding programs for farmed shellfish worldwide need to improve growth and performance traits in addition to increasing growth rate. Genetic improvement is a key element for the more effective development of aquatic breeding and farming. With the rapid development of biotechnology, molecular breeding techniques have evolved from traditional breeding techniques to precision breeding, which has achieved comprehensive selection for multiple traits in cultured shellfish such as growth rate, feed conversion rate, and other important economic traits, promoting sustainable development of aquaculture. In addition, shellfish health is our main focus. We are devoted to developing drugs and biologicals for shellfish disease prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.

Our Services

At BioVenic, our experienced scientists are continuously working on developing breeding technologies and innovative solutions for a variety of farmed shellfish (e.g., clams, mussels, oysters, winkles, scallops, etc.). Our mission is to provide high quality services and technical support on breeding including gene editing and whole genome sequencing based on customized solutions to meet the specific needs of our customers worldwide.

Want to Learn More?

BioVenic offers a comprehensive range of animal research services and custom solutions for your needs. As a business leader, we are proud to offer technical support for animal breeding that not only accelerates the animal breeding process, but also meets almost any breeding goal. In addition, we offer you veterinary medicine and feed development services that care for animal health, prevent and reduce the occurrence of disease, and achieve higher profitability for your business. Contact us for more information and a detailed quote.