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𝐌𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐲 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐚𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬! 🎄✨ As 2024 comes to a close, we would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to all our customers, and partners for your trust and collaboration this year Together, we have worked to advance sustainable aquaculture and foster innovation in genetics, creating a brighter future for our industry. May this holiday season bring joy, peace, and quality time with loved ones. We look forward to continuing our journey with you in the new year and wish you all the best for a prosperous 2025! #benchmarkgenetics

𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫-𝐄𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐚𝐬 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 As the year draws to a close and Christmas approaches, our Head of Salmon Genetics and Health, Geir Olav Melingen, takes a moment to reflect on the key highlights and milestones that defined 2024! 2024 was a transformative year filled with challenges and achievements. From undergoing a strategic review of our company to launching an optimized genetics product portfolio - SalmoPrime®, SalmoBoost®, and SalmoRobust®-we stayed committed to delivering excellence in quality, biosecurity, and precise delivery. Our team rose to the occasion amidst challenges, such as effectively managing ISA detection in Salten while maintaining our customer commitments. In Chile, we saw strong growth in ova deliveries, and in Iceland, our contingency plans ensured uninterrupted operations despite volcanic eruptions. At Benchmark Animal Health, we refocused on our expertise in sea lice management. We saw a growing demand for Salmosan® Vet and Purisan® and repositioned the business model for CleanTreat® /Ectosan® Vet.   Novo Holdings, a leading sustainable investment firm, has agreed to acquire Benchmark Genetics, marking an exciting new chapter. Novo’s commitment to innovation and sustainability underscores the immense potential of aquaculture genetics to transform the global food industry. The acquisition is expected to complete in Q1 2025 subject to normal regulatory approvals. Benchmark Animal Health will continue to be part of Benchmark Holdings plc focusing on delivering sea lice solutions for customers globally.   To our valued customers, business partners, and employees - thank you for your trust, collaboration, and dedication. You have been the cornerstone of our success, and we look forward to continuing our journey together to enhance aquaculture’s productivity, resilience, and sustainability. Wishing you all a joyful holiday season and a prosperous New Year! Let’s make 2025 even greater! https://lnkd.in/dtRahQPJ #Aquaculture #Genetics #Sustainability #YearEndReflection #MerryChristmas  

𝐔𝐧𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬’ 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐲𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 Genetic innovation is vital to optimizing production, resilience, and sustainability as global aquaculture expands. Benchmark Genetics molecular genetics team, based in Edinburgh, Scotland, leads this advancement with cutting-edge genotyping services tailored to the needs of global aquaculture producers. Genomic data obtained through genotyping allows the aquaculture breeding and production industry to benefit from more efficient genetic improvement and management of their stocks. Dr. Ross Houston, Director of Innovation and Genetics, states: “Our genotyping solutions help the global aquaculture industry benefit from genomic technologies at low prices via improved breeding programs, stock management, and research projects.” Read more about our work here https://lnkd.in/deS3xuwZ Ross Houston Shernae Woolley Carolina Penaloza Navarro #benchmarkgenetics #aquaculture #innovation #sustainability

𝐄𝐧𝐝𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢 𝐥𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐬𝐞𝐧 𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐒𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐞𝐧 Benchmark Genetics Salten har nylig foretatt en endring i ledelsen. Pablo Mazo har tatt over rollen som daglig leder etter en periode som konstituert i stillingen. Vi ser frem til at Pablo fortsetter å styrke selskapet med sin omfattende kompetanse og entusiasme. Han har en solid bakgrunn innen havbruksnæringen, både i Chile og Norge. Pablo har tidligere vært daglig leder for Benchmark Genetics Chile og nylig Performance and Documentation Manager hos Benchmark Genetics Norway. Før han startet i Benchmark, hadde Pablo lederroller i flere tekniske avdelinger hos anerkjente chilenske oppdrettsselskaper, inkludert Ventisqueros og AquaChile. Han har også arbeidet i den tekniske avdelingen til den chilenske oppdretterforeningen SalmonChile (INTESAL). Pablo har omfattende erfaring innen genetikk og avl, settefiskproduksjon og planlegging. Han er utdannet fiskeriingeniør fra Universidad Católica de Valparaíso i Chile og har en mastergrad i akvakultur fra Norges miljø- og biovitenskapelige universitet (NMBU - Norwegian University of Life Sciences). Samtidig takker vi Ann-Kristin Skaugvold for hennes innsats som daglig leder. Av helsemessige årsaker vil Ann-Kristin tre inn i en ny rolle som Senior Rådgiver, hvor hennes erfaring og innsikt fortsatt vil være en stor ressurs for oss. Vi ønsker Pablo og Ann-Kristin lykke til i sine nye roller og setter pris på deres bidrag til vår felles suksess. https://lnkd.in/g_ZDRUqH #BenchmarkGenetics #WeAreBenchmark #laksenæringen #ledelse

𝐖𝐎𝐌𝐄𝐍 𝐌𝐀𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐀 𝐃𝐈𝐅𝐅𝐄𝐑𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄 𝐀𝐓 𝐁𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐇𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐊 𝐆𝐄𝐍𝐄𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐒: 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐘 𝐎𝐅 𝐂𝐀𝐑𝐎𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐀 𝐏𝐄𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐒 At Benchmark Genetics, we take great pride in the #women who contribute their talent and professionalism to our company, enabling us to offer high-quality salmon genetics and services to the aquaculture industry. We love sharing their stories! This time, we invite you to read an engaging interview with Carolina Andrea Peters Muza, Health and Quality Manager at Benchmark Genetics Chile. With an extensive and successful career in the salmon farming industry, Carolina is now an essential part of our team. She is responsible for overseeing the health of the fish in our facilities and ensuring the #quality and #biosecurity of all our operations. Additionally, she serves as a Key Account Manager, which has allowed her to spend more time in the field, closely monitoring the development of Atlantic Salmon ova delivered to various production sites. Learn more about the story of this professional who is making a significant impact in the industry: https://lnkd.in/eD92ZWxx #benchmarkgenetics #salmon #fishhealth #biosecurity

𝐀𝐭 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬, 𝐛𝐢𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐞 𝐝𝐨 𝐭𝐨 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐦𝐨𝐧 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐧-𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐞𝐠𝐠𝐬 𝐰𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐬🟠 Biosecurity consists of physical measures and management aims to reduce the risk of introducing and spreading pathogens between and from salmon populations. By following WOAH/OIE standards, local legislation, and leveraging the latest R&D, we deliver biosecure salmon ova you can trust.   We recently turned to our Global Health & Quality Manager, Øyvind Jakobsen Brevik to answer the question “What do you mean by biosecurity and biosecure eggs?” and what does it mean to us at Benchmark Genetics. Øyvind, with his wealth of expertise in emerging fish diseases, diagnostics, and fish welfare, is a beacon of knowledge in our mission to maintain the highest standards of fish health and welfare across all our global production units ensuring the health and vitality of salmon populations worldwide. He is responsible for fish health and welfare across all global production units associated with Benchmark Genetics' Atlantic salmon breeding programs, and has extensive expertise in emerging fish diseases, diagnostics, biosecurity, and fish welfare🐟   For those eager to learn more about our strict sanitary measures or seek expert recommendations on maintaining the biosecurity of their hatcheries, the Benchmark Genetics guidelines are your compass. Our dedicated sales team stands ready to offer specific disinfection protocols tailored to your unique operations. Join us in this shared responsibility, because biosecurity is not just about protecting fish—it's about preserving the future of our oceans. Let's make waves of positive change together🌊 #BenchmarkGenetics #AquacultureExcellence #GlobalSeafoodLeaders #MakingWavesTogether

𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐨𝐥𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐦𝐨𝐥𝐭 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐭 𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐜 𝐑𝐀𝐒 2024 Our team at Benchmark Genetics Chile proudly participated in Patagonic RAS 2024, an aquaculture event organized by BioMar Chile at the Teatro del Lago in Frutillar, Chile. Bringing together researchers, academics, producers, and industry suppliers, the event highlighted innovations and collaboration in recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS). Jean Paul Lhorente Caussade, Lead of the Chilean Breeding Program, delivered an insightful presentation about “How Genetics Supports Smolt Production in RAS" and shared valuable insights on how tailored genetic solutions are helping to improve smolt quality and performance in land-based farming systems. Jean Paul highlighted the importance of biosecure salmon eggs of top quality all year round for land-based systems, selecting traits like growth, early maturation resistance, and pathogen resilience, emphasizing Benchmark Genetic's cutting-edge research, including sterility and future gene editing applications such as disease resistance. This event reflects Benchmark’s commitment to advancing aquaculture sustainability through innovation and collaboration. Thank you to BioMar for inviting us and hosting such a wonderful conference! Learn more about our work at Patagonic RAS 2024 https://lnkd.in/d-ihMWNM #aquaculture #RAS2024 #geneticsInnovation #sustainability #benchmarkgenetics #chile

🐟 𝐖𝐞’𝐫𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐦𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐯𝐚 – 𝐰𝐞’𝐫𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐟𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧🌍  ✨ Every step in the logistics chain matters. Transporting salmon eggs isn’t just about moving products from one place to another—it’s about ensuring the future of aquaculture. Haukur Hardarson, our dedicated Logistics Manager, is at the heart of this mission. He orchestrates each step of this intricate journey with precision and care. When asked, “𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐤𝐞𝐲 𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐩𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐦𝐨𝐧 𝐞𝐠𝐠 𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐝𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭?” Haukur explained how careful planning, temperature control, and reliable delivery systems are critical to maintaining egg quality, ensuring their successful incubation, and supporting the development of healthy salmon🐟 #AskTheExpert #MeetOurExperts #DrivingSustainabilityInAquaculture #benchmarkgenetics

Aquaculture species are diverse and early in domestication. Genomic tools and reproductive biotechnologies offer great potential to improve traits and meet growing seafood demand🌱🐟   Today Dr. Ross Houston, Director of Genetics and Innovation in Benchmark is the Keynote speaker presenting "The Next Frontiers of Genetic Improvement in Aquaculture" at the Global Agri-Food Scientific Symposium - one of the SIAW events, which will take place at Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Centre in Singapore! Ross Houston's contributions to aquaculture genetics have been widely recognized. He has published numerous scientific papers and presented at international conferences, sharing his knowledge and insights with the global community. His work has advanced the aquaculture field and inspired a new generation of scientists to pursue careers in genetics and sustainability🌊 #benchmarkenetics

En stor takk til EWOS for nok en gang å invitere oss til å holde innlegg på Microteket 2024! Cargill har skapt en verdifull arena der de samler nøkkelaktører og legger til rette for læring og nettverksbygging på tvers av bedrifter og forskningsmiljøer. Med tema som genetikk og rogn, beste praksis innen startfôring, og fôr og fôring i settefiskfasen – vil årets arrangement dekke viktige temaer som tar for seg dagens utfordringer i settefiskproduksjonen🌊   Kate Furhovden Stenerud, kommersiell direktør for laks i Benchmark, vil snakke om hvor viktig rognvelferd og genetikk er, som vårt bidrag til økt ytelse og robusthet for bærekraftig lakseproduksjon, samt best praksis fra rogninkubasjon, til startfôring. 🗓️📍Arrangementet holdes i Bergen 19.–20. november på Grand Hotel Terminus.   Vårt arbeid er basert på mer enn 50 års erfaring med å levere høykvalitets genetiske materiale til det globale atlantiske laksemarkedet🟠🟠🟠 Vi gleder oss til å dele vår ekspertise og delta i diskusjoner om de nyeste fremskrittene innen innovasjon og teknologi i akvakultur! #benchmarkgenetics #salmonfarming #aquaculture #salmonova