Hendrix Genetics’ Genetic Engine

Published on April 18, 2017

Hendrix Genetics’ Genetic Engine

Our core activities are organized to accelerate and enlarge the genetic engine of a breeding program. Everything we do revolves around gaining genetic progress with the animals we breed and the traits we select. How does it work?

There is solid science behind animal breeding and how to realize genetic progress. The ‘genetic formula’ is simple:

Genetic Formula
Genetic formula

Genetic progress is achieved via accuracy in selection of the animals that will reproduce. That requires the collection, processing and management of the right performance data of individual breeding animals and their pedigree. Animal selection is based on large gene pools to increase the selection intensity with sufficient genetic variation. Without variation there are no animals that outperform others, so nothing to select upon. Without sufficient numbers of animals, one cannot select the best of the best.

 In simple terms we look to have the greatest number of animals, select for those showing the best traits and repeat that multiple times with the shortest amount of time possible between generations. This enables us to rapidly improve genetic progress in our different species. 

Introducing Hendrix Genetics’ genetic engine

We will explain genetic progress in an easier way. The process can be visualized with an illustration. We collect data of a generation. We evaluate their genetic potential. A selection is made based on this information and the next generation is produced. It is a continious improvement cycle.

Gene Engine
Genetic engine

Innovation in genetic progress

We will explain our genetic engine in more detail in our upcoming articles. With animal science constantly developing new technologies and new tools we simply gain more possibilities to make the genetic engine run smoother and faster.

Be part of the Hendrix Genetics Network and get connected

Sign up

Related articles

, by
Hendrix Genetics reaches $500,000 milestone in community giving efforts

At every level of our organization, our employees and our contract growers believe in the importance of providing healthy food to their community. Food insecurity continues to increase, especially af…

, by
Hendrix Genetics appoints Richard Maatman as Deputy Chief Executive Officer and Member of the Executive Committee

Hendrix Genetics, a global multi-species animal genetics company, announces the appointment of Richard Maatman as Deputy Chief Executive Officer. He will join Hendrix Genetics no later than 1 January…

, by
Hendrix Genetics appoints senior shrimp executive to lead its Ecuador shrimp breeding activities

Hendrix Genetics has appointed Lorenzo Juarez as General Manager per September 1st to lead its shrimp breeding activities in Ecuador.