The team\u2019s new BioAudit combines specialist genetics skills with deep industry know-how and will give investors and buyers a wealth of new insights to help them make more informed decisions.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe team here are truly unique, with a highly specialised set of skills and backgrounds,\u201d explained operations director, Dr Tom Ashton. \u201cThis means that, as well as a genetics audit, we can offer a wide ranging biological due diligence service, covering feasibility of production targets, a biosecurity review, environmental and animal welfare checks and analysis of harvesting and processing practices.\u201d<\/p>\n
Recent examples of BioAudit projects by Xelect include providing buy side advice to the sovereign wealth fund of a prominent Middle Eastern country and a high profile due diligence project for a major sea bass and sea bream transaction.<\/p>\n
Xelect\u2019s chief executive, Professor Ian Johnston, said that every BioAudit project was tailored for the client. \u201cIt typically includes a site visit, interviews with key personnel and a detailed genetic analysis of the broodstock at our custom-built laboratory,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cCustomers get a detailed report and presentation, highlighting any risks from inbreeding or past genetic management, and an assessment of whether there is sufficient genetic diversity for selective breeding to improve key commercial traits \u2013 all key factors for the future sustainability and profitability of the business,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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