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Customer Solutions and Sales Dr. Jaakko Nuutila, Manager, jaakko.nuutila@luke.fi

Recirculating Aquaculture System, Feed Solutions Dr. Jouni Vielma, Principal Scientist, jouni.vielma@luke.fi

Aquaculture Technology and Concepts Tapio Kiuru, Senior Specialist, tapio.kiuru@luke.fi

Selective Breeding Production Heikki Koskinen, Senior Specialist, heikki.koskinen@luke.fi

Selective Breeding Research Dr. Antti Kause, Principal Scientist, antti.kause@luke.fi

Aquaculture, Fish Health Risto Kannel, Specialist, risto.kannel@luke.fi

• Heikkinen J., Vielma J, Kemiläinen O, Tiirola M, Eskelinen P, Kiuru T, Na-via-Paldanius D, von Wright A (2006). Effects of soybean meal based diet on growth performance, gut histopathology and intestinal microbiota of juvenile rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss). Aquaculture 261: 259-268.

• Janhunen M, Koskela J, Ninh NH, Vehviläinen H, Koskinen H, Nousiainen A & Thoa NP. 2016. Thermal sensitivity of growth indicates heritable variation in 1-year-old rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss). Genetics Selection Evolution 48: 94.

• Kankainen M, Setälä J, Kause A, Quinton C, Airaksinen S & Koskela J. 2016. Economic values of supply chain productivity and quality traits calcu-lated for a farmed European whitefish breeding program. Aquaculture Economics & Management 20: 131-164.

• Kause A, Kiessling A, Martin SAM, Houlihan D & Ruohonen K. 2016. Genetic improvement of feed conversion ratio via indirect selection against lipid deposition in farmed rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss Walbaum). British Journal of Nutrition 116: 1656-1665.

• Kunttu H.M.T., Valtonen, E.T., Suomalainen L.-R., Vielma J., Jokinen I. (2009). The efficacy of two immunostimulants against Flavobacterium columnare infection in juvenile rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss). Fish & Shellfish Immunology 26: 850-857.

• Ruohonen J, Koskela J, Vielma J, Kettunen J (2003) Optimal diet composi-tion for European whitefish: analysis of growth and nutrient utilisation in mixture model trial. Aquaculture, 225: 27-39.

• Sae-Lim P, Gjerde B, Nielsen HM, Mulder H & Kause A. 2016. A review of genotype-by-environment interaction and microenvironmental sensi-tivity in aquaculture species. Reviews in Aquaculture 8:

• Verlhac-Trichet, V., Vielma, J., Dias, J., Rema, P., Santigosa, E., Wahli, T., Vogel, K., 2014. The efficacy of a novel microbial 6-phytase expressed in Aspergillus oryzae on the performance and phosphorus utilization of cold- and warm-water fish: rainbow trout, Oncorhynchus mykiss, and Nile tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus. Journal of the World Aquaculture Society 45: 367-379.

• Vielma, J., Ruohonen, K., Gabaudan, J., Vogel, K., 2004. Top-spraying soybean meal-based diets with phytase improves protein and mineral digestibilities but not lysine utilization in rainbow trout, Oncorhynchus mykiss (Walbaum). Aquaculture Research, 35: 955-964.

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Luke’s high quality aquatic products and research collaboration has reached numerous countries, such as China, USA, Vietnam, Russia, Germany and France. Our research based products are available for you, too. Please let us know your needs, and we are happy to tailor the best aquatic solutions for you.

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Luke’s aquaculture know-how available for you

FeasibilityA feasibility study always precedes planning of larger aquacul-ture units. It covers technical, biological and economical evalua-tion of selected or other options. It is necessary to analyze the local and global markets, price competitiveness and required resources, and to plan the establishment of the pilot farm.

TechnologyThe size of recirculation aquaculture systems (RAS) varies a lot, but the trend is towards larger farms. RAS has many benefits: lower nutrient impact to the environment, lower water consumption, and market-friendly timing of harvest. Luke has knowledge of the system for both scientific and commercial use. Furthermore, we provide computational methods for fish breeding and digitalized fish recording as well as mating and selection technology.

Waste and side streamsFor us, sustainability means lowest possible negative im-pact to the environment. Proper management of waste and waste water provides possibilities to recycle the nutrients e.g. for agriculture needs or as raw material to bioenergy. Some of the side streams of a fish farm are suitable for animal feed.

Broodstock managementOur scientists have improved the fish material by patented selective breeding methods for rainbow trout and European whitefish Coregonus lavaretus. You can purchase the entire selective breeding program or broodstock groups, and the expertise and education of broodstock management is also at your disposal. Luke has long term experience in aquaculture production of cool water fish species to maintain the genetic diversity of endangered fish populations.

Fish eggsWe sell fish eggs and fingerlings from our fish farms to our domestic and international customers. Our most sold fishes are rainbow trout and whitefish. Seasonally, we also provide eggs of salmon, trout, arctic charr and grayling.

Feed developmentBased on scientific research and feeding trials, we provide solutions for animal feed for the end-users’ needs. The feed development consists of, for example, nutrition, sustaina-bility, and cost-efficiency. Novel products focus on biomass side streams.

Fish health developmentIn co-operation with the Finnish fish health authorities and research organizations, we develop methods for treating fish diseases. Furthermore, in our breeding programmes, we also create strains that are more resistant to fish diseases.

BIOLOGY • Genetics and breeding programs • Fish eggs • Fish health development • Feed development TECHNOLOGY • Equipment • Waste and side stream management • Processing

ECONOMICS • Management • Profitability • Efficiency • Market analysisQUALITY AND SAFETY • Quality food chain • Food safety

Food safetyFood safety is a combination of experienced breeding, healthy fish material, adequate technology and feed, ethical produc-tion methods, and skillful employees. Food safety is maintain-ed also by HACCP which covers the whole process up to the transportation of the fish to the retail. The system includes regular tests of e.g. feed, fish, temperature, and water quality.

Fish value chainAquaculture and its inputs (water, feed…) form the first point of the fish value chain. Understanding of the whole chain, its actors, markets, consumption and interaction with legislative and controlling authorities is fundamental for high quali-ty, sustainable, efficient and profitable entrepreneurship in aquaculture business.

Training and researchLuke provides expertise in planning and installing of new aquatic systems as well as in re-modelling and updating exis-ting systems for more efficient and sustainable production. Training is an important part of starting or further developing the aquaculture production. We coach our clients in all our

areas of expertise – biological, technical and management – for them to perform even better in the aquaculture business. Luke conducts high quality research and is a well desired partner in international research projects. Our customer offering is always based on research results.

Planning and managementLuke’s experts have years of experience in planning different aquaculture related products from specific solutions up to large scale systems. Providing our clients the best possible solutions requires mutual planning. Our products and services are results of scientific research executed at our own fish farms. Further-more, we provide consultation on management, particularly for fish farm’s manpower, processes and environment.

ProfitabilityIt is essential to do economical calculations to balance the expenses and the changing market price, and to find more efficient and less expensive solutions to cut the costs without making compromises to the quality and safety or increasing negative impact to the environment.

Process efficiencyAquaculture is an efficient way to produce food “Fish in : Fish Out”. Not only for profitability, but also for food quality and sa-fety, the whole production process has to be kept sustainable by its inputs and impact to the environment and energy use.

Market analysisMarket analysis defines the key customers in the food value chain as well as their expectations on price and quality. It is necessary to follow the market trends, find new customers and alternative market channels to maintain the ability to adjust to the market changes.

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