GenoMar is strengthening its approach to animal welfare across all operations through a strategic partnership with FAI — a globally recognized organization with scientific expertise in animal welfare across multiple species and production systems.
A science-based approach to animal welfare
FAI combines scientific knowledge with practical implementation experience across terrestrial and aquatic species. That expertise is now advancing welfare practices in tilapia production — an area where GenoMar is taking a leading role.
“FAI’s training and digital tools have been highly effective in implementing animal welfare standards across all our tilapia breeding and genetics operations. This drives stronger performance and more sustainable production,” says Marina Delphino, Fish Health & Quality Solutions Manager at GenoMar Genetics Group.
Training and implementation: From Brazil to Asia
All GenoMar units in Brazil have completed training, building internal capacity around best practices in animal welfare. The next phase is already underway, expanding training and implementation across operations in Colombia and Asia — ensuring consistent standards across regions while respecting local realities.
Digital tools driving continuous improvement
The partnership also includes a digital tool for structured, continuous assessment of welfare indicators — helping teams identify opportunities for improvement and monitor progress over time. GenoMar’s participation is recognized on FAI’s public platform:
https://fai.academy/en/company-welfare-badges
How GenoMar monitors animal welfare
Animal welfare is embedded into every stage of production at GenoMar. Using FAI’s assessment framework and digital tool, teams evaluate welfare conditions through practical, observable indicators across key areas such as:
- Fish behavior — swimming patterns, responsiveness, signs of stress
- Physical condition — appearance, injuries, deformities, body condition
- Handling practices — grading, transfer, and crowding, conducted to minimize stress
- Environmental conditions — water quality and stocking densities
- Operational processes — consistency of routine management across teams and units
Employees carry out these assessments through a standardized app that enables real-time data collection and scoring — letting GenoMar diagnose current conditions, track progress, and support data-driven decisions across all teams.
By embedding these practices into daily operations, GenoMar treats animal welfare as a continuous, measurable, and science-based process — aligned with its broader mission of responsible aquaculture and sustainable food production.
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Contact person:
Marina Delphino, Fish Health & Quality Solutions Manager at GenoMar Genetics Group
+55 (61) 9522-1417
