Feanix Biotechnologies
ActiveFarm Genetics Made Easy - Using DNA and Software
About
Feanix is a trailblazing force in the trillion-dollar animal breeding industry. Feanix leverages proprietary genetic testing advancements to provide genetics and breeding as a service.
Founders · 2
Hi, I am Mitch and I am a Co-Founder of Feanix Biotechnologies. At Feanix we focus on utilizing DNA to create a new generation of efficient and healthy agriculture. I grew up on a farm and have spent a lifetime in agriculture working to make a better future of food. I have a Bachelors in Genetics and a Masters in Animal Science.
Co-founder and CSO of Feanix Biotechnologies. Completed a BSc with honors in Biochemistry and PhD in Genetics at the University of Otago in New Zealand. Was a Postdoctoral Scholar in the department of Animal Science at UC Davis for five years. Research highlights include developing a chemical treatment to improve regeneration of non-regenerative tissues, developing a transgene to differentiate between X and Y chromosome sperm, and developing a new method for transgene delivery to avian embryos.
Launch
Revolutionizing the trillion-dollar animal breeding industry by combining genomics and breeding advising software
Feanix Biotechnologies offers a breeding-as-a-service platform that uses proprietary genetic testing and machine learning to identify optimal cow pairings for pregnancies. The service targets cattle farmers, aiming to reduce genetic defects from inbreeding by simplifying genetic matching and semen ordering for planned pregnancies.
From the original launch (Aug 2023) — may be outdated.
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