Eagle Aquaculture

Eagle Aquaculture, Inc. is a subsidiary company formed by Aetos and a group of private investors. The mission of Eagle is to develop, produce and sell hybrid catfish fingerlings using Auburn University’s Hybrid Catfish Technology.

The hybrid is created by cross-breeding channel catfish female with blue catfish male. What results is a fish that exhibits significant advantages when compared to conventional farm raised catfish. Some strengths unique to the hybrid include:

  • Superior growth rate and production
  • Enhanced disease resistance
  • Improved feed conversion
  • Easier seining
  • Higher dress-out

Auburn is an equity partner in both Eagle and its parent company Aetos. Eagle retains sole commercial rights to the Auburn Hybrid Catfish Technology.