Keeton’s onsite laboratory serves as the cornerstone of our research and development program. This program enables us to seamlessly integrate innovation into product development. Our specialized strains form the core of all our probiotic products, distinguishing them as industry-leading.

PROGRAM GOALS

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Identify microbes with improved efficacy at different salinities, temperatures, pH and against known pathogens.

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Find novel bacteria that are more reactive against emerging strains of aquaculture related pathogens.

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Continue to develop more effective bacterial strains with stronger enzyme production, stronger disease resistance, better assimilation of organics, and faster growth rates.

AREAS WE FOCUS ON

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Research and Development
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Quality Control
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cGMP Certificated Manufacturing Plant

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RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

In 2016, we established our Research and Development lab to confront the escalating challenges posed by pathogenic bacteria and viruses in the global aquaculture industry.

Our primary goal is to unearth and cultivate innovative probiotic bacterial strains capable of enhancing harvest yields and boosting profits for farmers worldwide. Leveraging cutting-edge technology developed by our team of scientists, we have succeeded in crafting the world's most affective probiotics.

Additionally, we dedicate our efforts to addressing emerging pathogens, striving to devise solutions that are not only effective but also economically viable for the average commercial farmer.

Dr. Susan in the Fisheries Science Lab

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QUALITY CONTROL

Ensuring quality control is paramount to our company. We embed quality standards into every aspect of our products and processes, guaranteeing that our customers can consistently rely on our offerings, especially when they are most needed. Our diligent quality control teams continuously strive to verify that raw materials and finished goods meet stringent quality criteria and remain free from contamination.

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cGMP CERTIFICATION

Keeton Industries is cGMP Certified and our manufacturing facility is audited yearly by third party professionals ensuring our processes are up to proper quality standards.

Equipped with a team of skilled professionals, our EPA-approved lab employs Fisheries Biologists who:

Complete field-testing and studies

Scientifically documented results

Provide technical support to our customers

Have conducted many environmental field studies documenting the effects of our biological formulations on water quality improvement

Have designed and engineered state-of-the-art commercial fish farming facilities that have produced up to 2.5 million pounds per year

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MEET THE LAB TEAM

Director of Science and Technology
Dr. Knudson received her doctorate from Yale University and has published articles on Insect Biochemistry, Cell line identification, Lyme Disease, Baculoviruses, Orbiviruses, Mosquioto Genomics, Bacterial Genomics and Drug Discovery for Tuberculosis and Burkolderia.
She joined the Keeton staff as a Senior Research Scientist working in Research and Development. She brings a broad knowledge base to our program and is currently working on developing high through-put screening techniques to identify new, more effective probiotics against Vibrio spp. Dr. Knudson previously worked at Colorado State University.

President | Senior Biologist
Luke Keeton, the second generation of Keeton Industries, also discovered his passion for fish and lakes very early in his life. Working for Keeton Industries from a very young age, he also decided to pursue a career in Biology and received his undergraduate degree in Biology/Marine Biology from Oregon State University in 2001.

Global Sales Manager
Chaithanya Krishna Reddy Noti manages Keeton's International Sales operations based in India where he is responsible for sales and support throughout southeast Asia. He also assists the Keeton marketing team with website development and research. Chaithanya came to Keeton Industries with a Masters degree in Information Systems Management from Marist College in Poughkeepsie, New York. Prior to joining the company, he held various positions at The Bank of New York Mellon and Marist College organizations.