Biology and Culture of Channel Catfish
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Biology and Culture of Channel Catfish

  1. 686 pages
  2. English
  3. PDF
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF

Biology and Culture of Channel Catfish

About this book

The history of channel catfish farming in the United States serves as a model for the development of pond-based aquaculture industries worldwide. Channel catfish farming is the largest and economically most important aquaculture industry in the United States. In 2003, over 300,000 metric tons (662 million pounds) of channel catfish were processed, representing about half the total United States aquaculture production. Demand for farm-raised catfish is strong, with record processing years in 2002 and 2003. In 22 chapters written by active scientists in the field, Biology and Culture of Channel Catfish comprehensively synthesizes over 30 years of research on this American icon. Throughout the book, fundamental biological aspects of channel catfish are linked to practical culture techniques.Topics include:• Latest information on reproductive physiology, genetics, and breeding• Comprehensive treatment of catfish nutrition, feeds, and feeding practices• Water quality management and pond dynamics• In-depth review of immunology in channel catfish• Practical information on diseases and health management• Techniques for commercial culture, including innovative techniques such as raceways, recirculating systems, and partitioned aquaculture systems• Catfish economics and marketing• Exploration of environmental concerns, including recommended Best Management Practices

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Yes, you can access Biology and Culture of Channel Catfish by C.S. Tucker,J.A. Hargreaves in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Technology & Engineering & Fisheries & Aquaculture. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Developments in Aquaculture and Fisheries Science
  3. Contents
  4. Contributors
  5. Preface
  6. 1 Industry Development
  7. 2 Natural History and Fisheries
  8. 3 Environmental Biology
  9. 4 Reproductive Physiology
  10. 5 Genetics and Breeding
  11. 6 Broodfish Management
  12. 7 Hatchery Management
  13. 8 Culture Methods
  14. 9 Pond Hydrology
  15. 10 Pond Water Quality
  16. 11 Nutrition
  17. 12 Feeds and Feeding Practices
  18. 13 Immunology
  19. 14 Infectious Diseases
  20. 15 Health Management
  21. 16 Bird Depredation
  22. 17 Cages and In-pond Raceways
  23. 18 Flow-through and Recirculating Systems
  24. 19 Partitioned Aquaculture Systems
  25. 20 Processing
  26. 21 Marketing and Economics
  27. 22 Environmental Issues
  28. Index