Biology and culture of channel catfish /
edited by Craig S. Tucker, John A. Hargreaves.
- x, 676 pages : illustrations, 1 map ; 25 cm.
- Developments in aquaculture and fisheries science, 34 0167-9309 ; .
- Developments in aquaculture and fisheries science ; 34. .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Industry development / Natural history and fisheries / Environmental biology / Reproductive physiology / Genetics and breeding / Broodfish management / Hatchery management / Culture methods / Pond hydrology / Pond water quality / Nutrition / Feeds and feeding practices / Immunology / Infectious diseases / Health management / Bird depredation / Cages and in-pond raceways / Flow-through and recirculating systems / Partitioned aquaculture systems / Processing / Marketing and economics / Environmental issues / John A. Hargreaves and Craig S. Tucker -- Donald C. Jackson -- John A. Hargreaves and Joseph R. Tomasso, Jr. -- Jeffrey T. Silverstein and Brian C. Small -- William R. Wolters and Terrence R. Tiersch -- Anita M. Kelly -- Jimmy L. Avery and James A. Steeby -- Craig S. Tucker, Jimmy L. Avery and David Heikes -- Claude E. Boyd -- Craig S. Tucker and John A. Hargreaves -- Menghe H. Li, Edwin H. Robinson and Bruce B. Manning -- Edwin H. Robinson, Bruce B. Manning and Menghe H. Li -- Michelle M. Moore and John P. Hawke -- John P. Hawke and Lester H. Khoo -- David J. Wise, Alvin C. Camus, Thomas E. Schwedler and Jeffery S. Terhune -- James F. Glahn and D. Tommy King -- Michael P. Masser -- Thomas M. Losordo, Leo E. Ray and Dennis P. DeLong -- David E. Brune, Gregory Schwartz, Arnold G. Eversole, John A. Collier and Thomas E. Schwedler -- Douglas L. Marshall -- Carole R. Engle and Terrill R. Hanson -- Claude E. Boyd and John A. Hargreaves. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22.
"Biology and Culture of Channel Catfish was written by the most prominent scientists in catfish aquaculture. Comprehensive, extensively referenced chapters provide an overview of the development and current state of the catfish industry, the biology of the fish, and how it is cultured. Coverage of fish health issues is particularly broad, with three chapters dedicated to the subject, including an in-depth review of catfish immunology. Although the focus of the book is clearly on pond culture methods, the book contains detailed chapters on other culture systems, including recirculating and flow-through systems, in-pond raceways, cages, and partitioned aquaculture systems. Coverage also includes the role of catfish in recreational and subsistence fisheries; economics of production; marketing; processing; and the environmental and sociological impacts of the industry." "Biology and Culture of Channel Catfish is an invaluable reference for scientists and students of aquaculture. The book is also essential reading for commercial producers, who will find a wealth of information to improve production efficiency and economic performance. By providing insight into one of the most successful aquaculture industries in the world, the book will also be useful to anyone interested in warmwater aquaculture globally."--BOOK JACKET.