Cormorant Predation of Commercial Catfish Aquaculture in the Mississippi Delta |
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Catfish aquaculture is an important agricultural commodity in Mississippi with most of the production. occurring in the Delta region of the state. A vital factor in managing these farms is reducing fish loss from bird depredation. The most notable bird species that consume catfish are Double-crested Cormorants. [hide][show] |
Mar 3, 2025
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AAEC-231NP |
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The Problems of Avian Predators on Fish Farms: Scaup on Baitfish (Golden Shiner) Farms |
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Baitfish farmers raise several different species of fish, often called minnows, to sell as live bait for anglers across the United States. The most popular and commonly raised baitfish species is the golden shiner. Many baitfish farms are located within a major flyway used by migrating birds. A variety of different migratory birds arrive at baitfish farms each fall, feed on fish on the farms, and then depart on spring migration. Baitfish farmers have reported major losses of fish from these avian predators. [hide][show] |
Jul 26, 2024
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AAEC-191NP |
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Effectiveness of North Central Regional Aquaculture Center (NCRAC) Funded Research in Aquaculture Within the North Central Region (NCR) |
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Aug 4, 2023
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AAEC-320NP |
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Assessing the Effectiveness of NCRAC-funded Research in Aquaculture Within the North Central Region |
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May 17, 2023
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AAEC-318NP |
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Impacts of COVID-19 on U.S. catfish businesses: Quarter 1 Results March 23, 2020 to April 10, 2020 |
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In response to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Virginia Tech and the Ohio State University collected information about how catfish farms have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. A survey was conducted at the conclusion of the first quarter of 2020 to capture and quantify these impacts and effects. This publication summarizes the first set of results for the 1st quarter of 2020. [hide][show] |
Jan 4, 2021
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AAEC-236NP |
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Impacts of COVID-19 on U.S. aquaculture, aquaponics, and allied businesses: Quarter 1 Results |
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Apr 29, 2020
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AAEC-218NP |
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