Fisheries and aquaculture : publication
Editor's note
The following abstract describes a publication that is only available for purchase.
Fish kills occur in natural and cultured populations. They can be due to disease, poor water quality or a toxic substance. Fish kills represent emergencies, and producers must be prepared for them in advance. Learn more in this guide.
Converting Unused Agriculture Facilities for Aquaculture Use: Swine Barn Conversion for Fish Culture
This fisheries and aquaculture guide is one in a series being developed jointly by MU Extension and Lincoln University.Charles E. HicksAquaculture Specialist (retired)Lincoln University
Freshwater prawns (Macrobrachium rosenbergii) can be successfully and profitably produced in mid-Missouri. Learn about culture and management techniques that have been successful in producing freshwater prawns in this MU Extension guide.
Learn about capital investments, production budgets, inputs and net returns for startup Missouri aquaculture operations using pond culture or recirculating aquaculture systems.
Reference this market research information as you explore aquaculture production alternatives and develop a plan for selling food fish, bait fish, sport fish or ornamental fish.
Survey based needs assessment of Missouri aquaculture producers identifies common Missouri aquaculture species, fish and pond stocking market use, and perceptions about the future of the aquaculture industry.
Learn aquaculture production trends, demand for seafood, industry competition and feed industry trends that affect Missouri’s aquaculture industry.
This aquaculture and fisheries guide is one in a series being developed jointly by MU Extension and Lincoln University.Robert A. Pierce IIFisheries and Wildlife State SpecialistSchool of Natural Resources
This fisheries and aquaculture guide is one in a series being developed jointly by MU Extension and Lincoln University.Charles E. HicksAquaculture SpecialistLincoln University
Robert A. Pierce IIDepartment of Fisheries and Wildlife SciencesRobert S. HaywardAssociate professorMU Department of Fisheries and Wildlife SciencesJoe Parcell and Chris BoessenMissouri Value Added CenterMU Department of Agricultural Economics
Reviewed by Robert A. Pierce IIExtension Fisheries and Wildlife SpecialistReviewed by David BruneProfessor, Plant Sciences and TechnologyL. SwannIllinois-Indiana Sea Grant Program, Purdue University