Ultimate guide to catfish production

Table of Contents

Catfish Farming..........................................................................................4

Decision to Become a Catfish Farmer......................................................5

Small Scale Catfish Production.................................................................9

Using Existing Farm Ponds......................................................................13

Marketing.................................................................................................18

Economics.................................................................................................21

Permits Required For Aquaculture in Kentucky....................................23

Pond Site Selection..................................................................................26

Pond Construction...................................................................................32

Stocking....................................................................................................38

Feeding.....................................................................................................43

Water Quality...........................................................................................58

Fish Diseases............................................................................................76

Weeds.......................................................................................................88

Harvesting................................................................................................97

Transporting...........................................................................................102

References..............................................................................................107

Disease Diagnostic Laboratories Near.................................109