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By Jim Steeby and Jimmy Avery, Mississippi State University. Published by the Southern Regional Agricultural Center and the Texas Aquaculture Extension Service. Proper design and construction of ponds is critical to the success of a commercial catfish operatio…

By Thomas L. Wellborn, University of Florida. Published by the Southern Regional Agricultural Center and the Texas Aquaculture Extension Service.

By Shaun M. Moss, Steve M. Arce, Dustin R. Moss and Clete A. Otoshi, The Oceanic Institute - Penaeid shrimp aquaculture expanded significantly over the past two decades. However, shrimp farmers have suffered significant economic losses because of viral disease…

By R.W. Rottmann, R. Francis-Floyd1, and R. Durborow. Published by the Southern Regional Agricultural Center and the Texas Aquaculture Extension Service. Physiological stress and physical injury are the primary contributing factors of fish disease and mortalit…

By U Win Latt, Aquaculture Asia - Intensive shrimp farming developed rapidly in the mid 1980's, especially in the Southeast Asian region. Shrimp production levels increased mainly due to expansion of farming areas and adoption of intensive farming practices.

By the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations - The classification, structure and biological function of the essential nutrients are described; including proteins and amino acids, lipids, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, and energy. The quan…