Limits of Catfish Production in Ponds

摘要

The potential yield of fish from earthen ponds is high, but several factors limit production under commercial conditions. Most of these yield-reducing factors cannot be economically managed. However, improving yields through more effective managementof dissolved oxygen and off-flavorsmay be, economically justified. The belief that pond-raised catfish production is not all that it should be is more than just an illusion - U.S. industry-average catfish production does,in fact, fall far short of the yields potentially achievable in ponds. Although some production factors are beyond management, others can be effectively managed to substantially increase production volume.