Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon will take you to the publication reprint.)

Clearance of yellow pigments lutein and zeathanxin in channel catfish reared at different water temperatures - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Li, M.H., Robinson, E.H., Oberle, D.F., Lucus, P.M., Peterson, B.C., Bates, T.D. 2011. Clearance of yellow pigments lutein and zeathanxin in channel catfish reared at different water temperatures. Journal of the World Aquaculture Society. 41:105-110.

Evaluation of supplemental dietary lipids to improve reproductive performance of female channel catfish in hybrid catfish production - (Abstract Only) - (01-Sep-10)

Growth and Feed Efficiency of Juvenile Channel Catfish Reared at Different Water Temperatures and Fed Diets Containing Various Levels of Fish Meal - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Li, M.H., Peterson, B.C., Bates, T.D., Robinson, E.H. 2008. Growth and Feed Efficiency of Juvenile Channel Catfish Reared at Different Water Temperatures and Fed Diets Containing Various Levels of Fish Meal. North American Journal of Aquaculture 70:347-352.

Temperature Cycles Induce Early Maturation in Channel Catfish - (Abstract Only)

Davis Jr, K.B., Bates, T.D. 2008. Temperature Cycles Induce Early Maturation in Channel Catfish. Aquaculture America Conference.

Growth and Feed Efficiency of Juvenile Channel Catfish Ictalurus punctatus Fed Diets Containing Various Levels of Fish Meal at Different Water Temperatures - (Abstract Only)

Li, M., Peterson, B.C., Bates, T.D., Robinson, E.H. 2008. Growth and Feed Efficiency of Juvenile Channel Catfish Ictalurus punctatus Fed Diets Containing Various Levels of Fish Meal at Different Water Temperatures. Aquaculture America Conference. P: 204

Optimal Conditions Pay Healthy Dividends For Catfish Hatcheries - (Popular Publication)

Small, B.C., Bates, T.D., Torrans, E.L. 2007. Optimal Conditions Pay Healthy Dividends For Catfish Hatcheries. Hatchery International Magazine. 8(1):19-20.

EFFECTS OF CONFINEMENT BAGS IN RACEWAYS ON THE PRODUCTION OF HYBRID CATFISH (CHANNEL FEMALE X BLUE MALE) EMBRYOS AND FRY - (Abstract Only)

Peterson, B.C., Bates, T.D., Bosworth, B.G. 2006. Effects of confinement bags in raceways on the production of hybrid catfish (channel female x blue male) embryos and fry. Aquaculture America Conference. Las Vegas, NV 13-16, 2006. p. 232.

IDENTIFICATION OF A CALCIUM-CRITICAL PERIOD DURING CHANNEL CATFISH EMBRYO DEVELOPMENT - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Small, B.C., Wolters, W.R., Bates, T.D. 2004. Identification of a calcium-critical period during channel catfish embryo development. Journal of the World Aquaculture Society 34:313-317.

MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES FOR IMPROVED HATCHING SUCCESS - (Abstract Only)

Small, B.C., Wolters, W.R., Bates, T.D. 2003. Management strategies for improved hatching success. Proc. 2003 Catfish Culture Research Symposium-Catfish Farmers of America Annual Meeting, Sandestin, FL, p. 19.

COMPARATIVE GROWTH, SURVIVAL, YIELD, AND PROCESSING TRAITS OF NWAC103 AND COMMERCIAL CHANNEL CATFISH STRAINS - (Abstract Only)

Wolters, W.R., Bosworth, B.G., Bates, T.D., Heikes, D. 2003. Comparative growth, survival, yield, and processing traits of NWAC103 and commercial channel catfish strains. 2003 Catfish Farmers of America Research Symposium, February 21, 2003. Abstract 11.