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

Channel catfish hatchery production efficiency using a vertical-lift incubator the see-saw at various egg loading densities - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Torrans, E.L., Ott, B.D., Jones, R., Jones, R. 2013. Channel catfish hatchery production efficiency using a vertical-lift incubator the see-saw at various egg loading densities. North American Journal of Aquaculture. 75(2): 235-243.

Pumping performance of a slow-rotating paddlewheel for split-pond aquaculture systems - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Brown, T.W., Tucker, C.S. 2013. Pumping performance of a slow-rotating paddlewheel for split-pond aquaculture systems. North American Journal of Aquaculture. 75:153-158.

Approximate water and chemical budgets for an experimental in-pond raceway system - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Brown, T.W., Boyd, C.E., Chappell, J.A. 2012. Approximate water and chemical budgets for an experimental in-pond raceway system. Journal of the World Aquaculture Society. 43:526-537.

Development and evaluation of a new aerator for the catfish industry - (Abstract Only)

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Effects of DO concentration in growout performance of blue catfish with comparison to channel catfish - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Torrans, E.L., Ott, B.D. 2012. Effects of DO concentration in growout performance of blue catfish with comparison to channel catfish. North American Journal of Aquaculture. 74(2):273-282.

Effects of hatching conditions on triple tail deformity in channel catfish - (Abstract Only)

Ott, B.D., Torrans, E.L. 2012. Effects of hatching conditions on triple tail deformity in channel catfish. Aquaculture America Conference. P.348.

Effects of DO cencentration on growth of juvenile channel catfish - (Abstract Only)

Ott, B.D., Torrans, E.L. 2012. Effects of DO cencentration on growth of juvenile channel catfish. Aquaculture America Conference. P.347.

Commercial-scale in-pond raceway system piques catfish farmers interest in west Alabama - (Trade Journal)

Brown, T.W., Chappell, J.A. 2011. Commercial-scale, in-pond raceway system piques catfish farmers interest in west Alabama. Aquaculture North America. 2:1,8-9.

A commercial-scale in-pond raceway system for ictalurid catfish production - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Brown, T.W., Chappell, J.A., Boyd, C.E. 2011. A commercial-scale in-pond raceway system for ictalurid catfish production. Aquacultural Engineering. 44:72-79.

Catfish production guidelines for in-pond raceway systems - (Abstract Only)

Brown, T.W., Chappell, J.A., Boyd, C.E., Roy, L.A., Hanson, T.R. 2011. Catfish production guidelines for in-pond raceway systems. Aquaculture America Conference. 469.

Effect of Channel Catfish Ictalurus Punctatus Egg Mass Loading Rate on Performance of the “See-Saw” Incubator - (Abstract Only)

Ott, B.D., Torrans, E.L. 2011. Effect of Channel Catfish Ictalurus Punctatus Egg Mass Loading Rate on Performance of the “See-Saw” Incubator. Aquaculture America Conference. P. 150.

Improving Catfish Fry Survival - (Abstract Only)

Torrans, E.L., Ott, B.D. 2011. Improving Catfish Fry Survival. Aquaculture America Conference. P.117.

Effect of Increased Egg Stocking Density in Existing and Experimental Catfish Incubators - (Proceedings)

Ott, B.D., Torrans, E.L. 2011. Effect of Increased Egg Stocking Density in Existing and Experimental Catfish Incubators. Southeastern Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies Conference. 54:131-135.

Can We Improve Catfish Growth and FCR Through Oxygen Management? - (Trade Journal)

Torrans, E.L. 2010. Can We Improve Catfish Growth and FCR Through Oxygen Management? The Catfish Journal. 24(9):10-11, 14