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Brian G Bosworth
Research Geneticist


Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon Reprint Icon will take you to the publication reprint.)
Comparison of high-throughput sequencing methods for bacterial microbiota profiling in catfish aquaculture - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Older, C.E., Yamamoto, F.Y., Griffin, M.J., Ware, C., Heckman, T.I., Soto, E., Bosworth, B.G., Waldbieser, G.C. 2023. Comparison of high-throughput sequencing methods for bacterial microbiota profiling in catfish aquaculture. North American Journal of Aquaculture. https://doi.org/10.1002/naaq.10309.
Reference genomes of channel catfish and blue catfish reveal multiple pericentric chromosome inversions - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Waldbieser, G.C., Liu, S., Yuan, Z., Older, C.E., Gao, D., Shi, C., Bosworth, B.G., Li, N., Boa, L., Kirby, M.A., Jin, Y., Wood, M.L., Scheffler, B.E., Simpson, S.A., Youngblood, R.C., Duke, M.V., Ballard, L.L., Phillipy, A., Koren, S., Liu, Z. 2023. Reference genomes of channel catfish and blue catfish reveal multiple pericentric chromosome inversions. BMC Biology. 21:67. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12915-023-01556-8.
Effect of brooder age and size on fry size variation in channel catfish. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ott, B.D., Bosworth, B.G., Torrans, E.L., Waldbieser, G.C. 2023. Effect of brooder age and size on fry size variation in channel catfish. North American Journal of Aquaculture. https://doi.org/10.1002/naaq.10280.
Establishment and charaterization of a cell line from ictalurid catfish - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Dharan, V., Aarattuthodi, S., Khoo, L., Bosworth, B.G. 2022. Establishment and charaterization of a cell line from ictalurid catfish. Journal of the World Aquaculture Society. 53:620-633. https://doi.org/10.1111/jwas.12869.
Effects of long-term restricted feeding followed by full feeding on growth, processing yield, fillet proximate composition, and economics of market-size hybrid catfish, ¿ Ictalurus punctatus × ¿ Ictalurus furcatus - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Li, M., Wise, D., Kumar, G., Bosworth, B.G., Mischke, C., Aarattuthodiyil, S., Rutland, B., Lucas, P. 2020. Effects of long-term restricted feeding followed by full feeding on growth, processing yield, fillet proximate composition, and economics of market-size hybrid catfish, ¿ Ictalurus punctatus × ¿ Ictalurus furcatus. Journal of the World Aquaculture Society. 51(4):931-943. https://doi.org/10.1111/jwas.12727.
Effects of long-term restricted feeding followed by full feeding on growth, processing yield, fillet proximate composition, and economics of marketsize hybrid catfish, female Ictalurus punctatus × male Ictalurus furcatus - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Li, M.H., Wise, D.J., Kumar, G., Bosworth, B.G., Mischke, C.C., Aarattuthodiyil, S., Rutland, W., Lucas, P.M. 2020. Effects of long-term restricted feeding followed by full feeding on growth, processing yield, fillet proximate composition, and economics of marketsize hybrid catfish, female Ictalurus punctatus × male Ictalurus furcatus. Journal of the World Aquaculture Society. 51:931-943. https://doi.org/10.1111/jwas.12727.
Effects of Gonadotropin-releasing hormone IIa dose on channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) ovulation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Quiniou, S., Bosworth, B.G. 2020. Effects of Gonadotropin-releasing hormone IIa dose on channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) ovulation. North American Journal of Aquaculture. https://doi.org/10.1002/naaq.10151.
Germplasm Release: ARS Stoneville releasing 'Delta Elite' broodfish, fingerlings. - ()
Bosworth, B.G., Waldbieser, G.C. 2020. Germplasm Release: ARS Stoneville releasing 'Delta Elite' broodfish, fingerlings.. The Catfish Journal. 34(2):23.
Germplasm Release: ARS sets release of Delta Select broodfish, fingerlings - ()
Bosworth, B.G., Waldbieser, G.C. 2019. Germplasm Release: ARS sets release of Delta Select broodfish, fingerlings. The Catfish Journal. 33(6):23.
Effect of pond-or strip-spawning on growth and carcas yield of channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) progeny - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bosworth, B.G., Waldbieser, G.C., Garcia, A., Lourenco, D. 2019. Effect of pond-or strip-spawning on growth and carcas yield of channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) progeny. Aquaculture. 51:407-417.
Heritability and response to selection for carcass weight and growth in the Delta Select strain of channel catfish, Ictalurus punctatus - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bosworth, B.G., Waldbieser, G.C., Garcia, A., Tsuruta, S., Lourenco, D. 2019. Heritability and response to selection for carcass weight and growth in the Delta Select strain of channel catfish, Ictalurus punctatus. Aquaculture. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aquaculture.2019.734507.
Effects of available lysine concentrations in 28 and 32% protein diets on growth, feed efficiency, processing yield, and fillet composition of pond-raised channel catfish, Ictalurus punctatus - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Menghe, L., Bosworth, B.G., Lucas, P. 2019. Effects of available lysine concentrations in 28 and 32% protein diets on growth, feed efficiency, processing yield, and fillet composition of pond-raised channel catfish, Ictalurus punctatus. Journal of the World Aquaculture Society. 51:235-243.
On-site Capabilities of a Mobile Laboratory for Aquatic Species - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Development of genomic predictions for harvest and carcass weight in channel catfish - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Garcia, A., Bosworth, B.G., Waldbieser, G.C., Tsuruta, S., Misztal, I., Lourenco, D. 2018. Development of genomic predictions for harvest and carcass weight in channel catfish. Genetics Selection Evolution. 50:66.
Biotic and abiotic factors influencing channel catfish eggs and gut microbiome dynamics durning early life stages - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
S, A., Griffin, M.J., Mischke, C.M., Bosworth, B.G., Waldbieser, G.C., Wise, D.J., Marsh, T.L., Scribner, K.T. 2019. Biotic and abiotic factors influencing channel catfish eggs and gut microbiome dynamics durning early life stages. Aquaculture. 498:556-567.
Evaluating commercial, dietary pre-, pro- and synbiotics in hybrid catfish - ()
Peterson, B.C., Bosworth, B.G., Li, M.H. 2018. Evaluating commercial, dietary pre-, pro- and synbiotics in hybrid catfish. Global Aquaculture Advocate. p. 1-6.
Growth performance, survival, and processing characteristics of hybrid catfish fed pre And probiotics - (Abstract Only)
Peterson, B.C., Bosworth, B.G., Li, M. 2018. Growth performance, survival, and processing characteristics of hybrid catfish fed pre And probiotics. Abstract, Aquaculture America 2018. Las Vegas, NV February 19-22. 2019. p. 360.
Evaluation of porcine meat and bone meal in diets for pond-raised hybrid catfish - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Li, M.H., Bosworth, B.G., Lucas, P.M. 2018. Evaluation of porcine meat and bone meal in diets for pond-raised hybrid catfish. North American Journal of Aquaculture. 80(1):69-73.
Replacing Soybean Meal with Alternative Protein Sources in Diets for Pond-raised hybrid catfish, ¿ Ictalurus punctatus × ¿ Ictalurus furcatus - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Li, M.H., Bosworth, B.G., Lucas, P.M. 2018. Replacing Soybean Meal with Alternative Protein Sources in Diets for Pond-raised hybrid catfish, ¿ Ictalurus punctatus × ¿ Ictalurus furcatus . Journal of the World Aquaculture Society. 49(4):755-760.
Comparative susceptibility of channel catfish, Ictalurus punctatus; blue catfish, Ictalurus furcatus; and channel female Blue male Hybrid catfish to Edwardsiella piscicida, Edwardsiella tarda, and Edwardsiella anguillarum - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Reichley, S.R., Ware, C., Khoo, L.H., Greenway, T.E., Wise, D.J., Bosworth, B.G., Lawrence, M.L., Griffin, M.J. 2017. Comparative susceptibility of channel catfish, Ictalurus punctatus; blue catfish, Ictalurus furcatus; and channel female Blue male Hybrid catfish to Edwardsiella piscicida, Edwardsiella tarda, and Edwardsiella anguillarum. Journal of the World Aquaculture Society. 49(1):197-204.
Effects of Season, Strain and Body Weight on Testes Development and Quality in Three Strains of Blue Catfish, Ictalurus furcatus - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bosworth, B.G., Quiniou, S., Chatakondi, N.G. 2017. Effects of Season, Strain and Body Weight on Testes Development and Quality in Three Strains of Blue Catfish, Ictalurus furcatus. Journal of the World Aquaculture Society. 49(1):175-182.
Effects of season, strain and body weight on testes development and quality in three strains of blue catfish, Ictalurus furcatus - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bosworth, B.G., Quiniou, S., Chatakondi, N.G. 2018. Effects of season, strain and body weight on testes development and quality in three strains of blue catfish, Ictalurus furcatus. Journal of the World Aquaculture Society. 49(1):175-182.
Aquaculture genomics, genetics and breeding in the United States: Current status, challenges, and priorities for future research - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Blackburn, H.D., Abdelrahman, H., Bosworth, B.G., Leeds, T.D., Lui, Z., Waldbieser, G.C., Rexroad III, C.E., Tiersch, T. 2017. Aquaculture genomics, genetics and breeding in the United States: Current status, challenges, and priorities for future research. Biomed Central (BMC) Genomics. 18:191.
Aquaculture genomics, genetics and breeding in the United States: current status, challenges, and priorities for future research Reprint Icon - ()
Liu, Z., Leeds, T.D., Vallejo, R.L., Bosworth, B.G., Waldbieser, G.C., Palti, Y., Beck, B.H., Shoemaker, C.A., Blackburn, H.D., Rexroad III, C.E., Proestou, D.A. 2017. Aquaculture genomics, genetics and breeding in the United States: current status, challenges, and priorities for future research. Biomed Central (BMC) Genomics. 18:191. doi:10.1186/s12864-017-3557-1.
Development of a 690K SNP array in catfish and its application for genetic mapping and validation of the reference genome sequence - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zeng, Q., Fu, Q., Li, Y., Waldbieser, G.C., Bosworth, B.G., Liu, S., Yang, Y., Bao, L., Yuan, Z., Li, N., Liu, Z. 2017. Development of a 690K SNP array in catfish and its application for genetic mapping and validation of the reference genome sequence. Scientific Reports. 7:40347.
Evaluation of various combinations of alternative protein feedstuffs to replace soybean meal in diets for pond-raised channel catfish - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Menghe, L.H., Lucas, P.M., Bosworth, B.G. 2017. Evaluation of various combinations of alternative protein feedstuffs to replace soybean meal in diets for pond-raised channel catfish. North American Journal of Aquaculture. 79(2):163-167.
Effects feeding zilpaterol hydrochloride on growth performance, fillet yeild, and body composition of rainbow trout, nile, tilapia, and channel catfish - (Abstract Only)
Peterson, B.C., Small, B.C., Sealey, W.M., Bosworth, B.G., Li, M.H., Endris, R.G. 2017. Effects feeding zilpaterol hydrochloride on growth performance, fillet yeild, and body composition of rainbow trout, nile, tilapia, and channel catfish. Abstract, Aquaculture America 2017. San Antonio, TX February 19-22, 2017.
Catfishes - ()
Tucker, C.S., Mcnevin, A., Torrans, E.L., Bosworth, B.G. 2019. Catfishes. In: Lucas, J.S., Southgate, P.C., Tucker, C.S., editors. Aquaculture: Farming Aquatic Animals and Plants. West Sussex, UK: John Wiley & Sons Ltd, West Sussex. Book Chapter. P. 415-436.
Assessing Off-Flavor in Fish Tissue - (Abstract Only)
Effects of no feeding, maintenance feeding, and refeeding on production and processing characteristics of market-size hybrid catfish - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Menghe, L.H., Wise, D.J., Bosworth, B.G., Lucas, P.M., Kingery, K. 2016. Effects of no feeding, maintenance feeding, and refeeding on production and processing characteristics of market-size hybrid catfish. North American Journal of Aquaculture. 78:(3)224-228.
Efficacy of crystalline lysine in alternative diets for pond-raised hybrid catfish, female Ictalurus punctatus X male Ictalurus furcatus - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Menghe, L.H., Lucas, P.M., Kingery, K., Bosworth, B.G. 2016. Efficacy of crystalline lysine in alternative diets for pond-raised hybrid catfish, female Ictalurus punctatus X male Ictalurus furcatus. North American Journal of Aquaculture. 47(4):519-525.
Vaccination of full-sib channel catfish families against enteric septicemia of catfish with an oral live attenuated Edwardsiella ictaluri vaccine - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Peterson, B.C., Flora, C.L., Wood, M.L., Bosworth, B.G., Quiniou, S., Greenway, T.E., Byers, T.S., Wise, D.J. 2016. Vaccination of full-sib channel catfish families against enteric septicemia of catfish with an oral live attenuated Edwardsiella ictaluri vaccine. Journal of the World Aquaculture Society. 47:207-211.
Water chemistry affects catfish susceptibility to columnaris - (Abstract Only)
Straus, D.L., Farmer, B.D., Beck, B.H., Bosworth, B.G., Torrans, E.L., Tucker, C.S. 2015. Water chemistry affects catfish susceptibility to columnaris [abstract]. Flavobacterium Meeting, October 27-29, 2015, Auburn, AL. p.67.
Impact of minimum daily dissolved oxygen concentration on production performance of hybrid female channel catfish x male blue catfish - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Torrans, E.L., Ott, B.D., Bosworth, B.G. 2015. Impact of minimum daily dissolved oxygen concentration on production performance of hybrid female channel catfish x male blue catfish. North American Journal of Aquaculture. 77(4):485-490.
Effects of stocking density on production traits of channel catfish Ictalurus punctatus x blue catfish Ictalurus furcatus hybrids - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bosworth, B.G., Ott, B.D., Torrans, E.L. 2015. Effects of stocking density on production traits of channel catfish Ictalurus punctatus x blue catfish Ictalurus furcatus hybrids. North American Journal of Aquaculture. 77:437-443.
Water hardness affects catfish susceptibility to columnaris - (Abstract Only)
Straus, D.L., Farmer, B.D., Beck, B.H., Bosworth, B.G., Torrans, E.L., Tucker, C.S. 2015. Water hardness affects catfish susceptibility to columnaris [abstract]. Arkansas 2015 Aquaculture, January 15-16, 2015, Hot Springs, Arkansas. Catfish Farmers of Arkansas. p. 3.
Water hardness influences Flavobacterium columnare pathogenesis in channel catfish - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Straus, D.L., Farmer, B.D., Beck, B.H., Bosworth, B.G., Torrans, E.L., Tucker, C.S. 2014. Water hardness influences Flavobacterium columnare pathogenesis in channel catfish. Aquaculture. 435:252-256.
Evaluation of low-protein alternative diets for pond-raised hybrid catfish, Ictalurus puncatus X Ictalurus furcatus - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Li, M.H., Robinson, E.H., Lucas, P.M., Bosworth, B.G. 2015. Evaluation of low-protein alternative diets for pond-raised hybrid catfish, Ictalurus puncatus X Ictalurus furcatus. Journal of the World Aquaculture Society. 46:228-234.
The influence of water chemistries on Flavobacterium columnare pathogenesis in channel catfish - (Abstract Only)
Straus, D.L., Farmer, B.D., Beck, B.H., Bosworth, B.G., Torrans, E.L., Tucker, C.S. 2014. The influence of water chemistries on Flavobacterium columnare pathogenesis in channel catfish [abstract]. International Aquatic Animal Health Symposium Proceedings. p. 91.
SNP discovery and validation in wild and domesticated populations of blue catfish, Ictalurus furcatus, using genotyping-by-sequencing and subsequent SNP validation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Li, C., Waldbieser, G.C., Bosworth, B.G., Beck, B.H., Thongda, W., Peatman, E. 2014. SNP discovery and validation in wild and domesticated populations of blue catfish, Ictalurus furcatus, using genotyping-by-sequencing and subsequent SNP validation. Molecular Ecology Resources. 14(6):1261-1270.
Growth and feed conversion of pond-raised hybrid catfish harvested at different sizes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Li, M.H., Robinson, E.H., Bosworth, B.G., Torrans, E.L. 2014. Growth and feed conversion of pond-raised hybrid catfish harvested at different sizes. North American Journal of Aquaculture. 76:261-264.
There must be something in the water (for F. columnare pathogenesis) - (Abstract Only)
Straus, D.L., Farmer, B.D., Beck, B.H., Bosworth, B.G., Torrans, E.L., Tucker, C.S. 2014. There must be something in the water (for F. columnare pathogenesis) [abstract}. Annual Eastern Fish Health Workshop. p.21.
Evaluation of a gonadotropin releasing hormone analog of cGnRH II as a spawning aid for channel catfish versus analogs of mGnRH I and sGnRH III - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Quiniou, S., Bosworth, B.G., Chatakondi, N.G., Oberle, D.F. 2014. Evaluation of a gonadotropin releasing hormone analog of cGnRH II as a spawning aid for channel catfish versus analogs of mGnRH I and sGnRH III. North American Journal of Aquaculture. 76(3):281-288.
On-site evaluation of commercial-scale hybrid catfish production using cryopreserved blue catfish sperm - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hu, E., Bosworth, B.G., Baxter, J., Tiersch, T.R. 2014. On-site evaluation of commercial-scale hybrid catfish production using cryopreserved blue catfish sperm. Aquaculture. 426-437:88-95.
Effects of chronic upper temperature regimes on growth of two geographic strains of channel and hybrid catfish - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Stewart, H.A., Bosworth, B.G., Petrie-Hanson, L., Martin, J., Allen, P.J. 2015. Effects of chronic upper temperature regimes on growth of two geographic strains of channel and hybrid catfish. Aquaculture Research. 46:2407-2417.
Performance of alternative diets containing solvent-extracted distillers dried grains with solubles compared to traditional diets for pond-raised channel catfish Ictalurus punctatus and hybrid catfish I. punctatus x I. furcat - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Renukdas, N., Engle, C., Lochmann, R., Li, M., Avery, J., Tucker, C.S., Bosworth, B.G. 2014. Performance of alternative diets containing solvent-extracted distillers dried grains with solubles compared to traditional diets for pond-raised channel catfish Ictalurus punctatus and hybrid catfish I. punctatus x I. furcat. Journal of the World Aquaculture Society. 45:290-300.
General and specific combining ability of male blue catfish Ictalurus furcatus and female channel catfish I. punctatus for growth and carcass yield of their F1 hybrid progeny - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bosworth, B.G., Waldbieser, G.C. 2014. General and specific combining ability of male blue catfish Ictalurus furcatus and female channel catfish I. punctatus for growth and carcass yield of their F1 hybrid progeny. Aquaculture. 420-421:S29-S35.
Optimizing soybean meal levels in alternative diets for pond-raised hybrid catfish - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Li, M.H., Robinson, E.H., Bosworth, B.G., Oberle, D.F., Lucas, P.M. 2014. Optimizing soybean meal levels in alternative diets for pond-raised hybrid catfish. North American Journal of Aquaculture. 76:61-66.
Evaluation of a GnRh-II analog as a spawning aid in catfish - (Abstract Only)
Essential oils enhance fillet composition of channel catfish - ()
Peterson, B.C., Bosworth, B.G., Menghe, L., Santos, G., Beltran, R. 2013. Essential oils enhance fillet composition of channel catfish. Global Aquaculture Advocate. P. 32-33.
Histological and computed tomographic evaluation of a parasitic conjoined twin in hybrid catfish (Ictalurus punctatus [rafinesque] X Ictalurus furcatus [lesueur]) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Leech, C.A., Thomas, M.W., Cooley, A.J., Waldbieser, G.C., Bosworth, B.G., Torrans, E.L., Khoo, L.H. 2014. Histological and computed tomographic evaluation of a parasitic conjoined twin in hybrid catfish (Ictalurus punctatus [rafinesque] X Ictalurus furcatus [lesueur]). Journal of Fish Diseases. 37:521-526.
Histological and computed tomographic evaluation of a parasitic conjoined twin in hybrid catfish Ictalurus punctatus X I. furcatus - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Leach, C., Thomas, M., Cooley, A.J., Waldbieser, G.C., Bosworth, B.G., Torrans, E.L., Khoo, L. 2014. Histological and computed tomographic evaluation of a parasitic conjoined twin in hybrid catfish Ictalurus punctatus X I. furcatus. Journal of Fish Diseases. 37:521-526.
Assessment of a phytogenic feed additive (Digestarom P.E.P. MGE) on growth performance, processing yield, fillet composition, and survival of channel catfish - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Peterson, B.C., Bosworth, B.G., Li, M.H., Beltran, R., Santos, G.A. 2014. Assessment of a phytogenic feed additive (Digestarom P.E.P. MGE) on growth performance, processing yield, fillet composition, and survival of channel catfish. Journal of the World Aquaculture Society. 45:206-212.
A standardized microsatellite marker panel for parentage and kinship analyses in channel catfish, Ictalurus punctatus - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Waldbieser, G.C., Bosworth, B.G. 2013. A standardized microsatellite marker panel for parentage and kinship analyses in channel catfish, Ictalurus punctatus. Animal Genetics. 44:476-479.
Evaluation of hydrolyzed poultry feathers as a dietary ingredient for pond-raised channel catfish - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Li, M.H., Robinson, E.H., Bosworth, B.G., Oberle, D.F., Lucas, P.M. 2013. Evaluation of hydrolyzed poultry feathers as a dietary ingredient for pond-raised channel catfish. North American Journal of Aquaculture. 75:85-89.
Effects of essential oil on performance characteristics, survival, processing characteristics, and fillet proximate composition of channel catfish, Ictalurus punctatus - (Abstract Only)
Peterson, B.C., Bosworth, B.G., Santos, G.A., Beltran, R., Li, M.H. 2013. Effects of essential oil on performance characteristics, survival, processing characteristics, and fillet proximate composition of channel catfish, Ictalurus punctatus. Aquaculture America Conference. P. 856.
Multi-batch catfish production and economic analysis using alternative low-cost diets with corn gluten feed and traditional diets with meat-and-bone meal - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lochmann, R., Engle, C., Kumar, G., Li, M., Avery, J., Bosworth, B.G., Tucker, C.S. 2012. Multi-batch catfish production and economic analysis using alternative low-cost diets with corn gluten feed and traditional diets with meat-and-bone meal. Aquaculture. 366-367:34-39.
Use of corn germ meal in diets for pond-raised channel catfish, Ictalurus punctatus - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Li, M.H., Robinson, E.H., Oberle, D.F., Lucas, P.M., Bosworth, B.G. 2013. Use of corn germ meal in diets for pond-raised channel catfish, Ictalurus punctatus. Journal of the World Aquaculture Society. 44:282-287.
Susceptibility of three strains of blue catfish to parasite Ichthyophthirius multifiliis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Xu, D., Klesius, P.H., Bosworth, B.G., Chatakondi, N.G. 2012. Susceptibility of three strains of blue catfish to parasite Ichthyophthirius multifiliis. Journal of Fish Diseases. 35(12):887-895.
Effects of winter feeding on growth, body composition, and processing traits of co-cultured blue catfish, channel catfish, and channel catfish x blue catfish hybrids - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bosworth, B.G. 2012. Effects of winter feeding on growth, body composition, and processing traits of co-cultured blue catfish, channel catfish, and channel catfish x blue catfish hybrids. North American Journal of Aquaculture. 74(4):553-559.
The effects of essential oils on growth performance survival and fillet composition of channel catfish - (Abstract Only)
Peterson, B.C., Li, M.H., Bosworth, B.G. 2011. The effects of essential oils on growth performance survival and fillet composition of channel catfish. Meeting Abstract. P. 10.
Hormone induced spawning of channel catfish Ictalurus punctatus in channel catfish x blue catfish f1 hybrid catfish embryo production cpe vs lhrha - (Abstract Only)
Essential oils increase weight gain in channel catfish - ()
Peterson, B.C., Bosworth, B.G., Wood, M.L., Li, M.H., Beltran, R. 2011. Essential oils increase weight gain in channel catfish. Global Aquaculture Advocate. 14:80-82.
Evaluation of corn gluten feed and cottonseed meal as partial replacements for soybean meal and corn in diets for pond raised hybrid catfish Ictalurus punctatus I. furcatus - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Li, M.H., Robinson, E.H., Oberle, D.F., Lucas, P.M., Bosworth, B.G. 2012. Evaluation of corn gluten feed and cottonseed meal as partial replacements for soybean meal and corn in diets for pond-raised hybrid catfish, Ictalurus punctatus I. furcatus. Journal of the World Aquaculture Society. 43:107-113.
The effects of essential oils BIOMIN PEP MGE on weight gain feed conversion ratio and survival of channel catfish Ictalurus punctatus - (Abstract Only)
Wood, M.L., Bosworth, B.G., Li, M.H., Beltran, R., Peterson, B.C. 2011. The effects of essential oils BIOMIN PEP MGE on weight gain feed conversion ratio and survival of channel catfish Ictalurus punctatus. Meeting Abstract. P. 493.
Use of corn gluten feed and cottonseed meal to replace soybean meal in diets for pond raised channel catfish - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Li, M.H., Robinson, E.H., Bosworth, B.G., Oberle, D.F., Lucas, P.M. 2011. Use of corn gluten feed and cottonseed meal to replace soybean meal in diets for pond raised channel catfish. North American Journal of Aquaculture. 73:153-158.
Evaluation of supplemental dietary lipids to improve reproductive performance of female channel catfish in hybrid catfish production - (Abstract Only)
Maternal Transfer of Vitamin C in Channel Catfish (Ictalurus Punctatus) Effects Reproduction and Progeny Performance - (Abstract Only)
Chatakondi, N.G., Li, M., Peterson, B.C., Oberle, D., Bosworth, B.G. 2010. Maternal Transfer of Vitamin C in Channel Catfish (Ictalurus Punctatus) Effects Reproduction and Progeny Performance. Proceedings of International Congress on Biology of Fishes. 9: 44-45
Making A Better Hybrid Catfish: Can Hybridization of Channel Catfish Selected for ESC Resistance Improve Disease Resistance? - (Abstract Only)
Chatakondi, N.G., Bosworth, B.G., Peterson, B.C., Booth, N.J. 2010. Making A Better Hybrid Catfish: Can Hybridization of Channel Catfish Selected for ESC Resistance Improve Disease Resistance?. 2010 Aquaculture America Conference. p. 183.
Toward Improving Lhrha Induced Spawning of Channel Catfish for Channel X Blue Hybrid Catfish Production - (Abstract Only)
Chatakondi, N.G., Small, B.C., Green, C. ., Bosworth, B.G. 2010. Toward Improving Lhrha Induced Spawning of Channel Catfish for Channel X Blue Hybrid Catfish Production. Aquaculture America Conference. p. 184
Growth and Feed Efficiency of Channel × Blue Catfish Hybrids Stocked at Various Densities and Fed Once or Twice Daily in Ponds - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Li, M.H., Minchew, C.D., Robinson, E.H., Tucker, C.E., Bosworth, B.G., Heikes, D.T. 2010. Growth and Feed Efficiency of Channel × Blue Catfish Hybrids Stocked at Various Densities and Fed Once or Twice Daily in Ponds. North American Journal of Aquaculture. 72:150-157.
Effects of varying dietary compositions using common feed ingredients on growth and feed efficiency of pond raised channel catfish - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Li, M.H., Robinson, E.H., Bosworth, B.G., Oberle, D.F., Lucas, P.M. 2010. Effects of varying dietary compositions using common feed ingredients on growth and feed efficiency of pond raised channel catfish. Aquaculture Research. 41:1133-1139.
New Data on Henneguya pellis (Myxozoa: Myxobolidae), A Parasite of Blue Catfish Ictalurus furcatus - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Griffin, M., Khoo, L.H., Torrans, E.L., Bosworth, B.G., Quiniou, S., Gaunt, P.S., Pote, L.M. 2009. New Data on Henneguya pellis (Myxozoa: Myxobolidae), A Parasite of Blue Catfish Ictalurus furcatus. Journal of Parasitology. 95(6):1455-1467.
New Data on Henneguya Pellis (Myxozoa: Myxobolidae), A Parasite of Blue Catfish Ictalurus furcatus - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Griffin, M.J., Khoo, L.H., Torrans, E.L., Bosworth, B.G., Quiniou, S., Gaunt, P.S., Pote, L.M. 2009. New Data on Henneguya Pellis (Myxozoa: Myxobolidae), A Parasite of Blue Catfish Ictalurus furcatus. Journal of Parasitology. 95:1455-1467.
Production of viable homozygous, doubled haploid channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Waldbieser, G.C., Bosworth, B.G., Quiniou, S. 2010. Production of viable homozygous, doubled haploid channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus). Marine Biotechnology. 12:380-385.
Genetic Response To Selection In Channel Catfish - ()
Peterson, B.C., Small, B.C., Bosworth, B.G. 2009. Genetic Response To Selection In Channel Catfish. Global Aquaculture Advocate. 30-31.
Evaluation of Various Feeding Regimens in A Multiple-Batch Cropping System of Channel Catfish Production - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Li, M.H., Robinson, E.H., Bosworth, B.G., Oberle, D.F., Lucas, P.M. 2009. Evaluation of Various Feeding Regimens in A Multiple-Batch Cropping System of Channel Catfish Production. North American Journal of Aquaculture. 71:210-215.
Comparison of Channel and Blue Catfish Fed Diets Containing Various Levels of Protein - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Li, M.H., Robinson, E.H., Tucker, C.S., Oberle, D.F., Bosworth, B.G. 2009. Comparison of Channel and Blue Catfish Fed Diets Containing Various Levels of Protein. Journal of the World Aquaculture Society. 39:646-655.
Comparison of Growth, Body Composition, and Stress Response of Three Select Lines and Industry Channel Catfish - (Abstract Only)
Peterson, B.C., Bosworth, B.G., Small, B.C. 2009. Comparison of Growth, Body Composition, and Stress Response of Three Select Lines and Industry Channel Catfish. Aquaculture America Conference. P: 293
Comparison of growth body composition and stress response of USDA 103 USDA 403 industry and fast growing lines of channel catfish - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Peterson, B.C., Bosworth, B.G., Small, B.C. 2010. Comparison of growth, body composition, and stress response of USDA 103 USDA 403 industry and fast growing lines of channel catfish. Journal of the World Aquaculture Society. 41:156-162.
Effect of Dissolved Oxygen Concentration on Development and Hatching of Channel Catfish Ictalurus punctatus Eggs - (Abstract Only)
Torrans, E.L., Bosworth, B.G., Ott, B.D. 2008. Effect of Dissolved Oxygen Concentration on Development and Hatching of Channel Catfish Ictalurus punctatus Eggs [Abstract]. In: Book of Abstracts. Aquaculture America, February 9-12, 2008, Lake Buena Vista, Florida. p. 274.
Utilization of a rapid DNA-based assay for molecular verification of channel catfish, blue catfish, F1 hybrid, and backcross offspring at serveral life stages - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Waldbieser, G.C., Bosworth, B.G. 2008. Utilization of a rapid DNA-based assay for molecular verification of channel catfish, blue catfish, F1 hybrid, and backcross offspring at serveral life stages. North American Journal of Aquaculture. 70:388-395.
Reductions in Susceptibility of Channel Catfish (Ictalutus punctatus) to Enteric Septicemia of Catfish (ESC) Through Two Generations of Selection - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bourgeois, A.L., Bosworth, B.G., Wolters, W.R. 2007. Reductions in Susceptibility of Channel Catfish (Ictalutus punctatus) to Enteric Septicemia of Catfish (ESC) Through Two Generations of Selection. Journal of the World Aquaculture Society. 38:450-453.
ENDOCRINE RESPONSES OF FAST AND SLOW GROWING FAMILIES OF CHANNEL CATFISH ICTALURUS PUNCTATUS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Peterson, B.C., Small, B.C., Waldbieser, G.C., Bosworth, B.G. 2008. Endocrine responses of fast and slow growing families of channel catfish. North American Journal of Aquaculture 70:240-250.
Gene-Based Markers Could Aid Selective Breeding - ()
Peterson, B.C., Small, B.C., Waldbieser, G.C., Bosworth, B.G. 2007. Gene-Based Markers Could Aid Selective Breeding. Global Aquaculture Advocate September/October p. 93.
Evaluation of Growth and Disease Resistance of USDA103, USDA303, USDA102, and USDA102 X USDA103 Strains of Channel Catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Peterson, B.C., Bourgeois, A.L., Bosworth, B.G. 2008. Evaluation of Growth and Disease Resistance of USDA103, USDA303, USDA102, and USDA102 X USDA103 Strains of Channel Catfish (Ictalurus punctatus). Journal of the World Aquaculture Society 39:113-119.
Differential Susceptibility of Blue Catfish, Channel Catfish, and Blue X Channel Catfish Hybrids to Channel Catfish Virus (CCV) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Silverstein, P.S., Bosworth, B.G., Gaunt, P.S. 2008. Differential Susceptibility of Blue Catfish, Channel Catfish, and Blue X Channel Catfish Hybrids to Channel Catfish Virus (CCV). Journal of Fish Diseases. 31:77-79.
Proximate Composition and Collagen Concentration of Processing Residue of Channel Catfish - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Li, M.H., Robinson, E.H., Oberle, D.F., Bosworth, B.G. 2007. Proximate Composition and Collagen Concentration of Processing Residue of Channel Catfish. North American Journal of Aquaculture. 69:311-213.
EFFECTS OF RESTED-HARVEST USING THE ANESTHETIC AQUI-S ON CHANNEL CATFISH, ICTALURUS PUNCTATUS, PHYSIOLOGY AND FILLET QUALITY - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bosworth, B.G., Small, B.C., Gregory, D.J., Kim, J.M., Black, S., Jerrett, A.R. 2006. Effects of rested-harvest using the anesthetic aqui-s on channel catfish, ictalurus punctatus, physiology and fillet quality. Aquaculture 262:302-318.
Effects of Dietary Protein Concentration and L-carnitine on Growth, Processing Yield, and Body Composition of Channel X Blue Catfish Hybrids - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Li, M.H., Robinson, E.H., Bosworth, B.G. 2007. Effects of Dietary Protein Concentration and L-carnitine on Growth, Processing Yield, and Body Composition of Channel X Blue Catfish Hybrids. North American Journal of Aquaculture 69:229-234.
Relationships Among Feed Efficiency, Body Composition, and Growth in Channel Catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) Families - (Abstract Only)
Clay, L.A., Peterson, B.C., Bosworth, B.G. 2007. Relationships Among Feed Efficiency, Body Composition, and Growth in Channel Catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) Families. Abstract, Aquaculture 2007 Conference. San Antonio, TX Feb. 26-30, 2007, p. 182.
EFFICACY OF HIGH-PROTEIN "FINISHING" DIETS ON GROWTH, FATTINESS, AND PROCESSING YIELD OF CHANNEL CATFISH, ICTALURUS PUNCTATUS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Robinson, E.H., Li, M.H., Oberle, D.F., Bosworth, B.G. 2006. Efficacy of high-protein "finishing" diets on growth, fattiness, and processing yield of channel catfish, ictalurus punctatus. Journal of Applied Aquaculture 18:37-52.
Effects of Dietary Protein Concentration and Feeding Regimen on Channel Catfish Ictalurus punctatus Production - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Li, M.H., Robinson, E.H., Oberle, D.F., Bosworth, B.G. 2006. Effects of Dietary Protein Concentration and Feeding Regimen on Channel Catfish Ictalurus punctatus Production. Journal of the World Aquaculture Society 37:370-377.
FAMILY, STRAIN, GENDER, AND DIETARY PROTEIN EFFECTS ON PRODUCTION AND PROCESSING TRAITS OF NORRIS AND NWAC103 STRAINS OF CHANNEL CATFISH, ICTALURUS PUNCTATUS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bosworth, B.G., Wolters, W.R., Silverstein, J., Li, M.H., Robinson, E.H. 2006. Family, strain, gender, and dietary protein effects on production and processing traits of norris and NWAC103 strains of channel catfish, Ictalurus punctatus. North American Journal of Aquaculture 69:106-115.
RESPONSE OF TOLL-LIKE RECEPTORS, LYSOZYME, AND IGF-I IN BACK-CROSS HYBRID (F1 MALE (BLUE X CHANNEL) X FEMALE CHANNEL) CATFISH CHALLENGED WITH VIRULENT EDWARDSIELLA ICTALURI - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bilodeau, A.L., Peterson, B.C., Bosworth, B.G. 2006. Response of toll-like receptors, lysozyme, and igf-i in back-cross hybrid (f1 male (blue x channel) x female channel) catfish challenged with virulent edwardsiella ictaluri. Fish and Shellfish Immunology 20:29-39.
PRODUCTION AND PROCESSING TRAITS OF BLUE CATFISH, BLUE CATFISH X CHANNEL CATFISH HYBRIDS, AND THREE STRAINS OF CHANNEL CATFISH - (Abstract Only)
Bosworth, B.G., Torrans, E.L. 2006. Production and processing traits of blue catfish, blue catfish x channel catfish hybrids, and three strains of channel catfish [Abstract]. Book of Abstracts. Aquaculture America, February 13-16, 2006, Las Vegas, Nevada. p. 34.
Effects of Organic Fertilization and Organic Diets on Production of Channel Catfish, Ictalurus punctatus, in Earthen Ponds - (Abstract Only)
Li, M.H., Robinson, E., Mischke, C.C., Torrans, E.L., Bosworth, B.G. 2006. Effects of Organic Fertilization and Organic Diets on Production of Channel Catfish, Ictalurus punctatus, in Earthen Ponds. [Abstract]. In: Book of Abstracts. Aquaculture America, February 13-16, 2006, Las Vegas, Nevada. p. 167.
EFFECTS OF 28 DAY EXPOSURE TO COLD TEMPERATURE OR FEED RESTRICTION ON GROWTH, BODY COMPOSITION, AND EXPRESSION OF GENES RELATED TO MUSCLE GROWTH AND METABOLISM IN CHANNEL CATFISH - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Weber, T.E., Bosworth, B.G. 2005. Effects of 28 day exposure to cold temperature or feed restriction on growth, body composition, and expression of genes related to muscle growth and metabolism in channel catfish. Aquaculture 246:438-492.
Production and Processing Traits of Blue Catfish, Blue Catfish X Channel Catfish Hybrids, and Two Strains of Channel Catfish - (Abstract Only)
Bosworth, B.G., Torrans, E.L. 2006. Production and Processing Traits of Blue Catfish, Blue Catfish X Channel Catfish Hybrids, and Two Strains of Channel Catfish [Abstract]. In: Research and Review; A Compilation of Abstracts of Research on Channel Catfish. Catfish Farmers of America Catfish Research Workshop, February 23-24, 2006, San Antonio, Texas. p. 13-14.
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.
Effects of Organic Fertilization and "Organic" Diets on Production of Channel Catfish in Earthen Ponds - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Li, M.H., Robinson, E.H., Mischke, C.C., Bosworth, B.G., Torrans, E.L. 2006. Effects of Organic Fertilization and "Organic" Diets on Production of Channel Catfish in Earthen Ponds. North American Journal of Aquaculture. 68:53-62.
OVERVIEW OF AQUI-S RESEARCH TO ASSESS EFFECTS ON CATFISH PHYSIOLOGY AND FILLET QUALITY - (Abstract Only)
Small, B.C., Bosworth, B.G. 2005. Overview of aqui-s research to assess effects on catfish physiology and fillet quality. Annual Drug Approval Coodination Workshop. Bozeman, MT. pp. 1-4.
Slush-ice Storage of Catfish Carcasses - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bosworth, B.G., Wolters, W.R., Silva, J., Chamul, R. 2005. Slush-ice Storage of Catfish Carcasses. North American Journal of Aquaculture. 68:53-62.
Producing Hybrid Catfish Fry: Workshop Manual - ()
Avery, J., Steeby, J., Bosworth, B.G., Small, B.C. 2005. Producing Hybrid Catfish Fry: Workshop Manual. Mississippi State University, Delta Branch Experiment Station, Stoneville, MS. http://www.msstate.edu/dept/tcnwac/HybridManual05.pdf. p. 115.
IMMUNE RESPONSE OF BACK-CROSS HYBRID (F1 MALE (BLUE X CHANNEL) X FEMALE CHANNEL) CATFISH CHALLENGED WITH EDWARDSIELLA ICTALURI - (Abstract Only)
Bilodeau, A.L., Peterson, B.C., Bosworth, B.G. 2005. Immune response of back-cross hybrid (f1 male (blue x channel) x female channel) catfish challenged with edwardsiella ictaluri. International Symposium Candidate Genes for Animal Health. p. 111.
EFFECT OF PERIODIC FEED DEPRIVATION ON GROWTH, FEED EFFICIENCY, PROCESSING YIELD, AND BODY COMPOSITION OF CHANNEL CATFISH - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Li, M.H., Robinson, E.H., Bosworth, B.G. 2005. Effect of periodic feed deprivation on growth, feed efficiency, processing yield, and body composition of channel catfish. Journal of the World Aquaculture Society 36:444-453.
DIFFERENTIAL EXPRESSION OF IGF-I, IGF-II, AND TOLL-LIKE RECEPTORS 3 AND 5 MRNA DURING EMBRYOGENESIS IN HYBRID (CHANNEL X BLUE) AND CHANNEL CATFISH - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Peterson, B.C., Bosworth, B.G., Bilodeau, A.L. 2005. Differential expression of IGF-I, IGF-II, and toll-like receptors 3 and 5 mRNA during embryogenesis in hybrid (channel x blue) and channel catfish. Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology 141:42-47.
COMPARISON OF CARP PITUITARY EXTRACT, CATFISH PITUITARY EXTRACT, OR LHRHA FOR INDUCED SPAWNING OF CHANNEL CATFISH FEMALES TO PRODUCE CHANNEL CATFISH X BLUE CATFISH HYBRID FRY - (Abstract Only)
Bosworth, B.G. 2005. Comparison of carp pituitary extract, catfish pituitary extract, or lhrha for induced spawning of channel catfish females to produce channel catfish x blue catfish hybrid fry. Aquaculture America Conference 2005, New Orleans, LA. Jan. 17-20, pp.386.
GENETIC IMPROVEMENT OF MEAT YIELD IN FARM-RAISED CATFISH - (Abstract Only)
Bosworth, B.G. 2005. Genetic improvement of meat yield in farm-raised catfish. Aquaculture America Conference 2005, New Orleans, LA, Jan. 17-20, pp. 250.
EFFECTS OF HARVEST AND TRANSPORT ENVIRONMENT ON CATFISH MEAT QUALITY - (Abstract Only)
Bosworth, B.G. 2005. Effects of harvest and transport environment on catfish meat quality. Aquaculture America Conference 2005, New Orleans, LA, Jan. 17-20, pp. 250.
EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM FEED RESTRICTION ON PRODUCTION, PROCESSING, AND BODY SHAPE TRAITS IN MARKET-WEIGHT CHANNEL CATFISH, ICTALURUS PUNCTATUS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bosworth, B.G., Wolters, W.R. 2005. Effects of short-term feed restriction on production, processing, and body shape traits in market-weight channel catfish, ictalurus punctatus. (Rafinesque). Aquaculture Research 36:344-351.
CLONING AND CHARACTERIZATION OF MYOGENIC REGULATORY GENES IN THREE ICTALURID CATFISH SPECIES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Waldbieser, G.C., Bosworth, B.G. 2004. Cloning and characterization of myogenic regulatory genes in three Ictalurid catfish species. Animal Genetics 35:425-430.
Effects of High Protein Diets on Channel Catfish (Ictalurus Punctatus)Production, Composition of Gain, Processing Yield, and Water Quality - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Robinson, E.H., Li, M.H., Manning, B.B., Mischke, C.C., Bosworth, B.G. 2004. Effects of High Protein Diets on Channel Catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) Production, Composition of Gain, Processing Yield, and Water Quality. Journal of the World Aquaculture Society. 35:468-477.
EFFECTS OF TRANSPORT WATER TEMPERATURE, AERATOR TYPE, AND OXYGEN LEVEL ON CHANNEL CATFISH, ICTALURUS PUNCTATUS, FILLET QUALITY - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bosworth, B.G., Small, B.C., Mischeke, C. 2004. Effects of transport water temperature, aerator type, and oxygen level on channel catfish, Ictalurus punctatus, fillet quality. Journal of the World Aquaculture Society 35:410-417.
LIPOPOLYSACCHARIDE REGULATES MYOSTATIN AND MYOD INDEPENDENTLY OF AN INCREASE IN PLASMA CORTISOL IN CHANNEL CATFISH (ICTALURUS PUNCTATUS) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Weber, T.E., Small, B.C., Bosworth, B.G. 2005. Lipopolysaccharide regulates myostatin and myod independently of an increase in plasma cortisol in channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus). Domestic Animal Endocrinology 28(1):64-73.
EFFECTS OF DIETARY PROTEIN CONCENTRATION ON PRODUCTION CHARACTERISTICS OF POND-RAISED CHANNEL CATFISH FED ONCE DAILY OR ONCE EVERY OTHER DAY TO SATIATION - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Robinson, E.H., Li, M.H., Manning, B.B., Bosworth, B.G. 2004. Effects of dietary protein concentration on production characteristics of pond-raised channel catfish fed once daily or once every other day to satiation. North American Journal of Aquaculture 66:184-190.
COMPARISON OF PRODUCTION, MEAT YIELD, AND MEAT QUALITY TRAITS OF NWAC103 LINE CHANNEL CATFISH (ICTALURUS PUNCTATUS), NORRIS LINE CHANNEL CATFISH, AND CHANNEL CATFISH FEMALE X BLUE CATFISH MALE (I. FURCATUS) F1 HYBRIDS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bosworth, B.G., Wolters, W.R., Silva, J.L., Chamul, R.S., Park, S. 2004. Comparison of production, meat yield, and meat quality traits of NWAC103 line channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus), Norris line channel catfish, and channel catfish female x blue catfish male (I. furcatus) F1 hybrids. North American Journal of Aquaculture 66:177-183.
COMPARISON OF CHANNEL CATFISH AND CHANNEL X BLUE CATFISH F1 HYBRIDS FOR GROWTH, FEED EFFICIENCY, PROCESSING YIELD, AND BODY COMPOSITION - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Li, M.H., Robinson, E.H., Manning, B.B., Yant, D.R., Chatakondi, N.G., Bosworth, B.G., Wolters, W.R. 2004. COMPARISON OF CHANNEL CATFISH AND CHANNEL X BLUE CATFISH F1 HYBRIDS FOR GROWTH, FEED EFFICIENCY, PROCESSING YIELD, AND BODY COMPOSITION. Journal of Applied Aquaculture. 15(3/4):63-71.
ESTIMATION OF GENETIC PARAMETERS FOR JUVENILE GROWTH AND RESISTANCE TO THE BACTERIUM EDWARDSIELLA ICTALURI FROM A DIALLEL CROSS AMONG CHANNEL CATFISH,BLUE CATFISH, AND THEIR F1 HYBRID - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Genetic effects for growth and resistance to Edwardsiella ictaluri estimated from a diallel cross among USDA-102 strain channel catfish Ictalurus punctatus, blue catfish Ictalurus furcatus, and their F1 hybrid. Journal of the World Aquaculture Society 35:418-424. 2004
SURVIVAL AFTER EXPOSURE TO LIVE EDWARDSIELLA ICTALURI, ANTIBODY RESPONSE TOLIVE AND KILLED E. ICTALURI, AND STRESS RESPONSE IN JUVENILE CATFISH FROM ALL CROSSES AMONG USDA-103, USDA-102, AND NORRIS STRAINS OF CHANNEL CATFISH - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Genetic effects for response to live Edwardsiella ictaluri, killed E. ictaluri, and stress in juveniles from all crosses among USDA 103, USDA 102, and Norris channel catfish Ictalurus punctatus strains. Journal of the World Aquaculture Society 35:78-86. 2004.
SEQUENCE AND MAP POSITION FOR CHANNEL CATFISH (ICTALURUS PUNCTATUS)MYOGENIN, MYOD, FOLLISTATIN, AND MYOSTATIN GENES - (Abstract Only)
Bosworth, B.G., Waldbieser, G.C. 2004. Sequence and map position for channel catfish (ictalurus punctatus)myogenin, myod, follistatin, and myostatin genes. Annual International Plant & Animal Genome Conference, San Diego, CA, Jan. 11-15, 2004. p. 658.
EFFECTS OF BOVINE GROWTH HORMONE (POSILAC) ON GROWTH PERFORMANCE, BODY COMPOSITION, AND IGFBPS IN TWO STRAINS OF CHANNEL CATFISH - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Peterson, B.C., Small, B.C., Bosworth, B.G. 2004. Effects of bovine growth hormone (Posilac) on growth performance, body composition, and IGFBPs in two strains of channel catfish. Aquaculture 232:651-663.
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.
MULTI-LOCUS DNA FINGERPRINTING OF CHANNEL CATFISH, ICTALURUS PUNCTATUS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
DEVELOPMENT OF MOLECULAR MARKERS IN CHANNEL CATFISH, ICTALURUS PUNCTATUS - (Abstract Only)
USE OF MICROSATELLITE LOCI FOR GENETIC IMPROVEMENT OF CHANNEL CATFISH, ICTALURUS PUNCTATUS - (Abstract Only)
USE OF DNA MARKERS TO IDENTIFY SELECTED STRAINS OF CHANNEL CATFISH - (Abstract Only)
GROWTH, CARCASS YIELD AND DISEASE RESISTANCE OF CHANNEL CATFISH, BLUE CATFISH AND THEIR F1 HYBRIDS - (Abstract Only)
DEVELOPMENT OF GENETICALLY SUPERIOR LINES OF COMMERCIAL CHANNEL CATFISH THROUGH SELECTIVE BREEDING - ()
GROWTH, FEED CONVERSION, FILLET PROXIMATE COMPOSITION, AND RESISTANCE TO EDWARDSIELLA ICTALURI OF CHANNEL CATFISH, BLUE CATFISH, AND THEIR RECIPROCAL F1 HYBRIDS FED 25% AND 45% PROTEIN DIETS - (Abstract Only)
DEVELOPMENT OF A CHANNEL CATFISH GENETIC MAP - (Abstract Only)