Publications
To see the scholarly work done by the North Central Regional Aquaculture Center, choose one of these options:
- view the NCRAC Publications List
- visit the Iowa State University Digital Repository
Projects
Funded Project #24 - 6th Regional Aquaculture Extension Specialist (RAES) Project
(funded RAES project #24)
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The twenty-fourth project - Chaired by Christopher Weeks
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North Central Regional Aquaculture Center Funded Projects
A complete list of previously funded projects can be found here. Read more about North Central Regional Aquaculture Center Funded Projects
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Funded Project #26 - Assessing the Status of Aquaculture Associations in the NCR
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The Twenty-sixth Project - Chaired by Carole Engle
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Funded Project #27 - Professional Development Training in the North Central Region
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The Twenty-seventh Project - Chaired by Carole Engle
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- Assess the status of aquaculture associations in the NCR.
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Develop strategies to enhance association leadership and participation (e.g., workshops, mentoring, messaging, communication, member satisfaction, improve communication, incentivizing member participation).
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Conduct training programs for individuals from state and multistate association(s) that support regional aquaculture development.
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Field Assessment of Design and Operation of Midwestern Aquaculture Buildings
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Field Assessment of Design and Operation of Midwestern Aquaculture Buildings
Chaired by Albert J. Heber
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Metagenomic Analysis of Microbial Populations in Aquaponics Systems
Chaired by Matthew Rogge Read more about Metagenomic Analysis of Microbial Populations in Aquaponics Systems
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Determinative Method for the (AQUI-S®) Marker Residue in Fillet Tissue
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The objectives of this funded aquaculture drug project are:
1. Interact with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM) todetermine the data required to validate a determinative method for the AQUI-S® marker residue in fillet tissue from all species of coolwater and warmwater finfish.
2. Validate a proposed determinative method for the AQUI-S® marker residue in fillet tissue from all species of coolwater and warmwater finfish following Good Laboratory Practices. Read more about Determinative Method for the (AQUI-S®) Marker Residue in Fillet Tissue
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Methyltestosterone Feed Stability and Water Biodegradation Studies
Drug Approval Research on 17a-Methyltestosterone
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The objectives for the fourth aquaculture drug project, Drug Approval Research on 17-a Methyltestosterone, include:
1.Develop a robust and validated high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) and liquid chromatography-mass spectroscopy (LC-MS) method to measure 17α-methyltosterone (MT) in fish feed.
2.Conduct a series of stability studies on MT in fish feed.
3.Gain acceptance from the Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM) for the series of stability studies. Read more about Methyltestosterone Feed Stability and Water Biodegradation Studies
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Methyltestosterone Target Animal Safety Study
Drug Approval Research on 17-a Methyltestosterone
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The objectives for the sixth aquaculture drug project (November 1, 2005 to October 31, 2006) include:
1. Interact with the Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM) to determine the study design and protocol.
2. Submit the study protocol to CVM and gain acceptance from CVM for the study protocol. Read more about Methyltestosterone Target Animal Safety Study
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Effectiveness Research Leading to Approvals for Controlling Mortality in Coolwater and Warmwater Finfish Due to Aeromonad Infections with Terramycin 200 for Fish®
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Effectiveness research leading to approvals for controlling mortality in coolwater and warmwater finfish due to aeromonad infections with Terramycin 200 for fish® (oxytetracycline dihydrate) and Aquaflor® (florfenicol).
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1. Identify the etiologic agent (Aeromonas spp.) from isolates collected from disease outbreaks in the NCR and characterize the disease syndrome before conducting any effectiveness studies. Read more about Effectiveness Research Leading to Approvals for Controlling Mortality in Coolwater and Warmwater Finfish Due to Aeromonad Infections with Terramycin 200 for Fish®
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Drug Approval Research on 17α-Methyltestosterone
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Chaired by Rosalie A. Schnick, National Aquaculture NADA Coordinator, Michigan State University.
There are two sub-projects for this funded project:
Project #1: Official Transfer of 17 α-methyltestosterone (MT) Analytical Method for Feed Read more about Drug Approval Research on 17α-Methyltestosterone
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Efficacy of Eugenol to Reduce Transport Stress and Mortality of Tilapia and Yellow Perch
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Probiotics in Yellow Perch and Tilapia Culture
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The eleventh Aquaculture Drugs funded project was chaired by Konrad Dabrowski.
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Target Animal Safety and Dosage Efficacy Studies for Walleye Fed 17-methyltestosterone
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The objectives of this study, from July 1, 1996 through December 31, 1997 were Read more about Target Animal Safety and Dosage Efficacy Studies for Walleye Fed 17-methyltestosterone
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Methyltestosterone Literature Review
Environmental Assessment of Use of 17"-methyltestosterone for Sex Inversion of Newly Hatched Tilapia: A Literature Review to Support the Investigational New Animal Drug Exemption and New Animal Drug Application for 17"-methyltestosterone
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Second Aquaculture Drugs Project - Methyltestosterone Literature Review
The objectives of this study, from December 1, 1996 to December 31, 1997, was Read more about Methyltestosterone Literature Review
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Florfenicol, Oxytetracycline, Chloramine-T, and Hydrogen Peroxide
Collection of Pivotal Field Efficacy Data and Tissue Residue Depletion Data in Support of a New Animal Drug Approval for Florfenicol, Oxytetracycline, and Chloramine-T
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The objectives of the third aquaculture drug project. (Florfenicol, oxytetracycline, and chloramine-T) include: Read more about Florfenicol, Oxytetracycline, Chloramine-T, and Hydrogen Peroxide
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Total Residue Depletion Study for AQUI-S ®
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The objective of this funded aquaculture drug project:
- Provide a portion of the funds required to purchase sufficient radiolabeled AQUI-S7 for use in a total residue depletion study in rainbow trout.
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Baitfish Funded Project #1
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The Baitfish Project was chaired by Dan Coble. The objectives of the project include:
1. Conduct a comprehensive survey of the status of the bait fish industry in selected north central states to determine: a. species used; b. sizes of species marketed; c. sources of species; d. seasonal availability; e. shortfalls in supplies; f. relative value of various fish and nonfish species; and g. common problems of the industry that may need to be addressed by research. Read more about Baitfish Funded Project #1
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Baitfish Funded Project #2
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This project is chaired by Joe Morris, Iowa State University. The following objectives are to be addressed.
1. Determine what techniques and strategies for early season, indoor spawning of golden shiners and subsequent stocking into ponds will result in growth to 76 mm (3 in) by November 1 of that year.
2. Develop economically viable culture techniques and strategies for growing spotfin shiners to a market size (greater than 51 mm [2 in]). Read more about Baitfish Funded Project #2
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Percis III Symposium
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This Symposium was chaired by Jeffrey A. Malison.
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- Co-sponsor the Percis III International Percid Fish Symposium, held in Madison, Wisconsin, July 20-24, 2003.
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| Jeffrey A. Malison (U. of Wisconsin-Madison) | 1 | $4,000 |
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4th National Aquaculture Extension Workshop/Conference
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This fourth Workshop/Conference for Extension was chaired by Hanping Wang and Laura Tiu.
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5th National Aquaculture Extension Workshop/Conference
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This fifth Workshop/Conference for Extension was chaired by Jimmy L. Avery.
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National Aquaculture INAD/NADA Coordinator Funded Project #1
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The first National Aquaculture INAD/NADA Coordinator Project - Facilitated by Ted R. Batterson
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National Aquaculture INAD/NADA Coordinator Funded Project #2
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The Second National Aquaculture INAD/NADA Coordinator Funded Project - Facilitated by Ted R. Batterson
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