more... > Catalog > Environment > Aquaculture & Fisheries > Boat Trailer Maintenance [Image: boat trailer] A trailer that breaks down on the road can ruin a good fishing trip. It is even worse if an accident results from the breakdown. To help prevent breakdowns, it is important to service your trailer regularly. Here are typical items to consider in establishing a maintenance program. (PDF Format Only) Louisiana Irrigation: Alligator Washwater Management [Image: louisiana irrigation] Washwater is a necessary part of alligator production, but so is the management of the water. (PDF Format Only) Louisiana Irrigation: Reducing Crawfish Pumping Costs [Image: louisiana irrigation] This publication gives several tips on how to pump less water and to make sure your pumping plant is being used as efficiently as possible. (PDF Format Only) Crawfish Production Manual [Image: crawfish manual] Commercial sales of crawfish in Louisiana date back to the late 1800s, and today's crawfish industry includes millions of pounds harvested from farms and natural habitats in the state. This publication covers a wide range of topics on crawfish production, including crawfish biology, pond design, forage management, stocking, water quality, harvesting, marketing and much more.  more articles... Enjoying Ornamental Ponds in Louisiana [Image: Cover image for Enjoying Ornamental Ponds] This publication outlines some of the options for design, operation and maintenance of ornamental ponds and discusses basic environmental requirements of fish and plants commonly grown in these ponds. 20 pages. Full color. (PDF Format Only) Management of Recreational and Farm Ponds in Louisiana [Image: Cover image] A farm pond or recreational pond can serve many purposes. This publication reviews planning considerations and management recommendations relating to a number of potential uses for small ponds in Louisiana. An Aquaculture-Oriented Bibliography of the Red Drum, Sciaenops ocellatus [Image: Document cover image] This publication was designed to serve as a guide to aquaculture-related red drum (redfish) literature. The intended audience includes red drum producers as well as potential producers, investors and lenders. Greenhouse Tilapia Production in Louisiana [Image: Greenhouse Tilapia Production in Louisiana] Information on recirculating production systems, fingerling sources, stocking and harvest management, regulatory considerations, economics and markets are included in this publication.