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Raising Catfish In Cage FeasibleCatfish in cages could mean an easier method of raising with increased profit.■ftIThe culture of channel catfish in cages has been developed by Dr. H. R. Schmittou, an Agricultural Extension Service fisheries specialist at Texas AM University. Assisted by Don Steinbach, an Extension fisheries demonstration assistant, Dr. Schmittou has proven that cage culture is feasible for production of catfish on both the commercial and private levels.The phenomenal growthof the catfish industry itself over a brief period of eight years has indicated the demand for this new and improved method of production.Cage culture is suited to practically all types of water environments. Ponds, lakes, mining pits, reservoirs, streams, irrigation canals, estuaries, tidal streams, bays and other waters may all be used for production.More intensive cultures using the cage culture system are possible. Also, in the same water where the catfish are being raised in thecages, other species of fish may be raised in the open water.Parasite and disease problems are made cheaper, easier, and treatment more efficient by enclosing the affected fish in the cage with a plastic bag and applying the treatment mater-iai inside the enclosure rather than in the entire body of water.The problem of nutrition cannot be solved by just purchasing a “catfish feed”. A nutritionally complete feed is required for use in cages. The most desirable isa floating, pelleted feed which is relatively adequate for trout. This feed is available to the fish with no feed loss inside the feeding rings in top of the fish cages.As the density of the fish in the cages increases, the probability of parasite-dis-ease problems also increases. Most bacterial diseases may be treated with a pre-treat-ed feed.A knowledge and understanding of the principles for cage culture are essential for optimum production, says Schmittou. Such things as water pH and a change inPRITCHETTNEWSBY PATRICIA MOOREPRITCHETT, Nov. 4— Visiting Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Binion this past week was Mrs. Mabel Steward fromtemperature can ruin an operation in a matter of a few hours or days. On the other hand, a high profit potential awaits anyone witha good quality water source and the time and initiative that is required to raise channel catfish in cages, believes Schmittou.Big Sandy.Mr. Paul Rice from Houston visited Mrs. Mamie Clin-nard last Tuesday.Mr. and Mrs. Billy gall and children Longview visited hisents, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Stegall, over the week end.Mr. and Mrs. Tex Dan Jones from Big Sandy are parents of a boy born last week. Mrs. Jones is the former Elizabeth Gage andTHE GILMER MIRROR, Gilmer, Texas Nov. 5, 1970—5Ste-frompar-is the great-niece of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Stegall.Visiting Mr. and Mrs. James Moore and Barbara over the week end were Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Wheeler, Sr., Cara, Bobby, Jr., and Laura from Simpsonville.Robbie Arrington, a ninth grader at Gladewater School, suffered an injury to an ankle in the game betweenLOSE WEIGHT THIS WEEKCorinex can help you become the trim slim oeraon you want to be. Odrinex is a tiny tablet and cattily swallowed. Contains no dangerous drugs. No starving. No special exercise. Get rid of excess fat and live longer. Odrinex has been used sucessfully by thousands all over the country for over 10 years. Odrinex costs $3.25 and the large econo* my sixe $5.25. You must lose ugly fat or your money will be refunded by your druggist. No questions asked. Sold with this guarantee by HOGG'S PHARMACY, Gilmer. Mail orders filled. 43p3Gladewater and Carthage last Thursday night. He is doing satisfactorily. Robbie is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Rozclle Arrington.The Donut ChefASSORTEDDonuts and Fried PiesSee Us for Your Party NeedsCLOSE SAT. AT 2 P.M Across from Post OfficevA|\N^NV.V4y.y.v.v.%yy.*.xv.v*v.v.v.*(OREEI STAMPSiplit1iV « // *FREE 50 SHGreenStompswitheach14-Ox. Con ofLYSOLSPRAY atreg. pricePRICESEFFECTIVE THUR., NOV. 5THRUWED., NOV. 11FREE50 SHGreen Stompswith each12-Ox. Bottle olVANISHTOILET BOWL CLEANERot reg. pricePREAMCoffee CreamBORDEN'SFREE50 SHGreen Stompswith eoch4-Ox. Bottle ofTOP JOB CLEANERot reg. priceJergen's Lotion10-Ox.SixeAHtw.tSALT JOWLS Lb 25cBAGONv msfeV-v/Viik«V. • *!ENDSPIECES■#atrvDECKER'STALL KORNNo LimitiDECKER'S12-Ox. ,_Pkg. ■■U.S.D.A. GRADE ACHUCKROASTI CLUBSTEAKHalf orWhole‘ * *J 4 • -FRESH LEAN4 * iftPork Neck BonesFARM BEST•U.Canned Hamsrt; • • * ib'Rl •••!.ill's*vP
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Gilmer Mirror
Gilmer, Texas, US
Thu, Nov 05, 1970
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