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OMB No. 0579-XXXX
Approval Expires
NATIONAL
AGRICULTURAL
STATISTICS
SERVICE
10/09/09
United States
Department of
Agriculture
9/02 Field Office
U.S. Department of Agriculture,
Rm 5030, South Building
1400 Independence Ave., S.W.
Washington, DC 20250-2000
Phone: 1-800-727-9540
Fax: 202-690-2090
Email: [email protected]
National
Agricultural
Statistics
Service
Animal and
Plant Health
Inspection
Service
2010 GENERAL
CATFISH MANAGEMENT REPORT
Stratum
POID
Tract
Attempted Contacts
Date
Time
Notes
Beginning Time
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BEGINNING TIME [Military]
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INTRODUCTION
[Rephrase in your own words.]
The purpose of this inquiry is to collect information on catfish production for APHIS-National Animal Health
Monitoring System. Your cooperation is very important in order to identify management practices, disease
problems, and predation problems accurately. You may find it easier to answer some of the questions if you have
records available. Individual reports are kept confidential.
Your response is voluntary and not required by law. However, your report is needed to make Regional and
National estimates as accurate as possible.
According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, an agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of
information unless it displays a valid OMB control number. The valid OMB control number for this information collection is 0579-XXXX. The time
required to complete this information collection is estimated to average 45 minutes per response, including the time for reviewing instructions,
searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information.
NAHMS-230
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PART I: FINGERLING PRODUCTION
Code
Did this operation breed catfish, operate a hatchery, or raise
fry to fingerlings during 2009?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
101
1
Yes
3
No
[IF NO, Skip to Part II, page 16]
SECTION A
BROODSTOCK and SPAWNING MANAGEMENT
Code
102
1. Did this operation breed catfish for egg collection in 2009?. . . . . . . . . . . .
1
Yes
3
No
[If NO, Skip to Section B]
Number of
Broodstock
103
2. On January 1, 2010, what was your inventory of broodstock (fish to be used for breeding)?. . . . . . . . . .
3. Of the January 1 broodstock inventory (Item 2), what percentage was from the following lines?
Percent
a. NWAC103. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
104
b. Kansas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
105
c.
Goldkist/Harvest Select. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
106
d. Auburn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
107
e. Blue catfish. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
108
f.
109
Other channel catfish line (specify ______________________________________)
g. Pond run fish (fish selected from foodsize fish production ponds). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
%
%
%
%
%
110
TOTAL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
%
100%
4. Of the January 1 broodstock inventory (Item 2), what percentage was
in the following age categories?
Percent
a. Less than 3 years old. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
111
b. 3 – 4 years old. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
112
c.
5 years old. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
113
d. 6 years old. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
114
e. More than 6 years old. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
115
TOTAL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
%
%
%
%
%
%
100%
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Now I want to ask questions about your broodstock during 2009
Percent
5. During 2009, what percentage of your broodstock was culled?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
116
%
[If NONE, Skip to Item 7]
6. Of the broodstock that were culled in 2009 (Item 5), what percentage was culled primarily due to:
Percent
a. Old age (too old)?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
117
b. Weight?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
118
c.
Poor health?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
119
d. Poor reproductive success?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
120
e. Business or financial reasons?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
121
f.
122
Poor appearance (conformation problems)?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
%
%
%
%
%
%
TOTAL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
100%
Number
7. During 2009, how many broodstock were lost on this operation due to disease,
predation, or other problems?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
123
[If NONE, Skip to Item 9]
8. Of the broodstock lost in 2009 (Item 7), what percentage was lost to:
Percent
a. Enteric septicemia (ESC, hole-in-head disease)?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
124
b. Columnaris? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
125
c.
Proliferative gill disease (PGD, hamburger gill disease)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
126
d. Winter kill (fungus- Saprolegnia)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
127
e. Visceral toxicosis of catfish (Spring disease)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
128
f.
129
Fighting? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
g. Predation? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
130
h. Other known causes? (specify _________________________________________)
131
i.
....................
Unknown causes? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
132
TOTAL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
%
100%
9. How often are broodstock usually fed during the following seasons?
Daily
Every
other day
Every
third day
Less often
than every
third day
a. Spring/early summer
(pre-spawning/spawning)
1
2
3
4
b. Mid-summer/fall
(post-spawning). . . . . . . .
1
2
3
4
c.
Winter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other
(specify)
Code
133
5
.......
134
5
.......
135
5
1
2
3
4
______________________
.......
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10. What percent protein feed was primarily fed to your broodstock in 2009?
Code
a. 28 percent. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1
b. 32 percent. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2
c.
3
35 percent. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
d. Other percent protein (specify: ______________________) . . . . . . . . . . . .
(Enter Code)
136
4
Code
11. Does this operation stock forage fish in broodstock ponds
as a supplemental food source for broodstock?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
137
Yes
1
No
3
IF YES, which of the following species are stocked as food sources for broodstock?
Code
a. Fathead minnows. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1
Yes
3
No
138
b. Threadfin shad. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1
Yes
3
No
139
c.
Gizzard shad. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1
Yes
3
No
140
d. Tilapia. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1
Yes
3
No
141
...............1
Yes
3
No
142
e. Other (specify:
_______________________________)
Now I’d like to ask about your spawning management.
Ponds
12. During 2009, how many spawning ponds were used by this operation?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13. For spawning ponds, how many years do you usually wait between:
143
Number of years
a. Draining and drying your ponds?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
144
b. Complete renovation?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
145
14. How many pounds of broodstock per acre are put into spawning ponds on this operation?. . . . . . . . . . .
146
Pounds per acre
1 to 1
15. What is the usual ratio of female to male
broodstock used in this operation’s
spawning ponds?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SECTION B
2 to 1
3 to 1
Other ratio
Code
147
1
2
3
4
......
HATCHERY MANAGEMENT
Code
201
1. Does this operation have a hatchery for hatching catfish eggs?. . . . . . . . . .
1
Yes
3
No
[IF NO, Skip to Section C, page 8]
Code
202
2. Did this hatchery produce any catfish fry in 2009?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
[IF NO, Skip to Section C, page 8]
1
Yes
3
No
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3. During 2009, how many egg masses, and if available, how many pounds of eggs,
were brought to the hatchery for hatching?
Number of
egg masses
203
a. Number of egg masses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lbs. of eggs
204
b. Pounds of eggs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4. Which of the following best describes the treatment of egg masses
before being placed into hatching troughs?
Code
a. Treat egg masses using betadyne (iodine compounds). . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1
b. Treat egg masses using other compound (specify: _________________)
2
c.
3
Do not treat egg masses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
205
(Enter Code)
5. What is the primary source of water for the hatchery?
Code
a. Water from a well that was stored in a holding pond. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1
206
b. Water from a creek or a watershed that was stored in a
holding pond. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2
c.
3
Water directly from a well (ask Item 6).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
d. Mixture of water directly from a well and from a holding pond. . . . . . . . .
4
e. Other (specify____________________________________) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5
(Enter Code)
[IF ITEM 5 DOES NOT EQUAL C, Skip to Item 7.]
6. Before the water is used in the hatchery is it:
Code
a. Degassed?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Yes
3
No
207
b. Heated?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Yes
3
No
208
1
Gals per min
209
7. On average, how many gallons of water per minute flow through each hatching trough?. . . . . . . . . . . . .
8. Do you use the following methods to keep water circulating in:
Hatching troughs?
Code
Code
Fry troughs?
210
a. Paddles?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1
YES
3
NO
b. Air stones?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1
YES
3
NO
c.
1
YES
3
NO
1
YES
3
NO
214
1
YES
3
NO
1
YES
3
NO
1
YES
3
NO
1
YES
3
NO
211
215
212
Agitators?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
216
213
d. Other methods?. . . . . . . . . .
217
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PPM
218
9. What is the hardness of the water, in parts per million, used in the hatchery?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Code
10. During 2009, did this operation add calcium to the water
to maintain hardness?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
219
1
Yes
3
No
Code
11. Does this operation use liquid oxygen in the hatchery
to control dissolved oxygen?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
220
1
Yes
3
No
Masses per
100 gallons
221
12. How many egg masses per hundred gallons were placed in hatching troughs in 2009?. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Times per day
222
13. During 2009, how many times per day were egg masses in hatching troughs turned?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Percent
223
14. What percentage of eggs brought to the hatchery survived to hatching in 2009?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
%
15. Of the eggs that did not hatch, what percentage were lost to the following causes?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Percent
a. Fungal infections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
224
%
b. Bacterial egg rot (or other bacterial infections). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
225
%
c.
226
%
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
%
228
%
Infertility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
d. Other known causes (specify: ___________________________________)
e. Unknown causes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TOTAL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
100%
16. During 2009, were any of the following chemicals used to prevent fungal or bacterial infections in eggs
in hatching troughs, and if so, how many times per day were eggs treated?
Code
a. Betadyne (iodine). . . . . . . . . . . .
1
YES
3
NO
b. Copper Sulfate. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1
YES
3
NO
c.
Formalin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1
YES
3
NO
d. Hydrogen peroxide. . . . . . . . . . .
1
YES
3
NO
1
YES
3
NO
e. Salt. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If yes, # times per day
229
234
230
235
231
236
232
237
233
238
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17. During 2009, were any of the following chemicals used to treat eggs that had:
Fungal infections?
Code
Bacterial infections?
239
a. Betadyne (iodine). . . . . . . . .
1
YES
1
YES
3
NO
3
NO
244
1
YES
3
NO
1
YES
3
NO
1
YES
3
NO
1
YES
3
NO
1
YES
3
NO
240
b. Copper Sulfate. . . . . . . . . . .
245
241
c.
Formalin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1
YES
1
YES
3
NO
3
NO
246
242
d. Hydrogen peroxide. . . . . . . .
247
243
e. Salt. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1
YES
3
Code
248
NO
Now I’m going to ask questions about your fry management.
Number
249
18. During 2009, how many fry were hatched in this operation’s hatchery?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
OF THESE FRY HATCHED, what percentage were:
Percent
250
a. channel catfish?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
%
251
b. channel/blue hybrid catfish?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
%
252
c.
blue catfish?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
%
TOTAL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
100%
19. How long were fry normally left in fry troughs during 2009?
Code
a. Release sac fry (not held in fry troughs). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1
b. 1 – 3 days past swim up. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2
c.
4 – 7 days past swim up. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
d. More than 7 days past swim up. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4
(Enter Code)
253
20. What was the primary feed fed to fry in fry troughs during 2009?
Code
a. Catfish starter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1
b. Salmon/trout starter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2
c.
3
Krill. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
d. Other (specify
_________________________________)
.................
e. Nothing fed to fry in fry troughs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4
5
(Enter Code)
254
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[IF ITEM 20 = E (nothing fed), Skip to Item 22]
Number
255
21. In a 24-hour period, how many times were fry in fry troughs fed?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
22. Which of the following best describes how often fry troughs are disinfected?
Code
a. Between batches of fry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1
b. Annually. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2
c.
Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
d. Do not disinfect. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4
(Enter Code)
256
23. What percentage of the fry produced by this operation in 2009 were:
Percent
a. Sold?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
257
%
b. Stocked on your own operation?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
258
%
TOTAL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SECTION C
100%
FRY/FINGERLING MANAGEMENT
Code
301
1. During 2009, did your operation grow any fry to fingerlings?. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1
Yes
3
No
[If NO, Skip to Part II, page 16]
Code
2. During 2009, did your operation place swim-up fry in raceways or tanks
after fry troughs but prior to stocking them into fry/fingerling ponds?. . . . . . .
302
1
Yes
3
No
Days
If YES, what was the average age of the fry, in days since hatching, when they
were moved from the raceway or tank to the fry/fingerling ponds?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
303
Ponds
304
3. During 2009, how many fry/fingerling ponds were used for production on this operation?. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Acres
a. What was the total water surface acres of the ponds that were
used for fingerling production in 2009?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
305
-9-
Ponds
306
4. Of these fry/fingerling ponds (Item 3) how many were stocked with fry hatched in 2009?. . . . . . . . . . . .
Acres
a. What was the total water surface acres of the ponds that were
stocked with fry hatched in 2009?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5. How many fry were stocked into fry/fingerling ponds on this operation during:
307
Fry Stocked
308
a. 2008?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
309
b. 2009?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6. During 2009, how many of the fry/fingerling ponds were stocked at the following rates?
Number of Ponds
310
a. Less than 100,000 fry per acre. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
311
b. 100,000 – 149,000 fry per acre. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
312
c.
150,000 – 199,000 fry per acre. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
313
d. 200,000 or more fry per acre. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
314
e. TOTAL [should equal Item 4]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7. Which of the following best describes the treatment of fry/fingerling ponds before stocking in 2009?
Code
a. Drained and dried [ask Item 8]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1
b. Drained and poisoned [ask Item 8]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2
c.
Poisoned but not drained. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
d. Neither drained nor poisoned. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4
e. Other (specify:
5
____________________________) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(Enter Code)
315
[IF ITEM 7 DOES NOT EQUAL A or B, Skip to Item 9]
Days
8. How many days do you normally wait between filling fry/fingerling ponds
with water and stocking fry?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
316
9. How many years do you normally wait between completely renovating
fry/fingerling ponds?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
317
Years
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Code
318
10. Did you fertilize this operation’s fry/fingerling ponds in 2009?. . . . . . . . . . .
1
Yes
3
No
[IF NO, Skip to Item 13]
Days
319
11. How many days before stocking fry/fingerling ponds did you begin fertilizing the ponds?. . . . . . . . . . . . .
12. Which of the following best describes the primary fertilizer used in the fry/fingerling ponds?
Code
a. Organic fertilizer (e.g. cottonseed, fish feed). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1
b. Inorganic fertilizer (e.g. urea, ammonia nitrate). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2
c.
3
Combination of organic/inorganic fertilizers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(Enter Code)
320
Code
13. After filling the fry/fingerling ponds with water, were any of the
ponds treated to control insects in 2009?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
321
1
Yes
3
No
PPM
14. In parts per million, what was the average chloride level of the water in fry/fingerling
ponds on this operation during summer?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
322
15. Which of the following best describes the use of salt in fry/fingerling ponds on this operation during 2009?
Code
a. Routinely add salt to maintain a desired chloride level. . . . . . . . . . . . .
1
b. Add salt only in response to health problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2
c.
3
Do not add salt to fry/fingerling ponds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(Enter Code)
323
Now I want to ask you questions about fry/fingerling pond management after stocking with fry.
16. During 2009, which type of feed was primarily fed to fry before the acceptance of floating feeds?
Code
a. Fines or meals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1
b. Crumbles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2
c.
Pellets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
d. Fry starter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4
e. Other (specify:
5
f.
_____________________________)
...................
No feed provided. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6
(Enter Code)
324
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17. During 2009, how often were fry/fingerlings usually fed in the following seasons?
At least
twice daily
Once
a day
Every
other day
Other (specify)
Code
325
a. Spring
1
2
3
4
_________________
........
b. Summer
1
2
3
4
_________________
........
c.
1
2
3
4
_________________
........
_________________
........
326
327
Fall
328
d. Winter
1
2
4
3
18. What percent protein floating feed was primarily fed to fry/fingerlings in 2009?
Code
a. 28 percent. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1
b. 32 percent. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2
c.
3
35 percent. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
d. Other level (specify: __________________________)
.................
(Enter Code)
329
4
19. Which of the following best describes your primary method for regularly monitoring
dissolved oxygen in fry/fingerling ponds during 2009?
Code
a. Automated sensors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1
b. Hand monitor (oxygen meter) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2
c.
..................
3
d. Do not regularly monitor dissolved oxygen levels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4
Other (specify:
______________________________)
(Enter Code)
330
Horsepower
331
20. How many horsepower of fixed aeration were used per surface acre of fry/fingerling ponds?. . . . . . . .
21. Which of the following best describes the frequency of water quality testing in fry/fingerling ponds in 2009?
Code
a. At least once a month [ask Item 22]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1
b. Less than once a month. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2
c.
In response to health problems only. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
d. Not tested. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4
(Enter Code)
332
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[IF ITEM 21 DOES NOT EQUAL A, Skip to Item 23]
22. How many times per month were fry/fingerling ponds tested for the following
water quality characteristics?
Times per month
333
a. Ammonia. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
334
b. Chloride. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
335
c.
Nitrite. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Now I’m going to ask questions about fingerling health issues.
Code
23. At this operation during 2009, were any fry vaccinated against
enteric septicemia of catfish (ESC)?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
336
1
Yes
3
No
[If NO, Skip to Item 30]
Percent
337
24. What percentage of fry was vaccinated for ESC in 2009?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
%
Days
338
25. How many days after hatching were the fry usually vaccinated for ESC? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
26. Which of the following best describes how many of the fry intended for grow-out on your own operation
were vaccinated against ESC during 2009?
Code
a. All fry intended for grow out on operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1
b. A portion of the fry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2
c.
None of the fry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
d. No fry were grown-out on this operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4
(Enter Code)
339
27. How many of the fry intended for sale as fingerlings were vaccinated against ESC during 2009?
Code
a. All fry intended for sale. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1
b. A portion of the fry for sale based on customer request. . . . . . . . . . . .
2
c.
A portion of the fry for sale regardless of customer request. . . . . . . . .
3
d. None of the fry intended for sale were vaccinated. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4
e. No fry were for sale. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5
(Enter Code)
340
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Code
28. During 2009, did you have any outbreaks of ESC in ponds that had
fingerlings vaccinated for ESC?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
341
Yes
1
No
3
Code
342
IF YES, was any medicated feed fed to these vaccinated fish?. . . . . . . . .
Yes
1
No
3
29. Would you say that the performance of fingerlings in the ponds with ESC vaccinated fish, when compared
to fingerlings in ponds without ESC vaccinated fish, was better, the same, or worse for:
Better
Same
Worse
Don’t Know
a. SURVIVAL rates?. . . . . . . . . .
1
2
3
4
b. GROWTH rates? . . . . . . . . . . .
1
2
3
4
Code
343
344
I am now going to ask similar questions about columnaris vaccination.
Code
30. At this operation during 2009, were any fry vaccinated
against columnaris. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
345
1
Yes
3
No
[IF NO, Skip to Item 37]
Percent
346
31. What percentage of fry were vaccinated for columnaris in 2009?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
%
Days
347
32. How many days after hatching were the fry usually vaccinated for columnaris?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
33. Which of the following best describes how many of the fry intended for grow-out on
your own operation were routinely vaccinated against columnaris during 2009?
Code
a. All fry intended for grow out on operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1
b. A portion of the fry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2
c.
None of the fry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
d. No fry were grown-out on this operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4
(Enter Code)
348
34. How many of the fry intended for sale as fingerlings were vaccinated against columnaris during 2009?
Code
a. All fry intended for sale. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1
b. A portion of the fry for sale based on customer request. . . . . . . . . . . .
2
c.
A portion of the fry for sale regardless of customer request. . . . . . . . .
3
d. None of the fry intended for sale. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4
e. No fry were for sale. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5
(Enter Code)
349
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Code
35. During 2009, did you have any outbreaks of columnaris in
ponds that had fingerlings that were vaccinated for columnaris?. . . . . . . .
350
Yes
1
No
3
Code
351
IF YES, was any medicated feed fed to these vaccinated fish?. . . . . . . . .
Yes
1
No
3
36. Would you say that the performance of fingerlings in the ponds with columnaris vaccinated fish, when compared
to fingerlings in ponds without columnaris vaccinated fish, was better, the same, or worse for:
Better
Same
Worse
Don’t Know
a. SURVIVAL rates?. . . . . . . . . .
1
2
3
4
b. GROWTH rates? . . . . . . . . . . .
1
2
3
4
Code
352
353
Percent
354
37. During 2009, what percentage of stocked fry survived until harvested as fingerlings?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
%
38. Of the fry stocked in 2009 that did not survive to harvest as fingerlings,
what percentage was lost to:
Percent
355
a. Enteric septicemia (ESC, hole-in-head disease)?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
%
356
b. Columnaris?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
%
357
c.
Proliferative gill disease (PGD, hamburger gill disease)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
%
358
d. Channel catfish virus?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
%
359
e. Trematodes?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
%
360
f.
Gill parasites?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
%
361
g. Ich?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
%
362
h. Predation?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
%
363
i.
Other known causes? (specify _________________________________________)
j.
Unknown causes?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
....................
%
364
TOTAL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
%
100%
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39. During 2009, were any fingerlings sent to a diagnostic laboratory for any of the following reasons:
Code
365
a. Early problem detection?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Yes
3
No
b. Confirming cause of disease?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1
Yes
3
No
................................. 1
Yes
3
No
3
No
366
367
c.
Identifying unknown disease?
368
d. Other reasons? (specify:
____________________________)
...........1
Yes
40. Which of the following best describes your primary treatment for fry/fingerlings with ESC?
Code
a. Medicated feed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1
b. Regular feed or alternate days (reduce feed). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2
c.
3
Take off feed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
d. Other (specify:
_______________________________)
(Enter Code)
369
4
................
e. No ESC outbreaks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5
Code
370
41. During 2009, did this operation feed any medicated feed to
fry/fingerlings?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1
Yes
3
No
IF YES, how many tons of the following medicated feed were fed to fry/fingerlings in 2009?
Tons
371
a. Feed with Terramycin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
372
b. Feed with Romet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
373
c.
Feed with Aquaflor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Code
42. During 2009, did you have a problem with snails in any of your
fry/fingerling ponds?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
374
Yes
1
No
3
Did you use any of the following measures to control the snails in the fry/fingerling ponds?
Code
375
a. Lime. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1
Yes
3
No
b. Copper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1
Yes
3
No
c.
1
Yes
3
No
d. Biological control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Yes
3
No
e. Other (specify:
Yes
3
No
376
377
Weed control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
378
379
______________________________________)
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PART II: FOODSIZE FISH PRODUCTION
NOTE: Part II refers to foodsize fish production. All references to ponds and fish relate to
production of foodsize fish for harvest.
Code
401
During 2009, did this operation grow any foodsize fish for harvest?. . . . . . . .
1
Yes
3
No
[IF NO FOODSIZE FISH, Skip to Part III, page 28]
SECTION A
STOCKING MANAGEMENT
Number of
Fingerlings
1. On January 1, 2010, what was your inventory of:
a. Fingerlings? (under 60 lb/1000 fish). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
+
402
Number of
Stockers
b. Stockers? (60 – 750 lb/1000 fish) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
+
403
Number of
Foodsize
c.
Foodsize? (3/4 lb or more) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
+
404
Total
Then your total inventory of fingerling, stocker, and foodsize fish on January 1, 2010, was:
=
405
2. What percentage of the January 1 inventory (Item 1) was from the following lines:
Percent
409
a. NWAC103? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
%
410
b. Kansas? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
%
411
c.
Goldkist/Harvest Select? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
%
412
d. Auburn? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
%
413
e. Channel/blue hybrid catfish? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
%
414
f.
Other line (specify ______________________________________________________) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
%
415
g. Unknown line. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
%
TOTAL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
100%
Percent
416
3. What percentage of the January 1 inventory (Item 1) was stocked in 2009?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
%
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4. What percentage of the fish stocked into foodsize fish ponds in 2009 was:
Percent
417
a. Purchased as fry from another operation?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
%
418
b. Purchased as fingerlings from another operation? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
%
419
c.
Produced by this operation? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
%
TOTAL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
100%
5. For this operation, what is the most important reason for selecting fingerlings or stockers?
Code
a. Price. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1
b. Growth characteristics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2
c.
Disease resistance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
d. Fish size. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4
e. Distance from source (supplier) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5
f.
6
Producer’s reputation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
g. Other? (specify: _________________________________)
.............
(Enter Code)
420
7
6. What percentage of the fish stocked in foodsize fish ponds during 2009
were in the following size groups:
Percent
421
a. 5 inches or less (less than 40 lb/1000 fish)?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
%
422
b. 6 – 8 inches (40 – 70 lb/1000 fish)?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
%
423
c.
More than 8 inches (over 70 lb/1,000 fish)?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
%
TOTAL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
100%
Fish per acre
424
7. How many fish per acre are usually stocked in foodsize fish ponds?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8. During 2009, what percentage of the fingerlings were stocked directly into:
Percent
425
a. Foodsize fish ponds that already contain fish (understocking)? [ask Item 9]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
%
426
b. Foodsize fish ponds empty of fish?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
%
427
c.
Stocker ponds?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TOTAL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
%
100%
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[IF ITEM 8a IS 0, Skip to Item 10]
Fish per acre
9. What was the average number of fish per acre, including newly
stocked fish and carry-over fish, in ponds that were understocked?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
428
10. Do you ever stock any of the following species into ponds used for foodsize fish?
Code
429
a. Threadfin shad. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1
Yes
3
No
b. Gizzard shad. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1
Yes
3
No
Redear sunfish (shellcrackers). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1
Yes
3
No
d. Fathead minnows. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1
Yes
3
No
1
Yes
3
No
............1
Yes
3
No
430
431
c.
432
433
e. Grass carp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
434
f.
Other species (specify: ____________________________)
SECTION B
POND CHARACTERISTICS
Ponds
501
1. During 2009, how many foodsize fish ponds were used for production on this operation?. . . . . . . . . . . .
Acres
502
2. How many surface water acres were in those ponds?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Of those ponds (Item 2), how many surface water acres were used for:
Acres
503
a. channel catfish?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
504
b. channel/blue hybrid catfish?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
505
TOTAL [should equal Item 2]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3. During 2009, how many or what percentage of this operation’s foodsize fish ponds
were in the following surface acre categories?
Number of ponds
OR
Percent of ponds
506
511
507
512
a. Less than 5 acres. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
%
b. 5 – 9 acres. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
c.
%
508
513
509
514
10 – 15 acres. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
%
d. More than 20 acres. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
%
510
e. TOTAL [should equal Item 1 or 100%]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
100%
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4. Of those foodsize fish ponds used in 2009, how many foodsize fish ponds
have the following water sources?
Ponds
515
a. Well (levee pond). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
516
b. Surface water (watershed pond, stream, spring). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
517
c.
Other (specify: ____________________________________________________)
........................
518
TOTAL [should equal Item 1] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5. Considering all of the foodsize fish ponds on your operation in 2009, what was the:
Feet
519
a. Average pond depth?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
520
b. Maximum pond depth?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6. Does this operation use the following measures for erosion control or improving vehicle access?
Code
521
a. Vegetation on levee sides. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1
Yes
3
No
b. Gravel on levee tops and/or sides. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1
Yes
3
No
522
7. For the foodsize fish ponds, how many years do you usually wait between:
Years
523
a. Draining your ponds? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
524
b. Complete renovation? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8. Which of the following best describes how foodsize fish pond water levels are managed in the fall?
Code
a. Release water to lower level. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1
b. Allow level to drop without intervention. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2
c.
3
Maintain water level (do not let water level drop) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(Enter Code)
525
9. Which of the following was your primary method for regularly monitoring
dissolved oxygen in foodsize fish ponds during 2009?
Code
a. Automated sensors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1
b. Hand monitor (oxygen meter) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2
c.
.............
3
d. Do not regularly monitor dissolved oxygen levels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4
Other (specify: ___________________________________)
(Enter Code)
526
Horsepower
527
10. How many horsepower of fixed aeration were used per surface acre of foodsize fish ponds?
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Now I want to ask questions about water quality and treatment
PPM
11. What was the average chloride level, in parts per million, of the water in foodsize
fish ponds on this operation during the summer?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
528
12. Which of the following best describes the use of salt in foodsize fish ponds on this operation during 2009?
Code
a. Routinely add salt to maintain a desired chloride level. . . . . . . . . . . . .
1
b. Add salt only in response to health problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2
c.
3
Do not add salt to ponds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(Enter Code)
529
PPM
13. What is the alkalinity of the water, in parts per million, used in the foodsize
fish ponds on this operation?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
530
14. Which of the following best describes the use of calcium (ag lime, hydrated lime, or gypsum)
in foodsize fish ponds on this operation?
Code
a. Routinely add calcium to maintain a desired
alkalinity and hardness. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1
b. Add calcium only in response to health problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2
c.
3
Do not add calcium to foodsize fish ponds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(Enter Code)
531
15. Which of the following best describes the frequency of water quality
testing in foodsize fish ponds on this operation in 2009?
Code
a. At lease once a month [ask Item16]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1
b. Less than once a month. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2
c.
In response to health problems only. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
d. Not tested. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4
(Enter Code)
532
[IF ITEM 15 DOES NOT EQUAL A, Skip to Item 17]
16. How many times per month were foodsize fish ponds tested
for the following water quality characteristics?
Times per month
533
a. Ammonia. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
534
b. Chloride. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
535
c.
Nitrite. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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17. Which of the following best describes how this operation manages algae?
Code
a. Prevent algae overgrowth with a control program [ask Item 18]. . . . . .
1
b. Control bloom only in response to problems such as off-flavor. . . . . .
2
c.
3
No algae control treatments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(Enter Code)
536
[IF ITEM 17 DOES NOT EQUAL A, Skip to Section C]
Ponds
537
18. During 2009, how many ponds were included in the algae control program?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
19. During 2009, did you use the following methods to control algae?
Code
538
a. Copper sulfate (CuSO4) or other copper formulation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1
Yes
3
No
b. Diuron. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1
Yes
3
No
c.
1
Yes
3
No
..........1
Yes
3
No
539
540
Biological control (i.e., Threadfin or gizzard shad). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
541
d. Other (specify:
______________________________________)
[IF ITEM 19 A OR B DOES NOT EQUAL YES, Skip to Section C]
Month
542
20. During 2009, in which month did you start algae control?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
543
21. During 2009, in which month did you end algae control?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Weeks
544
22. During 2009, how many weeks did you wait between algae control treatments?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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SECTION C
FEEDING and HARVESTING PRACTICES
[Questions refer to foodsize fish feeding only.]
Tons
601
1. During 2009, how many tons of feed were fed to foodsize fish on your operation?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(If unknown, how many tons were purchased or delivered to the operation in 2009?)
2. What percentage protein feed was primarily fed to your foodsize fish in 2009?
Code
a. 28 percent. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1
b. 32 percent. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2
c.
3
35 percent. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
d. Other percent protein (specify: _________________________ . . . . . . . . . .
(Enter Code)
602
4
Pounds
3. During 2009, how many pounds of feed were fed per pound
of fish harvested (feed conversion ratio)?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
603
4. During the following times of the year in 2009, what feeding method was most commonly used?
Every day
Every day
to
Feed on
satiation
but
with a
(all
alternate
maximum
days
they can
eat)
feeding limit to satiation
Feed on
alternate
days
with a
maximum
feeding
limit
Other
Code
604
a. March-April. . . . . . . . .
1
2
3
4
5
Specify___________
b. May-August. . . . . . . . .
1
2
3
4
5
Specify___________
c.
1
2
3
4
5
Specify___________
605
606
September-October. .
Percent
body weight
5. When feeding at a fixed rate, what percentage of fish body weight
do you use to calculate the amount to feed?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
607
%
Days per week
6. During the winter (December through February), how many days
per week do you feed your foodsize fish? [If no foodfish on hand in winter, enter 99]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
608
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Pounds per acre
7. During 2009, what was the average pounds per acre, per day, fed during the month
with the highest feed usage?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
609
8. During 2009, what was the highest daily feeding rate, in pounds per acre,
for any single foodsize fish pond on this operation?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
610
Pounds per acre
9. For this operation, what is the most important reason for deciding which feed to buy?
Code
a. Price. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1
b. Quality such as premium, standard, economy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2
c.
Past performance of feed on your operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
d. Reputation of the feed mill. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4
e. Other (specify: ________________________________________ . . . . . . . . . .
5
611
(Enter Code)
The next 3 questions ask about channel and channel/blue hybrid catfish.
Channel
catfish
10. During 2009, how many channel and channel/blue hybrid
foodsize fish were harvested?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Number
Channel/Blue
Hybrid
612
614
613
615
11. What was the total poundage?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pounds
12. During 2009, what percentage (by weight) of your channel and
channel/blue hybrid foodsize fish harvest was from:
Channel
catfish
Channel/Blue
Hybrid
616
619
a. Multibatch production (understocking, topping, or continuous harvesting)?. . . . . .
%
617
620
b. Single batch (clean harvesting)?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
%
618
c.
%
621
Other? (specify: _______________________________________) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TOTAL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
%
%
%
100%
100%
13. Which of the following best describes who primarily harvests foodsize fish on this operation?
Code
a. Employees of this operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1
b. Custom harvest crews. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2
c.
Processing plant harvest crew. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
d. Fee fishing (angling). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4
e. Other? (specify: ___________________________________)
5
............
(Enter Code)
622
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SECTION D
FOODSIZE FISH HEALTH AND PRODUCTION ISSUES
Now I’m going to ask questions about foodsize fish health issues.
Code
1. During 2009, did this operation stock any fish vaccinated against
enteric septicemia of catfish (ESC) into foodsize fish ponds?. . . . . . . . . . . . .
701
1
Yes
No
3
[IF NO, Skip to Item 5]
Percent
2. In 2009, what percentage of fish that were stocked into foodsize fish ponds
were vaccinated for ESC?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
702
%
Code
3. During 2009, did you have any ESC outbreaks in
foodsize fish ponds that contained ESC vaccinated fish?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
703
1
Yes
No
3
Code
704
IF YES, was any medicated feed fed to these vaccinated fish?. . . . . . . . . . .
1
Yes
No
3
4. Would you say that the performance of fish in the ponds with ESC vaccinated fish,
when compared to fish in ponds without ESC vaccinated fish, was better, the same, or worse for:
Better
Same
Worse
Don’t Know
a. SURVIVAL rates?. . . . . . . . . . .
1
2
3
4
b. GROWTH rates?. . . . . . . . . . .
1
2
3
4
Code
705
706
Next, I’ll be asking similar questions, but now regarding columnaris vaccinations.
Code
5. During 2009, did this operation stock any fish vaccinated
against columnaris into foodsize fish ponds?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
707
1
Yes
No
3
[IF NO, Skip to Item 9]
Percent
6. In 2009, what percentage of fish that were stocked into foodsize
fish ponds were vaccinated for columnaris. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
708
7. During 2009, did you have any columnaris outbreaks in
foodsize fish ponds that contained columnaris vaccinated fish?. . . . . . . .
709
1
Yes
3
No
IF YES, was any medicated feed fed to these vaccinated fish?. . . . . . . .
1
Yes
3
No
%
Code
710
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8. Would you say that the performance of fish in the ponds with columnaris vaccinated fish,
when compared to fish without columnaris vaccinated fish, was better, the same, or worse for:
Better
9.
Same
Worse
Don’t Know
a. SURVIVAL rates?. . . . . . . . . . .
1
2
3
4
b. GROWTH rates?. . . . . . . . . . .
1
2
3
4
Code
711
712
What percentage of the foodsize fish to be stocked in 2010 will be vaccinated for:
Percent
a. ESC?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
713
b. Columnaris?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
714
%
%
I am now going to ask questions about losses due to disease, dissolved oxygen problems
and predation on your operation in 2009.
10. For 2009, please estimate the number of ponds with major losses of at least 5 percent of inventory, as well as the
number of acres represented by those ponds, and the pounds sold per acre in 2009.
Major losses > 5% inventory
715
a. Number of ponds with losses. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ponds
716
b. Number of acres in the ponds with losses. . .
c. Pounds sold per acre from
the ponds with losses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
acres
717
lbs/acre
Pounds per acre
718
11. In ponds that did not have major losses in 2009, what was the average pounds sold per acre?. . . . . . . .
12. During 2009, how many of your foodsize fish ponds had any of the following diseases?
Of those, rate the severity of the loss during 2009 as light with less than 200 pounds,
moderate with 200 – 2,000 pounds, or severe at greater than 2,000 pounds of loss.
Cause of Loss
a. Enteric septicemia (ESC, hole-in-head
disease)
b. Columnaris
c.
Ich
d. Proliferative gill disease
(PGD, hamburger gill disease)
e. Anemia (white lip, no blood)
f.
Winter kill (fungus – Saprolegnia)
g. VTC (twisted gut, visceral toxicosis, butulism)
h. Trematodes
i.
Predation (birds or other animals)
j.
Low dissolved oxygen
k.
Other known causes? (specify ____________)
Average Loss per Outbreak
Light = < 200 lbs
Moderate = 200 – 2,000 lbs
Severe = > 2,000 lbs
Number
of Ponds
719
721
723
720
1
Light
2
Moderate
3
Severe
1
Light
2
Moderate
3
Severe
1
Light
2
Moderate
3
Severe
725
727
729
731
733
735
737
739
Code
722
724
726
1
Light
2
Moderate
3
Severe
1
Light
2
Moderate
3
Severe
1
Light
2
Moderate
3
Severe
1
Light
2
Moderate
3
Severe
1
Light
2
Moderate
3
Severe
1
Light
2
Moderate
3
Severe
1
Light
2
Moderate
3
Severe
1
Light
2
Moderate
3
Severe
728
730
732
734
736
738
740
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13. If your operation grows both channel catfish and channel/blue hybrids, how would
you compare their resistance (ability to avoid disease) to the following diseases?
1 = Channels more resistant
2 = Hybrids more resistant
3 = No difference
4 = Don't know
Code
741
a. Enteric septicemia (ESC, hole-in-head disease). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
742
b. Columnaris. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
743
c.
Proliferative gill disease (PGD, hamburger gill disease). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
744
d. Edwardsiella tarda. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
14. In 2009, did you have any weigh backs due to:
Code
745
a. red flesh in fish?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1
Yes
3
No
b. yellow flesh in fish?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1
Yes
3
No
746
Code
15. In the past 3 years has this operation had fish health problems
related to algal toxins?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
747
1
Yes
3
No
Code
16. During 2009, did you have a problem with snails in any
of your foodsize fish ponds?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
748
1
Yes
3
No
Did you use any of the following measures to control snails in foodsize fish ponds?
Code
749
a. Lime. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1
Yes
3
No
b. Copper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1
Yes
3
No
c.
1
Yes
3
No
d. Biological control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Yes
3
No
e. Other (specify______________________________________________________)
Yes
3
No
750
751
Weed control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
752
753
1
Code
17. During 2009, did this operation feed any medicated
feed to foodsize fish?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
754
1
Yes
3
No
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18. IF YES, how many tons of the following medicated feed were fed to fish in foodsize fish ponds during 2009?
Tons
755
a. Feed with Terramycin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
756
b. Feed with Romet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
757
c.
Feed with Aquaflor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
19. During 2009, were any foodsize fish submitted to a diagnostic laboratory for the following reasons?
Code
758
a. Early problem detection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1
Yes
3
No
b. Confirming cause of disease. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1
Yes
3
No
1
Yes
3
No
d. Other reasons (specify: ___________________________) . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Yes
3
No
759
760
c.
Identifying unknown disease . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
761
Code
20. During 2009, did you have any fish mortalities
primarily due to Aeromonas that were diagnosed
by a diagnostic laboratory?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
762
1
Yes
3
No
No lab submissions
5
[IF ANY RESPONSE IN ITEM 19 EQUALS YES, Skip to Item 22]
21. Which of the following was the primary reason that you did not submit
any foodsize fish samples to a diagnostic laboratory during 2009?
Code
a. Inconvenient. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1
b. Information rarely of use (does not help control disease). . . . . . . . . . .
2
c.
Already knew what the disease was. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
d. No substantial disease problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4
e. Other (specify:
5
__________________________________________________)
(Enter Code)
763
Now I’d like to ask questions about off-flavor.
Ponds
764
22. During 2009, from how many ponds were any foodsize fish harvested?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
[IF NONE, Skip to Part III]
Ponds
23. During 2009, how many ponds had off-flavor problems that delayed
the planned harvest date?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
[IF NONE, Skip to Part III]
765
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24. How many of the off-flavor harvest-delayed ponds were treated with the following?
Ponds
766
a. Diuron only. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
767
b. Copper sulfate only. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
768
c.
Both Diuron and copper sulfate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
769
d. No treatment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
770
TOTAL [should equal Item 23]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
25. How many days was the planned harvest date delayed because of off-flavor:
Days
771
a. On the pond with the shortest delay?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
772
b. On the pond with the longest delay? [Enter 999 if ongoing]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
773
c.
What was the average delay during 2009 on this operation?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PART III: GENERAL BACKGROUND
If neither fingerlings nor foodsize fish were raised on this operation during 2009, go to Part IV
on the next page and code the operation as “No catfish” or “Out of Business”.
1. Does this operation keep written or computerized records related to:
Code
801
a. Stocking?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1
YES
3
NO
b. Harvesting? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1
YES
3
NO
Disease? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1
YES
3
NO
d. Feeding? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1
YES
3
NO
e. Water quality? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1
YES
3
NO
1
YES
3
NO
............... 1
YES
3
NO
802
803
c.
804
805
806
f.
Breeding? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
807
g. Other (specify: _________________________)
Number
2. How many emergency aerators (power take-off or PTOs) are available
for use on this operation?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
808
3. If you were to stock fingerlings vaccinated against ESC or columnaris, at least what percent of the
vaccinated fish would you expect to be protected from the disease?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
809
Percent
%
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PART IV: CONCLUSION
ENTER INTERVIEW RESPONSE CODES
[1] No catfish on January 1, 2009, not eligible for this survey.
[2] Out of business.
[3] Refusal of General Catfish Management Report.
Code
[Check reason under Enumerator Note below.]
9001
[4] Complete.
[7] Out of scope for General Catfish Management Report.
[9] Inaccessible.
(ENUMERATOR NOTE; If Code 3, then select the code below that best fits)
[1] Does not want to commit time to the project.
[2] Does not want involvement with government program.
[3] Does not have necessary records available.
Code
9002
[4] Has participated in too many surveys.
[6] A bad time of year (planting, harvesting, second job, etc.).
[8] Believes that surveys and reports hurt the farmer more than help.
[10] No reason given, or other miscellaneous reasons.
Ending Time
9003
ENDING TIME [MILITARY]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
___ ___ ___ ___
For Office Use Only
Response
1-Comp
2-R
3-Inac
4-Office Hold
5-R – Est
6-Inac – Est
7-Off Hold – Est
8-Known Zero
Respondent
9901
1-Op/Mgr
2-Sp
3-Acct/Bkpr
4-Partner
9-Oth
9902
1-Mail
2-Tel
3-Face-to-Face
4-CATI
5-Web
6-e-mail
7-Fax
8-CAPI
19-Other
Mode
9903
R Unit
0921
Enum.
098
Eval.
100
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