Preparation of financial budget for fish production; catfish production in areas with level land and adequate ground water

The bases for all assumptions used are clearly expressed. Section topics include: Land Charge; Pond Construction; Water Supply; Production Items; Capital Costs; Loans for Capital Investment; Production Systems; Cash Flow of Operating Costs; Budget Analysis; Costs and Returns; and Summary of Alternate Unit Sizes and Production Schemes. Significant strides have been made in catfish production techniques during the last 20 years. Following recommended production practices, a knowledgeable producer faces no more risk in catfish than in other livestock production. Specialized training is needed in disease and parasite control, water quality measurements and production techniques. Numerous data tables and an extensive bibliography are included. Appendices are entitled: Calculating Principal and Interest on Loans; Estimating Growth Rates for Production Schemes; Estimating Input Requirements and Operating Costs; Estimating Labor Requirements; and Harvest Costs.