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Name: Mcclain, William R.
Title: Professor
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Department: Rice Research Station
Organization: LSU AgCenter
Address 1: 1373 Caffey Road
Address 2: Rayne, LA 70578
Phone Number: (337) 788-7531
Mobile: (337) 296-6873
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Education/Training
- Ph.D., 1990, Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas
- M.S., 1979, Animal Science/Animal Nutrition, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas
- B.S., 1976, Animal Science, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas
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Areas of Specialization/Research
- Crawfish Aquaculture
- Crawfish Biology
- Integration of Aquaculture and Agriculture
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Professional Experience
- Faculty member, LSU Agricultural Center's Rice Research Station since 1990
- Managing Partner in Farming Operation, Baker‑McClain, Inc. (Sabine Delta Farms), Orange, TX. 1980-1986
- County Extension Agent - Agriculture, Texas Agricultural Extension Service, Cherokee County, TX. 1979-1980
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Publications/Presentations/Patents
Preferred Publications:
McClain, W.R. and R.P. Romaire. 2004. Effects of simulated drought on crayfish survival and reproduction in experimental burrows: a preliminary study. Freshwater Crayfish 14:106-115.
Romaire, R.P., W.R. McClain, and C.G. Lutz. 2004. Crawfish production: harvesting. Southern Regional Aquaculture Center, SRAC Publication No. 2400. 6 pp.
McClain, W.R. 2002. Some factors that influence crayfish mortality during purging and potential management strategies to mitigate death loss. Freshwater Crayfish 13:146-154.
McClain, W.R. 2000. Effect of levee reconstruction and rainfall on crawfish, Procambarus clarkii, emergence from burrows. Journal of Applied Aquaculture 10(2):27-40.
Eversole, A.G. and W. R. McClain. 2000. Crawfish culture. Pages 185-198 in Robert R. Stickney (ed.), Encyclopedia of Aquaculture. John Wiley & Sons, Inc., New York, NY., 1063 pp.
McClain W.R. 2000. Assessment of depuration system and duration on gut evacuation rate and mortality of red swamp crawfish. Aquaculture 186:267-278.
McClain, W.R. 1999. Effects of hypoxia on growth and survival of the crayfish Procambarus clarkii. Freshwater Crayfish 12:121-133.
McClain, W.R., J.L. Avery, and R.P.Romaire. 1998. Crawfish Production: production systems and forages. Southern Regional Aquaculture Center, SRAC Publication No. 241. 4 pp.
Avery, J.L., R.P. Romaire, and W.R. McClain. 1998. Crawfish Production: production economics, pond construction and water supply. Southern Regional Aquaculture Center, SRAC Publication No. 240. 4 pp.
McClain, W.R. and P.K. Bollich. 1997. Relaying crayfish: summary of an intercropping approach. Freshwater Crayfish 11:533-549.
McClain, W.R. 1997. Comparative evaluations of rice and a sorghum-sudangrass hybrid as crawfish forage crops. Progressive Fish-Culturist 59:206-212.
McClain, W.R., P.K. Bollich, and J.M. Gillespie. 1997. Relaying: an intercropping approach to the co-culture of crawfish and rice. Louisiana Agricultural Experiment Station, Bulletin Number 862. 34 pp.
McClain, W.R. and R.P. Romaire. 1995. Reducing population density to effect a greater production of large crawfish. Journal of Applied Aquaculture 5(4):1-15.
McClain, W.R. and R.P. Romaire. 1995. Management considerations for the production of large procambarid crawfish. Journal of Shellfish Research 14(2):553-559.
McClain, W.R. 1995. Investigations of crayfish density and supplemental feeding as factors influencing growth and production of Procambarus clarkii. Freshwater Crayfish 10:512-520.
Rollason, S.H. and W.R. McClain 1995. Development of a water-based grading apparatus for live crayfish. Freshwater Crayfish 10:596-604.
McClain, W.R. 1995. Effects of population density and feeding rate on growth and feed consumption of red swamp crawfish Procambarus clarkii. Journal of the World Aquaculture Society 26:14-23.
McClain, W.R. 1995. Growth of crawfish Procambarus clarkii as a function of density and food resources. Journal of the World Aquaculture Society 26:24-28.
Lochmann, R.T., W.R. McClain, and D.M. Gatlin, III. 1995. Responses of the red swamp crawfish, Procambarus clarkii, to different quantities and sources of dietary carbohydrates and lipids. Freshwater Crayfish 8:364-375.
McClain, W.R. 1994. Evaluation of grading, depuration, and storage time on crawfish mortality during cold storage. Journal of Shellfish Research 13(1):217-220.
McClain, W.R., P.K. Bollich, and D.C. Huffman. 1993. Relaying: a means to increase market size of Procambarus clarkii and increase net returns from rice/crayfish production. Freshwater Crayfish 9:13-17.
Lochmann, R.T., W.R. McClain, and D.M. Gatlin, III. 1992. Evaluation of practical feed formulations for red swamp crawfish. Journal of the World Aquaculture Society 23(3):217-227.
McClain, W.R., W.H. Neill, and D.M. Gatlin, III. 1992. Nutrient profiles of green and decomposed rice-forages and their utilization by juvenile crawfish (Procambarus clarkii). Aquaculture 101:251-265.
McClain, W.R., W.H. Neill, and D.M. Gatlin, III. 1992. Partitioning the contributions of forage-based production system components to weight gain of juvenile crawfish (Procambarus clarkii). Aquaculture 101:267-281.
McClain, W.R. and D.M. Gatlin, III. 1988. Dietary zinc requirement of Oreochromis aureus and effects of dietary calcium and phytate on zinc bioavailability. Journal of the World Aquaculture Society 19:103 108.
Other Publications:
McClain, W.R. 2005. Traits of some common rice varieties for crawfish ponds. Rice Research Station Newsletter Vol 2(2): May 2005.
McClain, W.R. 2005. Improved Crawfish Trap Design Might Mean Fewer Traps Needed. Rice Research Station Newsletter Vol 2(1): February 2005.
McClain, W.R. 2005. Improved crawfish trap design might mean fewer traps needed. Louisiana Farm and Ranch 1(1):27.
McClain, W.R. and S.D. Linscombe. 2004. Development of a rice variety specifically for use in crawfish-only systems. Rice Technical Working Group. February 29-March 3, 2004. New Orleans, LA. 30:53.
McClain, W.R. 2004. Early history and development of crawfish aquaculture. Crawfish Tales, Official Publication of the Louisiana Crawfish Farmer’s Association 9(1):8-9.
McClain, W.R. 2004. Debunking a misconception: true role of the forage crop. Crawfish Tales, Official Publication of the Louisiana Crawfish Farmer’s Association 9(1):12-14.
McClain, W.R. and R.P. Romaire. 2004. Crawfish culture: a Louisiana aquaculture success story. World Aquaculture Magazine. World Aquaculture Society 35(4):31-34.
McClain, W.R. 2004. Red, white, and blue crawfish (side bar). World Aquaculture Magazine. World Aquaculture Society 35(4):35.
Romaire, R.P., L. Parr and W.R. McClain. 2004. Improving water quality in crawfish aquaculture. Louisiana Agriculture 47(2):13.
McClain, W.R. Crawfish Production Strategy Determines Harvest Profile. Rice Research Station Newsletter Vol 1(2): November 2004.
McClain, W.R. and S.D. Linscombe. 1999. Quest continues for rice variety tailored to crawfish production. Louisiana Agriculture 42(4):24-25.
McClain, W.R. 1999. More a’pealing mudbugs - purging crawfish holds promise for more profits. Louisiana Agriculture 42(4):23.
McClain, W.R. and R.P. Romaire. 1999. Better crawfish aquaculture through research. Louisiana Agriculture 42(4):26-28.
McClain, W.R. 1997. Research update. Crawfish News, December 1997. Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service, Louisiana State University Agricultural Center, Baton Rouge, Louisiana (Newsletter), 4 pp.
McClain, W.R. and P.K. Bollich. 1996. Intercropping crawfish in a rice crop: a summary. Proc. Rice Tech. Working Group, February 1996, San Antonio, Texas, 26:181-182.
McClain, W.R. 1995. Crawfish research: addressing problems in a unique agricultural industry. Research Center Administrators Society (Proceedings), 39-43.
McClain, W.R. 1994. Sorghum-sudangrass demonstrates good capabilities as a crawfish forage crop. Louisiana Agriculture 37(2):18-19.
McClain, W.R. 1994. Dispelling some misconceptions about crawfish forages. Aquaculture Magazine 20(6):41-45.
McClain, W.R. 1994. Considerations in management of crawfish forages. Proc. Louisiana Aquaculture Conf., February 1994, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, pp. 27-30.
McClain, W.R. and R.T. Dunand. 1994. Influence of planting date and maleic hydrazide on rice biomass for crawfish production. Proc. Rice Tech. Work Group, March 1994, New Orleans, Louisiana, 25:140-141.
McClain, W.R. 1994. Research shows purging increases crawfish loss during cold storage. Aquaculture News, August, p. 9.
McClain, W.R. 1993. Crawfish research: Rice Research Station. Proc. Louisiana Aquaculture Conf. 1993. p 40-44.
McClain, W.R. 1993. Production of crawfish and the Malaysian prawn. Technology for Latin America: Aquaculture and Fisheries Program. Texas A&M University, College Station, TX.
McClain, W.R. 1993. Sorghum-sudangrass: A suitable crawfish forage crop. Aquaculture News, July, p. 9.
McClain, W.R., S.H. Rollason, D. Stutes, and M.D. Dronet. 1993. Development of a water-based crawfish grader. Louisiana Agriculture 36(2):22.
McClain, W.R., P.K. Bollich, and D.C. Huffman. 1992. Relaying: a new perspective in crawfish/rice culture. Proc. Rice Tech. Work Group, Feb. 1992, Little Rock, Arkansas, 24:111.
McClain, W.R. 1992. Crawfish forage and feeding field trials: LSU Rice Research Station. Proc. Louisiana Aquaculture Conf. 1992. p 71-72.
McClain, W.R. 1992. Crawfish research at the Rice Research Station. Louisiana Crawfish Farmer's Association Newsletter. October:3-4.
McClain, W.R., P.K. Bollich, and D.C. Huffman. 1992. Relaying: a new way to grow crawfish in rice fields. Louisiana Agriculture 35(4):3-4.
McClain, W.R., P.K. Bollich, and D.C. Huffman. 1992. Relaying crawfish and rice increases potential net returns. Rice Farming Magazine. May:10-11.
McClain, W.R. 1990. Book Review -- Freshwater crayfish biology, management and exploitation. (eds) D.M. Holdich and R.S. Lowery. Croom Helm, London. Fisheries Research, 8:296-297. |
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