http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/crops_livestock/aquaculture/alligator/index.htm The LSU AgCenter exists to develop and deliver practical, useful, life-enhancing information to the citizens of Louisiana. LSU AgCenter CMS Stager Copyright2009, LSU AgCenter 180 webmaster@agcenter.lsu.edu (Linda Benedict) web@agcenter.lsu.edu (Sam Razi) en-us Sun, 14 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lsuagcenter.com/images/agcenter-logo.gif http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/crops_livestock/aquaculture/alligator/index.htm http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/crops_livestock/aquaculture/alligator/LSU+Alligator+Research++Extension+Activities.htm Sun, 03 Oct 2004 23:25:36 GMT The annual harvest of wild alligators and the collection of eggs from the wild are important aspects that contribute to the sustainability of the resource. Because these reptiles have a commercial value, landowners are more apt to protect the resource on their land and also protect the habitat that produces this resource. http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/crops_livestock/aquaculture/alligator/LSU+Alligator+Research++Extension+Activities.htm MShirley@agcenter.lsu.edu (Mark G. Shirley) http://www.lsuagcenter.com/NR/rdonlyres/E9AD21D1-5E7B-46CB-AEA0-50763E03F725/168/alligator_mouth1.jpg http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/crops_livestock/aquaculture/alligator/Production/Breeding+and+Egg+Incubation.htm Sun, 03 Oct 2004 23:29:26 GMT Alligator farming requires specific culture techniques and specialized knowledge on the part of the producer. The commercial production of alligators can be divided into 3 phases: 1) management of adult alligators, 2) egg collection, incubation and hatching, 3) grow-out of juvenile alligators to market size. PDF Only http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/crops_livestock/aquaculture/alligator/Production/Breeding+and+Egg+Incubation.htm web@agcenter.lsu.edu (LSU AgCenter) http://www.lsuagcenter.com/NR/rdonlyres/BE68BE0D-B653-42AE-9D6C-9372EF06639B/189/breeding_egg_encubation_1.jpg http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/crops_livestock/aquaculture/alligator/Production/Alligator+Production++Growout+and+Harvest.htm Sun, 03 Oct 2004 23:29:26 GMT Alligator production in environmentally controlled houses is similar in intensity to production in poultry and swine houses. As with any highly intensified agriculture activity, alligator farming has a high degree of risk and demands special management skills. PDF Only http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/crops_livestock/aquaculture/alligator/Production/Alligator+Production++Growout+and+Harvest.htm web@agcenter.lsu.edu (LSU AgCenter) http://www.lsuagcenter.com/NR/rdonlyres/FBC05736-B617-4495-BBDB-40FD2A2ECF1A/201/PagesfromAlligator_growout_harvest2.jpg http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/crops_livestock/aquaculture/alligator/Links+to+Alligatorrelated+Information.htm Sun, 03 Oct 2004 23:25:34 GMT A list of additional Web sites that provide alligator-related information. http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/crops_livestock/aquaculture/alligator/Links+to+Alligatorrelated+Information.htm MShirley@agcenter.lsu.edu (Mark G. Shirley) http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/crops_livestock/aquaculture/alligator/LSU+Alligator+Research+and+Extension+Contacts.htm Sun, 03 Oct 2004 23:24:58 GMT Alligator Contacts Within the LSU Agricultural Center and LSU Baton Rouge Campus http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/crops_livestock/aquaculture/alligator/LSU+Alligator+Research+and+Extension+Contacts.htm GLutz@agcenter.lsu.edu (C. Greg Lutz) http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/crops_livestock/aquaculture/alligator/International+Rice+Scientists+Industry+Representatives+Gather+In+New+Orleans.htm Sun, 03 Oct 2004 23:26:51 GMT NEW ORLEANS – A four-day international gathering of more than 400 rice scientists and agricultural industry representatives came to a close Wednesday (March 3). http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/crops_livestock/aquaculture/alligator/International+Rice+Scientists+Industry+Representatives+Gather+In+New+Orleans.htm Error@agcenter.lsu.edu (Error) http://www.lsuagcenter.com/NR/rdonlyres/00A12BE9-EA98-4061-B16B-3C4479BB7B58/79/Rice_Posters1.jpg http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/crops_livestock/aquaculture/alligator/Federal+Grants+Help+Fund+Aquaculture+Research.htm Sun, 03 Oct 2004 23:25:42 GMT Nine aquaculture research projects recently received nearly $293,000 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The grants will be used to support research with catfish, crawfish, hybrid striped bass, alligator and freshwater drum. http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/crops_livestock/aquaculture/alligator/Federal+Grants+Help+Fund+Aquaculture+Research.htm DMorrison@agcenter.lsu.edu (David Morrison) http://www.lsuagcenter.com/NR/rdonlyres/BC83B71F-4D02-44F6-8A4F-517ED75B9735/161/crawfishharvest1040.jpg