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Craig Wood, Ph.D
Acting Associate Dean & Director
UK Cooperative Extension Service

S-107 Ag. Science Center North Lexington, KY 40546-0091

+1 (859) 257-4302

craig.wood@uky.edu

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Craig Wood, Ph.D
Acting Associate Dean & Director
UK Cooperative Extension Service

S-107 Ag. Science Center North Lexington, KY 40546-0091

+1 (859) 257-4302

craig.wood@uky.edu




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Jul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025


Success StoryLow-cost induced spawning methods for KY caviar producer



Low-cost induced spawning methods for KY caviar producer

Author: John Kelso

Planning Unit: KSU Administration

Major Program: Aquaculture

Outcome: Initial Outcome

Dr. Semmens and John Kelso introduced a local paddlefish producer to simple, low-tech options for inducing spawning in mature paddlefish.  Aquilla Inc. was presented with a crash course in the collection of paddlefish pituitary glands to prepare injections for induced spawning.  Macerated pituitary tissue can be suspended in physiological saline and injected intermuscular to stimulate ovulation.  Eggs can then be removed from the body cavity, fertilized, and hatched to provide stocking fry into reservoirs or ponds.  






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