Advancing reproductive health and hatchery technology to improve catfish production

This federal Cooperative Agreement award, valued at $214,905.00, was granted by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service under the Agricultural Research Basic and Applied Research program (CFDA 10.001). The award, with a performance period from August 15, 2024 to August 14, 2028, is intended to support Auburn University in advancing reproductive health and hatchery technology to improve catfish production. The university will conduct comprehensive scientific research and development initiatives to make agricultural research discoveries, evaluate alternative research methodologies, and provide scientific and technical information related to catfish aquaculture. Key focus areas are likely to include animal health, reproductive biology, and aquaculture technology innovations. This cooperative agreement aligns with the broader CFDA 10.001 program objectives of funding projects across diverse agricultural domains to address agricultural challenges and inform future research and development efforts.