Adoption of the hybrid catfish (channel catfish, Ictalurus punctatus, female×blue catfish I. furcatus, male) is
increasing in the catfish industry. The most effective way to produce fry is hormone induced spawning of
females coupled with hand stripping and in vitro fertilization. The success of common carp pituitary extract
(CPE), luteinizing hormone releasing hormone analog (LHRHa) injections and LHRHa implants for producing
hybrid catfish fry was investigated over the past 15 years. Data from 65 studies, 25, 20 and 20 for CPE, LHRHa