Carp are considered highly desirable in some Asian markets, including much of China. With modern freezing tech, why not send them there? Also, could be a cheap source of protein for prisons.
Would love to turn a nuisance fish into a resource, including fish meal.
That was tried somewhere in Kentucky, maybe a decade ago. Need to find out if they are still in operation. I personally do not want to export fish of a quality that would offend my buyers. The Missouri River here is not where I would want to get fish from if leg and digit number on kids to be kept normal.
Aquaculture Cooperative Research / Extension Lincoln University of Missouri
