I've mentioned this in previous posts, but goats will keep your pond edges manicured if you are able to accomadate them in your area. They love water primrose. They simple wrap their lips around the vine and pull the whole mess out of the water. Also control grass, weeds, and willows. Don't know about cattails.
Of course tilapia and GC control other aquatic vegetation.
Goats will not get in the water as cattle will.
Just wish goats would eat FA...
