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Through diversification with a large number of other special species OCI has become the Midwest's oldest and largest multi-species hatchery, and is recognized as a leader in international aquaculture.
Osage Catfisheries, Inc.'s first experience in international aquaculture involved a two year project in 1971. We were asked to design and equip a channel catfish hatchery for a 7,500 acre carp farm in north-central Yugoslavia. We have also supplied a trained biologist to supervise the operation and provided the equipment to safely air deliver 100 adult
channel catfish broodfish, as well as 20,000 fingerling and 200,000 channel catfish fry. Since this initial project the bloodlines of Osage Catfisheries, Inc.'s channel catfish have become established in over 20 countries throughout the world.
Over the past decades our broodstock has been carefully monitored and protected to assure the continuing strong disease resistance that is so evident in our fish. In our long history Osage Catfisheries Inc., have never experienced the devastating losses that occur quite frequently in some areas of the U.S. To assure that this genetic integrity is
maintained no channel catfish from other farms are allowed in our facilities.
Being a family owned and operated fish hatchery in the same location for over 50 years we think our reputation in the industry will speak for itself. At Osage Catfisheries Inc., we believe that it is too easy to do things right the first time with regards to your stocking needs and know you will find that the recommendations that we present will ensure you
good fishing for many years to come. | 
