Reducing Stress To Alligators When Harvesting

By Asst Editor Jason D, on October 31st, 2011

In most states written approval and tags must be obtained from the state regulatory agency (e.g., Department of Conservation and Natural Resources) before alligators can be harvested.

Some states also have a minimum length requirement (e.g., at least 4 feet, unless the animal dies from natural causes) at harvest.

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Alligator Production

By Asst Editor Jason D, on October 31st, 2011

In the 1980’s alligator production became an important alternative agricultural business in the Deep South. Holding of alligators in captivity for breeding purposes was not a new idea. Historically, the first commercial alligator farm was started in Florida in the 1890s.

Production of alligators in a controlled indoor environment is new, however. Advances in . . . → Read More: Alligator Production

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