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\Freshwater variety THE BATTALION Page 5 WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 1978 A&M grows shrimp d room, ay at 3 r in Roorrij MSC. ‘■ay based, at8p, c ed by A ble at'R t IU stud( : Wil](L “r Towet, ■'Tlie i in the! from Pei n Roomj »• in Hud MORROI I 002, 11 spealj m. ini on “Roll in, ini lerlovl i, wbertij e year 11 110pj| s who* An experimental program is being inducted at Texas A&M University that may soon have Texans growing shrimp commercially in fresh water, rys Dr. Robert Brick, wildlife and jfisheries scientist. A freshwater shrimp industry in Texas is one step closer after a suc- [cessful harvest of four ponds at ’exas A&M University, Four [thousand shrimp equalling 250 Hinds were harvested. There was a !l00 precent survival rate. This was the first large harvest [since the fresh water program began [at Texas A&M in 1975. One reason [for the increase. Brick said, is that a *er number of ponds was used. We did have a rather unex pected 100 percent survival rate, al though the reason for that may be the low stocking rates we iised this year for experimental purposes, ” he said. The stocking rates used this year were one shrimp per square meter. This is far below the normal stocking rate of almost 10 shrimp [per square meter. The low stocking rate was used so [that more analytical data in regard [to weight, size, and feed ratios, [could be compiled. Brick hopes to increase the [number of ponds used and the [stocking density. The key to growing shrimp in [freshwater is to balance top quality feed and proper population levels, iBrick said. The proper population levels are [important because shrimp are can nibalistic if overpopulated. Brick said he thinks shrimp cannibalism can be kept to an acceptably low level through proper management. He also expects an economical feed to be developed to meet the specific [shrimp nutritional requirements. The young shrimp, which were approximately a half-inch long, were [placed in freshwater ponds at the [: You can **•11 that white vlephaut jl through 11 BATTALION / ADVERTISING University’s aquaculture center May 10 and were fed daily until har vested. The largest males were about eight inches long, but the av erage was approximately 5 inches. The idea of growing fresher shrimp commercially started in Elawaii in the 1960’s. The idea has spread to many universities. “Even though A&M started late with the program, we are progress sing very well,” said Brick. He predicts that with sound man agement, a good profit could even tually be made on a private enterprise basis here in Texas. “Freshwater shrimp should sell well,” Brick added “Since there is very little taste difference in them and saltwater shrimp.” Living with the law Two buddies and I cut cord wood to make money during vacations. We use one guy’s truck, my saw, and the third fellow buys all the gas. Then we split the profits. Who has to pay if we hit someone while delivering wood? Does the driver pay or can I be held liable as a passenger? You have described what appears to be a partnership with three partners. A writing is not necessary to form a partnership (although it is never a bad idea to get the details in writing). Each of the partners is personally liable for the whole amount of any damages caused by partners or their employees within the scope of partnership business. Of course, the amount of damages can be collected only once, but from any one or more of the partners. And the amount for which each partner is liable is not limited by his contribution to the partnership business. Yes, then, it is possible that you could be liable for your driver’s (partner’s) negligence. Editor’s note: This column is provided by the students’ legal ad visers as a service to Battalion readers. Answers are general and should not replace the personal advice of an attorney. 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