Projects

MICROBIAL ECOLOGY OF HUMAN PATHOGENS RELATIVE TO POULTRY PROCESSING Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 420977

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Contamination of raw poultry meat by airborne Listeria originating from a floor drain - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Berrang, M.E., Frank, J.F., Meinersmann, R.J. 2013. Contamination of raw poultry meat by airborne Listeria originating from a floor drain. Journal of Applied Poultry Research. 22(1):132-136.

Campylobacter spp. recovered from the Upper Oconee River Watershed, Georgia, in a four-year study - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Meinersmann, R.J., Berrang, M.E., Little, E. 2013. Campylobacter spp. recovered from the Upper Oconee River Watershed, Georgia, in a four-year study. Microbial Ecology. 65(1):22-27.

Contamination of raw poultry meat by airborne listeria originating from a floor drain - (Abstract Only)

Berrang, M.E., Frank, J.F., Meinersmann, R.J. 2012. Contamination of raw poultry meat by airborne listeria originating from a floor drain [abstract]. Poultry Science. 91(Suppl.1):156-157.

Analysis of antimicrobial resistance genes detected in multiple-drug-resistant Escherichia coli isolates from broiler chicken carcasses - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Glenn, L.M., Englen, M.D., Lindsey, R.L., Frank, J.F., Turpin, J.E., Berrang, M.E., Meinersmann, R.J., Cray, P.J., Frye, J.G. 2012. Analysis of antimicrobial resistance genes detected in multiple-drug-resistant Escherichia coli isolates from broiler chicken carcasses. Microbial Drug Resistance. 18(4):453-463.

Ciliate ingestion and digestion: flow cytometric measurements and regrowth of a digestion-resistant campylobacter jejuni - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

First, M.R., Park, N., Berrang, M.E., Meinersmann, R.J., Bernhard, J.M., Gast, R.J., Hollibaugh, J.T. 2012. Ciliate ingestion and digestion: flow cytometric measurements and regrowth of a digestion-resistant campylobacter jejuni. Journal of Eukaryotic Microbiology. 59(1):12-19.

Microarray-based analysis of IncA/C Plasmid-Associated genes from multidrug-resistant Salmonella enterica - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Lindsey, R.L., Frye, J.G., Cray, P.J., Meinersmann, R.J. 2011. Microarray-based analysis of IncA/C Plasmid-Associated genes from multidrug-resistant Salmonella enterica. Applied and Environmental Microbiology. 77(19):6991-6999.

Campylobacter Recovered from the Upper Oconee River Basin, Georgia, in a four-year study - (Abstract Only)

Meinersmann, R.J., Berrang, M.E. 2011. Campylobacter Recovered from the Upper Oconee River Basin, Georgia, in a four-year study. Campylobacter Helicobacter and Related Organisms International Workshop. August 28-September 1, 2011. Vancouver, BC, Canada.

Forced Hot Air to Dry Feces and Kill Bacteria on Transport Cage Flooring - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Berrang, M.E., Meinersmann, R.J., Hofacre, C.L. 2011. Forced Hot Air to Dry Feces and Kill Bacteria on Transport Cage Flooring. Journal of Applied Poultry Research. 20(4):567-572.

Spray washing, absorbent cornstarch powder, and dry time to reduce bacterial numbers on soiled transport cage flooring - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Berrang, M.E., Meinersmann, R.J., Hofacre, C.L. 2011. Spray washing, absorbent cornstarch powder, and dry time to reduce bacterial numbers on soiled transport cage flooring. Journal of Applied Poultry Research. 20(3):378-382.

Identification and analysis of Escherichia albertii isolates from chicken rinses using polymerase chain reaction, pulse field gel electrophoresis and sequencing a 610bp section of the rpoB gene - (Abstract Only)

Lindsey, R.L., Turpin, J.B., Cray, P.J., Meinersmann, R.J. 2011. Identification and analysis of Escherichia albertii isolates from chicken rinses using polymerase chain reaction, pulse field gel electrophoresis and sequencing a 610bp section of the rpoB gene. American Society for Microbiology General Meeting. pg. 119. Poster# 972.

Population genetics of multi-drug resistant (MDR) IncA/C plasmid in Salmonella enterica isolated from animals - (Abstract Only)

Frye, J.G., Lindsey, R.L., Glenn, L.M., Cray, P.J., Meinersmann, R.J. 2011. Population genetics of multi-drug resistant (MDR) IncA/C plasmid in Salmonella enterica isolated from animals. Bioinformatics and Science Symposium on Population-Level Genetic Diversity. March 25, 2011. Santa Fe, NM.

Spray washing, absorbent corn starch powder and dry time to reduce bacterial numbers on soiled boiler transport cage flooring - (Abstract Only)

Berrang, M.E., Meinersmann, R.J., Hofacre, C. 2011. Spray washing, absorbent corn starch powder and dry time to reduce bacterial numbers on soiled boiler transport cage flooring. International Association for Food Protection Proceedings. Jul 31-Aug 3,2011. Milwaukee, WI. 76 P3-149.

Evaluation of pyrosequencing for assembly of plasmids carrying IS elements - (Abstract Only)

Chen, C., Lindsey, R.L., Strobaugh Jr, T.P., Frye, J.G., Bono, J.L., Smith, T.P., Meinersmann, R.J. 2011. Evaluation of pyrosequencing for assembly of plasmids carrying IS elements [abstract]. 111th ASM General Meeting.

Analysis of antimicrobial resistance genes detected in multidrug-resistant salmonella enterica serovar typhimurium isolated from food animals - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Glenn, L.M., Lindsey, R.L., Frank, J.F., Meinersmann, R.J., Englen, M.D., Cray, P.J., Frye, J.G. 2011. Analysis of antimicrobial resistance genes detected in multidrug-resistant salmonella enterica serovar typhimurium isolated from food animals. Microbial Drug Resistance. 17(3):407-418.

Variations on standard broiler processing in an effort to reduce Campylobacter numbers on postpick carcasses - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Berrang, M.E., Smith, D., Meinersmann, R.J. 2011. Variations on standard broiler processing in an effort to reduce Campylobacter numbers on postpick carcasses. Journal of Applied Poultry Research. 20(2):197-202.

Characterization of multidrug-resistant Escherichia coli by antimicrobial resistance profiles, plasmid replicon typing, and pulsed-field gel electrophoresis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Lindsey, R.L., Frye, J.G., Thitaram, S.N., Meinersmann, R.J., Cray, P.J., Englen, M.D. 2011. Characterization of multidrug-resistant Escherichia coli by antimicrobial resistance profiles, plasmid replicon typing, and pulsed-field gel electrophoresis. Microbial Drug Resistance. 17(2):157-163.

Related antimicrobial resistance genes detected in different bacterial species co-isolated from swine fecal samples - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Frye, J.G., Lindsey, R.L., Meinersmann, R.J., Berrang, M.E., Jackson, C.R., Englen, M.D., Turpin, J.B., Cray, P.J. 2011. Related antimicrobial resistance genes detected in different bacterial species co-isolated from swine fecal samples. Foodborne Pathogens and Disease. 8(6):663-679.

Campylobacter, Salmonella and Escherichia coli on broiler carcasses subject to a high pH scald and low pH postpick chlorine dip - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Berrang, M.E., Windham, W.R., Meinersmann, R.J. 2011. Campylobacter, Salmonella and Escherichia coli on broiler carcasses subject to a high pH scald and low pH postpick chlorine dip. Poultry Science. 90(4):896-900.

Variations on standard broiler processing in an effort to lessen Campylobacter numbers on post-pick carcasses - (Abstract Only)

Berrang, M.E., Smith, D., Meinersmann, R.J. 2011. Variations on standard broiler processing in an effort to lessen Campylobacter numbers on post-pick carcasses. International Poultry Scientific Forum. January 24-26, 2011. Atlanta, GA.

Application of chlorine dioxide to lessen bacterial contamination during broiler defeathering - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Berrang, M.E., Meinersmann, R.J., Cox Jr, N.A., Cray, P.J. 2011. Application of chlorine dioxide to lessen bacterial contamination during broiler defeathering. Journal of Applied Poultry Research. 20(1):33-39.

Prevalence of ColE1-like plasmids and kanamycinr resistance genes in Salmonella enterica serotypes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Chen, C., Lindsey, R.L., Strobaugh Jr, T.P., Meinersmann, R.J., Frye, J.G. 2010. Prevalence of ColE1-like plasmids and kanamycin resistance genes in Salmonella enterica serotypes. Applied and Environmental Microbiology. doi:10.1186/1471-2180-10-207.

Microarray analysis of Inc A/C Plasmids in a population of Multidrug resistant Salmonella enterica - (Abstract Only)

Lindsey, R.L., Cray, P.J., Frye, J.G., Meinersmann, R.J. 2010. Microarray analysis of Inc A/C Plasmids in a population of Multidrug resistant Salmonella enterica. American Society for Microbiology. May 23-27, 2010. San Diego, CA. Poster #A-2502.

Molecular analysis of plasmid encoded multi-drug resistance (MDR) in Salmonella enterica animal isolates by PFGE, replicon typing, and DNA microarray screening followed by high-throughput DNA sequencing - (Abstract Only)

Lindsey, R.L., Frye, J.G., Bono, J.L., Smith, T.P., Harhay, D.M., Cray, P.J., Meinersmann, R.J. 2010. Molecular analysis of plasmid encoded multi-drug resistance (MDR) in Salmonella enterica animal isolates by PFGE, replicon typing, and DNA microarray screening followed by high-throughput DNA sequencing. American Society for Microbiology. June 8-11, 2010. Toronto, Canada. B16. p41-42.

Characterization of Multidrug-Resistant Escherichia coli by Plasmid Replicon Typing and Pulsed-Field Gel Electrophoresis - (Abstract Only)

Thitaram, S.N., Lindsey, R.L., Meinersmann, R.J., Cray, P.J., Englen, M.D. 2010. Characterization of Multidrug-Resistant Escherichia coli by Plasmid Replicon Typing and Pulsed-Field Gel Electrophoresis. American Society for Microbiology Meeting. May 23-27, 2010. San Diego, CA. Poster A-1025.

Salmonella enterica Genomics and Antimicrobial Resistance - (Abstract Only)

Frye, J.G., Cray, P.J., Jackson, C.R., Englen, M.D., Berrang, M.E., Meinersmann, R.J. 2010. Salmonella enterica Genomics and Antimicrobial Resistance. University of Georgia, Department of Food Science and Technology. March 4, 2010. Athens, GA.

Distribution of ColE1-like KAN-resistance plasmids in a population of Salmonella enterica from animal diagnostic samples - (Abstract Only)

Chen, C., Lindsey, R.L., Strobaugh Jr, T.P., Frye, J.G., Meinersmann, R.J. 2010. Distribution of ColE1-like KAN-resistance plasmids in a population of Salmonella enterica from animal diagnostic samples [abstract]. 1:1.

Microarray based analysis of Inc A/C Plasmids in Multidrug resistant Salmonella enterica - (Abstract Only)

Lindsey, R.L., Cray, P.J., Frye, J.G., Welch, T.J., Meinersmann, R.J. 2010. Microarray based analysis of Inc A/C Plasmids in Multidrug resistant Salmonella enterica. USDA Annual Food Safety Research Planning Meeting. February 16-19, 2010. Shepherdstown, WV.

Ribosomal operon intergenic sequence region (ISR) heterogeneity in Campylobacter coli and Campylobacter jejuni - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Meinersmann, R.J., Ladely, S.R., Lindsey, R.L. 2010. Ribosomal operon intergenic sequence region (ISR) heterogeneity in Campylobacter coli and Campylobacter jejuni. Letters in Applied Microbiology. 51(5):539-545.

An oligonucleotide microarray to characterize multidrug resistant plasmids - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Lindsey, R.L., Frye, J.G., Cray, P.J., Welch, T.J., Meinersmann, R.J. 2010. An oligonucleotide microarray to characterize multidrug resistant plasmids. Journal of Microbiological Methods. 81(2):96-100.

Colonization of a Newly Constructed Commercial Chicken Further Processing Plant with Listeria monocytogenes - (Abstract Only)

Berrang, M.E., Meinersmann, R.J., Frank, J.F., Ladely, S.R. 2010. Colonization of a Newly Constructed Commercial Chicken Further Processing Plant with Listeria monocytogenes. International Symposium on Problems of Listeriosis. May 5 - 8, 2010. Porto, Portugal.

Expanded MLST genotyping and comparative genomic hybridization evidence for host preferred groups in Campylobacter coli - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Lang, P., Lefebure, T., Wang, W., Pavinski Bitar, P., Meinersmann, R.J., Kaya, K., Stanhope, M.J. 2010. Expanded MLST genotyping and comparative genomic hybridization evidence for host preferred groups in Campylobacter coli. Journal of Bacteriology. 76(6):1913-1925.

Listeria monocytogenes Biofilm Formation on Silver Ion Impregnated Cutting Boards - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Berrang, M.E., Frank, J., Meinersmann, R.J. 2010. Listeria monocytogenes Biofilm Formation on Silver Ion Impregnated Cutting Boards. Food Protection Trends. 30(3): 168 - 171.

Evaluation of two commercial real-time PCR assays for detecting Campylobacter in broiler carcass rinses. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Englen, M.D., Berrang, M.E., Meinersmann, R.J., Cray, P.J. 2010. Evaluation of two commercial real-time PCR assays for detecting Campylobacter in broiler carcass rinses. Journal of Food Safety. 30(2010):732-739.

Application of Chlorine Dioxide to Lessen Bacterial Contamination during Broiler Defeathering - (Abstract Only)

Berrang, M.E., Meinersmann, R.J., Cox Jr, N.A., Cray, P.J. 2010. Application of Chlorine Dioxide to Lessen Bacterial Contamination during Broiler Defeathering. International Poultry Scientific Forum. January 25 - 26, 2010. Atlanta, GA. M87, P. 27.

Colonization of a Newly Constructed Commercial Chicken Further Processing Plant with Listeria monocytogenes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Berrang, M.E., Meinersmann, R.J., Frank, J.F., Ladely, S.R. 2010. Colonization of a Newly Constructed Commercial Chicken Further Processing Plant with Listeria monocytogenes. Journal of Food Protection. 73(2):286-291.

Molecular Characterization of Salmonella enterica and detection of antimicrobial resistance genes - (Abstract Only)

Frye, J.G., Cray, P.J., Jackson, C.R., Englen, M.D., Berrang, M.E., Meinersmann, R.J. 2009. Molecular Characterization of Salmonella enterica and detection of antimicrobial resistance genes [abstract]. National Poultry Improvement Plan Salmonella Workshop. 6:1-21.

Development of a DNA microarray to detect antimicrobial resistance genes identified in the national center for biotechnology information database - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Frye, J.G., Lindsey, R.L., Rondeau, G., Porwollik, S., Long, F., Mcclelland, M., Jackson, C.R., Englen, M.D., Meinersmann, R.J., Berrang, M.E., Davis, J.A., Barrett, J.B., Turpin, J.B., Thitaram, S.N., Cray, P.J. 2010. Development of a DNA microarray to detect antimicrobial resistance genes identified in the national center for biotechnology information database. Microbial Drug Resistance. 16(1):9-19.

Repeat-associated plasticity in the Helicobacter pylori RD Gene Family - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Shak, J.R., Dick, J.J., Meinersmann, R.J., Perez-Perez, G.I., Blaser, M.J. 2009. Repeat-associated plasticity in the Helicobacter pylori RD Gene Family. Journal of Bacteriology. 191(22):6900-6910.

Ribosomal operon intergenic sequence (IGS) heterogeneity in Campylobacter coli and Campylobacter jejuni - (Abstract Only)

Meinersmann, R.J., Ladely, S.R. 2009. Ribosomal operon intergenic sequence (IGS) heterogeneity in Campylobacter coli and Campylobacter jejuni. American Society for Microbiology. May 17- 21, 2009. Philadelphia, PA. R-0027/758.

Analysis of antimicrobial resistance genes detected in Campylobacter coli, Enterococcus spp., Escherichia coli and Salmonella enterica isolated from the same animal sample - (Abstract Only)

Frye, J.G., Jackson, C.R., Englen, M.D., Meinersmann, R.J., Berrang, M.E., Cray, P.J. 2009. Analysis of antimicrobial resistance genes detected in Campylobacter coli, Enterococcus spp., Escherichia coli and Salmonella enterica isolated from the same animal sample [abstract]. American Society for Microbiology. May 17 - 21, 2009. Philadelphia, PA. A-051.

Salmonella enterica Genomics and Antimicrobial Resistance - (Abstract Only)

Frye, J.G., Cray, P.J., Jackson, C.R., Englen, M.D., Berrang, M.E., Meinersmann, R.J. 2009. Salmonella enterica Genomics and Antimicrobial Resistance. University of Georogia, Microbiology Departmental Seminar. April 2,2009. Athens, GA.

Prevalence, Serotype, and Antimicrobial Resistance of Salmonella on Broiler Carcasses Postpick and Postchill in 20 U. S. Processing Plants - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Berrang, M.E., Bailey, J.S., Altekruse, S.F., Shaw, Jr, W.K., Patel, B.L., Meinersmann, R.J., Cray, P.J. 2009. Prevalence, Serotype, and Antimicrobial Resistance of Salmonella on Broiler Carcasses Postpick and Postchill in 20 U. S. Processing Plants. Journal of Food Protection. 72(8):1610-1615.

Typing and characterization of ColE1-like plasmids conferring kanamycin resistance in Salmonella enterica serotypes - (Abstract Only)

Chen, C., Lindsey, R.L., Strobaugh Jr, T.P., Frye, J.G., Cray, P.J., Meinersmann, R.J. 2009. Typing and characterization of ColE1-like plasmids conferring kanamycin resistance in Salmonella enterica serotypes. Meeting Abstract. Poster Z048.

Inc A/C Plasmids in Multidrug resistant Salmonella enterica - (Abstract Only)

Lindsey, R.L., Cray, P.J., Frye, J.G., Meinersmann, R.J. 2009. Inc A/C Plasmids in Multidrug resistant Salmonella enterica [abstract]. American Society for Microbiology. May 17-21,2009. Philadelphia, PA. A-092.

Epidemiology, ecology, and molecular genetics of antimicrobial resistance in pathogenic and commensal bacteria from food animals - (Abstract Only)

Frye, J.G., Cray, P.J., Jackson, C.R., Englen, M.D., Meinersmann, R.J., Berrang, M.E. 2009. Epidemiology, ecology, and molecular genetics of antimicrobial resistance in pathogenic and commensal bacteria from food animals. ARS Food Safety and Inspection Service Research Workshop. February 17-19, 2009. Shepherdstown, WV.

Genomic Analysis of Antimicrobial Resistant Commensal and Food Borne Pathogens Isolated from Animals - (Abstract Only)

Frye, J.G., Cray, P.J., Jackson, C.R., Englen, M.D., Meinersmann, R.J., Berrang, M.E. 2009. Genomic Analysis of Antimicrobial Resistant Commensal and Food Borne Pathogens Isolated from Animals. ARS Food Safety and Inspection Service Research Workshop. Feburary 17-19, 2009. Shepherdstown, WV.

Inc A/C Plasmids are Prevalent in Multidrug-Resistant Salmonella enterica Isolates - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Lindsey, R.L., Cray, P.J., Frye, J.G., Meinersmann, R.J. 2009. Inc A/C Plasmids are Prevalent in Multidrug-Resistant Salmonella enterica Isolates. Applied and Environmental Microbiology. 75(7):1908-1915.

Inter- and intra-genomic heterogeneity of the intervening sequence in the 23S ribosomal RNA gene of Campylobacter jejuni and Campylobacter coli - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Meinersmann, R.J., Phillips, R.W., Ladely, S.R. 2009. Inter- and intra-genomic heterogeneity of the intervening sequence in the 23S ribosomal RNA gene of Campylobacter jejuni and Campylobacter coli. Systematic and Applied Microbiology. 32(2):91-100.

Genetic diversity of campylobacter on broiler carcasses collected preevisceration and postchill in 17 U.S. poultry processing plants. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Hunter, S.M., Berrang, M.E., Meinersmann, R.J., Harrison, M. 2009. Genetic diversity of campylobacter on broiler carcasses collected preevisceration and postchill in 17 U.S. poultry processing plants. Journal of Food Protection. 72(1):49-54.

23S rRNA gene mutations contributing to macrolide resistance in Campylobacter jejuni and Campylobacter coli - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Ladely, S.R., Meinersmann, R.J., Englen, M.D., Cray, P.J., Harrison, M.A. 2009. 23S rRNA gene mutations contributing to macrolide resistance in Campylobacter jejuni and Campylobacter coli. Foodborne Pathogens and Disease. 6(1):91-98.

Detection of antimicrobial resistance genes by DNA microarray - (Abstract Only)

Frye, J.G., Cray, P.J., Jackson, C.R., Englen, M.D., Berrang, M.E., Meinersmann, R.J. 2008. Detection of antimicrobial resistance genes by DNA microarray. Walter Reed Army Institute of Research. May 15, 2008. Silver Springs, Maryland.

Rate heterogeneity in the evolution of Helicobacter pylori and the behavior of homoplasious sites - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Meinersmann, R.J., Romero-Gallo, J.G., Blaser, M.J. 2008. Rate heterogeneity in the evolution of Helicobacter pylori and the behavior of homoplasious sites. Infection, Genetics and Evolution. 8(5):593-602.

Listeria monocytogenes biofilm formation on silver ion impregnated cutting boards - (Abstract Only)

Berrang, M.E., Frank, J.F., Meinersmann, R.J. 2008. Listeria monocytogenes biofilm formation on silver ion impregnated cutting boards. Poultry Science Association Meeting Abstract. 87(Suppl 1):40.

Antimicrobial resistance of Listeria monocytogenes isolated from a poultry further processing plant - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Lyon, S.A., Berrang, M.E., Cray, P.J., Fletcher, D.L., Meinersmann, R.J. 2008. Antimicrobial resistance of Listeria monocytogenes isolated from a poultry further processing plant. Foodborne Pathogens and Disease. 5(3):253-259.

The effect of chilling in cold air or ice water on the microbiological quality of broiler carcasses and the population of Campylobacter - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Berrang, M.E., Meinersmann, R.J., Smith, D.P., Zhuang, H. 2008. The effect of chilling in cold air or ice water on the microbiological quality of broiler carcasses and the population of Campylobacter. Poultry Science. 87(5):992-998.

Antimicrobial resistance and virulence of Enterococcus faecalis isolated from retail food - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Mcgowan-Spicer, L., Cray, P.J., Frye, J.G., Meinersmann, R.J., Barrett, J.B., Jackson, C.R. 2008. Antimicrobial resistance and virulence of Enterococcus faecalis isolated from retail food. Journal of Food Protection. 71(4):760-769.

Effect of chemical sanitizers with and without ultrasonication on Listeria monocytogenes as a biofilm within polyvinyl chloride drain pipes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Berrang, M.E., Frank, J.F., Meinersmann, R.J. 2008. Effect of chemical sanitizers with and without ultrasonication on Listeria monocytogenes as a biofilm within polyvinyl chloride drain pipes. Journal of Food Protection. 7(1):66-69.

Susceptibility of Listeria monocytogenes, L. innocua, and L. welshimeri Isolated from Various Sources to Antibiotics - (Abstract Only)

Davis, J.A., Jackson, C.R., Bailey, J.S., Berrang, M.E., Frye, J.G., Englen, M.D., Meinersmann, R.J., Cray, P.J. 2007. Susceptibility of Listeria monocytogenes, L. innocua, and L. welshimeri Isolated from Various Sources to Antibiotics [abstract]. Interscience Conference on Antimicrobial Agents & Chemotherapy Proceedings. 225 p.124 E-2085.

SALMONELLA, CAMPYLOBACTER AND ENTEROCOCCUS SPP., THEIR ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE PROFILES AND THEIR SPATIAL RELATIONSHIPS IN A SYNOPTIC STUDY OF THE UPPER OCONEE RIVER BASIN - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Meinersmann, R.J., Berrang, M.E., Jackson, C.R., Cray, P.J., Ladely, S.R., Little, E., Frye, J.G., Mattsson, B. 2007. Salmonella, campylobacter and enterococcus spp., their antimicrobial resistance profiles and their spatial relationships in a synoptic study of the upper oconee river basin. Microbial Ecology. 55(3):444-452.

Inter- and intra-genomic heterogeneity of the intervening sequence in the 23S ribosomal RNA gene of Campylobacter jejuni and Campylobacter coli - (Abstract Only)

Meinersmann, R.J., Ladely, S.R. 2007. Inter- and intra-genomic heterogeneity of the intervening sequence in the 23S ribosomal RNA gene of Campylobacter jejuni and Campylobacter coli. Campylobacter Helicobacter and Related Organisms International Workshop. 54(Supp1):64.

The effect of chilling broiler carcasses in cold air or ice water on the population of Campylobacter - (Abstract Only)

Berrang, M.E., Meinersmann, R.J. 2007. The effect of chilling broiler carcasses in cold air or ice water on the population of Campylobacter [abstract]. Campylobacter Helicobacter and Related Organisms International Workshop. 54(supp1):124.

Salmonella research in the Bacterial Epidemiology and Antimicrobial Resistance Research Unit at ARS - (Abstract Only)

Frye, J.G., Cray, P.J., Jackson, C.R., Englen, M.D., Bailey, J.S., Berrang, M.E., Meinersmann, R.J. 2007. Salmonella research in the Bacterial Epidemiology and Antimicrobial Resistance Research Unit at ARS. Cornell Institute of Food Science Summer Scholar Program. July 17, 2009. Ithica, NY.

Development of Macrolide-Resistant Campylobacter in Broilers Administered Subtherapeutic or Therapeutic Concentrations of Tylosin - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Ladely, S.R., Harrison, M.A., Cray, P.J., Berrang, M.E., Englen, M.D., Meinersmann, R.J. 2007. Development of Macrolide Resistant Campylobacter in Broilers Administered Subtherapeutic or Therapeutic Levels of Tylosin. Journal of Food Protection. 70(8):1945-1951.

Antimicrobial Resistance in Campylobacter jejuni and Campylobacter coli isolated from Chicken Carcass Rinsates: Update from the Animal Arm of NARMS - (Abstract Only)

Cray, P.J., Plumblee, J., Anandaraman, N., Englen, M.D., Meinersmann, R.J. 2007. Antimicrobial Resistance in Campylobacter jejuni and Campylobacter coli isolated from Chicken Carcass Rinsates: Update from the Animal Arm of NARMS. International Association for Food Protection. P2-51:158-159.

Prevalence and Numbers of Campylobacter on Broiler Carcasses Collected at Rehang and Postchill in 20 US Processing Plants - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Berrang, M.E., Bailey, J.S., Alterkruse, S., Patel, B., Shaw, W., Meinersmann, R.J., Cray, P.J. 2007. Prevalence and Numbers of Campylobacter on Broiler Carcasses Collected at Rehang and Postchill in 20 US Processing Plants. Journal of Food Protection. 70(7):1556-1560.

Molecular subtyping methods for campylobacter - (Proceedings)

Frye, J.G., Englen, M.D., Meinersmann, R.J., Cray, P.J. 2007. Molecular subtyping methods for campylobacter. USDA Annual Food Safety Research Planning Meeting. February 21-23, 2007. Shepherdstown, WV.

DNA Microarray Detection of Antimicrobial Resistance Genes in Bacteria Co-Cultured from Swine Feces - (Abstract Only)

Frye, J.G., Jackson, C.R., Englen, M.D., Meinersmann, R.J., Berrang, M.E., Bailey, J.S., Rondeau, G., Long, F., Porwollik, S., Mcclelland, M. 2007. Dna microarray detection of antimicrobial resistance genes in bacteria co-cultured from swine feces. American Society for Microbiology Conference. 167/A(A-076):17.

Sub-therapeutic Tylosin Phosphate in Broiler Feed Affects Campylobacter on Carcasses During Processing - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Berrang, M.E., Ladely, S.R., Meinersmann, R.J., Cray, P.J. 2007. Sub-therapeutic Tylosin Phosphate in Broiler Feed Affects Campylobacter on Carcasses During Processing. Poultry Science. 86(6):1229-1233.

Effect of chemical sanitizers with and without ultra-sonication on Listeria monocytogenes as a biofilm within PVC drain pipes - (Abstract Only)

Berrang, M.E., Frank, J., Meinersmann, R.J. 2007. Effect of chemical sanitizers with and without ultra-sonication on Listeria monocytogenes as a biofilm within PVC drain pipes. International Symposium on Problems of Listeriosis. Mar. 20-23,2007. Savannah, GA. P12.

Detection of antimicrobial resistance genes by DNA microarray - (Abstract Only)

Frye, J.G., Cray, P.J., Jackson, C.R., Englen, M.D., Bailey, J.S., Berrang, M.E., Meinersmann, R.J. 2006. Detection of antimicrobial resistance genes by DNA microarray [abstract]. Alliance for the Prudent Use of Antibiotics 1st World Congress. December 11-12, 2006. Boston, MA.

Tylosin applied at a sub-therapeutic level in broiler feed affects Campylobacter recovered from carcasses during processing - (Abstract Only)

Berrang, M.E., Ladely, S.R., Meinersmann, R.J., Cray, P.J. 2007. Tylosin applied at a sub-therapeutic level in broiler feed affects Campylobacter recovered from carcasses during processing. Southern Poultry Science Society Meeting Abstracts. M57. 18-19.

Development of Macrolide Resistanct Campylobacter in Broilers Administered Subtherapeutic or Therapeutic Levels of Tylosin - (Abstract Only)

Ladely, S.R., Harrison, M.A., Cray, P.J., Berrang, M.E., Englen, M.D., Meinersmann, R.J. 2007. Development of Macrolide Resistanct Campylobacter in Broilers Administered Subtherapeutic or Therapeutic Levels of Tylosin. Southern Poultry Science Society Meeting Abstracts. 43 T129.

Update: The National Antimicrobial Resistance Monitoring System Enteric Bacteria (NARMS): Animal Arm - (Proceedings)

Cray, P.J., Bailey, J.S., Frye, J.G., Jackson, C.R., Englen, M.D., Berrang, M.E., Meinersmann, R.J., Wineland, N.E., Dargatz, D.A., Anandarama, N. 2006. Update: The National Antimicrobial Resistance Monitoring System Enteric Bacteria (NARMS): Animal Arm. United States Animal Health Association Proceedings. October 12-18, 2006. Minneapolis, MN.

Antimicrobial resistance in campylobacter jejuni and campylobacter coli isolated from chicken carcass rinstates - (Abstract Only)

Cray, P.J., Plumblee, J., Anandaraman, N., Rose, B., Salamone, B., Englen, M.D., Meinersmann, R.J. 2006. Antimicrobial resistance in campylobacter jejuni and campylobacter coli isolated from chicken carcass rinsates. Annual Conference of Antimicrobial Resistance. June 26-28, 2006. Bethesda, MD.

MOLECULAR CHARACTERIZATION OF LISTERIA MONOCYTOGENES OF THE SEROTYPE 4B COMPLEX (4B, 4D, 4E) FROM TWO TURKEY PROCESSING PLANTS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Eifert, J., Curtis, P.A., Bazaco, M.C., Kernodle, S., Meinersmann, R.J., Berrang, M.E., Stam, C., Jaykus, L.A., Kathariou, S. 2005. Molecular characterization of listeria monocytogenes of the serotype 4b complex (4b, 4d, 4e) from two turkey processing plants. Foodborne Diseases. 2(3):192-200.

BACTERIAL EPIDEMIOLOGY AND ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE RESEARCH UNIT PROJECTS - (Abstract Only)

Frye, J.G., Jackson, C.R., Englen, M.D., Bailey, J.S., Meinersmann, R.J., Berrang, M.E., Cray, P.J. 2005. Bacterial epidemiology and antimicrobial resistance research unit projects. Advances in Pre-harvest Reduction of Salmonella and Poultry. August 25, 2005. Athens, GA.

NARMS, VETNET AND CAHFSE - (Abstract Only)

Jackson, C.R., Frye, J.G., Englen, M.D., Bailey, J.S., Meinersmann, R.J., Berrang, M.E., Cray, P.J. 2005. Narms, vetnet and cahfse. Advances in Pre-harvest Reduction of Salmonella and Poultry. August 25 - 26, 2005. Athens, GA.

23S RRNA OPERON DIFFERENCES IN ISOLATES OF CAMPYLOBACTER SPP. - (Abstract Only)

Meinersmann, R.J., Phillips, R.W., Ladely, S.R. 2005. 23s rrna operon differences in isolates of campylobacter spp. Campylobacter Helicobacter and Related Organisms International Workshop. September 4-8, 2005. Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia.

DIFFERENTIATION OF CAMPYLOBACTER POPULATIONS DEMONSTRATED BY FLAGELLIN SHORT VARIABLE REGION SEQUENCES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Meinersmann, R.J., Phillips, R.W., Hiett, K.L., Cray, P.J. 2005. Differentiation of campylobacter populations demonstrated by flagellin short variable region sequences. Applied and Environmental Microbiology. 71(10):6368-6374.

LISTERIA MONOCYTOGENES PREVALENCE AND DISTRIBUTION WITHIN A POULTRY FURTHER PROCESSING PLANT OVER 12 MONTHS - (Abstract Only)

Berrang, M.E., Meinersmann, R.J., Smith, D.P., Frank, J.F. 2004. Listeria monocytogenes prevalence and distribution within a poultry further processing plant over 12 months [abstract]. Poultry Science. 83(suppl.1):11.

DETECTION OF BACILLUS CEREUS ON SELECTED RETAIL CHICKEN PRODUCTS. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Smith, D.P., Berrang, M.E., Feldner, P.W., Phillips, R.W., Meinersmann, R.J. 2004. Detection of bacillus cereus on selected retail chicken products. Journal of Food Protection. 67(8):1770-1773.

THE TGA STOP CODON AND THE PHYLOGENY OF THE SELENOCYSTEINE PATHWAY - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Wassenaar, T.M., Meinersmann, R.J. 2003. The tga stop codon and the phylogeny of the selenocysteine pathway. Genome Letters. 2(4):127-138.

PRESENCE OF CAMPYLOBACTER IN THE RESPIRATORY TRACT OF BROILER CARCASSES BEFORE AND AFTER COMMERCIAL SCALDING - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Berrang, M.E., Meinersmann, R.J., Buhr, R.J., Reimer, N.A., Phillips, R.W., Harrison, M.A. 2003. Presence of campylobacter in the respiratory tract of broiler carcasses before and after commercial scalding. Poultry Science. 82(12):1995-1999.

MUTATION RATE STUDY IN 3,000 GENERATIONS OF CAMPYLOBACTER JEJUNI - (Abstract Only)

MEINERSMANN, R.J., PHILLIPS, R.W. 2003. MUTATION RATE STUDY IN 3,000 GENERATIONS OF CAMPYLOBACTER JEJUNI. CAMPYLOBACTER HELICOBACTER AND RELATED ORGANISMS INTERNATIONAL WORKSHOP. September 6 - 10, 2003. Aarhus, Denmark.

PATTERNS IN THE INTERVIEWING SEQUENCES OF CAMYPYLOBACTER JEJUNI - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Meinersmann, R.J., Wassenaar, T.M. 2003. Patterns in the interviewing sequences of camypylobacter jejuni. Genome Letters. 2(1/2):28-33.

GENETIC EXCHANGE AMONG CAMPYLOBACTER SPECIES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Meinersmann, R.J., Dingle, K., Maiden, M. 2003. Genetic exchange among campylobacter species. Genome Letters. 2(1/2):8-52.

MULTILOCUS SEQUENCE TYPING OF LISTERIA MONOCYTOGENES USING HYPERVARIABLE GENES REVEALS CLONAL AND RECOMBINATION HISTORIES OF THREE LINEAGES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Meinersmann, R.J., Phillips, R.W., Wiedmann, M., Berrang, M.E. 2004. Multilocus sequence typing of listeria monocytogenes using hypervariable genes reveals clonal and recombination histories of three lineages. Applied and Environmental Microbiology. 70(4):2193-2203.

EVOLUTIONARY IMPLICATIONS OF MICROBIAL GENOME TETRANUCLEOTIDE FREQUENCY BIASES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

PRIDE, D.T., MEINERSMANN, R.J., WASSENAAR, T.M., BLASER, M.J. EVOLUTIONARY IMPLICATIONS OF MICROBIAL GENOME TETRANUCLEOTIDE FREQUENCY BIASES. GENOME RESEARCH. 2003.

MOLECULAR CHARACTERIZATION OF LISTERIA MONOCYTOGENES ISOLATED FROM A POULTRY FURTHER PROCESSING FACILITY AND FULLY COOKED PRODUCT - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Berrang, M.E., Meinersmann, R.J., Northcutt, J.K., Smith, D.P. 2002. Molecular characterization of listeria monocytogenes isolated from a poultry further processing facility and fully cooked product. Journal of Food Protection. 65(10):1574-1579.

MOLECULAR CHARACTERIZATION OF LISTERIA MONOCYTOGENES ISOLATED FROM A POULTRY FURTHER PROCESSING FACILITY AND FROM FULLY COOKED PRODUCT - (Abstract Only)

Berrang, M.E., Meinersmann, R.J., Northcutt, J.K., Smith, D.P. 2002. Molecular characterization of listeria monocytogenes isolated from a poultry further processing facility and from fully cooked product. [abstract] Southern Poultry Science Society Meeting Abstracts.

PRESENCE AND NUMBERS OF CAMPYLOBACTER IN BROILER RESPIRATORY TRACTS BEFORE AND AFTER COMMERCIAL SCALD - (Abstract Only)

Reimer, N., Berrang, M.E., Buhr, R.J., Meinersmann, R.J., Harrison, M.A. 2002. Presence and numbers of campylobacter in broiler respiratory tracts before and after commercial scald. [abstract] Southern Poultry Science Society Meeting Abstracts.

9TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON MICROBIAL GENOMES - (Abstract Only)

MEINERSMANN, R.J., WASSENAAR, T. 9TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON MICROBIAL GENOMES. INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON MICROBIAL GENOMES. 2001.

PATTERNS IN THE INTERVENING SEQUENCES OF CAMPYLOBACTER JEJUNI - (Abstract Only)

MEINERSMANN, R.J., WASSENAAR, T. PATTERNS IN THE INTERVENING SEQUENCES OF CAMPYLOBACTER JEJUNI. CAMPYLOBACTER HELICOBACTER AND RELATED ORGANISMS INTERNATIONAL WORKSHOP. 2001.

POPULATION BIOLOGY OF CAMPYLOBACTER JEJUNI O:19 ASSOCIATED WITH GULLAIN- BARRE SYNDROME AND GASTROENTERITIS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

NACHAMKIN, I., ENGBERG, J., GUTACKER, M., MEINERSMANN, R.J., LI, C.Y., ARZATE, P., HO, T.W., ASBURY, A.K., GRIFFIN, J.W., MCKHANN, G.M. POPULATION BIOLOGY OF CAMPYLOBACTER JEJUNI O:19 ASSOCIATED WITH GULLAIN- BARRE SYNDROME AND GASTROENTERITIS. JOURNAL OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES. 2001.

ALLELIC VARIATION WITHIN HELICOBACTER PYLORI BABA AND BABB - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

PRIDE, D.T., MEINERSMANN, R.J., BLASER, M.J. ALLELIC VARIATION WITHIN HELICOBACTER PYLORI BABA AND BABB. INFECTION AND IMMUNITY. 2001.

NEWCASTLE DISEASE VIRUS PHOSPHOPROTEIN GENE ANALYSIS AND EXPRESSION IN AVIAN CELLS - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (05-Jun-00)

LONG FORM LEPTIN RECEPTOR MRNA EXPRESSION IN THE BRAIN, PITUITARY AND OTHERTISSUES IN THE PIG - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

LIN, J., BARB, C.R., MATTERI, R.L., KRAELING, R.R., CHEN, X., MEINERSMANN, R.J., RAMPACEK, G.B. LONG FORM LEPTIN RECEPTOR MRNA EXPRESSION IN THE BRAIN, PITUITARY AND OTHERTISSUES IN THE PIG. DOMESTIC ANIMAL ENDOCRINOLOGY. 2000.

ADHERENCE OF LACTOBACILLUS TO INTESTINAL 407 CELLS IN CULTURE CORRELATES WITH FIBRONECTIN BINDING - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

KAPCZYNSKI, D.R., MEINERSMANN, R.J., LEE,, M.D. ADHERENCE OF LACTOBACILLUS TO INTESTINAL 407 CELLS IN CULTURE CORRELATES WITH FIBRONECTIN BINDING. CURRENT MICROBIOLOGY. 2000.

FUSION PROTEIN PREDICTED AMINO ACID SEQUENCE OF THE FIRST U.S. AVIAN PNEUMOVIRUS ISOLATE AND LACK OF HETEROGENEITY AMONG OTHER U.S. ISOLATES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

SEAL, B.S., SELLERS, H.S., MEINERSMANN, R.J. FUSION PROTEIN PREDICTED AMINO ACID SEQUENCE OF THE FIRST U.S. AVIAN PNEUMOVIRUS ISOLATE AND LACK OF HETEROGENEITY AMONG OTHER U.S. ISOLATES. VIRUS RESEARCH. 2000.

POPULATION FGENETICS AND GENEALOGY OF CAMPYLOBACTER JEJUNI - (Book / Chapter)

MEINERSMANN, R.J. POPULATION FGENETICS AND GENEALOGY OF CAMPYLOBACTER JEJUNI. BOOK CHAPTER. 2000.

GENETIC DIVERSITY AND RELATIONSHIPS OF CAMPYLOBACTER SPECIES AND SUBSPECIES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

MEINERSMANN, R.J., PATTON, C.M., EVIN, G.M., WACHSMUTH, I.K., FIELDS, P.I. GENETIC DIVERSITY AND RELATIONSHIPS OF CAMPYLOBACTER SPECIES AND SUBSPECIES. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SYSTEMATIC AND EVOLUTIONARY MICROBIOLOGY. 2002.

MOLECULAR EVOLUTION OF THE NEWCASTLE DISEASE VIRUS MATRIX PROTEIN GENE AND PHYLOGENETIC RELATIOHSHIPS AMONG THE PARAMYXOVIRIDAE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

SEAL, B.S., KING, D.J., MEINERSMANN, R.J. MOLECULAR EVOLUTION OF THE NEWCASTLE DISEASE VIRUS MATRIX PROTEIN GENE AND PHYLOGENETIC RELATIOHSHIPS AMONG THE PARAMYXOVIRIDAE. VIRUS RESEARCH. 2000.

FLAGELLIN SHORT VARIABLE REGION (SVR) SEQUENCE FOR CAMPYLOBACTER TYPING - (Abstract Only)

MEINERSMANN, R.J., STERN, N.J., BAILEY, J.S., CRAY, P.J., HIETT, K.L. FLAGELLIN SHORT VARIABLE REGION (SVR) SEQUENCE FOR CAMPYLOBACTER TYPING. CAMPYLOBACTER HELICOBACTER AND RELATED ORGANISMS INTERNATIONAL WORKSHOP. 1999.

H.PYLORI RNR HOMOLOGUE (HP1248) DEMONSTRATES STAR PHYLOGENY - (Abstract Only)

MEINERSMANN, R.J., ROMERO, J., BLASER, M.J. H.PYLORI RNR HOMOLOGUE (HP1248) DEMONSTRATES STAR PHYLOGENY. CAMPYLOBACTER HELICOBACTER AND RELATED ORGANISMS INTERNATIONAL WORKSHOP. 1999.

LEPTIN RECEPTOR MRNA EXPRESSION IN THE BRAIN, PITUITARY AND OTHER TISSUES IN THE PIG - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

LIN, J., BARB, C.R., MATTERI, R.L., KRAELING, R.R., CHEN, X., RAMPACEK, G.B., MEINERSMANN, R.J. LEPTIN RECEPTOR MRNA EXPRESSION IN THE BRAIN, PITUITARY AND OTHER TISSUES IN THE PIG. NORTHEAST SECTION MEETING OF AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ANIMAL SCIENCE. 1999.

GUS TRANSFORMATION OF THE MAIZE FUNGAL ENDOPHYTE FUSARIUM MONILIFORME - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (30-Mar-98)