Projects

Microbial Interactions and Interventions to Reduce Transmission of Foodborne Pathogens Through Poultry Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 410712

Development of a Disease Model for Gangrenous Dermatitis in Broilers, and An Evaluation of Cobb Chickens to the Disease Trust (T)   Accession Number: 414953

Phenotypic and Genotypic Comparison of Clostridium Difficile Isolates from a Semi-Closed Population of Swine and Humans in a Vertically Inte Trust (T)   Accession Number: 415054

Publications

In ovo treatment with CpG oligodeoxynucleotides decreases colonization of Salmonella enteriditis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

MacKinnon, K.M., He, H., Swaggerty, C.L., McReynolds, J.L., Genovese, K.J., Duke, S.E., Nerren, J.R., Kogut, M.H. 2009. In ovo treatment with CpG oligodeoxynucleotides decreases colonization of Salmonella enteriditis. Veterinary Immunology and Immunopathology. 127:371-375.

Investigation and characterization of the frozen feeder rodent industry in Texas following a multi-state Salmonella typhimurium outbreak associated with frozen vacuum-packed rodents - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Lee, K.M., McReynolds, J.L., Fuller, C.C., Jones, B., Herrman, T.J., Byrd, J.A., Runyon, M. 2008. Investigation and characterization of the frozen feeder rodent industry in Texas following a multi-state Salmonella typhimurium outbreak associated with frozen vacuum-packed rodents. Zoonoses and Public Health. 55:488-496.

Evaluation of an experimental chlorate product as a pre-harvest feed supplement to reduce Salmonella in meat producing birds - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Byrd II, J.A., Burnham, M.R., McReynolds, J.L., Anderson, R.C., Genovese, K.J., Callaway, T.R., Kubena, L.F., Nisbet, D.J. 2008. Evaluation of an experimental chlorate product as a pre-harvest feed supplement to reduce Salmonella in meat producing birds. Poultry Science. 87:1883-1888.

Behavioral responses of laying hens to different alfalfa-layer ration combinations fed during molting - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Dunkley, C.S., Kim, W.K., Friend, T.H., Woodward, C.L., McReynolds, J.L., Dunkley, K.D., Kubena, L.F., Nisbet, D.J., Ricke, S.C. 2008. Behavioral responses of laying hens to different alfalfa-layer ration combinations fed during molting. Poultry Science. 87:1005-1011.

The influence of a fructooligosaccharide (FOS) prebiotic combined with alfalfa molt diets on the gastrointestinal tract fermentation, Salmonella Enteritidis infection and intestinal shedding in laying hens - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Donalson, L.M., McReynolds, J.L., Kim, W.K., Chalova, V.I., Woodward, C.L., Kubena, L.F., Nisbet, D.J., Ricke, S.C. 2008. The influence of a fructooligosaccharide (FOS) prebiotic combined with alfalfa molt diets on the gastrointestinal tract fermentation, Salmonella Enteritidis infection and intestinal shedding in laying hens. Poultry Science. 87(7):1253-1262.

In vitro fermentation response of laying hen cecal bacteria to combinations of fructooligosaccharide (FOS) prebiotic with alfalfa and layer ration - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Donalson, L.M., McReynolds, J.L., Kim, W.K., Chalova, V.I., Herrera, P., Gotcheva, V.G., Vidanovic, D., Woodward, C.L., Kubena, L.F., Nisbet, D.J. 2008. In vitro fermentation response of laying hen cecal bacteria to combinations of fructooligosaccharide (FOS) prebiotic with alfalfa and layer ration. Poultry Science. 87(7):1263-1275.

Behavior of laying hens on alfalfa crumble molt diets - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Dunkley, C.S., Friend, T.H., McReynolds, J.L., Kim, W.K., Dunkley, K.D., Kubena, L.F., Nisbet, D.J., Ricke, S.C. 2008. Behavior of laying hens on alfalfa crumble molt diets. Poultry Science. 87:815-822.

Influence of exogenous melatonin administration on Salmonella enteritidis colonization in molted layers - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Nisbet, D.J., Edrington, T.S., McReynolds, J.L., Callaway, T.R., Byrd II, J.A. 2008. Influence of exogenous melatonin administration on Salmonella enteritidis colonization in molted layers. Poultry Science. 87:1083-1088.

Organ weight and serum triglyceride responses of older (80 week) commercial laying hens fed an alfalfa meal molt diet - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Landers, K.L., Moore, R.W., Herrera, P., Landers, D.A., Howard, Z.R., McReynolds, J.L., Byrd II, J.A., Kubena, L.F., Nisbet, D.J., Ricke, S.C. 2008. Organ weight and serum triglyceride responses of older (80 week) commercial laying hens fed an alfalfa meal molt diet. Bioresource Technology. 99(14):6692-6696.

Salmonella induces SRC protein tyrosine kinase, c-Jun N-terminal kinase (JNK), and NF-kappaBp65 signaling pathways in commercial and wild-type turkey leukocytes - (Abstract)

Genovese, K.J., He, H., McReynolds, J.L., Swaggerty, C.L., Nisbet, D.J., Kogut, M.H. 2007. Salmonella induces SRC protein tyrosine kinase, c-Jun N-terminal kinase (JNK), and NF-kappaBp65 signaling pathways in commercial and wild-type turkey leukocytes [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the Society for Leukocyte Biology, October 11-13, 2007, Cambridge, Massachusetts. p. 58.

Isolation of Salmonella spp. and bacteriophage active against Salmonella spp. from commercial swine - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Callaway, T.R., Edrington, T.S., Brabban, A., Kutter, E., Karriker, L., Stahl, C., Wagstrom, L., Anderson, R.C., Genovese, K.J., McReynolds, J., Harvey, R.B., Nisbet, D.J. 2007. Isolation of Salmonella spp. and bacteriophage active against Salmonella spp. from commercial swine. In: Proceedings of 7th International Safepork Symposium, May 9-11, 2007, Verona, Italy. p. 275-279.

Dietary lactose and its effects on the disease necrotic enteritis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

McReynolds, J.L., Byrd II, J.A., Genovese, K.J., Poole, T.L., Duke, S.E., Farnell, M.B., Nisbet, D.J. 2007. Dietary lactose and its effect on the disease condition of necrotic enteritis. Poultry Science. 86:1656-1661.

Campylobacter contamination of broilers fed cottonseed or cottonseed products - (Abstract)

Byrd II, J.A., Stipanovic, R.D., McReynolds, J.L., Kubena, L.F., Nisbet, D.J. 2007. Campylobacter contamination of broilers fed cottonseed or cottonseed products [abstract]. Poultry Science. 86(suppl. 1):228.

Passage rates in poultry digestion using stable isotope markers and INAA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Dunkley, C.S., Kim, W.K., James, W.D., Ellis, W.C., McReynolds, J.L., Kubena, L.F., Nisbet, D.J., Ricke, S.C. 2008. Passage rates in poultry digestion using stable isotope markers and INAA. Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry. 276(1):35-39.

Immunological cell and serum metabolite response of sixty-week old commercial laying hens to an alfalfa meal molt diet - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Landers, K.L., Moore, R.W., Dunkley, C.S., Herrera, P., Kim, W.K., Landers, D.A., Howard, Z.R., McReynolds, J.L., Byrd II, J.A., Kubena, L.F. 2007. Immunological cell and serum metabolite response of 60-week-old commercial laying hens to an alfalfa meal molt diet. Bioresource Technology. 99(3):604-608.

Molting in Salmonella enteritidis challenged laying hens fed alfalfa crumble diet part I: SE colonization and virulence gene hilA response - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Dunkley, K.D., McReynolds, J.L., Hume, M.E., Dunkley, C.S., Callaway, T.R., Kubena, L.F., Nisbet, D.J., Ricke, S.C. 2007. Molting in Salmonella enteritidis-challenged laying hens fed alfalfa crumbles. I. Salmonella enteritidis colonization and virulence gene hilA response. Poultry Science. 86:1633-1639.

Low Level Nitrate Or Nitroethane Preconditioning Enhances the Bactericidal Effect of Suboptimal Experimental Chlorate Treatment Against Escherichia Coli and Salmonella Typhimurium But Not Campylobacter in Swine - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Anderson, R.C., Jung, Y., Genovese, K.J., McReynolds, J.L., Callaway, T.R., Edrington, T.S., Harvey, R.B., Nisbet, D.J. 2006. Low level nitrate or nitroethane preconditioning enhances the bactericidal effect of suboptimal experimental chlorate treatment against Escherichia coli and Salmonella typhimurium but not Campylobacter in swine. Foodborne Pathogens and Disease. 3:461-465.

Effect of Flavophospholipol on Conjugation Frequency Between Escherichia Coli Donor and Recipient Pairs in Vitro and in the Chicken Gastrointestinal Tract - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Poole, T.L., McReynolds, J.L., Edrington, T.S., Byrd II, J.A., Callaway, T.R., Nisbet, D.J. 2006. Effect of flavophospholipol on conjugation frequency between Escherichia coli donor and recipient pairs in vitro and in the chicken gastrointestinal tract. Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy. 58:359-366.

Effect of Various Combinations of Alfalfa and Standard Layer Diet on Susceptibility of Laying Hens to Salmonella Enteritidis During Forced Molt - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

McReynolds, J.L., Moore, R.W., Kubena, L.F., Byrd II, J.A., Woodward, C.L., Nisbet, D.J., Ricke, S.C. 2006. Effect of various combinations of alfalfa and standard layer diet on susceptibility of laying hens to Salmonella enteritidis during forced molt. Poultry Science. 85:1123-1128.

Comparative Susceptibilities of Representative Enterobacteriaceae and Gut Commensal Bacteria to the Active Agent of An Experimental Chlorate Product - (Abstract)

Anderson, R.C., Harvey, R.B., Poole, T.L., Ramlachan, N., Callaway, T.R., Byrd II, J.A., Edrington, T.S., McReynolds, J.L., Nisbet, D.J. 2006. Comparative susceptibilities of representative enterobacteriaceae and gut commensal bacteria to the active agent of an experimental chlorate product [abstract]. 19th International Pig Veterinary Society Congress. 2:463.

Effects of Feed Intake, Stress Or Exogenous Hormones on Salmonella Enterica Serovar Cholerasuis in Pigs - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Edrington, T.S., Genovese, K.J., Schultz, C.L., Callaway, T.R., McReynolds, J.L., Anderson, R.C., Nisbet, D.J. 2005. Effects of feed intake, stress or exogenous hormones on Salmonella enterica serovar choleraesuis in pigs. Proceedings of Western Section of the American Society of Animal Science. 56:226-229.

Effect of Nitrate Adaptation on the Bactericidal Activity of An Experimental Chlorate Product Against E. Coli in Cattle - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Fox, J.T., Anderson, R.C., Carstens, G.E., Miller, R.K., Jung, Y., McReynolds, J.L., Callaway, T.R., Edrington, T.S., Nisbet, D.J. 2005. Effect of nitrate adaptation on the bactericidal activity of an experimental chlorate product against Escherichia coli in cattle. International Journal of Applied Research in Veterinary Medicine. 3:76-80.

Evaluation of Salmonella Enteritidis (Se) in Molting Hens Following Administration of An Experimental Chlorate Product (9 Days) in the Drinking Water - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

McReynolds, J.L., Kubena, L.F., Byrd II, J.A., Anderson, R.C., Ricke, S.C., Nisbet, D.J. 2005. Evaluation of Salmonella enteritidis in molting hens after administration of an experimental chlorate product (for nine days) in the drinking water and feeding an alfalfa molt diet. Poultry Science. 84:1186-1190.

Evaluation of a Dietary Supplement (Lactose) on the Development of Necrotic Enteritis in Poultry - (Proceedings/Symposium)

McReynolds, J.L., Byrd II, J.A., Duke, S.E., Kubena, L.F., Nisbet, D.J. 2005. Evaluation of a dietary supplement (lactose) on the development of necrotic enteritis in poultry. XXX Convencion Anual de ANECA, April 27-30, 2005, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. 2005 CDROM.

Chlorate Salts and Oxidized Nitrogen Compounds As Feed Supplements; Their Bactericidal Effects on Foodborne Pathogens and Application in Pre-Harvest Food Safety - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Anderson, R.C., Callaway, T.R., Genovese, K.J., Edrington, T.S., McReynolds, J.L., Harvey, R.B., Byrd II, J.A., Nisbet, D.J. 2005. Chlorate salts and oxidized nitrogen compounds as feed supplements; their bactericidal effects on foodborne pathogens and application in pre-harvest food safety. In: Proceedings of the XXX Convencion Anual de ANECA, April 27-30, 2005, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. 2005 CDROM.

Evaluation of Dietary Lactose on the Microbial Ecology in Poultry with Necrotic Enteritis - (Abstract)

McReynolds, J.L., Byrd II, J.A., Duke, S.E., Kubena, L.F., Nisbet, D.J. 2005. Evaluation of dietary lactose on the microbial ecology in poultry with necrotic enteritis [abstract]. Conference on Gastrointestinal Function. p. 19.

Novel Preharvest Strategies Involving the Use of Experimental Chlorate Preparations and Nitro-Based Compounds to Prevent Colonization of Food Producing Animals by Foodborne Pathogens - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Anderson, R.C., Harvey, R.B., Byrd II, J.A., Callaway, T.R., Genovese, K.J., Edrington, T.S., Jung, Y.S., McReynolds, J.L., Nisbet, D.J. 2005. Novel preharvest strategies involving the use of experimental chlorate preparations and nitro-based compounds to prevent colonization of food-producing animals by foodborne pathogens. Poultry Science. 84:649-654.

Effects of Experimental Chlorate Preparations As Feed and Water Supplements on Escherichia Coli Colonization and Contamination of Beef Cattle and Carcasses - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Anderson, R.C., Carr, M.A., Miller, R.K., King, D.A., Carstens, G.E., Genovese, K.J., Callaway, T.R., Edrington, T.S., Jung, Y.S., McReynolds, J.L., Hume, M.E., Beier, R.C., Elder, R.O., Nisbet, D.J. 2005. Effects of experimental chlorate preparations as feed and water supplements on Escherichia coli colonization and contamination of beef cattle and carcasses. Food Microbiology. 22:439-447.

Evaluation of Immunosuppressants and Dietary Mechanisms in An Experimental Disease Model for Necrotic Enteritis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

McReynolds, J.L., Byrd II, J.A., Anderson, R.C., Moore, R.W., Edrington, T.S., Genovese, K.J., Poole, T.L., Kubena, L.F., Nisbet, D.J. 2004. Evaluation of immunosuppressants and dietary mechanisms in an experimental disease model for necrotic enteritis. Poultry Science. 83:1948-1952.

Low Level Nitrate Or Nitroethane Preconditioning Enhances the Bactericidal Effect of Suboptimal Experimental Chlorate Treatment Against Salmonella in Swine - (Abstract)

Anderson, R.C., Jung, Y., Genovese, K.J., McReynolds, J.L., Callaway, T.R., Edrington, T.S., Harvey, R.B., Nisbet, D.J. 2004. Low level nitrate or nitroethane preconditioning enhances the bactericidal effect of suboptimal experimental chlorate treatment against Salmonella in swine. Proceedings of Allen D. Leman Swine Conference. 31(Suppl.):49.

Effect of Nitrate Adaptation on the Bactericidal Activity of An Experimental Chlorate Product Against E. Coli in Cattle - (Experiment Station)

Fox, J.T., Anderson, R.C., Carstens, G.E., Miller, R.K., Jung, Y., McReynolds, J.L., Callaway, T.R., Edrington, T.S., Nisbet, D.J. 2004. Effect of nitrate adaptation on the bactericidal activity of an experimental chlorate product against E. coli in cattle. In: 2004 Beef Cattle Research in Texas. College Station, TX: Texas A&M University. p. 113-115.

Utilization of the Nitrate Reductase Enzymatic Pathway to Reduce Enteric Pathogens in Chickens - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

McReynolds, J.L., Byrd II, J.A., Moore, R.W., Anderson, R.C., Poole, T.L., Edrington, T.S., Kubena, L.F., Nisbet, D.J. 2004. Utilization of the nitrate reductase enzymatic pathway to reduce enteric pathogens in chickens. Poultry Science. 83:1857-1860.

Influence of Experimental Chlorate Product (Ecp) in Drinking Water on Environment of the Gastrointestinal Tract and Salmonella Enteritidis (Se) in Laying Hens During An Induced Molt - (Abstract)

Kubena, L.F., McReynolds, J.L., Byrd II, J.A., Anderson, R.C., Ricke, S.C., Nisbet, D.J. 2004. Influence of experimental chlorate product (ECP) in drinking water on environment of the gastrointestinal tract and Salmonella enteritidis (SE) in laying hens during an induced molt [abstract]. Poultry Science. 82(Suppl. 1):69.

The Effects of Melatonin Supplementation on Fecal Shedding of E. Coli O157:h7 in Wethers - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Schultz, C.L., Edrington, T.S., Schroeder, S.B., Genovese, K.J., McReynolds, J.L., Anderson, R.C., Nisbet, D.J. 2004. The effects of melatonin supplementation on fecal shedding of E. coli O157:H7 in wethers. Proceedings of Western Section of American Society of Animal Science. 55:300-303.

Utilization of An Experimental Chlorate Product in Reduction of Necrotic Enteritis in Broiler Chickens - (Abstract)

McReynolds, J.L., Byrd II, J.A., Anderson, R.C., Edrington, T.S., Poole, T.L., Moore, R.W., Kubena, L.F., Nisbet, D.J. 2004. Utilization of an experimental chlorate product in reduction of necrotic enteritis in broiler chickens [abstract]. Poultry Science. 83(Suppl. 1):103.

The Use of Biodegradable Pellets for the Control of Salmonella in Broilers During Feed Withdrawal - (Abstract)

Byrd II, J.A., Stanker, L.H., McReynolds, J.L., Nisbet, D.J. 2004. The use of biodegradable pellets for the control of Salmonella in broilers during feed withdrawal [abstract]. Poultry Science. 83(Suppl. 1):103.

Examination of Heat Stress and Stage of Lactation (Early Vs Late) on Fecal Shedding of E. Coli O157:h7 and Salmonella in Dairy Cattle - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Edrington, T.S., Schultz, C.L., Genovese, K.J., Callaway, T.R., Looper, M.L., Bischoff, K.M., McReynolds, J.L., Anderson, R.C., Nisbet, D.J. 2004. Examination of heat stress and stage of lactation (early vs late) on fecal shedding of E. coli O157:H7 and Salmonella in dairy cattle. Foodborne Pathogens and Disease. 1:114-119.

Acquisition and Persistence of a Tylosin Resistance Veillonella Sp. Without Selection Pressure - (Abstract)

Poole, T., McReynolds, J., Callaway, T., Nisbet, D. 2004. Acquisition and persistence of a high level macrolide resistant Veillonella sp. without selection pressure [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 82(Suppl. 1):166.

Effect of Select Nitrocompounds Against Salmonella in Porcine Fecal Suspensions - (Abstract)

Anderson, R.C., Jung, Y., Genovese, K.J., Harvey, R.B., Callaway, T.R., Byrd II, J.A., Edrington, T.S., McReynolds, J.L., Nisbet, D.J. 2004. Effect of select nitrocompounds against Salmonella in porcine fecal suspensions. Proceedings of 18th International Pig Veterinary Society Congress. 2:679.

Effects of Formate and Hydrogen on the Inhibitory Activity of 2-Nitropropanol and Nitroethane on Ruminal Methane Production in Vitro - (Abstract)

Anderson, R.C., Callaway, T.R., Harvey, R.B., Jung, Y., Genovese, K.J., Edrington, T.S., McReynolds, J.L., Nisbet, D.J. 2004. Effects of formate and hydrogen on the inhibitory activity of 2-nitropropanol and nitroethane on ruminal methane production in vitro [abstract]. 4th INRA-RRI Symposium: Gut Microbiology. Paper No. 82/S41.

Variation in the Faecal Shedding of Salmonella and E. Coli O157:h7 in Lactating Dairy Cattle and Examination of Salmonella Genotypes Using Pulsed Field Gel Electrophoresis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Edrington, T.S., Hume, M.E., Looper, M.L., Fitzgerald, A.C., Callaway, T.R., Genovese, K.J., Bischoff, K.M., McReynolds, J.L., Anderson, R.C., Nisbet, D.J. 2004. Variation in the faecal shedding of Salmonella and E. coli O157:H7 in lactating dairy cattle and examination of Salmonella genotypes using pulsed field gel electrophoresis. Letters In Applied Microbiology. 38:366-372.

Antimicrobial Resistance and Serotype Prevalence of Salmonella Isolated from Dairy Cattle in the Southwestern United States - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Edrington, T.S., Bischoff, K.M., Callaway, T.R., Looper, M.L., Genovese, K.J., Jung, Y., Anderson, R.C., Nisbet, D.J. 2004. Antimicrobial resistance and serotype prevalence of Salmonella isolated from dairy cattle in the southwestern United States. Microbial Drug Resistance. 10(1):51-56.