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Elaine D Berry
Meat Safety and Quality
Research Microbiologist

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Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon Reprint Icon will take you to the publication reprint.)
Evaluation of idexx quantitray for quantification and isolation of antibiotic resistant bacteria - (Abstract Only)
Durso, L.M., Wells, J., Ibekwe, A.M., Frye, J.G., Sharma, M., Berry, E.D. 2023. Evaluation of idexx quantitray for quantification and isolation of antibiotic resistant bacteria. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts. Available: https://scisoc.confex.com/scisoc/2023am/meetingapp.cgi/Paper/149118.
Metaphylactic antimicrobial effects on occurrences of antimicrobial resistance in Salmonella enterica, Escherichia coli, and Enterococcus spp. measured longitudinally from feedlot arrival to harvest in high-risk beef cattle Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Long, N.S., Wells, J.E., Berry, E.D., Legako, J.F., Woerner, D.R., Loneragan, G.H., Broadway, P.R., Carroll, J.A., Sanchez, N.C.B., Fernando, S.C., Bacon, C.M., Helmuth, C.L., Smock, T.M., Manahan, J.L., Hoffman, A.A., Hales, K.E. 2022. Metaphylactic antimicrobial effects on occurrences of antimicrobial resistance in Salmonella enterica, Escherichia coli, and Enterococcus spp. measured longitudinally from feedlot arrival to harvest in high-risk beef cattle. Journal of Applied Microbiology. Article 15691. https://doi.org/10.1111/jam.15691.
Management-intensive grazing impacts on total Escherichia coli, E. coli O157:H7, and antibiotic resistance genes in a riparian stream Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rubeck, L.M., Wells, J.E., Hanford, K.J., Durso, L.M., Schacht, W.H., Berry, E.D. 2022. Management-intensive grazing impacts on total Escherichia coli, E. coli O157:H7, and antibiotic resistance genes in a riparian stream. Science of the Total Environment. 817. Article 152611. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.152611.
Modeling and prioritizing interventions using pollution hotspots for reducing nutrients, atrazine and E. coli concentrations in a watershed Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Abimbola, O., Mittelstet, A., Messer, T., Berry, E., van Griensvan, A. 2020. Modeling and prioritizing interventions using pollution hotspots for reducing nutrients, atrazine and E. coli concentrations in a watershed. Sustainability. 13:103. https://doi.org/10.3390/su13010103.
Determination of gastrointestinal tract colonization sites from feedlot cattle transiently shedding or super-shedding Escherichia coli O157:H7 at harvest Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wells, J., Berry, E.D., Kim, M., Bono, J.L., Oliver, W.T., Kalchayanand, N., Wang, R., Freetly, H.C., Means, W.J. 2020. Determination of gastrointestinal tract colonization sites from feedlot cattle transiently shedding or super-shedding Escherichia coli O157:H7 at harvest. Journal of Applied Microbiology. 129:1419-1426. https://doi.org/10.1111/jam.14684.
Measuring the occurrence of antibiotics in surface water adjacent to cattle grazing areas using passive samplers Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Naderi Beni, N., Snow, D.D., Berry, E.D., Mittelstet, A.R., Messer, T.L., Bartelt-Hunt, S. 2020. Measuring the occurrence of antibiotics in surface water adjacent to cattle grazing areas using passive samplers. Science of the Total Environment. 726:138296. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.138296.
Predicting Escherichia coli loads in cascading dams with machine learning: An integration of hydrometeorology, animal density and grazing pattern Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Abimbola, O.P., Mittelstet, A.R., Messer, T.L., Berry, E.D., Bartelt-Hunt, S.L., Hansen, S.P. 2020. Predicting Escherichia coli loads in cascading dams with machine learning: An integration of hydrometeorology, animal density and grazing pattern. Science of the Total Environment. 722:137894. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.137894.
Escherichia coli concentrations in waters of a reservoir system impacted by cattle and migratory waterfowl Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hansen, S., Messer, T., Mittelstet, A., Berry, E.D., Bartelt-Hunt, S., Abimbola, O. 2020. Escherichia coli concentrations in waters of a reservoir system impacted by cattle and migratory waterfowl. Science of the Total Environment. 705:135607. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2019.135607.
Occurrence of Escherichia coli O157:H7 in pest flies captured in leafy greens plots grown near a beef cattle feedlot Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Berry, E.D., Wells, J.E., Durso, L.M., Friesen, K.M., Bono, J.L., Suslow, T.V. 2019. Occurrence of Escherichia coli O157:H7 in pest flies captured in leafy greens plots grown near a beef cattle feedlot. Journal of Food Protection. 82(8):1300-1307. https://doi.org/10.4315/0362-028X.JFP-18-601.
Modeling the effects of land use and agricultural management on nutrient loss, atrazine and E. coli concentrations in a watershed using SWAT - (Abstract Only)
Fuzzy-logic based approach for E. coli load prediction in cascading dams - (Abstract Only)
Energy balance affects pulsatile secretion of luteinizing hormone from the adenohypophesis and expression of neurokinin B in the hypothalamus of ovariectomized gilts Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Thorson, J.F., Prezotto, L.D., Adams, H., Petersen, S.L., Clapper, J.A., Wright, E.C., Oliver, W.T., Freking, B.A., Foote, A.P., Berry, E.D., Nonneman, D.J., Lents, C.A. 2018. Energy balance affects pulsatile secretion of luteinizing hormone from the adenohypophesis and expression of neurokinin B in the hypothalamus of ovariectomized gilts. Biology of Reproduction. 99(2):433-445. https://doi.org/10.1093/biolre/ioy069.
Rumen bacterial community structure impacts feed efficiency in beef cattle Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Paz, H.A., Hales Paxton, K.E., Wells, J., Kuehn, L.A., Freetly, H.C., Berry, E.D., Flythe, M.D., Spangler, M.L., Fernando, S. 2018. Rumen bacterial community structure impacts feed efficiency in beef cattle. Journal of Animal Science. 96(3):1045-1058. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skx081.
Nutritional regulation of LH secretion in gilts: Hypothalamic expression of kisspeptin and neurokinin B - (Abstract Only)
Lents, C.A., Thorsen, J.F., Adams, H., Petersen, S.L., Prezotto, L.D., Berry, E.D., Nonneman, D.J. 2018. Nutritional regulation of LH secretion in gilts: Hypothalamic expression of kisspeptin and neurokinin B [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 96(Supplement 2):211-212. Abstract 394.
The impact of the bovine faecal microbiome on Escherichia coli O157:H7 prevalence and enumeration in naturally infected cattle Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kim, M., Kuehn, L.A., Bono, J.L., Berry, E.D., Kalchayanand, N., Freetly, H.C., Benson, A.K., Wells, J. 2017. The impact of the bovine faecal microbiome on Escherichia coli O157:H7 prevalence and enumeration in naturally infected cattle. Journal of Applied Microbiology. 123:1027-1042. https://doi.org/10.1111/jam.13545.
Evaluation of commercial ß-agonists, dietary protein, and shade on fecal shedding of Escherichia coli O157:H7 from feedlot cattle - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wells, J.E., Berry, E.D., Kim, M., Shackelford, S.D., Hales, K.E. 2017. Evaluation of commercial ß-agonists, dietary protein, and shade on fecal shedding of Escherichia coli O157:H7 from feedlot cattle. Foodborne Pathogens and Disease. 14(11):649-655. https://doi.org/10.1089/fpd.2017.2313.
Effect of calcium hydroxide application to feedlot pen surface material on ammonia, odor, and greenhouse gas emissions - (Proceedings)
Spiehs, M.J., Woodbury, B.L., Berry, E.D., Wells, J. 2017. Effect of calcium hydroxide application to feedlot pen surface material on ammonia, odor, and greenhouse gas emissions. In: Proceedings of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers Annual International Meeting (ASABE), July 16-19, 2017, Spokane, Washington. ASABE Paper No. 1700385. doi:10.13031/aim.201700385.
Odorous volatile organic compounds, Escherichia coli, and nutrient concentrations when kiln-dried pine chips and corn stover bedding are used in beef bedded manure packs Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Spiehs, M.J., Berry, E.D., Wells, J., Parker, D.B., Brown-Brandl, T.M. 2017. Odorous volatile organic compounds, Escherichia coli, and nutrient concentrations when kiln-dried pine chips and corn stover bedding are used in beef bedded manure packs. Journal of Environmental Quality. 46(4):722-732. https://doi.org/10.2134/jeq2016.09.0333.
The effects of monensin in diets fed to finishing beef steers and heifers on growth performance and fecal shedding of Escherichia coli O157:H7 Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hales, K.E., Wells, J., Berry, E.D., Kalchayanand, N., Bono, J.L., Kim, M.S. 2017. The effects of monensin in diets fed to finishing beef steers and heifers on growth performance and fecal shedding of Escherichia coli O157:H7. Journal of Animal Science. 95(8):3738-3744. https://doi.org/10.2527/jas2017.1528.
Persistence of Escherichia coli O157:H7 and total Escherichia coli in feces and feedlot surface manure from cattle fed diets with or without corn or sorghum wet distillers grains with solubles Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Berry, E.D., Wells, J.E., Varel, V.H., Hales, K.E., Kalchayanand, N. 2017. Persistence of Escherichia coli O157:H7 and total Escherichia coli in feces and feedlot surface manure from cattle fed diets with or without corn or sorghum wet distillers grains with solubles. Journal of Food Protection. 80(8):1317-1327. https://doi.org/10.4315/0362-028X.JFP-17-018.
Pathogens affecting beef Reprint Icon - (Book / Chapter)
Wells, J., Berry, E.D. 2017. Pathogens affecting beef. In: Acuff, G.R., Dickson, J.S., editors. Ensuring safety and quality in the production of beef Volume 1, Cambridge, UK, Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing. p. 1-16.
Effect of calcium hydroxide application to cattle feedlot pens on Escherichia coli O157:H7 and total E. coli in pen surface manure - (Abstract Only)
Berry, E.D., Wells, J., Arthur, T.M., Schmidt, J.W., Spiehs, M.J., Woodbury, B.L. 2016. Effect of calcium hydroxide application to cattle feedlot pens on Escherichia coli O157:H7 and total E. coli in pen surface manure [Abstract]. Journal of Food Protection. Supp. A(79):P2-122.
Distillers by-product cattle diets enhance reduced sulfur gas fluxes from feedlot soils and manures Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Miller, D.N., Spiehs, M.J., Varel, V.H., Woodbury, B.L., Wells, J., Berry, E.D. 2016. Distillers by-product cattle diets enhance reduced sulfur gas fluxes from feedlot soils and manures. Journal of Environmental Quality. 45:1161-1168.
Ammonia, total reduced sulfides, and greenhouse gases of pine chip and corn stover bedding packs - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Spiehs, M.J., Brown-Brandl, T.M., Parker, D.B., Miller, D.N., Berry, E.D., Wells, J.E. 2016. Ammonia, total reduced sulfides, and greenhouse gases of pine chip and corn stover bedding packs. Journal of Environmental Quality. 45:630-637.
Relationship of glucocorticoids and hematological measures with feed intake, growth, and efficiency of finishing beef cattle Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Foote, A.P., Hales, K.E., Tait Jr, R.G., Berry, E.D., Lents, C.A., Wells, J. E., Lindholm-Perry, A.K., Freetly, H.C. 2016. Relationship of glucocorticoids and hematological measures with feed intake, growth, and efficiency of finishing beef cattle. Journal of Animal Science. 94(1):275-283. doi: 10.2527/jas2015-9407
Reducing foodborne pathogen persistence and transmission in animal production environments: Challenges and Opportunities - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Berry, E.D., Wells, J. 2016. Reducing foodborne pathogen persistence and transmission in animal production environments: Challenges and Opportunities. Microbiology Spectrum. 4(4):1-18. doi:10.1128/microbiolspec.PFS-0006-2014.
Dissemination of Escherichia coli O157:H7 from a cattle feedlot: effect of proximity on contamination of leafy greens, bioaerosols, and pest flies - (Abstract Only)
Berry, E.D., Wells, J., Durso, L.M., Bono, J.L., Friesen, K.M., Suslow, T.V., Millner, P.D. 2015. Dissemination of Escherichia coli O157:H7 from a cattle feedlot: effect of proximity on contamination of leafy greens, bioaerosols, and pest flies.[abstract] ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts. 195-6. Available: https://scisoc.confex.com/crops/2015am/webprogram/Paper91330.html
Effect of lysozyme or antibiotics on fecal zoonotic pathogens in nursery pigs Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wells, J., Berry, E.D., Kalchayanand, N., Rempel, L.A., Kim, M., Oliver, W.T. 2015. Effect of lysozyme or antibiotics on fecal zoonotic pathogens in nursery pigs. Journal of Applied Microbiology. 118:1489-1497.
The effect of bovine fecal microbiome on Escherichia coli O157:H7 prevalence - (Abstract Only)
Kim, M., Kuehn, L.A., Bono, J.L., Berry, E.D., Kalchayanand, N., Freetly, H.C., Benson, A.K., Wells, J. 2015. The effect of bovine fecal microbiome on Escherichia coli O157:H7 prevalence [abstract]. 2015 Congress on Gastrointestinal Function, 2015 April 13-15, Chicago, IL. p. 34.
Effect of proximity to a cattle feedlot on Escherichia coli O157:H7 contamination of leafy greens and evaluation of the potential for airborne transmission Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Berry, E.D., Wells, J., Bono, J.L., Woodbury, B.L., Kalchayanand, N., Norman, K.N., Suslow, T.V., Lopez-Velasco, G., Millner, P.D. 2015. Effect of proximity to a cattle feedlot on Escherichia coli O157:H7 contamination of leafy greens and evaluation of the potential for airborne transmission. Applied and Environmental Microbiology. 81(3):1101-1110.
Evaluation of essential oils in beef cattle manure slurries and applications of select compounds to beef feedlot surfaces to control zoonotic pathogens - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wells, J., Berry, E.D., Guerini, M., Varel, V.H. 2015. Evaluation of essential oils in beef cattle manure slurries and applications of select compounds to beef feedlot surfaces to control zoonotic pathogens. Journal of Applied Microbiology. 118;295-304.
Persistence of Escherichia coli O157:H7 in feces from cattle fed diets with or without wet distillers grains with solubles - (Abstract Only)
Berry, E.D., Wells, J., Varel, V.H. 2014. Persistence of Escherichia coli O157:H7 in feces from cattle fed diets with or without wet distillers grains with solubles. Journal of Animal Science 92(E-Suppl.2):525.
Effect of proximity to a cattle feedlot on Escherichia coli O157:H7 contamination of leafy greens and evaluation of the potential for bioaerosol and pest fly transmission - (Abstract Only)
Berry, E.D., Wells, J., Durso, L.M., Bono, J.L., Friesen, K.M., Woodbury, B.L., Kalchayanand, N., Norman, K.N., Suslow, T.V., Lopez-Velasco, G., Millner, P.D. 2014. Effect of proximity to a cattle feedlot on Escherichia coli O157:H7 contamination of leafy greens and evaluation of the potential for bioaerosol and pest fly transmission. [Abstract]. Western Food Safety Summit, May 8-9, 2014, Salinas, CA. poster session.
Effect of lysozyme or antibiotics on fecal zoonotic pathogens in nursery pigs - (Abstract Only)
Wells, J., Berry, E.D., Kalchayanand, N., Rempel, L.A., Oliver, W.T. 2014. Effect of lysozyme or antibiotics on fecal zoonotic pathogens in nursery pigs. Journal of Animal Science 92(E-Suppl.2):529.
Investigation of bacterial diversity in the feces of cattle fed different diets Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kim, M.S., Kim, J., Kuehn, L.A., Bono, J.L., Berry, E.D., Kalchayanand, N., Freetly, H.C., Benson, A.K., Wells, J. 2014. Investigation of bacterial diversity in the feces of cattle fed different diets. Journal of Animal Science. 92:683-694.
Use of wood-based materials in beef bedded manure packs: 2. Effect on odorous volatile organic compounds, odor activity value, Escherichia coli, and nutrient concentrations - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Spiehs, M.J., Brown-Brandl, T.M., Berry, E.D., Wells, J.E., Parker, D.B., Miller, D.N., Jaderborg, J.P., DiCostanzo, A. 2014. Use of wood-based materials in beef bedded manure packs: 2. Effect on odorous volatile organic compounds, odor activity value, Escherichia coli, and nutrient concentrations. Journal of Environmental Quality. Special Section. Livestock GraceNet. 43:1195-1206. DOI: 10.2134/JEQ2013.05.0165.
Use of wood-based materials in beef bedded manure packs: 1. Effect on ammonia, total reduced sulfide, and greenhouse gas concentrations - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Spiehs, M.J., Brown-Brandl, T.M., Parker, D.B., Miller, D.N., Jaderborg, J.P., DiCostanzo, A., Berry, E.D., Wells, J.E. 2014. Use of wood-based materials in beef bedded manure packs: 1. Effect on ammonia, total reduced sulfide, and greenhouse gas concentrations. Journal of Environmental Quality. Special Section. Livestock GraceNet. 43:1187-1194. DOI: 10.2134/JEQ2013.05.0164.
Investigation of microbial diversity in the feces of cattle fed different diets - (Abstract Only)
Kim, M.S., Kim, J., Kuehn, L.A., Bono, J.L., Berry, E.D., Kalchayanand, N., Freetly, H.C., Benson, A.K., Wells, J. 2013. Investigation of microbial diversity in the feces of cattle fed different diets.[abstract] Journal of Animal Science Supplement. 91 (E-Supplement 2): 235.
Effect of proximity to a cattle feedlot on the occurrence of Escherichia coli 0157:H7-positive pest flies in a leafy green crop - (Abstract Only)
Berry, E.D., Wells, J., Durso, L.M., Bono, J.L., Friesen, K.M., Woodbury, B.L., Suslow, T.V., Lopez-Velasco, G., Millner, P.D. 2013. Effect of proximity to a cattle feedlot on the occurrence of Escherichia coli 0157:H7-positive pest flies in a leafy green crop. International Association for Food Protection Proceedings. [abstract]P3-132 Page No 65.
Framework…protocols for evaluation … hazards & controls…application...soil amendments of animal origin on land…grow produce…consumed raw Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Harris, L.J., Berry, E.D., Blessington, T., Erickson, M., Jay-Russell, M., Jiang, X., Killinger, K., Michel, F.C., Millner, P.D., Schneider, K., Sharma, M., Suslow, T.V., Wang, L., Worobo, R.W. 2013. A framework for developing research protocols for evaluation of microbial hazards and controls during production that pertain to the application of untreated soil amendments of animal origin on land used to grow produce that may be consumed raw. Journal of Food Protection. 76(6):1062-1084.
Fate of naturally occurring Escherichia coli O157:H7 and other zoonotic pathogens during minimally managed bovine feedlot manure composting processes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Berry, E.D., Millner, P.D., Wells, J., Kalchayanand, N., Guerini, M.N. 2013. Fate of naturally occurring Escherichia coli O157:H7 and other zoonotic pathogens during minimally managed bovine feedlot manure composting processes. Journal of Food Protection. 76(8):1308-1321.
Effects of antimicrobials fed as dietary growth promoters on faecal shedding of Campylobacter, Salmonella and shiga-toxin producing Escherichia coli in swine - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wells, J., Kalchayanand, N., Berry, E.D., Oliver, W.T. 2013. Effects of antimicrobials fed as dietary growth promoters on faecal shedding of Campylobacter, Salmonella and shiga-toxin producing Escherichia coli in swine. Journal of Applied Microbiology. 114(2):318-328.
Effect of bedding materials on concentration of odorous compounds and Escherichia coli in beef cattle bedded manure packs - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Spiehs, M.J., Brown Brandl, T.M., Parker, D.B., Miller, D.N., Berry, E.D., Wells, J.E. 2013. Effect of bedding materials on concentration of odorous compounds and Escherichia coli in beef cattle bedded manure packs. Journal of Environmental Quality. 42(1):65-75.
Soil solarization reduces Escherichia coli O157:H7 and total Escherichia coli on cattle feedlot pen surfaces - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Berry, E.D., Wells, J. 2012. Soil solarization reduces Escherichia coli O157:H7 and total Escherichia coli on cattle feedlot pen surfaces. Journal of Food Protection. 75(1):7-13.
Transport of trace elements in runoff from unamended and pond-ash amended feedlot surfaces - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Vogel, J.R., Gilley, J.E., Woodbury, B.L., Berry, E.D., Eigenberg, R.A. 2011. Transport of trace elements in runoff from unamended and pond-ash amended feedlot surfaces. Transactions of the ASABE. 54(4):1269-1279.
Impact of reducing the level of wet distillers grains fed to cattle prior to harvest on prevalence and levels of Escherichia coli O157:H7 in feces and on hides - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wells, J., Shackelford, S.D., Berry, E.D., Kalchayanand, N., Bosilevac, J.M., Wheeler, T.L. 2011. Impact of reducing the level of wet distillers grains fed to cattle prior to harvest on prevalence and levels of Escherichia coli O157:H7 in feces and on hides. Journal of Food Protection. 74(10):1611-1617.
Reduction in dietary wet distillers grains alters Escherichia coli 0157:H7 in feces of cattle - (Abstract Only)
Wells, J., Shackelford, S.D., Berry, E.D., Kalchayanand, N., Bosilevac, J.M., Wheeler, T.L. 2011. Reduction in dietary wet distillers grains alters Escherichia coli 0157:H7 in feces of cattle. In: Proceedings of the 2011 Congress on Gastrointestinal Function, April 18-20, 2011, Chicago, Illinois.
Soil solarization reduces Escherichia coli O157:H7 on cattle feedlot pen surfaces - (Abstract Only)
Berry, E.D., Wells, J. 2011. Soil solarization reduces Escherichia coli O157:H7 on cattle feedlot pen surfaces [abstract]. Journal of Food Protection. 74(Supplement A):80.
Runoff, erosion, and size distribution of sediment from beef cattle feedlots - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gilley, J.E., Berry, E.D., Eigenberg, R.A., Marx, D.B., Woodbury, B.L. 2011. Runoff, erosion, and size distribution of sediment from beef cattle feedlots. Transactions of the ASABE. 54(2): 435-440.
Environmental conditions in beef deep-bedded monoslope facilities: a descriptive study - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Spiehs, M.J., Woodbury, B.L., Doran, B.E., Eigenberg, R.A., Kohl, K.D., Varel, V.H., Berry, E.D., Wells, J. 2011. Environmental conditions in beef deep-bedded monoslope facilities: a descriptive study. Transactions of the ASABE. 54(2):663-673.
Environmental conditions in beef deep-bedded mono-slope facilities - (Popular Publication)
Spiehs, M.J., Woodbury, B.L., Doran, B., Eigenberg, R.A., Kohl, K., Varel, V.H., Berry, E.D., Wells, J. 2010. Environmental conditions in beef deep-bedded mono-slope facilities. Iowa State University Animal Industry Report. Leaflet Number R2582.
Escherichia coli O157:H7: Recent Advances in Research on Occurrence, Transmission, and Control in Cattle and the Production Environment - (Book / Chapter)
Berry, E.D., Wells, J. 2010. Escherichia coli O157:H7: Recent Advances in Research on Occurrence, Transmission, and Control in Cattle and the Production Environment. In: Taylor, Steve L. Advances in Food and Nutrition Research. Volume 60. Burlington: Elsevier. p. 67-118.
Soil Versus Pond Ash Surfacing of Feedlot Pens: Occurrence of Escherichia coli O157:H7 in Cattle and Persistence in Manure - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Berry, E.D., Wells, J., Arthur, T.M., Woodbury, B.L., Nienaber, J.A., Brown Brandl, T.M., Eigenberg, R.A. 2010. Soil Versus Pond Ash Surfacing of Feedlot Pens: Occurrence of Escherichia coli O157:H7 in Cattle and Persistence in Manure. Journal of Food Protection. 73(7):1269-1277.
Effects of Dietary Antimicrobials on Fecal Shedding of Campylobacter, Salmonella, and Shiga-toxin Producing Escherichia coli in Production Swine - (Abstract Only)
Wells, J., Kalchayanand, N., Berry, E.D., Oliver, W.T. 2010. Effects of Dietary Antimicrobials on Fecal Shedding of Campylobacter, Salmonella, and Shiga-toxin Producing Escherichia coli in Production Swine [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 88 (E-Supplement 2):616. (Abstract #W102).
Odor Production and Escherichia coli Concentrations in Manure Slurries of Feedlot Steers Fed 0 or 40% Corn Wet Distillers Grains with Solubles - (Abstract Only)
Varel, V.H., Wells, J., Berry, E.D., Miller, D.N. 2010. Odor Production and Escherichia coli Concentrations in Manure Slurries of Feedlot Steers Fed 0 or 40% Corn Wet Distillers Grains with Solubles. In: Proceedings of the 110th General Meeting of the American Society for Microbiology, May 23-27, 2010, San Diego, CA. 2010 CDROM.
Manure odor potential and Escherichia coli concentrations in manure slurries of feedlot steers fed 40% corn wet distillers grains - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Varel, V.H., Wells, J., Berry, E.D., Miller, D.N. 2010. Manure odor potential and Escherichia coli concentrations in manure slurries of feedlot steers fed 40% corn wet distillers grains. Journal of Environmental Quality. 39(4):1498-1506.
Evaluation of the Fate of Naturally Occurring Escherichia coli O157:H7 During Bovine Manure Composting Processes - (Abstract Only)
Berry, E.D., Millner, P.D., Wells, J., Kalchayanand, N. 2009. Evaluation of the Fate of Naturally Occurring Escherichia coli O157:H7 During Bovine Manure Composting Processes. [abstract] In: Proceedings 2009 International Annual Meetings of Agronomy Society of America, Crop Science Society of America, Soil Science Society of America, 1-5 Nov 2009, Pittsburgh, PA. CDROM.
Nutrient and Bacterial Transport in Runoff from Soil and Pond Ash Amended Feedlot Surfaces - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gilley, J.E., Berry, E.D., Eigenberg, R.A., Marx, D.B., Woodbury, B.L. 2009. Nutrient and Bacterial Transport in Runoff from Soil and Pond Ash Amended Feedlot Surfaces. Transactions of the ASABE. 52(6):2077-2085.
Prevalence and Level of Escherichia coli O157:H7 in Feces and on Hides of Feedlot Steers Fed Diets With or Without Wet Distillers Grains with Solubles - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wells, J., Shackelford, S.D., Berry, E.D., Kalchayanand, N., Guerini, M.N., Varel, V.H., Arthur, T.M., Bosilevac, J.M., Freetly, H.C., Wheeler, T.L., Ferrell, C.L., Koohmaraie, M. 2009. Prevalence and Level of Escherichia coli O157:H7 in Feces and on Hides of Feedlot Steers Fed Diets With or Without Wet Distillers Grains with Solubles. Journal of Food Protection. 72(8):1624-1633.
Prevalence and Level of Escherichia coli O157:H7 in Feces and On Hides of Feedlot Steers Fed Diets With or Without Wet Distillers Grains With Solubles - (Abstract Only)
Wells, J., Shackelford, S.D., Berry, E.D., Kalchayanand, N., Varel, V.H., Arthur, T.M., Bosilevac, J.M., Freetly, H.C., Wheeler, T.L., Ferrell, C.L., Koohmaraie, M. 2009. Prevalence and Level of Escherichia coli O157:H7 in Feces and On Hides of Feedlot Steers Fed Diets With or Without Wet Distillers Grains With Solubles [abstract]. Microbial Ecology 57(3):583-584.
Escherichia coli O157:H7 and Salmonella in Small Processing Plants and the Effect of Feeding Wet Distillers Grains with Solubles on E. coli O157:H7 - (Abstract Only)
Bosilevac, J.M., Wells, J., Arthur, T.M., Kalchayanand, N., Shackelford, S.D., Berry, E.D., Bono, J.L., Harhay, D.M., Wheeler, T.L., Koohmaraie, M. 2009. Escherichia coli O157:H7 and Salmonella in Small Processing Plants and the Effect of Feeding Wet Distillers Grains with Solubles on E. coli O157:H7 [abstract]. NCBA Beef Industry Safety Summit, San Diego, CA, March 4-6, 2009.
Impacts of Individual Animal Response to Heat and Handling Stresses on Escherichia coli and E. coli O157:H7 Fecal Shedding by Feedlot Cattle - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Brown Brandl, T.M., Berry, E.D., Wells, J., Arthur, T.M., Nienaber, J.A. 2009. Impacts of Individual Animal Response to Heat and Handling Stresses on Escherichia coli and E. coli O157:H7 Fecal Shedding by Feedlot Cattle. Foodborne Pathogens and Disease. 6(7):855-864.
Escherichia coli O157:H7 strains isolated from environmental sources differ significantly in acid resistance compared to human outbreak strains - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Oh, D., Pan, Y., Berry, E.D., Cooley, M.B., Mandrell, R.E., Breidt, F. 2009. Escherichia coli O157:H7 strains isolated from environmental sources differ significantly in acid resistance compared to human outbreak strains. Journal of Food Protection. 72(3):503-509.
Odorant production and persistence of Escherichia coli in manure slurries from cattle fed zero, twenty, forty, or sixty percent wet distillers grains with solubles - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Varel, V.H., Wells, J., Berry, E.D., Spiehs, M.J., Miller, D.N., Ferrell, C.L., Shackelford, S.D., Koohmaraie, M. 2008. Odorant production and persistence of Escherichia coli in manure slurries from cattle fed zero, twenty, forty, or sixty percent wet distillers grains with solubles. Journal of Animal Science 86:3617-3627.
A direct plating method for estimating populations of Escherichia coli 0157 in bovine manure and manure-based materials - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Berry, E.D., Wells, J. 2008. A direct plating method for estimating populations of Escherichia coli 0157 in bovine manure and manure-based materials. Journal of Food Protection 71(11):2233-2238.
The impact of stress level on fecal bacteria and pathogen shedding in feedlot cattle. - (Proceedings)
Brown Brandl, T.M., Berry, E.D., Wells, J., Arthur, T.M., Nienaber, J.A. 2008. The impact of stress level on fecal bacteria and pathogen shedding in feedlot cattle. American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers. Paper No. 084178. St. Joseph, MI:ASABE.
Odorant production and persistence of generic E. coli in manure slurries from cattle fed 0, 20, 40, and 60% wet distillers grains with solubles (WDGS). - (Abstract Only)
Varel, V.H., Wells, J., Berry, E.D., Spiehs, M.J., Miller, D.N., Ferrell, C.L., Shackelford, S.D., Koohmaraie, M. 2008. Odorant production and persistence of generic E. coli in manure slurries from cattle fed 0, 20, 40, and 60% wet distillers grains with solubles (WDGS)[abstract]. Journal of Animal Science 86(E-Suppl. 2)/Journal of Dairy Science 91(E-Suppl. 1):325.
Spatial variations in nutrient and microbial transport from feedlot surfaces - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gilley, J.E., Berry, E.D., Eigenberg, R.A., Marx, D.B., Woodbury, B.L. 2008. Spatial variations in nutrient and microbial transport from feedlot surfaces. Transactions of the ASABE. 51(2):675-684.
Incidence and persistence of zoonotic bacterial and protozoan pathogens in a beef cattle feedlot runoff control - vegetative treatment system - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Berry, E.D., Woodbury, B.L., Nienaber, J.A., Eigenberg, R.A., Thurston Enriquez, J.A., Wells, J. 2007. Incidence and persistence of zoonotic bacterial and protozoan pathogens in a beef cattle feedlot runoff control - vegetative treatment system. Journal of Environmental Quality 36:1873-1882.
Survival of Escherichia coli O157:H7 Isolates in Acetic Acid Solutions is Influenced by the Source of Isolation - (Abstract Only)
Oh DH, Pan Y, Berry ED, Mandrell RE, Cooley MB, Breidt F. 2007. Survival of Escherichia coli O157:H7 Isolates in Acetic Acid Solutions is Influenced by the Source of Isolation. International Association for Food Protection Proceedings.
Effect of N-(n-butyl) Phosphoric Triamide (NPBT) and a Linalool or Pine Oil Extract on Urea Concentration, Odorants, and Coliform Bacteria in Cattle Feedlot Manure - (Proceedings)
Varel, V.H., Wells, J., Berry, E.D. 2007. Effect of N-(n-butyl) Phosphoric Triamide (NPBT) and a Linalool or Pine Oil Extract on Urea Concentration, Odorants, and Coliform Bacteria in Cattle Feedlot Manure. In CDRom Proceedings: American Society of Agri Engineers Special Meetings, Sept. 15-19, 2007, Broomfield, CO. CDRom 701P0907cd.
THE INFLUENCE OF OSCILLATING DIETARY PROTEIN CONCENTRATIONS ON FINISHING CATTLE. I. FEEDLOT PERFORMANCE AND ODOROUS COMPOUND PRODUCTION - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Archibeque, S.L., Miller, D.N., Freetly, H.C., Berry, E.D., Ferrell, C.L. 2007. The influence of oscillating dietary protein concentrations on finishing cattle. I. Feedlot performance and odorous compound production. Journal of Animal Science. 85(6):1487-1495.
ENVIRONMENTAL FATE OF ZOONOTIC BACTERIAL AND PROTOZOAN PATHOGENS IN A BEEF CATTLE FEEDLOT RUNOFF CONTROL-VEGETATIVE TREATMENT SYSTEM - (Abstract Only)
Berry, E.D., Woodbury, B.L., Nienaber, J.A., Eigenberg, R.A., Thurston Enriquez, J.A. 2006. Environmental fate of zoonotic bacterial and protozoan pathogens in a beef cattle feedlot runoff control-vegetative treatment system. International Annual Meetings of the American Society of Agronomy, Crop Sciences Society of America, and Soil Science Society of American, Indianapolis, IN. November 12-16, 2006. CD-ROM (Abstract)
INFLUENCE OF GENOTYPE AND DIET ON STEER PERFORMANCE, MANURE ODOR, AND CARRIAGE OF PATHOGENIC AND OTHER FECAL BACTERIA. II. PATHOGENIC AND OTHER FECAL BACTERIA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Berry, E.D., Wells, J.E., Archibeque, S.L., Ferrell, C.L., Freetly, H.C., Miller, D.N. 2006. Influence of genotype and diet on steer performance, manure odor, and carriage of pathogenic and other fecal bacteria. II. Pathogenic and other fecal bacteria. Journal of Animal Science. 84:2523-2532.
INFLUENCE OF GENOTYPE AND DIET ON STEER PERFORMANCE, MANURE ODOR, AND CARRIAGE OF PATHOGENIC AND OTHER FECAL BACTERIA. I. ANIMAL PERFORMANCE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ferrell, C.L., Berry, E.D., Freetly, H.C., Miller, D.N. 2006. Influence of genotype and diet on steer performance, manure odor, and carriage of pathogenic and other fecal bacteria. I. Animal performance. Journal of Animal Science. 84:2515-2522.
INFLUENCE OF GENOTYPE AND DIET ON STEER PERFORMANCE, MANURE ODOR, AND CARRIAGE OF PATHOGENIC AND OTHER FECAL BACTERIA. III. ODOROUS COMPOUND PRODUCTION - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Miller, D.N., Berry, E.D., Wells, J.E., Ferrell, C.L., Archibeque, S.L., Freetly, H.C. 2006. Influence of genotype and diet on steer performance, manure odor, and carriage of pathogenic and other fecal bacteria. III. Odorous compound production. Journal of Animal Science. 84:2533-2545.
EFFECTS OF ESSENTIAL OILS ON VIABILITY OF ESCHERICHIA COLI O157:H7 IN TREATED BEEF CATTLE MANURE SLURRIES AND ON PREVALENCE FROM TREATED FEEDLOT SURFACES - (Abstract Only)
Wells, J., Berry, E.D., Varel, V.H. 2006. Effects of essential oils on viability of Escherichia coli O157:H7 in treated beef cattle manure slurries and on prevalence from treated feedlot surfaces [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science 84(Suppl 1):356-357.
INCORPORATION OF THYMOL INTO CORNCOB GRANULES FOR REDUCTION OF ODOR AND PATHOGENS IN FEEDLOT CATTLE WASTE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Varel, V.H., Miller, D.N., Berry, E.D. 2006. Incorporation of thymol into corncob granules for reduction of odor and pathogens in feedlot cattle waste. Journal of Animal Science. 84(2):481-487.
EFFECTS OF COMMON FORAGE PHENOLIC ACIDS ON ESCHERICHIA COLI O157:H7 VIABILITY IN BOVINE FECES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wells, J.E., Berry, E.D., Varel, V.H. 2005. Effects of common forage phenolic acids on Escherichia coli O157:H7 viability in bovine feces. Applied and Environmental Microbiology. 71(12)7974-7979.
OCCURRENCE AND FATE OF BACTERIAL PATHOGENS IN A PASSIVE BEEF FEEDLOT RUNOFF CONTROL-VEGETATIVE TREATMENT SYSTEM - (Proceedings)
Berry, E.D., Woodbury, B.L., Nienaber, J.A., Eigenberg, R.A. 2005. Occurrence and fate of bacterial pathogens in a passive beef feedlot runoff control-vegetative treatment system. In: Proceedings of the Symposium on the State of the Science Animal Manure and Waste Management, January 5-7, 2005, San Antonio, Texas. 2005 CDROM.
CATTLE FEEDLOT SOIL MOISTURE AND MANURE CONTENT: I. IMPACTS ON GREENHOUSE GASES, ODOR COMPOUNDS, NITROGEN LOSSES, AND DUST - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Miller, D.N., Berry, E.D. 2005. Cattle feedlot soil moisture and manure content: I. Impacts on greenhouse gases, odor compounds, nitrogen losses, and dust. Journal of Environmental Quality. 34:644-655.
CATTLE FEEDLOT SOIL MOISTURE AND MANURE CONTENT: II. IMPACT ON ESCHERICHIA COLI O157 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Berry, E.D., Miller, D.N. 2005. Cattle feedlot soil moisture and manure content: II. Impact on Escherichia coli O157. Journal of Environmental Quality. 34:656-663.
MICROBIAL ACTIVITIES AND FEEDLOT EMISIONS - (Abstract Only)
Miller, D.N., Berry, E.D., Varel, V.H. 2004. Microbial activities and feedlot emisions. Procedings of the International Annual Meetings of the American Society of Agronomy, Crop Science Society of America, and Soil Science Society of America, October 31 - November 4, 2004, Seattle, WA, 2004 CDROM.
INFLUENCE OF GENOTYPE AND DIET ON STEER PERFORMANCE - (Abstract Only)
Ferrell, C.L., Berry, E.D., Freetly, H.C., Miller, D.N. 2004. Influence of genotype and diet on steer performance [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science 82(Suppl. 1):42.
EFFECT OF PLANT PHENOLICS ON ESCHERICHIA COLI O157:H7 SURVIVAL IN BOVINE FECES - (Abstract Only)
Wells, J.E., Berry, E.D., Miller, D.N., Varel, V.H. 2004. Effect of plant phenolics on Escherichia coli O157:H7 survival in bovine feces. In: Proceedings of the 104th General Meeting of the American Society for Microbiology, May 23-27, 2004, New Orleans, Louisiana. 2004 CDROM.
STATIONARY-PHASE ACID RESISTANCE AND INJURY OF RECENT BOVINE ESCHERICHIA COLI O157 AND NON-O157 BIOTYPE I ESCHERICHIA COLI ISOLATES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
BERRY, E.D., GALLAGHER, G.A., SIRAGUSA, G.R. STATIONARY-PHASE ACID RESISTANCE AND INJURY OF RECENT BOVINE ESCHERICHIA COLI O157 AND NON-O157 BIOTYPE I ESCHERICHIA COLI ISOLATES. JOURNAL OF FOOD PROTECTION. 2004. v. 67. p. 583-590.
DIFFERENCES IN FEEDLOT SURFACE MOISTURE AND MANURE CONTENT CONTROL ODOR COMPOUND PRODUCTION, DUST POTENTIAL, GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSION, AND NUTRIENT CONTENT - (Abstract Only)
MILLER, D.N., BERRY, E.D., VAREL, V.H. DIFFERENCES IN FEEDLOT SURFACE MOISTURE AND MANURE CONTENT CONTROL ODOR COMPOUND PRODUCTION, DUST POTENTIAL, GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSION, AND NUTRIENT CONTENT. CD-ROM. Denver, CO.: AMERICAN SOCIETY OF AGRONOMY, CROP SCIENCE SOCIETY OF AMERICA, AND SOIL SOCIETY OF AMERICA ANNUAL MEETING. 2003.
SLOW-RELEASE THYME OIL GRANULES FOR CONTROL OF ODOR AND PATHOGENS IN FEEDLOT CATTLE WASTE - (Abstract Only)
VAREL, V.H., MILLER, D.N., BERRY, E.D. SLOW-RELEASE THYME OIL GRANULES FOR CONTROL OF ODOR AND PATHOGENS IN FEEDLOT CATTLE WASTE. JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE. 2003. v. 81(SUPP.1): ABSTRACT P. 77.
EFFECT OF MOISTURE AND MANURE CONTENT ON THE GROWTH AND SURVIVAL OF ESCHERICHIA COLI O157:H7 IN CATTLE FEEDLOT SOILS - (Abstract Only)
BERRY, E.D., MILLER, D.N. EFFECT OF MOISTURE AND MANURE CONTENT ON THE GROWTH AND SURVIVAL OF ESCHERICHIA COLI O157:H7 IN CATTLE FEEDLOT SOILS. AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MICROBIOLOGY MEETING. 2003. Abstract p. 550.
EFFECT OF MOISTURE AND MANURE CONTENT ON MICROBIAL PROCESSES IN CATTLE FEEDLOT SOILS: GREENHOUSE GASES, NUTRIENT LOSSES, AND ODORS - (Abstract Only)
MILLER, D.N., BERRY, E.D. EFFECT OF MOISTURE AND MANURE CONTENT ON MICROBIAL PROCESSES IN CATTLE FEEDLOT SOILS: GREENHOUSE GASES, NUTRIENT LOSSES, AND ODORS. AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MICROBIOLOGY MEETING. 2003. Abstract p. 547.
DEVELOPMENT OF METHODS FOR THE RECOVERY OF ESCHERICHIA COLI O157:H7 AND SALMONELLA FROM BEEF CARCASS SPONGE SAMPLES AND BOVINE FECAL AND HIDE SAMPLES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Barkocy-Gallagher, G.A., Berry, E.D., Rivera Betancourt, M., Arthur, T.M., Nou, X., Koohmaraie, M. 2002. Development of methods for the recovery of Escherichia coli O157:H7 and Salmonella from beef carcass sponge samples and bovine fecal and hide samples. Journal of Food Protection. 65(10):1527-1534
ACID RESISTANCE STATUS OF ESCHERICHIA COLI O157 IN BOVINE FECES AS SHED FROM NATURALLY CONTAMINATED CATTLE - (Abstract Only)
Berry, E.D., Gallagher, G.A. 2002. Acid resistance status of Escherichia coli O157 in bovine feces as shed from naturally contaminated cattle [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 80(Suppl. 1):150.
MICROBIAL AND QUALITY ATTRIBUTES OF GROUND PORK PREPARED FROM COMMERCIAL PORK TRIM TREATED WITH COMBINATION INTERVENTION PROCESSES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Castelo, M.M., Koohmaraie, M., Berry, E.D. 2001. Microbial and quality attributes of ground pork prepared from commercial pork trim treated with combination intervention processes. Journal of Food Protection. 64(12):1981-1987.
EFFECT OF DIFFERENT LEVELS OF BEEF BACTERIAL MICROFLORA ON THE GROWTH AND SURVIVAL OF ESCHERICHIA COLI O157:H7 ON BEEF CARCASS TISSUE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Berry, E.D., Koohmaraie, M. 2001. Effect of different levels of beef bacterial microflora on the growth and survival of Escherichia coli O157:H7 on beef carcass tissue. Journal of Food Protection. 64:1138-1144.
EVALUATION OF COMBINATION TREATMENT PROCESSES FOR THE MICROBIAL DECONTAMINATION OF PORK TRIM - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Castelo, M.M., Kang, D., Siragusa, G.R., Koohmaraie, M., Berry, E.D. 2001. Evaluation of combination treatment processes for the microbial decontamination of pork trim. Journal of Food Protection. 64:335-342.
DEVELOPMENT AND DEMONSTRATION OF RNA ISOLATION AND RT-PCR PROCEDURES TO DETECT ESCHERICHIA COLI O157:H7 GENE EXPRESSION ON BEEF CARCASS SURFACES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Berry, E.D. 2000. Development and demonstration of RNA isolation and RT-PCR procedures to detect Escherichia coli O157:H7 gene expression on beef carcass surfaces. Letters in Applied Microbiology. 31:265-269.
EFFECTS OF ACID ADAPTATION OF ESCHERICHIA COLI O157:H7 ON EFFICACY OF ACETIC ACID SPRAY WASHES TO DECONTAMINATE BEEF CARCASS TISSUE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Berry, E.D., Cutter, C.N. 2000. Effects of acid adaptation of Escherichia coli O157:H7 on efficacy of acetic acid spray washes to decontaminate beef carcass tissue. Applied and Environmental Microbiology. 66:1493-1498.
INTEGRATION OF HYDROXYAPATITE CONCENTRATION OF BACTERIA AND SEMINESTED PCR TO ENHANCE DETECTION OF SALMONELLA TYPHIMURIUM FROM GROUND BEEF AND BOVINE CARCASS SPONGE SAMPLES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
BACTERIAL CROSS-CONTAMINATION OF MEAT DURING LIQUID NITROGEN IMMERSION FREEZING - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
EFFICACY OF USING A SPONGE SAMPLING METHOD TO RECOVER LOW LEVELS OF ESCHERICHIA COLI O157:H7, SALMONELLA TYPHIMURIUM, AND AEROBIC BACTERIA FROMBEEF CARCASS SURFACE TISSUE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
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