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Kenneth E Overturf (Ken)
Small Grains and Potato Germplasm Research
Research Geneticist

Phone: (208) 837-9096 ext. 1104
Fax: (208) 837-6047

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Projects
Improving Nutrient Utilization to Increase the Production Efficiency and Sustainability of Rainbow Trout Aquaculture
In-House Appropriated (D)
  Accession Number: 437676
Improving the Competitiveness of Rainbow Trout Production by the Integrated Development of Improved Feedstuffs, Feeds, and Trout
Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement (S)
  Accession Number: 444347

Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon Reprint Icon will take you to the publication reprint.)
Integrated alternative approaches to select feed-efficient rainbow trout families to enhance the plant protein utilization Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kajbaf, K., Overturf, K.E., Kumar, V. 2024. Integrated alternative approaches to select feed-efficient rainbow trout families to enhance the plant protein utilization. Scientific Reports. 14. Article 3869. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-54218-2.
Effect of dietary soy protein source on effluent water quality and growth performance of rainbow trout reared in a serial reuse water system Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Welker, T.L., Overturf, K.E. 2023. Effect of dietary soy protein source on effluent water quality and growth performance of rainbow trout reared in a serial reuse water system. Animals. 13(19). Article 3090. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani13193090.
Controlling eutrophication of aquaculture production water using biochar: correlation of molecular composition with adsorption characteristics as revealed by FT-ICR mass spectrometry Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rance, B., Struhs, E., Mirkouei, A., Overturf, K.E., Chacon-Patino, M., Mckenna, A., Chen, H., Raja, K.S. 2023. Controlling eutrophication of aquaculture production water using biochar: correlation of molecular composition with adsorption characteristics as revealed by FT-ICR mass spectrometry. Processes. 11(10), 2883. https://doi.org/10.3390/pr11102883.
Engineered biomaterials for reducing phosphorus and nitrogen levels from downstream water of aquaculture facilities Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bare, W., Struhs, E., Mirkouei, A., Overturf, K.E., Small, B. 2023. Engineered biomaterials for reducing phosphorus and nitrogen levels from downstream water of aquaculture facilities. Nature Sustainability. 11(4). Article 1029. https://doi.org/10.3390/pr11041029.
Multi-tissue RNAseq reveals genetic and temporal differences in acute viral (IHN) infection among three selected lines of rainbow trout with varying resistance Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bledsoe, J.W., Ma, J., Cain, K., Bruce, T., Rawles, A.A., Abernathy, J.W., Welker, T.L., Overturf, K.E. 2022. Multi-tissue RNAseq reveals genetic and temporal differences in acute viral (IHN) infection among three selected lines of rainbow trout with varying resistance. Fish and Shellfish Immunology. 124:343-361. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fsi.2022.03.034.
Latitude oil as a sustainable alternative to dietary fish oil in rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss): Effects on filet fatty acid profiles, intestinal histology, and plasma biochemistry Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hong, J., Bledsoe, J.W., Overturf, K.E., Lee, S., Iassonova, D., Small, B. 2022. Latitude oil as a sustainable alternative to dietary fish oil in rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss): Effects on filet fatty acid profiles, intestinal histology, and plasma biochemistry. Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems. 6. Article 837628. https://doi.org/10.3389/fsufs.2022.837628.
Different dietary combinations of high/low starch and fat with or without bile acid supplementation on growth, liver histopathology, gene expression and fatty acid composition of largemouth bass, Micropterus salmoides Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Romano, N., Fischer, H., Rubio-Benito, M., Overturf, K.E., Sinha, A., Kumar, V. 2022. Different dietary combinations of high/low starch and fat with or without bile acid supplementation on growth, liver histopathology, gene expression and fatty acid composition of largemouth bass, Micropterus salmoides. Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology - Part A: Molecular & Integrative Physiology. 266. Article 111157. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cbpa.2022.111157.
Digesta and plasma metabolomics of rainbow trout strains with varied yolerance of plant-based diets highlights potential for non-lethal assessments of enteritis development Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Palma, M., Bledsoe, J.W., Tavares, L.C., Romano, N., Small, B., Viegas, I., Overturf, K.E. 2021. Digesta and plasma metabolomics of rainbow trout strains with varied yolerance of plant-based diets highlights potential for non-lethal assessments of enteritis development. Metabolites. 11(9). Article 11090590. Available: https://doi.org/10.3390/metabo11090590.
Effect of soy protein products and gum inclusion in feed on fecal particle size profile of rainbow trout Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Welker, T.L., Liu, K., Overturf, K.E., Abernathy, J.W., Barrows, F. 2021. Effect of soy protein products and gum inclusion in feed on fecal particle size profile of rainbow trout. Aquaculture. 1:14-25. https://doi.org/10.3390/aquacj1010003.
Insect (black soldier fly larvae) oil as a potential substitute for fish or soy oil in the fish meal-based diet of juvenile rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fawole, F.J., Labh, S.N., Hossain, M.S., Overturf, K.E., Small, B.C., Welker, T.L., Hardy, R.W., Kumar, V. 2021. Insect (black soldier fly larvae) oil as a potential substitute for fish or soy oil in the fish meal-based diet of juvenile rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss). Animal Nutrition. 7(4):1360-1370. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aninu.2021.07.008.
Insect meal inclusion as a novel feed ingredient in soya-based diets improves performances of rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hossain, S., Fawole, F., Labh, S., Small, B., Overturf, K.E., Kumar, V. 2021. Insect meal inclusion as a novel feed ingredient in soya-based diets improves performances of rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss). Aquaculture. 544:737096. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aquaculture.2021.737096.
Dietary amino acid supplementation affects temporal expression of amino acid transporters and metabolic genes in selected and commercial strains of rainbow trout (oncorhynchus mykiss) Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Brezas, A., Kumar, V., Overturf, K.E., Hardy, R. 2021. Dietary amino acid supplementation affects temporal expression of amino acid transporters and metabolic genes in selected and commercial strains of rainbow trout (oncorhynchus mykiss). Aquaculture. 255. Article 110589. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cbpb.2021.110589.
Insect (black soldier fly, Hermetia illucens) meal supplementation prevents the soybean meal-induced intestinal enteritis in rainbow trout and health benefits of using insect oil Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kumar, V., Fawole, F., Romano, N., Hossain, S., Labh, S., Overturf, K.E., Small, B. 2020. Black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) larvae (BSFL) supplementations prevented soybean meal-induced intestinal enteritis in rainbow trout and benefits of using BSFL oil. Fish and Shellfish Immunology. 109:116-124. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fsi.2020.12.008.
Selection on a plant-based diet reveals changes in oral tolerance, microbiota and growth in rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) when fed a high soy diet Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Blaufuss, P., Gaylord, G., Sealey, W., Overturf, K.E., Powell, M. 2020. Selection on a plant-based diet reveals changes in oral tolerance, microbiota and growth in rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) when fed a high soy diet. Aquaculture. 525. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aquaculture.2020.735287.
Development and evaluation of a volumetric quantification method for fecal particle size classification in rainbow trout fed different diets Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Welker, T.L., Overturf, K.E., Barrows, F. 2020. Development and evaluation of a volumetric quantification method for fecal particle size classification in rainbow trout fed different diets. North American Journal of Aquaculture. 82(2):159-168. https://doi.org/10.1002/naaq.10138.
Bile acid metabolism in fish: disturbances caused by fishmeal alternatives and some mitigating effects from dietary bile inclusions Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Romano, N., Kumar, V., Yang, G., Kaibaf, K., Rubio, M., Overturf, K.E., Brezas, A., Hardy, R. 2020. Bile acid metabolism in fish: disturbances caused by fishmeal alternatives and some mitigating effects from dietary bile inclusions. Aquaculture. 12(3):1792-1817. https://doi.org/10.1111/raq.12410.
The dietary lysine requirement for optimum protein retention differs with rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss Walbaum) strain Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lee, S., Small, B., Patro, B., Overturf, K.E., Hardy, R. 2019. The dietary lysine requirement for optimum protein retention differs with rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss Walbaum) strain. Aquaculture. 514. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aquaculture.2019.734483.
Effect of aeration and oxygenation on growth and survival of rainbow trout in a commercial serial-pass, flow-through raceway system Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Welker, T.L., Overturf, K.E., Abernathy, J.W. 2019. Effect of aeration and oxygenation on growth and survival of rainbow trout in a commercial serial-pass, flow-through raceway system. Aquaculture Report. 14:1-9. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aqrep.2019.100194.
Developing soft texture and water stable fish feed - (Abstract Only)
Liu, K., Woolman, M.J., Barrows, F., Frost, J.B., Welker, T.L., Overturf, K.E. 2019. Developing soft texture and water stable fish feed. Annual Meeting World Aquaculture Society. 352-77.
Effects of soybean meal and high protein sunflower meal on growth performance, feed utilization, gut health and gene expression in artic charr (Salvelinus alpinus) at the grow-out stage Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Smith, A.A., Dumas, A., Yossa, R., Overturf, K.E., Bureau, D.P. 2018. Effects of soybean meal and high protein sunflower meal on growth performance, feed utilization, gut health and gene expression in artic charr (Salvelinus alpinus) at the grow-out stage. Aquaculture Nutrition. https://doi.org/10.1111/anu.12691.
Effect of water source and trout strain on expression of stress-affected genes in a commercial setting Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Welker, T.L., Overturf, K.E., Abernathy, J.W. 2018. Effect of water source and trout strain on expression of stress-affected genes in a commercial setting. North American Journal of Aquaculture. 80(3):249-262. https://doi.org/10.1002/naaq.10028.
Effects of feed processing method (extrusion and expansion-compression pelleting) on water quality and growth of rainbow trout in a commercial setting Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Welker, T.L., Overturf, K.E., Snyder, S., Liu, K., Abernathy, J.W., Frost, J.B., Barrows, F. 2018. Effects of feed processing method (extrusion and expansion-compression pelleting) on water quality and growth of rainbow trout in a commercial setting. Journal of Applied Aquaculture. 30(2):97-124. https://doi.org/10.1080/10454438.2018.1433095.
Depletion of stored nutrients during fasting in Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) juveniles Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Nebo, C., Gimbo, R.Y., Kojima, J.T., Overturf, K.E., Dal-Pai-Silva, M., Portella, M.C. 2018. Depletion of stored nutrients during fasting in Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) juveniles. Journal of Applied Aquaculture. 30(2):157-173. https://doi.org/10.1080/10454438.2017.1420516.
Effects of soybean and sunflower meals on the growth, feed utilization, and gene expression in two Canadian strains of juvenile Arctic charr (Salvelinus alpinus) Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Smith, A.A., Dumas, A., Yossa, R., Overturf, K.E., Bureau, D.P. 2017. Effects of soybean and sunflower meals on the growth, feed utilization, and gene expression in two Canadian strains of juvenile Arctic charr (Salvelinus alpinus). Aquaculture. 481:191-201. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aquaculture.2017.08.038.
Integrative functional analyses using rainbow trout selected for tolerance to plant diets reveal nutrigenomic signatures for soy utilization without the concurrence of enteritis Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Abernathy, J.W., Brezas, A., Snekvik, K., Hardy, R., Overturf, K.E. 2017. Integrative functional analyses using rainbow trout selected for tolerance to plant diets reveal nutrigenomic signatures for soy utilization without the concurrence of enteritis. PLoS One. 12(7). https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0180972.
Optimization of dietary manganese for rainbow trout, Oncorhynchus mykiss, fed a plant-based diet Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Welker, T.L., Barrows, F., Overturf, K.E., Gaylord, G., Abernathy, J.W. 2018. Optimization of dietary manganese for rainbow trout, Oncorhynchus mykiss, fed a plant-based diet. Journal of the World Aquaculture Society. 49(1):71-82. https://doi.org/10.1111/jwas.12447.
Gene expression analysis among rainbow trout selected for increased biosynthesis and muscle deposition of omega-3 fatty acids when fed plant protein and plant oil formulated feeds - (Other)
Effect of dietary tea supplementation on growth performance, fat content, and muscle fatty acid profile of rainbow trout - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Welker, T.L., Wan, X., Zhou, Y., Yang, Y., Overturf, K.E., Barrows, F., Liu, K. 2017. Effect of dietary tea supplementation on growth performance, fat content, and muscle fatty acid profile of rainbow trout. Aquaculture International. 25(3):1073–1094.
Gene expression profiling of long non-coding RNAs between rainbow trout strains fed plant-based diets - (Other)
Energy composition of diet affects muscle fiber recruitment, body composition, and growth trajectory in rainbow trout (Oncorhnychus mykiss) - (Abstract Only)
Gene expression analysis between rainbow trout strains with different susceptibility to enteritis when reared on plant-based diets - (Other)
Effect of anthocyanidins on myogenic differentiation in induced and non-induced primary myoblasts from rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss). - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Villasante, A., Powell, M., Murdoch, G., Overturf, K.E., Cain, K., Wacyk, J., Hardy, R. 2016. Effect of anthocyanidins on myogenic differentiation in induced and non-induced primary myoblasts from rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss). Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology Part B: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. 196:102-108.
The role of energy composition of diet affects muscle programming and fiber recruitment, body composition, and growth trajectory in rainbow trout - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Overturf, K.E., Barrows, F., Hardy, R., Brezas, A., Dumas, A. 2016. The role of energy composition of diet affects muscle programming and fiber recruitment, body composition, and growth trajectory in rainbow trout. Aquaculture. 457:1-14.
Effect of anthocynanidins in myogenic differentiation and antioxidant defense in primary myogenic cells isolated from rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Villasante, A., Powell, M., Moutou, K., Murdoch, G., Overturf, K.E., Wacyk, J., Hardy, R. 2016. Effect of anthocynanidins in myogenic differentiation and antioxidant defense in primary myogenic cells isolated from rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss). Aquaculture. 454:81-89.
Comparison of ribosomal RNA removal methods for transcriptome sequencing workflows in teleost fish - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Abernathy, J.W., Overturf, K.E. 2016. Comparison of ribosomal RNA removal methods for transcriptome sequencing workflows in teleost fish. Journal of Animal Science and Biotechnology. 27(1):60-65.
Short-term feeding cessation prior to harvest does not affect fillet yield in rainbow trout - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Welker, T.L., Overturf, K.E., Barrows, F., Abernathy, J.W., Snyder, S.G., Lapatra, S.E. 2015. Short-term feeding cessation prior to harvest does not affect fillet yield in rainbow trout. Annals of Aquaculture and Research. 2(2):1011.
Alteration in gene expression in Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) juveniles submitted to fasting and refeeding. - (Abstract Only)
Nebo, C., Overturf, K.E., Brezas, A., Dal-Pai-Silva, M., Portella, M. 2014. Alteration in gene expression in Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) juveniles submitted to fasting and refeeding. International Aquaculture Meeting. 9th International Aquaculture forum Book of Abstracts; pg 59.
Optimizing zinc supplementation levels of rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) fed practical type fish meal and plant based diets - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Welker, T.L., Barrows, F., Overturf, K.E., Gaylord, G., Sealey, W. 2015. Optimizing zinc supplementation levels of rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) fed practical type fish meal and plant based diets. Aquaculture Nutrition. 21:1-17.
Severity of soybean meal induced distal intestinal inflammation, enterocyte proliferation rate, and fatty acid binding protein (Fabp2) staining differ between strains of rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Venold, F., Penn, M., Krogdahl, A., Overturf, K.E. 2012. Severity of soybean meal induced distal intestinal inflammation, enterocyte proliferation rate, and fatty acid binding protein (Fabp2) staining differ between strains of rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss). Aquaculture. 364-365:281-292.
The physiological effects of selection in rainbow trout selected for growth on plant-based feeds - (Abstract Only)
Overturf, K.E. 2012. The physiological effects of selection in rainbow trout selected for growth on plant-based feeds. Aquaculture. 99.
Effects of carnosine supplementation to an all-plant protein diet for rainbow trout(Oncorhynchus mykiss) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Snyder, G.S., Gaylord, T.G., Barrows, F., Overturf, K.E., Cain, K.D., Hill, R.A., Hardy, R.D. 2012. Effects of carnosine supplementation to an all-plant protein diet for rainbow trout(Oncorhynchus mykiss). Aquaculture. 338-341:72–81.
Ability of rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus Mykiss) to convert and store EPA and DHA when reared on plant oil replacement feeds - (Abstract Only)
Overturf, K.E., Welker, T.L., Towner, R., Barrows, F., Lapatra, S. 2012. Ability of rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus Mykiss) to convert and store EPA and DHA when reared on plant oil replacement feeds. Aquaculture. 1262.
Ability of rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) to convert and store EPA and DHA when reared on plant oil replacement feeds - (Abstract Only)
Overturf, K.E., Welker, T.L., Towner, R., Barrows, F., Lapatra, S. 2012. Ability of rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) to convert and store EPA and DHA when reared on plant oil replacement feeds. Book of Abstracts Aquaculture America. 1262.
Microarray analysis of differential utilization of plant-based diets by rainbow trout - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Overturf, K.E., Vallejo, R.L., Palti, Y., Barrows, F., Parson, J. 2012. Microarray analysis of differential utilization of plant-based diets by rainbow trout. Aquaculture International. 20:213–232.
Effect and interaction of trout strain (Oncorhynchus mykiss) and diet type on growth and nutrient retention - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Overturf, K.E., Barrows, F., Hardy, R. 2012. Effect and interaction of trout strain (Oncorhynchus mykiss) and diet type on growth and nutrient retention. Aquaculture Research. 12:1–8. doi:10.1111/j.1365-2109.2011.03065.x.
Comparison of growth and metabolic regulation between wild, domesticated and transgenic salmonids. - (Abstract Only)
Overturf, K.E., Sakhrani, D., Devlin, R. 2011. Comparison of growth and metabolic regulation between wild, domesticated and transgenic salmonids.. Aquaculture America Conference. Aquaculture America Book of Abstracts, pg 338.
An Overview of Progress toward Developing an all Plant-based Diet for Rainbow Trout - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gaylord, G.T., Barrows, F.T., Overturf, K.E., Liu, K., Hu, G. (2010) An Overview of Progress toward developing and all Plant-based Diet for Rainbow Trout. Bull. Fish. Res. Agen. 31:9-14.
Improved Responses to Selection in Rainbow Trout - (Proceedings)
Overturf, K.E. (2010) Improved responses to selection in Rainbow Trout, US Trout Farmers Section, Aquaculture America, San Diego, CA
Correlating Gene Expression with Nutrient Utilization in Rainbow Trout - (Other)
Overturf, K.E. (2009) Correlating Gene Expression with Nutrient Utilization in Rainbow Trout. John H. Halver Nutrition Lecture, WSU, Pullman, WA
A STANDARD GENETIC STOCK OF RAINBOW TROUT FOR RESEARCH STUDIES - (Popular Publication)
A STANDARD GENETIC STOCK OF RAINBOW TROUT FOR RESEARCH STUDIES - (Popular Publication)
Soybean level and probiotics in first feeding fry diets alter the ability of rainbow trout Oncorhynchus mykiss to utilize high levels of soybean meal during grow-out. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sealey, W.M., Barrows, F., Smith, C.E., Overturf, K.E., Lapatra, S. 2009. Soybean level and probiotics in first feeding fry diets alter the ability of rainbow trout Oncorhynchus myskiss to utilize high levels of soybean meal during grow-out. Aquaculture 293;195-203. 2009.
Soybean level and probiotics in first feeding fry diets alter the ability of rainbow trout Oncorhynchus myskiss to utilize high levels of soybean meal during grow-out. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sealey, W.M., Barrows, F., Smith, C.E., Overturf, K.E., Lapatra, S. 2009. Soybean level and probiotics in first feeding fry diets alter the ability of rainbow trout Oncorhynchus myskiss to utilize high levels of soybean meal during grow-out. Aquaculture 293:195-203.
IDENTIFICATION OF NUTRIENT FACTORS AFFECTING METABOLISM AND MUSCLE ACCRETION - (Abstract Only)
Overturf, K.E. 2010. IDENTIFICATION OF NUTRIENT FACTORS AFFECTING METABOLISM AND MUSCLE ACCRETION. Book of Abstracts Aquaculture America, San Diego, CA pg 745.
Detection of Nucleospora salmonis in steelhead,Oncorhynchus mykiss (Walbaum), using quantitative polymerase chain reaction(qPCR) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Foltz, J., Overturf, K.E., Plant, K., Clemens, K., Powell, M. 2009. Detection of Nucleospora salmonis in steelhead,Oncorhynchus mykiss (Walbaum), using quantitative polymerase chain reaction(qPCR). Journal of Fish Diseases. 32:551-555.
A STANDARD GENETIC STOCK OF RAINBOW TROUT FOR RESEARCH STUDIES - (Abstract Only)
EXPRESSION OF REGULATORY ENZYME GENES IN RELATION TO LIPID UTILIZATION AND DEPOSITION IN RAINBOW TROUT - (Abstract Only)
Characterization of 22 novel single nucleotide polymorphism markers in steelhead and rainbow trout - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Campbell, N.R., Overturf, K., Narum, S.R. 2009. Characterization of 22 novel single nucleotide polymorphism markers in steelhead and rainbow trout. Molecular Ecology Resources 9:318-322.
Determination of relative protein degradation activity at different life stages in rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) fed fishmeal or plant based diets. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Overturf, K. & Gaylord, T. 2009. Determination of relative protein degradation activity at different life stages in rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss). Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology Part B 152:150-160
Growth parameters of rainbow trout at differenct life stages reared on either a fish meal or plant protein based diet. - (Abstract Only)
Overturf, K.E., Gaylord, T.G. 2008. Growth parameters of rainbow trout at differenct life stages reared on either a fish meal or plant protein based diet.. Book of Abstracts World Aquaculture Society Feb 9-12 Orlando, Florida.
Family differences related to carbohydrate utilization in rainbow trout Oncorhynchus mykiss - (Abstract Only)
Overturf, K.E., Gaylord, T.G., Barrows, F. 2008. Family differences related to carbohydrate utilization in rainbow trout Oncorhynchus mykiss. Book of Abstracts World Aquaculture Society Feb 9-12 Orlando, Florida.
Evaluation of the ability of barley genotypes containing different amounts of ß-glucan to alter growth and disease resistance of rainbow trout Oncorhynchus mykiss. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sealey, W., Barrows, F., Hang, A., Johansen, K., Overturf, K.E., Lapatra, S., Hardy, R. 2008. Evaluation of the ability of barley genotypes containing different amounts of ß-glucan to alter growth and disease resistance of rainbow trout Oncorhynchus mykiss. Animal Feed Science And Technology 141: 115-128.
History of Molecular Biology in Aquaculture - (Book / Chapter)
Quantitative PCR in Aquaculture - (Book / Chapter)
Improving Utilization of Sustainable Products in Aquaculture - (Abstract Only)
SUPPLEMENTATION OF TAURINE AND METHIONINE TO ALL-PLANT PROTEIN DIETS FOR RAINBOW TROUT (OMCORHYNCHUS MYKISS). - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gaylord, T.G., Barrows, F., Teague, A.M., Johansen, K.A., Overturf, K.E., Shepherd, B.S. 2007. Supplementation of taurine and methionine to all-plant protein diets for rainbow trout (Omcorhynchus mykiss). Aquaculture 269:514-525.
Protein turnover: validation of a stable isotope flooding dose technique and potential utilization for nutrition based in a selective breeding program. - (Abstract Only)
Gaylord, T.G., Overturf, K.E., Barrows, F., Teague, A.M., Snyder, S.G. 2007. Protein turnover: validation of a stable isotope flooding dose technique and potential utilization for nutrition based in a selective breeding program.. Book of Abstracts World Aquaculture Society.
Selecting salmonids to better utilize plant based diets. - (Abstract Only)
Overturf, K.E., Gaylord, T.G., Barrows, F. 2008. Selecting salmonids to better utilize plant based diets. Book of Abstracts American Oil Chemists' Society Meeting and Expo May 18-May 21, Seattle, Washington.
Evaluation of the ability of barley genotypes containing different amounts of ¿-glucan to alter growth and disease resistance of rainbow trout Oncorhynchus mykiss - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sealey, W.M., Barrows, F., Hang, A., Johansen, K.A., Overturf, K.E., Lapatra, S., Hardy, R.W. 2007. Evaluation of the ability of barley genotypes containing different amounts of ¿-glucan to alter growth and disease resistance of rainbow trout Oncorhynchus mykiss. Animal Feed Science And Technology.
Effects of diets with fish meal and oil replaced with plant production on spawning in Rainbow Trout - (Abstract Only)
Overturf, K.E., Gaylord, T.G., Barrows, F. 2007. Effects of diets with fish meal and oil replaced with plant production on spawning in Rainbow Trout. Book of Abstracts Aquaculture America.p. 685
Can Supplementing starter diets with probiotics increase soybean meal incorporation levels in practical grow-out diets for Rainbow Trout - (Abstract Only)
Sealey, W., Barrows, F., Smith, C., Herman, E.M., Overturf, K.E., Lapatra, S. 2007. Can Supplementing starter diets with probiotics increase soybean meal incorporation levels in practical grow-out diets for Rainbow Trout. Book of Abstracts Aquaculture America.p. 831
Detection of Nucleospora salmonis in Rainbow trout Oncorhynchus mykiss using quantitative polymerase chain reaction - (Abstract Only)
Foltz, J., Plant, K., Overturf, K.E., Powell, M. 2007. Detection of Nucleospora salmonis in Rainbow trout Oncorhynchus mykiss using quantitative polymerase chain reaction. Book of Abstracts Aquaculture America.p. 729
Expanding the Utilization of Sustainable Plant Products in Aquafeeds – A Review - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gatlin Iii, D., Barrows, F., Bellis, D., Brown, P., Campen, J., Dabrowski, K., Gaylord, T.G., Hardy, R.W., Herman, E.M., Hu, G., Krogdahl, A., Nelson, R., Overturf, K.E., Rust, M., Sealey, W., Skonberg, D., Souza, E.J., Stone, D., Wilson, R.F. 2007. Expanding the Utilization of Sustainable Plant Products in Aquafeeds – A Review. Aquaculture Research. 38:551-579.
EVALUATION OF THE ABILITY OF BARLEY GENOTYPES CONTAINING DIFFERENT AMOUNTS OF ¿-GLUCAN TO ALTER GROWTH AND DISEASE RESISTANCE OF RAINBOW TROUT Oncorhynchus mykiss - (Trade Journal)
Sealey, W.M., Barrows, F., Hang, A., Johansen, K.A., Overturf, K.E., Lapatra, S., Hardy, R.W. 2007. Evaluation of the ability of barley genotypes containing different amounts of ¿-glucan to alter growth and disease resistance of rainbow trout oncorhynchus mykiss. Global Aquaculture Advocate.10(3):70-74
THE EFFECTS OF CHRONIC IMMUNE STIMULATION ON MUSCLE GROWTH IN RAINBOW TROUT. - (Proceedings)
Overturf, K., Sealy, W.M. and Johansen, K. (2006) The effects of chronic immune stimulation on muscle growth in rainbow trout. VIIth International Congress on the Biology of Fish, Program Guide Pg 107.
EVALUATING THE EXPRESSION OF IMMUNOLOGIC FACTORS IN REGARDS TO DIETARY AND PATHOGEN IMMUNOSTIMULATION - (Proceedings)
Overturf, K., Sealey, W.M., and LaPatra, S. (2006) Evaluating the expression of immunologic factors in regards to dietary and pathogen immunostimulation. Book of Abstracts 5th International Symposium on Aquatic Animal Health #128 pg 207.
SUPPLEMENTATION OF TAURINE AND METHIONINE TO ALL-PLANT PROTEIN DIETS FOR RAINBOW TROUT (ONCORHYNCHUS MYKISS). - (Abstract Only)
THE EFFECTS OF CHRONIC IMMUNE STIMULATION ON MUSCLE GROWTH IN RAINBOW TROUT - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Johansen, K., Sealey, W., Overturf, K.E. 2006. The effects of chronic immune stimulation on muscle growth in rainbow trout. Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology, Part B, Vol 144/4 pp 520-531
Evaluation of the ability of partially autolyzed yeast and Grobiotic-A to improve disease resistance in rainbow trout. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sealy, W.M., Barrows, F., Johansen, K.A., Overturf, K.E., Lapatra, S.E., Hardy, R.W. 2007. Evaluation of the ability of partially autolyzed yeast and Grobiotic-A to improve disease resistance in rainbow trout.. North American Journal of Aquaculture.
ALTERATIONS IN EXPRESSION OF GENES ASSOCIATED WITH MUSCLE METABOLISM AND GROWTH DURING NUTRITIONAL RESTRICTION AND REFEEDING IN RAINBOW TROUT - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Overturf, K.E., and Johansen, K.A. 2006 Alterations in expression of genes associated with muscle metabolism and growth during nutritional restriction and refeeding in rainbow trout. Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology. 144:119-127.
QUANTITATIVE EXPRESSION OF IMMUNOLOGICAL FACTORS IN RAINBOW TROUT (ONCORHYNCHUS MYKISS) AFTER INFECTION WITH EITHER FLAVOBACTERIUM PSYCHROPHILUM, AEROMONAS SALMONICIDA, OR INFECTIOUS HEMATOPIETIC NECROSIS VIRUS (IHNV) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Overturf, K.E., Lapatra, S. 2006. Quantitative expression of immunological factors in rainbow trout (oncorhynchus mykiss) after infection with either flavobacterium psychrophilum, aeromonas salmonicida, or infectious hematopietic necrosis virus (ihnv). Journal of Fish Diseases. 29:215-224.
A QUANTITATIVE ASSAY OF PUCCINIA CORONATA F.SP. AVENAE DNA IN AVENA SATIVA. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jackson, E.W., Avant, J.B., Overturf, K.E., Bonman, J.M. 2006. A quantitative assay of puccinia coronata f.sp. avenae dna in avena sativa.. Plant Disease. 90:629-636. DOI:10.1094/PD-90-0629
DETECTION OF RENIBACTERIUM SALMONINARUM IN CHINOOK SALMON ONCORHYNCHUS TSHAWYTSCHA USING QUANTITATIVE PCR. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Overturf, K.E., Powell, M., Johnson, K., Hogge, C. 2005. Detection of renibacterium salmoninarum in chinook salmon oncorhynchus tshawytscha using quantitative pcr.. Journal of Fish Diseases, 2005, 28, 615-622
EVALUATING THE EXPRESSION OF METABOLIC, IMMUNOLOGIC, AND MUSCLE DEVELOPMENT FACTORS AND THEIR RELATIONSHIP TO GROWTH AND DIETARY UTILIZATION - (Proceedings)
Overturf, K., Johansen, K. and Frank, K., (2006) Evaluating the expression of metabolic, immunologic, and muscle development factors and their relationship to growth and dietary utilization. Book of abstracts Aquaculture America, Pg 220
Alterations in muscle metabolism and growth during nutritional restrictions and refeeding in rainbow trout. - (Proceedings)
Overturf, K., and Johansen, K. (2006) Alterations in muscle metabolism and growth during nutritional restrictions and refeeding in rainbow trout. Book of abstracts Aquaculture America, Pg 221
EVALUATION OF THE ABILITY OF BARLEY VARIETIES CONTAINING DIFFERENT AMOUNTS OF B-GLUCAN TO ALTER GROWTH, IMMUNE FUNCTION, AND DISEASE RESISTANCE OF RAINBOW TROUT ONCORHYNCHUS MYKISS. - (Abstract Only)
Sealey, W.M., Barrows, F., Hang, A., Johansen, K.A., Overturf, K.E., Lapatra, S., Hardy, R.W. 2006. Evaluation of the ability of barley varieties containing different amounts of b-glucan to alter growth, immune function, and disease resistance of rainbow trout oncorhynchus mykiss.. Book of Abstracts Aquaculture America.
PATHOGENICITY AND REAL-TIME PCR DETECTION OF FUSARIUM SPP. IN WHEAT AND BARLEY ROOTS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Strausbaugh, C.A., Overturf, K.E., Koehn, A.C. 2005. Pathogenicity and real-time pcr detection of fusarium spp. in wheat and barley roots. Canadian Journal of Plant Pathology. 27:430-438.
DEVELOPMENT OF A REAL-TIME POLYMERASE CHAIN REACTION ASSAY TO QUANTIFY PUCCINIA CORONATA F.SP. AVENAE IN AVENA SATIVA - (Abstract Only)
Jackson, E.W., Avant, J.B., Overturf, K.E., Bonman, J.M. 2005. Development of a real-time polymerase chain reaction assay to quantify puccinia coronata f.sp. avenae in avena sativa. American Phytopathology Society. 95 (6):S47
QUANTITATIVE EXPRESSION ANALYSIS OF GENES AFFECTING MUSCLE GROWTH DURING THE DEVELOPMENT OF RAINBOW TROUT (ONCORHYNCHUS MYKISS) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Oveturf, K.E. and Johansen, K. 2005. Quantitative expression analysis of genes affecting muscle growth during the development of rainbow trout (oncorhynchus mykiss). Marine Biology.
BOVINE GROWTH HORMONE TREATMENT INCREASED IGF-I IN CIRCULATION AND INDUCED THE PRODUCTION OF A SPECIFIC IMMUNE RESPONSE IN RAINBOW TROUT (ONCORHYNCHUS MYKISS) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Biga, P.R., Peterson, B.C., Schelling, G.T., Hardy, R.W., Cain, K.D., Overturf, K., Ott, T.L. (2005) Bovine growth hormone treatment increased IGF-I in circulation and induced the production of a specific immune response in rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss), Aquaculture 246, 437-445.
SEQUENCE, CONSERVATION, AND QUANTITATIVE EXPRESSION OF RAINBOW TROUT MYF5 - (Other)
Oveturf, K. and Johansen, K. (2005) Sequence, conservation, and cloning of rainbow trout Myf5. (2005) Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology Part B: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 140: 533-541.
SEQUENCE, CONSERVATION, AND QUANTITATIVE EXPRESSION OF RAINBOW TROUT MYF5 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Oveturf, K.E. and Johansen, K. 2005. Sequence, conservation, and quantitative expression of rainbow trout myf5. Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology.
REAL-TIME QUANTITATIVE POLYMERASE CHAIN REACTION (QPCR) TO IDENTIFY MYXOBOLUS CEREBRALIS IN RAINBOW TROUT ONCORHYNCHUS MYKISS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Overturf, K.E., Cain, K.D., Cavender, W.P., Powell, M.S., Wood, J.S. 2004. Real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qpcr) to identify myxobolus cerebralis in rainbow trout oncorhynchus mykiss. Diseases of Aquatic Organisms. v.60.p.205-213.
GROWTH HORMONE DIFFERENTIALLY REGULATES MUSCLE MYOSTATIN 1 AND -2 AND INCREASES CIRCULATING CORTISOL IN RAINBOW TROUT (ONCORHYNCHUS MYKISS) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Biga, P.R., Cain, K.D., Hardy, R.W., Shelling, G.T., Overturf, K., Roberts, S.B., Goetz, F.W. and Ott, T.L. Growth hormone differentially regulates muscle myostatin1 and -2 and increases circulating cortisol in rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss). (2004) General and Comparative Endocrinology 138: 32-41.
DETECTION OF BKD - (Patent Application)
Overturf, K.E., Powell, M. 2004. Detection of bkd. Patent Application.
PHYSIOLOGICAL EFFECTS OF RECOMBINANT BOVINE SOMATOTROPIN (RBST) IN RAINBOW TROUT (ONCORHYNCHUS MYKISS) - (Proceedings)
Simpson, P., Overturf, K.E., Peterson, B., Cain, K., Hardy, R., Ott, T. 2004. Physiological effects of recombinant bovine somatotropin (rbst) in rainbow trout (oncorhynchus mykiss). Growth Hormone and IGF Research. General and Comparative Endocrinology 135:324-333.
A PROPOSAL ADVOCATING DRAFT SEQUENCING THE GENOME OF RAINBOW TROUT, ONCORHYNCHUS MYKISS - (Review Article)
Rexroad III, C.E., Palti, Y., Thorgaard, G., Hansen, J., Silverstein, J., Weber, G.M., Wiens, G.D., Gahr, S.A., Rodriguez, M.F., Coulibaly, I., Overturf, K. 2004. A proposal advocating draft sequencing the genome of rainbow trout, oncorhynchus mykiss. Government Publication/Report.. Dept of Energy Joint Genome Institute Community Sequencing Program.
GENETIC SELECTION AND MOLECULAR ANALYSIS OF DOMESTICATED RAINBOW TROUT FOR ENHANCED GROWTH ON ALTERNATIVE DIET SOURCES. - (Book / Chapter)
Overturf, K.E., Lapatra, S., Hardy, R., Bullock, D.G. 2004. Genetic selection and molecular analysis of domesticated rainbow trout for enhanced growth on alternative diet sources.. Environmental Geology and Water Sciences. Environmental Biology of Fishes 69:409-418.
CEREAL GRAINS FOR USE IN AQUACULTURE FEEDS - (Proceedings)
OVERTURF,K.E., Cereal grains for use in aquaculture feeds, FISH NUTRITION AND FEEDING SYMPOSIUM PROCEEDINGS, .
MOLECULAR PROBES FOR THE ANALYSIS OF FISH HEALTH - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Overturf, K.E., Lapatra, S., Hardy, R. 2003. Molecular probes for the analysis of fish health. Journal of Aquatic Animal Health.
TROUT SELECTION ON ALTERNATIVE PROTEIN SOURCES. - (Proceedings)
Overturf, K.E., Hardy, R.W. 2003. Trout selection on alternative protein sources.. International Symposium on Genetics in Aquaculture.
ADENOVIRUS AS A METHOD FOR THE DELIVER AND EXPRESSION OF FOREIGN GENES IN RAINBOW TROUT (ONCORHYNCHUS MYKISS) - (Proceedings)
Overturf, K.E., Lapatra, S.L., Bullock, D.G. 2003. Adenovirus as a method for the deliver and expression of foreign genes in rainbow trout (oncorhynchus mykiss). Aquatic Fish Health International Symposium. Journal of Fish Diseases 2003.p.26:41-101
STATUS AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR GENOMICS RESEARCH WITH RAINBOW TROUT - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Overturf, K.E., Rexroad Iii, C.E., Palti, Y., Thorgaard, Buhler, Bailey, Williams, Kaattari, Hansen, Hardy 2002. Status and opportunities for genomics research with rainbow trout. Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology. Bol 133, Issue 4 p. 609-646.
REAL-TIME PCR ANALYSIS OF FISH GROWTH AND HEALTH IN ANIMALS REARED ON ALTERNATIVE FEEDS AND GENETICALLY SELECTED FOR GROWTH ON ALTERNATIVE FEEDS. - (Proceedings)
Overturf, K.E., Bullock, D.G., Casten, M., Hardy, R. 2003. Real-time pcr analysis of fish growth and health in animals reared on alternative feeds and genetically selected for growth on alternative feeds.. Aquaculture. Aquaculture America, Louisville, KY .p. 215.
EXPRESSION LEVEL OF IMMUNOLOGICAL FACTORS FROM RAINBOW TROUT (ONCORHYNCHUS MYKISS) AFTER INFECTION WITH EITHER BACTERIAL OR VIRAL PATHOGENS. - (Proceedings)
Overturf, K.E., Lapatra, S.L., Bullock, D.G. Expression level of immunological factors from rainbow trout (oncorhynchus mykiss) after infection with either bacterial or viral pathogens. Aquatic Fish Health International Symposium. 2002.p. 164
COMPARISON OF GROWTH PERFORMANCE, IMMUNOLOGICAL RESPONSE AND GENETIC DIVERSITY OF FIVE STRAINS OF RAINBOW TROUT (ONCORHYNCHUS MYKISS). - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
LONG-TERM THERAPY WITH NTBC AND TYROSINE RESTRICTED DIET IN A MURINE MODEL OF HEREDITARY TYROSINEMIA TYPE I. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
A NEW TECHNIQUE FOR THE DETECTION AND QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS OF IHNV IN SALMONIDS. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
NEGLIGIBLE RISK ASSOCIATED WITH THE MOVEMENT OF PROCESSED RAINBOW TROUT FROM AN INFECTIOUS HEMATOPOIETIC NECROSIS VIRUS (IHNV) ENDEMIC AREA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
MYOSIN EXPRESSION LEVELS IN TROUT MUSCLE: A NEW WAY FOR MONITORING SPECIFICGROWTH RATES FOR RAINBOW TROUT ONCORHYNCHUS MYKISS (WALBAUM) ON VARIED PLANES OF NUTRITION. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Molecular Research in Aquaculture - (Book / Chapter)
Overturf, K.E. 2009. Molecular Research in Aquacultre. Current Molecular Techniques in Aquaculture.
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