Michael Flythe

Research Microbiologist

• Publications

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  • Microbial-derived exerkines prevent skeletal muscle atrophy -(Pre-print Publication)
    Valentino, T.R., Burke, B.L., Kang, G., Goh, J., Dungan, C.M., Ismaeel, A., Mobley, B.C., Flythe, M.D., Wen, Y., McCarthy, J.J. 2024. Microbial-derived exerkines prevent skeletal muscle atrophy. bioRxiv. https://doi.org/10.1101/2024.05.29.596432.
    
  • Activity of cannabidiol on ex vivo amino acid fermentation by bovine rumen microbiota -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Lakes, J.E., Davis, B.E., Flythe, M.D. 2024. Activity of cannabidiol on ex vivo amino acid fermentation by bovine rumen microbiota. Fermentation. 10(6). Article 267. https://doi.org/10.3390/fermentation10060267.
    
  • Antimicrobial effects of cannabidiol on select agriculturally important Clostridia -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Lakes, J.E., Ferrell, J.L., Berhow, M.A., Flythe, M.D. 2024. Antimicrobial effects of cannabidiol on select agriculturally important Clostridia. Anaerobe. 87. Article 102843. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.anaerobe.2024.102843.
    
  • Equine fecal microbiota response to short term antibiotic administration -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Parker, J.L., Page, A., Jacob, O., Stanton, T., Davis, B.E., Flythe, M.D., Adam, E.N. 2024. Equine fecal microbiota response to short term antibiotic administration. Journal of Equine Veterinary Science. 133. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jevs.2023.104993.
    
  • Growth and metabolism of Clostridioides difficile in hungate-style media -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Lakes, J.E., Ferrell, J.L., Flythe, M.D. 2023. Growth and metabolism of Clostridioides difficile in hungate-style media. Applied Microbiology. 4(1):85-95. https://doi.org/10.3390/applmicrobiol4010006.
    
  • Ex vivo fermentation of hay and corn by rumen bacteria from cattle and sheep-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    
    
  • Fructan catabolism by rumen microbiota of cattle and sheep-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    
    
  • The establishment of fibrolytic bacteria in the foal gastrointestinal tract is related to the occurrence of coprophagy by foals -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Pyles, M., Agbana, M., Hayes, S., Flythe, M.D., Lawrence, L. 2023. The establishment of fibrolytic bacteria in the foal gastrointestinal tract is related to the occurrence of coprophagy by foals. Animals. 13(17):2718. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani13172718.
    
  • Editorial: Natural products in animal feed and production systems -(Review Article)
    Klotz, J.L., MacAdam, J.W., Flythe, M.D. 2023. Editorial: Natural products in animal feed and production systems. Frontiers in Animal Science. 4. Article 1204663. https://doi.org/10.3389/fanim.2023.1204663.
    
  • Effects of hops treatment on nitrogen retention, volatile fatty acid accumulations, and select microbial populations of composting poultry litter intended for use as a ruminant feedstuff -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Castillo-Castillo, Y., Arzola-Alvarez, C., Fonseca, M., Salinas-Chavira, J., Ontiveros-Magadan, M., Hume, M.E., Anderson, R.C., Flythe, M.D., Byrd II, J.A., Ruiz-Barrera, O. 2023. Effects of hops treatment on nitrogen retention, volatile fatty acid accumulations, and select microbial populations of composting poultry litter intended for use as a ruminant feedstuff. Microorganisms. 11(4). Article 839. https://doi.org/10.3390/microorganisms11040839.
    
  • Reduction in rumen tetracycline-insensitive bacteria during a grain challenge using the isoflavone biochanin A -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Flythe, M.D., Davis, B.E., Kagan, I. 2023. Reduction in rumen tetracycline-insensitive bacteria during a grain challenge using the isoflavone biochanin A. Veterinary Sciences. 10(4). Article 273. https://doi.org/10.3390/vetsci10040273.
    
  • Profiling of cool-season forage arabinoxylans via a validated HPAEC-PAD method -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Joyce, G.E., Kagan, I., Flythe, M.D., Davis, B.E., Schendel, R.R. 2023. Profiling of cool-season forage arabinoxylans via a validated HPAEC-PAD method. Frontiers in Plant Science. 14. Article 1116995. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2023.1116995.
    
  • Red clover supplementation modifies rumen fermentation and promotes feed efficiency in ram lambs -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Weinert-Nelson, J.R., Ely, D.G., Flythe, M.D., Hamilton, T.A., May, J.B., Ferrell, J.L., Hamilton, M.C., Jacks, W.L., Davis, B.E. 2023. Red clover supplementation modifies rumen fermentation and promotes feed efficiency in ram lambs. Journal of Animal Science. 101. Article skad036. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skad036.
    
  • Conventional loose mineral with added red clover leaf (Trifolium pratense L.) reverses vasoconstriction associated with tall fescue toxicosis in steers -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Davis, B.E., Hamilton, T.A., Johns, J.T., Harmon, D.L., Klotz, J.L., Weinert-Nelson, J.R., Goodman, J.P., May, J., Hi, H., Schrick, F.N., Flythe, M.D. 2022. Conventional loose mineral with added red clover leaf (Trifolium pratense L.) reverses vasoconstriction associated with tall fescue toxicosis in steers. Animal Feed Science and Technology. 115523. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.anifeedsci.2022.115523.
    
  • Effects of ruminal lipopolysaccharides on growth and fermentation end products of pure cultured bacteria -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Sarmikasoglou, E., Ferrell, J.L., Vinyard, J.R., Flythe, M.D., Tuanyok, A., Faciola, A.P. 2022. Effects of ruminal lipopolysaccharides on growth and fermentation end products of pure cultured bacteria. Nature Scientific Reports. 12. Article 15932. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-022-20073-2.
    
  • Nitrite oxidizing bacteria, Nitrobacter and Nitrospira, are differently influenced by season, fertilizer, and tillage in long-term maize culture -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Liu, S., Coyne, M.S., Grove, J.H., Flythe, M.D. 2023. Nitrite oxidizing bacteria, Nitrobacter and Nitrospira, are differently influenced by season, fertilizer, and tillage in long-term maize culture. Applied Soil Ecology. 177. Article 104530. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apsoil.2022.104530.
    
  • A chromatographic method to monitor fructan catabolism in two cool-season grasses fermented by mixed bovine ruminal microbiota -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Kagan, I., Harlow, B.E., Flythe, M.D. 2022. A chromatographic method to monitor fructan catabolism in two cool-season grasses fermented by mixed bovine ruminal microbiota. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture Report. 2:264-271. https://doi.org/10.1002/jsf2.50.
    
  • Isoflavone containing legumes mitigate ergot alkaloid-induced vasoconstriction in goats (Capra hircus) -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Harlow, B.E., Flythe, M.D., Goodman, J.P., Ji, H., Aiken, G.E. 2022. Isoflavone containing legumes mitigate ergot alkaloid-induced vasoconstriction in goats (Capra hircus). Animals. 12(6). Article 750. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani12060750.
    
  • Spent craft brewer’s yeast reduces production of methane and ammonia by bovine rumen microbes -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Bryant, R.W., Burns, E.E., Feidler-Cree, C., Carlton, D., Flythe, M.D., Martin, L.J. 2021. Spent craft brewer’s yeast reduces production of methane and ammonia by bovine rumen microbes. Frontiers in Animal Science. 2. Article 720646. https://doi.org/10.3389/fanim.2021.720646.
    
  • Effects of overseeding red clover in endophyte-infected tall fescue pastures on steer physiology and performance -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Harlow, B.E., Flythe, M.D., Hamilton, T.A., Ji, H., Schrick, F., Aiken, G.E. 2021. Effects of overseeding red clover in endophyte-infected tall fescue pastures on steer physiology and performance. Applied Animal Science. 37(6):748-757. https://doi.org/10.15232/aas.2021-02152.
    
  • Effect of biochanin A on the rumen microbial community of Holstein steers consuming a high fiber diet and subjected to a subacute acidosis challenge -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Harlow, B.E., Flythe, M.D., Klotz, J.L., Harmon, D.L., Aiken, G.E. 2021. Effect of biochanin A on the rumen microbial community of Holstein steers consuming a high fiber diet and subjected to a subacute acidosis challenge. PLoS ONE. 16(7). Article e0253754. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0253754.
    
  • Inulin fermentable fiber ameliorates type I diabetes via IL22 and short-chain fatty acids in experimental models -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Zou, J., Reddivari, L., Shi, Z., Li, S., Wang, Y., Bretin, A., Ngo, V.L., Flythe, M.D., Pellizzon, M., Chassaing, B., Gewirtz, A. 2021. Inulin fermentable fiber ameliorates type I diabetes via IL22 and short-chain fatty acids in experimental models. Cellular and Molecular Gastoenterology and Hepatology. 12(3):983-1000. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcmgh.2021.04.014.
    
  • Untargeted stable isotope probing of gut microbiota metabolome using 13C-labeled dietary fibers -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Deng, P., Valentino, T., Flythe, M.D., Moseley, H., Leachman, J., Morris, A., Henning, B. 2021. Untargeted stable isotope probing of gut microbiota metabolome using 13C-labeled dietary fibers. Journal of Proteome Research. 20(5):2904-2913. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.jproteome.1c00124.
    
  • Clover makes fescue better for goats-(Trade Journal)
    Flythe, M.D. 2021. Clover makes fescue better for goats. Trade Journal Publication. 33(1):18-19.
    
  • Rumen and serum metabolomes in response to endophyte-infected tall fescue seed and isoflavone supplementation in beef steers -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Seay, T.B., Melchior, E.A., Clemmons, B.A., Cordero, J.F., Bates, G.E., Flythe, M.D., Klotz, J.L., Ji, H., Goodman, J.P., McLean, K.J., Myer, P.R. 2020. Rumen and serum metabolomes in response to endophyte-infected tall fescue seed and isoflavone supplementation in beef steers. Toxins. 12(12). Article 744. https://doi.org/10.3390/toxins12120744.
    
  • Isoflavone supplementation, via red clover hay, alters the rumen microbial community and promotes weight gain of steers grazing mixed grass pastures -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Harlow, B.E., Flythe, M.D., Kagan, I., Goodman, J.P., Klotz, J.L., Aiken, G.E. 2020. Isoflavone supplementation, via red clover hay, alters the rumen microbial community and promotes weight gain of steers grazing mixed grass pastures. PLoS One. 15(3): e0229200. https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0229200.
    
  • Inhibition of Bacteroidetes and Firmicutes by select phytochemicals -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Lakes, J.E., Richards, C.I., Flythe, M.D. 2019. Inhibition of Bacteroidetes and Firmicutes by select phytochemicals. Anaerobe. 61:102145. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.anaerobe.2019.102145.
    
  • Effects of hops (Humulus lupulus L.) beta-acids on short chain fatty acid production from complex carbohydrates by rumen microbiota -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Flythe, M.D., Harlow, B.E. 2019. Effects of hops (Humulus lupulus L.) beta-acids on short chain fatty acid production from complex carbohydrates by rumen microbiota. Advances in Microbiology. 9(12):983-992. https://doi.org/10.4236/aim.2019.912063.
    
  • Red clover dosed in loose mineral mitigates vasoconstriction in steers challenged with E+ tall fescue seed-(Abstract Only)
    Harlow, B.E., Johns, J.T., Flythe, M.D. 2020. Red clover dosed in loose mineral mitigates vasoconstriction in steers challenged with E+ tall fescue seed. American Forage and Grassland Conference Proceedings. 1:12.
    
  • Tillage, not fertilization, dominantly influences the ammonia-oxidizing archaea in long-term maize-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    
    
  • How ruminant antibiotic growth promoters work and functional feeds as alternatives-(Proceedings)
    Flythe, M.D., Harlow, B.E. 2019. How ruminant antibiotic growth promoters work and functional feeds as alternatives. Meeting Proceedings. 1:25.
    
  • Current research in red clover isoflavones as functional feed in beef cattle production-(Proceedings)
    Harlow, B.E., Flythe, M.D. 2019. Current research in red clover isoflavones as functional feed in beef cattle production. Meeting Proceedings. 1:20.
    
  • Effects of endophyte-infected tall fescue seed and red clover isoflavones on rumen microbial populations and physiological parameters of beef cattle -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Melchior, E.A., Smith, J.K., Schneider, L.G., Mulliniks, J.T., Bates, G.E., Flythe, M.D., Klotz, J.L., Ji, H., Goodman, J.P., Lee, A.R., Caldwell, J.M., Myer, P.R. 2018. Effects of endophyte-infected tall fescue seed and red clover isoflavones on rumen microbial populations and physiological parameters of beef cattle. Translational Animal Science. 3:316-328. https://doi.org/10.1093/tas/txy147.
    
  • Microbiota fermentation-NLRP3 axis shapes the impact of dietary fibers on intestinal inflammation-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    
    
  • Environmental pollutant-mediated disruption of gut microbial metabolism of the prebiotic inulin-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    
    
  • Effects of red clover isoflavones on tall fescue seed fermentation and microbial populations in vitro -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Melchior, E.A., Smith, J.K., Schneider, L.G., Mulliniks, J.T., Bates, G.E., McFarlane, Z.D., Flythe, M.D., Klotz, J.L., Goodman, J.P., Ji, H., Meyer, P.R. 2018. Effects of red clover isoflavones on tall fescue seed fermentation and microbial populations in vitro. Animal Feed Science And Technology. 13(10): e0201866. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0201866.
    
  • Long-term tillage and nitrogen fertilization in maize influences the ammonia-oxidizing bacterial community-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Liu, S., Coyne, M.S., Grove, J.H., Flythe, M.D. 2018. Long-term tillage and nitrogen fertilization in maize influences the ammonia-oxidizing bacterial community. Applied Soil Ecology. 129:98-106.
    
  • Effects of different levels of lespedeza and supplementation with monensin, coconut oil, or soybean oil on ruminal methane emission by mature Boer goat wethers after different lengths of feeding-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Puchala, R., LeShure, S., Gipson, T.A., Tesfai, K., Flythe, M.D., Goetsch, A.L. 2018. Effects of different levels of lespedeza and supplementation with monensin, coconut oil, or soybean oil on ruminal methane emission by mature Boer goat wethers after different lengths of feeding. Journal of Applied Animal Research. 46(1): 1127-1136.
    
  • Managements for mitigating fescue toxicosis-(Proceedings)
    Flythe, M.D. 2018. Managements for mitigating fescue toxicosis. American Forage and Grassland Conference Proceedings. http://www.afgc.org/proceedings/2018/.
    
  • Rumen bacterial community structure impacts feed efficiency in beef cattle -(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.
    
  • Effect of starch source in pelleted concentrates on fecal bacteria in pre- and post-partum mares -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Pyles, M.B., Fowler, A.L., Bill, V.T., Crum, A.D., Hayes, S.H., Harlow, B.E., Flythe, M.D., Lawrence, L.M. 2018. Effect of starch source in pelleted concentrates on fecal bacteria in pre- and post-partum mares. Journal of Equine Veterinary Science. 72:31-36. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jevs.2018.10.014.
    
  • Inhibition of growth and ammonia production of ruminal hyper ammonia-producing bacteria by Chinook or Galena hops after long-term storage-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Flythe, M.D., Harlow, B.E., Aiken, G.E., Gellin, G.L., Kagan, I., Pappas, J. 2017. Inhibition of growth and ammonia production of ruminal hyper ammonia-producing bacteria by Chinook or Galena hops after long-term storage. Fermentation. 3(68)1-9.
    
  • Biochanin A improves fiber fermentation by cellulolytic bacteria-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Harlow, B.E., Aiken, G.E., Flythe, M.D. 2017. Biochanin A improves fiber fermentation by cellulolytic bacteria. Journal of Applied Microbiology. 124(1):58-66.
    
  • Fiber-mediated nourishment of gut microbiota protects against diet-induced obesity by restoring IL-22-mediated colonic health-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Zou, J., Chassaing, B., Singh, V., Pellizzon, M., Ulman, E., Ricci, M., Flythe, M.D., Vijay-Kumar, M., Gewirtz, A.T. 2018. Fiber-mediated nourishment of gut microbiota protects against diet-induced obesity by restoring IL-22-mediated colonic health. Cell Host and Microbe. 23:41-53.
    
  • Hops (Humulus lupulus L.) bitter acids: modulation of rumen fermentation and potential as an alternative growth promoter -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Flythe, M.D., Kagan, I., Wang, Y., Narvaez, N. 2017. Hops (Humulus lupulus L.) bitter acids: modulation of rumen fermentation and potential as an alternative growth promoter. Frontiers in Veterinary Science. 4:131. https://doi.org/10.3389/fvets.2017.00131.
    
  • Evaluating a novel endophytic grass for suppressing invertebrates that contribute to bird strike risk at airports-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Miller, D.M., Redmond, C.T., Flythe, M.D., Potter, D.A. 2017. Evaluating a novel endophytic grass for suppressing invertebrates that contribute to bird strike risk at airports. Crop, Forage & Turfgrass Management. 3(1):1-11.
    
  • Exogenous lactobacilli mitigate microbial changes associated with grain fermentation (corn, oats, and wheat) by equine fecal microflora ex vivo-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Harlow, B.E., Lawrence, L.M., Harris, P.A., Aiken, G.E., Flythe, M.D. 2017. Exogenous lactobacilli mitigate microbial changes associated with grain fermentation (corn, oats, and wheat) by equine fecal microflora ex vivo. PLoS One. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0174059.
    
  • Effect of biochanin A on corn grain (Zea Mays) fermentation by bovine rumen amylolytic bacteria-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Harlow, B.E., Flythe, M.D., Aiken, G.E. 2017. Effect of biochanin A on corn grain (Zea Mays) fermentation by bovine rumen amylolytic bacteria. Journal of Applied Microbiology. 122(4): 870-880.
    
  • Ruminal tryptophan-utilizing bacteria degrade ergovaline from tall fescue seed extract-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Harlow, B.M., Goodman, J.P., Lynn, B., Flythe, M.D., Ji, H., Aiken, G.E. 2017. Ruminal tryptophan-utilizing bacteria degrade ergovaline from tall fescue seed extract. Journal of Animal Science. 95:980-988.
    
  • PCB126 modulates fecal microbial fermentation of the dietary fiber inulin-(Abstract Only)
    Hoffman, J., Flythe, M.D., Henning, B. 2017. PCB126 modulates fecal microbial fermentation of the dietary fiber inulin. Meeting Proceedings. Pg. 47.
    
  • Micropepsia pineolensis gen. nov., sp. nov., a mildly acidophilic alphaproteobacterium isolated from a poor fen, and proposal of Micropepsiaceae fam. nov. within Micropepsiales ord. nov.-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Harbison, A.B., Price, L., Flythe, M.D., Bräuer, S.L. 2017. Micropepsia pineolensis gen. nov., sp. nov., a mildly acidophilic alphaproteobacterium isolated from a poor fen, and proposal of Micropepsiaceae fam. nov. within Micropepsiales ord. nov. International Journal of Systematic and Evolutionary Microbiology. 67:839-844.
    
  • The hidden benefits of red clover-(Proceedings)
    Aiken, G.E., Flythe, M.D. 2016. The hidden benefits of red clover. Proceedings of Forage and Grassland Conference. Pg. 7.
    
  • Hydrolysis of model cellulose films by cellulosomes: Extension of quartz crystal microbalance techniques to multienzymatic complexes-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Zhou, S., Li, H., Garlapalli, R., Nokes, S.E., Flythe, M.D., Rankin, S.E., Knutson, B.L. 2017. Hydrolysis of model cellulose films by cellulosomes: Extension of quartz crystal microbalance techniques to multienzymatic complexes. Journal of Biotechnology. 241:42-49.
    
  • Biochanin A (an isoflavone produced by red clover) promotes weight gain of steers grazed in mixed grass pastures and fed dried-distillers grains -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Harlow, B.E., Flythe, M.D., Kagan, I., Aiken, G.E. 2016. Biochanin A (an isoflavone produced by red clover) promotes weight gain of steers grazed in mixed grass pastures and fed dried-distillers grains. Crop Science. 57:506-514.
    
  • Red Clover: A ruminant growth promoter you can grow-(Popular Publication)
    Flythe, M.D., Aiken, G.E., Harlow, B.E. 2017. Red Clover: A ruminant growth promoter you can grow. Hay and Forage Grower. Pgs. 30-31.
    
  • Effects of spent craft brewers’ yeast on fermentation and methane production by rumen microorganisms-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Pszczolkowski, V.L., Bryant, R.W., Harlow, B.E., Aiken, G.E., Martin, L.J., Flythe, M.D. 2016. Effects of spent craft brewers’ yeast on fermentation and methane production by rumen microorganisms. Advances in Microbiology. 6:716-723. http://dx.doi.org/10.4236/aim.2016.69070.
    
  • Phytochemical alternatives to antibiotic growth promoters: Ruminant nitrogen efficiency at the nexus of energy, food, water and health-(Abstract Only)
    
    
  • Degradation of spent craft brewer’s yeast by caprine rumen hyper ammonia-producing bacteria-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Harlow, B., Bryant, R., Cohen, S., O'Connell, S., Flythe, M.D. 2016. Degradation of spent craft brewer’s yeast by caprine rumen hyper ammonia-producing bacteria. Letters in Applied Microbiology. 63(4):307-312. doi:10.1111/lam.12623.
    
  • Effect of dietary starch source and concentration on equine fecal microbiota-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Harlow, B.E., Lawrence, L.M., Hayes, S.H., Crum, A., Flythe, M.D. 2016. Effect of dietary starch source and concentration on equine fecal microbiota. PLoS One. 11(4): e0154037. doi:10.1371/journal.
    
  • Age-related changes in select fecal bacteria in foals-(Abstract Only)
    Pyles, M.B., Fowler, A.L., Bill, V., Harlow, B., Crum, A., Hayes, S.H., Flythe, M.D., Lawrence, L.M. 2016. Development of select fecal bacterial communities in foals and evaluation of the effects of maternal diet. J. Anim. Sci Vol. 94, E-Suppl. 5/J. Dairy Sci. Vol. 99, E-Suppl. 1. Pgs. 383-384.
    
  • Effect of starch source in pelleted concentrates on fecal bacterial communities in Thoroughbred mares-(Abstract Only)
    Pyles, M.B., Fowler, A.L., Bill, V., Harlow, B.E., Crum, A., Hayes, S.H., Flythe, M.D., Lawrence, L.M. 2016. Effect of starch source in pelleted concentrates on fecal bacterial communities in Thoroughbred mares. J. Anim. Sci Vol. 94, E-Suppl. 5/J. Dairy Sci. Vol. 99, E-Suppl. 1. Pgs. 383-384.
    
  • Red clover: An alternative to antibiotic growth promoters?-(Popular Publication)
    Flythe, M.D., Aiken, G.E. 2016. Red clover: An alternative to antibiotic growth promoters?. Progressive Cattlemen. Pgs. 36-38.
    
  • Mitigation of ergot vasoconstriction by clover isoflavones in goats (Capra hircus)-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Aiken, G.E., Flythe, M.D., Kagan, I., Huihua, J., Bush, L.P. 2016. Mitigation of ergot vasoconstriction by clover isoflavones in goats (Capra hircus). Frontiers in Veterinary Science. doi: 10.3389/fvets.2016.00017.
    
  • Switchgrass (Panicum virgatum) fermentation by Clostridium thermocellum and Clostridium saccharoperbutylacetonicum sequential culture in a continuous flow reactor-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Elia, N.M., Nokes, S.E., Flythe, M.D. 2016. Switchgrass (Panicum virgatum) fermentation by Clostridium thermocellum and Clostridium saccharoperbutylacetonicum sequential culture in a continuous flow reactor. AIMS Energy. 4(1):95-103.
    
  • Isoflavone rumen metabolites: A missing link in the benefits of legumes on grazing animal production-(Abstract Only)
    Flythe, M.D., Aiken, G.E., Kagan, I. 2016. Isoflavone rumen metabolites: A missing link in the benefits of legumes on grazing animal production. American Forage and Grassland Conference Proceedings. Pg. 13.
    
  • Effects of inulin chain length on fermentation by equine fecal bacteria and Streptococcus bovis-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Harlow, B.E., Kagan, I., Lawrence, L.M., Flythe, M.D. 2015. Effects of inulin chain length on fermentation by equine fecal bacteria and Streptococcus bovis. Journal of Equine Veterinary Science. 48:113-120.
    
  • Interaction of isoflavones and endophyte-infected tall fescue seed extract on vasoactivity of bovine mesenteric vasculature-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Jia, Y., Harmon, D.L., Flythe, M.D., Klotz, J.L. 2015. Interaction of isoflavones and endophyte-infected tall fescue seed extract on vasoactivity of bovine mesenteric vasculature. Frontiers in Nutrition: Animal Nutrition and Metabolism. doi: 10.3389/fnut.2015.00032.
    
  • The effects of steroid implant and dietary soybean hulls on estrogenic activity of sera of steers grazing toxic endophyte-infected tall fescue pasture-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Shappell, N.W., Flythe, M.D., Aiken, G.E. 2015. The effects of steroid implant and dietary soybean hulls on estrogenic activity of sera of steers grazing toxic endophyte-infected tall fescue pasture. Frontiers in Veterinary Science. DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2015.00030.
    
  • Effect of starch source (corn, oats or wheat) and concentration on fermentation by equine fecal microbiota in vitro-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Harlow, B.E., Donley, T.M., Lawrence, L.M., Flythe, M.D. 2015. Effect of starch source (corn, oats or wheat) and concentration on fermentation by equine fecal microbiota in vitro. Journal of Applied Microbiology. doi: 10.1111/jam.12927.
    
  • Sample handling factors affecting the enumeration of lactobacilli and cellulolytic bacteria in equine feces-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Harlow, B.E., Lawrence, L.M., Flythe, M.D. 2015. Sample handling factors affecting the enumeration of lactobacilli and cellulolytic bacteria in equine feces. Journal of Equine Veterinary Science. 35(9):744-748. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jevs.2015.07.011.
    
  • Potential rumen, vascular and production benefits of isoflavones in ruminant diets-(Abstract Only)
    Flythe, M.D., Aiken, G.E., Kagan, I. 2015. Potential rumen, vascular and production benefits of isoflavones in ruminant diets. Meeting Proceedings. 6:5 http://dx.doi.org/10.4172/2157-7579.C1.008.
    
  • Switchgrass (Panicum virgatum) fermentation by Clostridium thermocellum and Clostridium beijerinckii sequential culture: effect of feedstock particle size on gas production-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Flythe, M.D., Elia, N.M., Schmal, M.B., Nokes, S.E. 2015. Switchgrass (Panicum virgatum) fermentation by Clostridium thermocellum and Clostridium beijerinckii sequential culture: effect of feedstock particle size on gas production. Advances in Microbiology. 5:311-316.
    
  • Effect of storage time and temperature of equine feces on the subsequent enumeration of lactobacilli and cellulolytic bacteria-(Abstract Only)
    Harlow, B.E., Lawrence, L.M., Flythe, M.D. 2016. Effect of storage time and temperature of equine feces on the subsequent enumeration of lactobacilli and cellulolytic bacteria. Proceedings of the Equine Science Society. Pgs. 411-412.
    
  • Changes in fecal lactobacilli after a concentrate meal-(Abstract Only)
    Pyles, M.B., Lawrence, L.M., Flythe, M.D. 2015. Changes in fecal lactobacilli after a concentrate meal. Proceedings of the Equine Science Society. Pg. 412.
    
  • Effect of inulin chain length on fermentation by equine fecal bacteria and Streptococcus bovis in vitro-(Abstract Only)
    Harlow, B.E., Lawrence, L.M., Kagan, I., Flythe, M.D. 2015. Effect of inulin chain length on fermentation by equine fecal bacteria and Streptococcus bovis in vitro. Proceedings of the Equine Science Society. 35:425.
    
  • Exogenous lactobacilli mitigate microbial changes associated with grain fermentation in vitro-(Abstract Only)
    Harlow, B.E., Lawrence, L.M., Kagan, I., Harris, P., Flythe, M.D. 2015. Exogenous lactobacilli mitigate microbial changes associated with grain fermentation in vitro. Proceedings of the Equine Science Society. 35:400-417.
    
  • Amylolytic bacteria in the equine hindgut: Effect of starch source and a case for antimicrobial-mediated competition-(Abstract Only)
    Harlow, B.E., Lawrence, L.M., Flythe, M.D. 2015. Amylolytic bacteria in the equine hindgut: Effect of starch source and a case for antimicrobial-mediated competition. Congress on Gastrointestinal Function. Pgs. 45-46.
    
  • Soluble phenolic compounds in different cultivars of red clover and alfalfa, and their implication for protection against proteolysis and ammonia production in ruminants-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Kagan, I., Goff, B.M., Flythe, M.D. 2015. Soluble phenolic compounds in different cultivars of red clover and alfalfa, and their implication for protection against proteolysis and ammonia production in ruminants. Natural Product Communications. 10(7):1263-1267.
    
  • Hop acid-rich spent craft brewer's yeast modulates gut bacterial growth-(Abstract Only)
    Bryant, R.W., Cohen, S., Flythe, M.D., Harlow, B.E., O'Connell, S.P., Truitt, R.J., Martin, L.J. 2015. Hop acid-rich spent craft brewer's yeast modulates gut bacterial growth. Meeting Proceedings. Pg. 2.
    
  • Hops (Humulus lupulus) ß-acid as an inhibitor of caprine rumen hyper-ammonia-producing bacteria in vitro-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Flythe, M.D., Aiken, G.E., Gellin, G.L., Klotz, J.L., Goff, B.M., Andries, K. 2015. Hops (Humulus lupulus) ß-acid as an inhibitor of caprine rumen hyper-ammonia-producing bacteria in vitro. Agriculture, Food and Analytical Bacteriology. 5:29-36.
    
  • Vasoconstrictive responses by the carotid and auricular arteries in goats to ergot alkaloid exposure-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Aiken, G.E., Flythe, M.D. 2014. Vasoconstrictive responses by the carotid and auricular arteries in goats to ergot alkaloid exposure. Frontiers in Chemistry. 2:101. DOI: 10.3389/fchem.2014.00101.
    
  • Inhibition of fructan-fermenting equine fecal bacteria and Streptococcus bovis by hops (Humulus lupulus L.) ß-acid-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Harlow, B.E., Lawrence, L.M., Kagan, I., Flythe, M.D. 2014. Inhibition of fructan-fermenting equine fecal bacteria and Streptococcus bovis by hops (Humulus lupulus L.) ß-acid. Journal of Applied Microbiology. 117:329-339.
    
  • Pretreatment of lignocellulosic biomass using Fenton chemistry-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Kato, D., Elia, N.M., Flythe, M.D., Lynn, B.C. 2014. Pretreatment of lignocellulosic biomass using Fenton chemistry. Bioresource Technology. 162:273-278.
    
  • Effects of antibiotics on the gut microbes-(Abstract Only)
    Lawrence, L.M., Harlow, B.E., Flythe, M.D. 2014. Effects of antibiotics on the gut microbes. Nutrition Conference Proceedings. Pg. 7.
    
  • Fermentation characteristics and nutritive value of low moisture silage made from mature bermudagrass (C. dactylon) and switchgrass (P. virgatum) in mixture with alfalfa (M. sativa) or treated with urea and plantain (Musa AAB-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Marfo-Ahenkora, E., Aiken, G.E., Flythe, M.D. 2014. Fermentation characteristics and nutritive value of low moisture silage made from mature bermudagrass (C. dactylon) and switchgrass (P. virgatum) in mixture with alfalfa (M. sativa) or treated with urea and plantain (Musa AAB). Ghana Journal of Agricultural Science. 47(1):15-29.
    
  • Thin-layer chromatographic (TLC) separations and bioassays of plant extracts to identify antimicrobial compounds-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Kagan, I., Flythe, M.D. 2014. Thin-layer chromatographic (TLC) separations and bioassays of plant extracts to identify antimicrobial compounds. Journal of Visualized Experiments. 85:e51411. doi:10.3791/51411.
    
  • Antimicrobial activity of red clover (Trifolium pratense L.) extract on caprine hyper ammonia-producing bacteria-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Flythe, M.D., Harrison, B., Kagan, I., Klotz, J.L., Gellin, G.L., Goff, B.M., Aiken, G.E. 2013. Antimicrobial activity of red clover (Trifolium pratense L.) extract on caprine hyper ammonia-producing bacteria. Agriculture, Food and Analytical Bacteriology. 3:176-185.
    
  • Diarrhea-associated pathogens, lactobacilli and cellulolytic bacteria in equine feces: responses to antibiotic challenge-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Harlow, B.E., Lawrence, L.M., Flythe, M.D. 2013. Diarrhea-associated pathogens, lactobacilli and cellulolytic bacteria in equine feces: responses to antibiotic challenge. Veterinary Microbiology. 166:225-232.
    
  • Switchgrass (Panicum virgatum) fermentation by sequential culture of Clostridium thermocellum and Clostridium beijerinckii: effect of particle size on gas production-(Abstract Only)
    Elia, N.M., Flythe, M.D., Nokes, S.E. 2013. Switchgrass (Panicum virgatum) fermentation by sequential culture of Clostridium thermocellum and Clostridium beijerinckii: effect of particle size on gas production. American Society for Microbiology General Meeting. 207:2476.
    
  • Antimicrobial effects of hops (Humulus lupulus) beta-acid on the growth and ammonia production of caprine ruminal hyper-ammonia-producing bacteria-(Abstract Only)
    Flythe, M.D., Klotz, J.L., Gellin, G.L., Aiken, G.E. 2013. Antimicrobial effects of hops (Humulus lupulus) beta-acid on the growth and ammonia production of caprine ruminal hyper-ammonia-producing bacteria. American Society for Microbiology General Meeting. Pg. 22.
    
  • Evaluation of PCR-DGGE as a method to recapitulate host phylogeny by fecal microbial community fingerprint-(Abstract Only)
    Flythe, M.D., Lawrence, L.M., Strasinger, L.A., Fisher, T.M., Gellin, G.L., Harlow, B.E. 2013. Evaluation of PCR-DGGE as a method to recapitulate host phylogeny by fecal microbial community fingerprint. Congress on Gastrointestinal Function. 67-68.
    
  • Factors affecting the separation and bioactivity of red clover (Trifolium pratense) extracts assayed against Clostridium sticklandii, a ruminal hyper ammonia-producing bacterium-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Kagan, I., Flythe, M.D. 2012. Factors affecting the separation and bioactivity of red clover (Trifolium pratense) extracts assayed against Clostridium sticklandii, a ruminal hyper ammonia-producing bacterium. Natural Product Communications. 12:1557-1690.
    
  • Metabolic control of Clostridium thermocellum via selective inhibition and compensatory product formation-(Abstract Only)
    Flythe, M.D. 2012. Metabolic control of Clostridium thermocellum via selective inhibition and compensatory product formation. Global Biofuels & Bioproducts Summit (OMICS Group Conferences). 3:7.
    
  • Bacterial colonization of the equine gut; comparison of mare and foal pairs by PCR-DGGE-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Earing, J.R., During, A.C., Gellin, G.L., Lawrence, L.M., Flythe, M.D. 2012. Bacterial colonization of the equine gut; comparison of mare and foal pairs by PCR-DGGE. Journal of Applied Microbiology. 2:79-86.
    
  • Metabolic control of Clostridium thermocellum via inhibition of hydrogenase activity and the glucose transport rate-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Li, H., Knutson, B.L., Nokes, S.E., Lynn, B.C., Flythe, M.D. 2012. Metabolic control of Clostridium thermocellum via inhibition of hydrogenase activity and the glucose transport rate. Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology. 93(4):1777-1784.
    
  • Effect of alfalfa (medicago sativa) on fermentation profile and nutritive value of switchgrass (panicum virgatum) and bermudagrass (cynodon dactylon) silages-(Proceedings)
    Marfo-Ahenkora, E., Aiken, G.E., Flythe, M.D. 2014. Effect of alfalfa (medicago sativa) on fermentation profile and nutritive value of switchgrass (panicum virgatum) and bermudagrass (cynodon dactylon) silages. Ghana Science Association. 47:15-29.
    
  • Phytochemicals that modulate amino acid and peptide catabolism by caprine rumen microbes-(Abstract Only)
    Flythe, M.D., Kagan, I., Gellin, G.L., Goff, B.M., Aiken, G.E., Cheeke, P.R. 2011. Phytochemicals that modulate amino acid and peptide catabolism by caprine rumen microbes. Conference on Gastrointestinal Function. p. 470.786.
    
  • Ergot alkaloids: toxicokinetics and vascular effects-(Book / Chapter)
    Strickland, J.R., Brown, K.R., Aiken, G.E., Klotz, J.L., Flythe, M.D. 2012. Ergot alkaloids: toxicokinetics and vascular effects. International Symposium on Fungal Endophytes of Grasses. pgs 14-19.
    
  • BOARD-INVITED REVIEW: St Anthony's fire in livestock: causes mechanisms and potential solutions-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Strickland, J.R., Looper, M.L., Matthews, J.C., Rosekrans, Jr, C., Flythe, M.D., Brown, K.R. 2011. BOARD-INVITED REVIEW: St Anthony's fire in livestock: causes mechanisms and potential solutions. Journal of Animal Science. 89:1603-1626.
    
  • Decreased competiveness of the foodborne pathogen, Campylobacter jejuni, co-culture with the hyper-ammonia anaerobe, Clostridium aminophilum-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Anderson, R.C., Flythe, M.D., Krueger, N.A., Callaway, T.R., Edrington, T.S., Harvey, R.B., Nisbet, D.J. 2010. Decreased competitiveness of the foodborne pathogen, Campylobacter jejuni, co-culture with the hyper-ammonia anaerobe, Clostridium aminophilum. Folia Microbiologica. 55:309-311.
    
  • Ergot Alkaloids: Toxicokinetics and Vascular Effects in Grazing Animals-(Abstract Only)
    Strickland, J.R., Aiken, G.E., Klotz, J.L., Flythe, M.D., Brown, K.R. 2010. Ergot Alkaloids: Toxicokinetics and Vascular Effects in Grazing Animals. International Symposium on Fungal Endophytes of Grasses. pp 103-104.
    
  • Profiling the Change in Fecal Microbial Populations of Mares and Foals Over Time-(Abstract Only)
    Earing, J.E., Durig, A.C., Gellin, G.L., Flythe, M.D., Lawrence, L.M. 2010. Profiling the Change in Fecal Microbial Populations of Mares and Foals Over Time. Joint Meeting of the ADSA, AMSA, ASAS and PSA.
    
  • Effects of hops (Humulus lupulus L.) extract on volatile fatty acid production by rumen bacteria-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Flythe, M.D., Aiken, G.E. 2010. Effects of hops (Humulus lupulus L.) extract on volatile fatty acid production by rumen bacteria. Journal of Applied Microbiology. 109(4):1169-1176.
    
  • Investigtion of the metabolic inhibition observed in solid-substrate cultivation of Clostidium thermocellum on avicel-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Dharmagadda, V.S., Nokes, S.E., Strobel, H.J., Flythe, M.D. 2010. Investigtion of the metabolic inhibition observed in solid-substrate cultivation of Clostidium thermocellum on avicel. Bioresource Technology. 101:6039-6044.
    
  • Antimicrobial Effects of Red Clover (Trifolium pratense) Phenolic Extract on the Ruminal Hyper Ammonia-producing Bacterium, Clostridium sticklandii SR-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Flythe, M.D., Kagan, I. 2010. Antimicrobial Effects of Red Clover (Trifolium pratense) Phenolic Extract on the Ruminal Hyper Ammonia-producing Bacterium, Clostridium sticklandii SR. Curr Microbiol (2010) 61:125-131.
    
  • The Antimicrobial Effects of Hops (Humulus lupulus L.) on Ruminal Hyper Ammonia-Producing Bacteria-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Flythe, M.D. 2009. The Antimicrobial Effects of Hops (Humulus lupulus L.) on Ruminal Hyper Ammonia-Producing Bacteria. The Society for Applied Microbiology, Letters in Applied Microbiology. 48, 712-717.
    
  • The Effects of Monensin on Amino Acid Catabolizing Bacteria Isolated from the Boer Goat Rumen-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Flythe, M.D., Andries, K. 2009. The Effects of Monensin on Amino Acid Catabolizing Bacteria Isolated from the Boer Goat Rumen. Small Ruminant Research. 81. 178-181
    
  • The Effect of Toxic Tall Fescue on Cellobiose-Utilizing Populations in the Bovine Rumen-(Abstract Only)
    Flythe, M.D., Gellin, G.L., Klotz, J.L., Strickland, J.R., Brown, K.R., Matthews, J.C., Boling, J.A. 2008. The Effect of Toxic Tall Fescue on Cellobiose-Utilizing Populations in the Bovine Rumen. American Society for Microbiology Annual Meeting. ISBN 978-1555814939. Z-040 (Abstract CD).
    
  • Ergot Alkaloid Effects on Animal Physiology-(Abstract Only)
    Strickland, J.R., Kirch, B.H., Klotz, J.L., Smith, L.L., Aiken, G.E., Flythe, M.D. 2008. Ergot Alkaloid Effects on Animal Physiology. Society for Range Management Meeting Abstracts. Published on Compact Disc, distributed at meeting; Abstract #1843. (http://srm.confex.com/srm/2008/techprogram/P1843.HTM).
    
  • The effect of acidic pH on the ability of Clostridium sporogenes MD1 to take up and retain intracellular potassium-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Flythe, M.D., Russell, J.B. 2006. The effect of acidic pH on the ability of Clostridium sporogenes MD1 to take up and retain intracellular potassium. Federation of European Microbiological Societies Microbiology Letters. 12:245-252.