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Jeffrey D Evans (Jeff)
Poultry Research
Research Molecular Biologist

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Projects
Hatchery and Live Production Management Strategies for Improving Poultry Health
Cooperative Agreement (A)
  Accession Number: 446644
Improving Sustainability and Resiliency in Commercial Broiler Production
In-House Appropriated (D)
  Accession Number: 443190
Reducing the Impact of Subclinical Enteric Infections on Performance and Gastrointestinal Function of Broilers
In-House Appropriated (D)
  Accession Number: 443259
Control Strategies for Avian Mycoplasmosis
In-House Appropriated (D)
  Accession Number: 441226
Intervention Strategies to Mitigate Avian Escherichia coli Infections and Antimicrobial Resistance in the Poultry Environment
In-House Appropriated (D)
  Accession Number: 441425
Biophotonics - Emerging Imaging Technologies for Food Animal Research
In-House Appropriated (D)
  Accession Number: 442523
Electron Beam-Killed Multivalent Vaccines to Control Clostridium Perfringens, and Mycoplasma Gallisepticum in Chickens (Mississippi State)
Interagency Reimbursable Agreement (I)
  Accession Number: 447257
Characterization of Avian Pathogenic E. coli Field Isolates and Identification of Potential Vaccine Targets in Commercial Poultry
Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement (S)
  Accession Number: 443131
Alternative Mycoplasma gallisepticum (MG) Vaccination Regimens for Enhancement of Protection Against Field Strain MG Infections
Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement (S)
  Accession Number: 446667

Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon Reprint Icon will take you to the publication reprint.)
Genome sequence of Mycoplasma gallisepticum strain A5969 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
High-throughput Oxford Nanopore sequencing-based approach for the multilocus sequence typing analysis of large-scale avian Escherichia coli study in Mississippi Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jia, L., Arick Ii, M.A., Hsu, C., Peterson, D.G., Evans, J.D., Robinson, K., Sukumaran, A., Ramachandran, R., Adhikari, P., Zhang, L. 2024. High-throughput Oxford Nanopore sequencing-based approach for the multilocus sequence typing analysis of large-scale avian Escherichia coli study in Mississippi. Poultry Science. 103:104067. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psj.2024.104067.
Evaluating the effects of virulence genotype, swarming motility, and multi-locus sequence types of Escherichia coli of layer chicken through an embryo lethality assay - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Complete genome sequences of two avian pathogenic Escherichia coli strains isolated from broilers exhibiting colibacillosis in Mississippi Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jia, L., Arick Ii, M.A., Hsu, C., Peterson, D.G., Evans, J.D., Robinson, K., Adhikari, P., Zhang, L. 2024. Complete genome sequences of two avian pathogenic Escherichia coli strains isolated from broilers exhibiting colibacillosis in Mississippi. Microbiology Resource Announcements. 13:e01020-23. https://doi.org/10.1128/mra.01020-23.
Genetic comparison of the Mycoplasma gallisepticum 6/85 vaccine strain and 6/85-like field isolates Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Leigh, S.A., Evans, J.D. 2024. Genetic comparison of the Mycoplasma gallisepticum 6/85 vaccine strain and 6/85-like field isolates. Veterinary Microbiology. 291. Article 110008. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vetmic.2024.110008.
Influence of pine and miscanthus biochar on the water activity and moisture sorption isotherms of used broiler litter Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Linhoss, J., Mohammadi-Aragh, M., Evans, J.D. 2023. Influence of pine and miscanthus biochar on the water activity and moisture sorption isotherms of used broiler litter. Heliyon. 9:e22618. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e22618.
Avian pathogenic Escherichia coli (APEC) in broiler breeders: An overview Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Joseph, J., Zhang, L., Adhikari, P., Evans, J.D., Ramachandran, R. 2023. Avian pathogenic Escherichia coli (APEC) in broiler breeders: An overview. Heliyon. 12:1280. https://doi.org/10.3390/pathogens12111280.
Effects of the in ovo injection of an Escherichia coli vaccine on the hatchability and quality characteristics of commercial layer hatchlings Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fatemi, S.A., Lindsey, L.L., Evans, J.D., Collins Elliott, K.E., Leigh, S.A., Robinson, K., Mousstaaid, A., Gerard, P.D., Peebles, E.D. 2023. Effects of the in ovo injection of an Escherichia coli vaccine on the hatchability and quality characteristics of commercial layer hatchlings. Poultry Science. 102(11):103057. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psj.2023.103057.
Modeling long distance airborne transmission of highly pathogenic avian influenza carried by dust particles Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Nguyen, X.D., Zhao, Y., Lin, J., Purswell, J.L., Tabler, T., Voy, B., Hawkins, S., Evans, J.D. 2023. Modeling long distance airborne transmission of highly pathogenic avian influenza carried by dust particles. Scientific Reports. 13:16255. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-42897-2.
Whole-Genome sequencing of three M. gallisepticum isolates similar to the 6/85 vaccine strain Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Leigh, S.A., Evans, J.D. 2023. Whole-Genome sequencing of three M. gallisepticum isolates similar to the 6/85 vaccine strain. Microbiology Resource Announcements. https://doi.org/10.1128/mra.00339-23.
Age-related effect of high-frequency LED lighting in laying hens on biochemical, enzymatical, and electrolytes variables Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Olanrewaju, H.A., Evans, J.D., Collier, S.D., Purswell, J.L., Branton, S.L. 2023. Age-related effect of high-frequency LED lighting in laying hens on biochemical, enzymatical, and electrolytes variables. Journal of Applied Poultry Research. 32:3. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.japr.2023.100351.
Effects of the in ovo administration of the 6/85 Mycoplasma gallisepticum vaccine on layer chicken embryo hatchability and early posthatch performance Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Alqhtani, A.H., Fatemi, S.A., Collins Elliott, K.E., Branton, S.L., Evans, J.D., Peebles, E.D. 2023. Effects of the in ovo administration of the 6/85 Mycoplasma gallisepticum vaccine on layer chicken embryo hatchability and early posthatch performance. Animals. 13(7):1228. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani13071228.
Age-related effect of high frequency LED lighting in laying hens Part 1: Blood Physiological Variables Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Olanrewaju, H.A., Purswell, J.L., Evans, J.D., Collier, S.D., Branton, S.L. 2023. Age-related effect of high frequency LED lighting in laying hens Part 1: Blood Physiological Variables. Canadian Journal of Animal Science. https://doi.org/10.1139/cjas-2022-0119.
Variable effects of the in ovo administration of an Escherichia coli vaccine in the amnion or air cell on commercial layer embryo and hatchling development Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lindsey, L.L., Collins Elliott, K.E., Fratemi, S.A., Evans, J.D., Mousstaaid, A., Gerard, P.D., Peebles, E.D. 2022. Variable effects of the in ovo administration of an Escherichia coli vaccine in the amnion or air cell on commercial layer embryo and hatchling development. Poultry. 1(4):278-290. https://doi.org/10.3390/poultry1040023.
Genomic diversity, pathogenicity and antimicrobial resistance of Escherichia coli isolated from poultry in the southern United States Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Feng, A., Akter, S., Leigh, S.A., Wang, H., Pharr, G.T., Evans, J.D., Branton, S.L., Landinez, M.P., Pace, L., Wan, X. 2023. Genomic diversity, pathogenicity and antimicrobial resistance of Escherichia coli isolated from poultry in the southern United States. BMC Microbiology. 23:15. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12866-022-02721-9.
Effect of ultraviolet radiation on reducing airborne Escherichia coli carried by poultry litter particles Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Nguyen, X.D., Zhao, Y., Evans, J.D., Lin, J., Voy, B., Purswell, J.L. 2022. Effect of ultraviolet radiation on reducing airborne Escherichia coli carried by poultry litter particles. Animals. 12(22):3170. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani12223170.
Complete genome sequence of three Mycoplasma gallisepticum 6/85-like isolates Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Leigh, S.A., Evans, J.D. 2022. Complete genome sequence of three Mycoplasma gallisepticum 6/85-like isolates. Microbiology Resource Announcements. 11(8). https://doi.org/10.1128/mra.00244-22.
Evaluation of bioaerosol samplers for airborne Escherichia coli carried by poultry litter particles Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Nguyen, X.D., Zhao, Y., Evans, J.D., Lin, J., Schneider, L., Voy, B., Hawkins, S.A., Purswell, J.L. 2022. Evaluation of bioaerosol samplers for airborne Escherichia coli carried by poultry litter particles. Journal of the ASABE. 65(4):825-833. https://doi.org/10.13031/ja.15057.
Effects of the In ovo vaccination of the ts-11 strain of mycoplasma gallisepticum in layer embryos and posthatch chicks Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Alqhtani, A.H., Fatemi, S.A., Collins Elliott, K.E., Branton, S.L., Evans, J.D., Leigh, S.A., Gerard, P.D., Peebles, E.D. 2022. Effects of the In ovo vaccination of the ts-11 strain of mycoplasma gallisepticum in layer embryos and posthatch chicks. Animals. 12(9):1120. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani12091120.
Onset of the humoral immune response of layer chicks vaccinated in ovo with strain F Mycoplasma gallisepticum vaccine and evidence of male-biased mortality Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Collins Elliott, K.E., Branton, S.L., Evans, J.D., Magee, C.L., Peebles, E.D. 2022. Onset of the humoral immune response of layer chicks vaccinated in ovo with strain F Mycoplasma gallisepticum vaccine and evidence of male-biased mortality. Poultry Science. 101:101761. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psj.2022.101761.
Evaluation of bioaerosol samplers for collecting airborne E. coli carried by dust particles from poultry litter Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Nguyen, X.D., Zhao, Y., Evans, J.D., Lin, J., Schneider, L., Voy, B., Hawkins, S.A., Purswell, J.L. 2021. Evaluation of bioaerosol samplers for collecting airborne E. coli carried by dust particles from poultry litter. ASABE Annual International Meeting. https://doi.org/10.13031/aim.202100065.
Expression of chicken leukocyte cell-derived chemotaxin 2 in the embryonic bursa of Fabricius - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Felfoldi, B., Wang, H., Nuthalapati, N., Taylor, R.L., Evans, J.D., Branton, S.L., Pharr, G.T. 2021. Expression of chicken leukocyte cell-derived chemotaxin 2 in the embryonic bursa of Fabricius. International Journal of Poultry Science. 20:43-47. https://doi.org/=ijps.2021.43.47.
Evaluation of the potential influence of the disinfection cycle on the efficacy of strain F Mycoplasma gallisepticum vaccine administered by in ovo injection to layer hatching eggs Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Elliott, K., Branton, S.L., Evans, J.D., Peebles, E.D. 2020. Evaluation of the potential influence of the disinfection cycle on the efficacy of strain F Mycoplasma gallisepticum vaccine administered by in ovo injection to layer hatching eggs. Journal of Applied Poultry Research. 29(3):673-683. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.japr.2020.05.001.
Fluorescent microspheres as a positive indicator in an inratracheal infection model Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Leigh, S.A., Branton, S.L., Evans, J.D., Collier, S.D. 2020. Fluorescent microspheres as a positive indicator in an inratracheal infection model. Journal of Microbiological Methods. 172:105886. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mimet.2020.105886.
Effects of dietary Original XPC™ on selected blood variables in layer pullets challenged 3 with Mycoplasma gallisepticum Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Peebles, E.D., Elliott, K., Branton, S.L., Evans, J.D., Leigh, S.A., Kim, E.J., Olanrewaju, H.A., Pharr, G.T., Pavlidis, H.O., Gerard, P.D. 2020. Effects of dietary Original XPC™ on selected blood variables in layer pullets challenged 3 with Mycoplasma gallisepticum. Poultry Science. 99:4373-4383. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psj.2020.06.005.
Growth and humoral immune effects of dietary Original XPC™ in layer pullets challenged with Mycoplasma gallisepticum Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Elliott, K.C., Branton, S.L., Evans, J.D., Leigh, S.A., Kim, E.J., Olanrewaju, H.A., Pharr, G.T., Pavlidis, H.O., Gerard, P.D., Peebles, E.D. 2020. Growth and humoral immune effects of dietary Original XPC™ in layer pullets challenged with Mycoplasma gallisepticum. Poultry Science. 99(6):3030-3037.
Complete genome sequences of two vaccine strains and one field isolate of Mycoplasma gallisepticum Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Leigh, S.A., Evans, J.D., Branton, S.L. 2019. Complete genome sequences of two vaccine strains and one field isolate of Mycoplasma gallisepticum. Microbiology Resource Announcements. 8:e01237-19. https://doi.org/10.1128/mra.01237-19.
Complete genome sequences of two Mycoplasma gallisepticum F-strain variants Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Leigh, S.A., Evans, J.D., Branton, S.L. 2019. Complete genome sequences of two Mycoplasma gallisepticum F-strain variants. American Society for Microbiology. 8:e00485-19. https://doi.org/10.1128/mra.00485-19.
Transcriptomic analysis of early B-cell development in the chicken embryo Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Nuthalapati, N., Evans, J.D., Taylor, R.L., Branton, S.L., Nanduri, B., Pharr, G.T. 2019. Transcriptomic analysis of early B-cell development in the chicken embryo. Poultry Science. 0:1-13. https://doi.org/10.3382/ps/pez354.
Occurrence of horizontal transmission in layer chickens after administration of an in ovo strain F Mycoplasma gallisepticum vaccine Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Elliott, K., Branton, S.L., Evans, J.D., Peebles, E.D. 2019. Occurrence of horizontal transmission in layer chickens after administration of an in ovo strain F Mycoplasma gallisepticum vaccine. Poultry Science. 98(10):4492-4497. https://doi.org/10.3382/ps/pez306.
Early post-hatch survival and humoral immune response of layer chickens when in ovo vaccinated with strain F Mycoplasma gallisepticum Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Elliott, K., Branton, S.L., Evans, J.D., Peebles, E.D. 2019. Early post-hatch survival and humoral immune response of layer chickens when in ovo vaccinated with strain F Mycoplasma gallisepticum. Poultry Science. 97(11):3860-3869. https://doi.org/10.3382/ps/pey282.
Performance of an automated whole-house spray vaccination system Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Purswell, J.L., Branton, S.L., Evans, J.D. 2019. Performance of an automated whole-house spray vaccination system. Avian Diseases. 28(1):215-220. https://doi.org/10.3382/japr/pfy060.
The impact of vaccination route on Mycoplasma gallisepticum vaccine efficacy Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Leigh, S.A., Evans, J.D., Collier, S.D., Branton, S.L. 2018. The impact of vaccination route on Mycoplasma gallisepticum vaccine efficacy. Poultry Science. 97:3072–3075. https://doi.org/10.3382/ps/pey188.
Application of a micro-aerosolized disinfectant to clear Mycoplasma gallisepticum from contaminated facilities - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Evans, J.D., Branton, S.L., Collier, S.D., Brooks, J.P., Purswell, J.L. 2017. Application of a micro-aerosolized disinfectant to clear Mycoplasma gallisepticum from contaminated facilities. Journal of Applied Poultry Research. 26(3):416-420.
Layer chicken embryo survival to hatch when administered an in ovo vaccination of strain F Mycoplasma gallisepticum and locations of bacteria prevalence in the newly hatched chick - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Elliott, K., Branton, S.L., Evans, J.D., Gerard, P.D., Peebles, E.D. 2017. Layer chicken embryo survival to hatch when administered an in ovo vaccination of strain F Mycoplasma gallisepticum and locations of bacteria prevalence in the newly hatched chick. Poultry Science. 96:3879-3884.
Effects of different vaccine combinations against Mycoplasma gallisepticum on the digestive and reproductive organ characteristics of commercial egg-laying hens - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Peebles, E.D., Jacob, R., Branton, S.L., Evans, J.D., Leigh, S.A., Gerard, P.D. 2015. Effects of different vaccine combinations against Mycoplasma gallisepticum on the digestive and reproductive organ characteristics of commercial egg-laying hens. Poultry Science. 94:2898-2904.
Effects of different vaccine combinations against Mycoplasma gallisepticum on blood characteristics in commercial layer chickens - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Peebles, E.D., Jacobs, R., Branton, S.L., Evans, J.D., Leigh, S.A., Gerard, P.D. 2015. Effects of different vaccine combinations against Mycoplasma gallisepticum on blood characteristics in commercial layer chickens. Poultry Science. 94:2108-2113.
The impact of deposition site on vaccination efficiency of a bacterial-based poultry vaccine - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Effects of different vaccine combinations against Mycoplasma gallisepticum on the internal egg and eggshell characteristics of commercial layer chickens - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jacob, R., Branton, S.L., Evans, J.D., Leigh, S.A., Peebles, E.D. 2015. Effects of different vaccine combinations against Mycoplasma gallisepticum on the internal egg and eggshell characteristics of commercial layer chickens. Poultry Science. 94:912-917.
Broiler house litter sampling: the final frontier - (Abstract Only)
Miles, D.M., Brooks, J.P., Rowe, D.E., Moore Jr, P.A., Evans, J.D., Jenkins, J.N. 2015. Broiler house litter sampling: the final frontier. ASABE Annual International Meeting. Paper number 152152501. doi: 10.13031/aim.20152152501.
Proteomic analysis of Mycoplasma gallisepticum vaccine strain F - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Collier, S.D., Branton, S.L., Evans, J.D., Leigh, S.A., Wan, X., Cooksey, A.M., Olanrewaju, H.A., Pharr, G.T. 2015. Proteomic analysis of Mycoplasma gallisepticum vaccine strain F. International Journal of Poultry Science. 14(1): 1-12.
Stability of rehydrated Mycoplasma gallisepticum vaccine homogeneity over time - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Leigh, S.A., Evans, J.D., Branton, S.L. 2014. Stability of rehydrated Mycoplasma gallisepticum vaccine homogeneity over time. International Journal of Poultry Science. 13(10):549-551.
Production characteristics of Hy-Line W36 laying hens hatched from white and tinted eggs - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kim, E.J., Purswell, J.L., Evans, J.D., Branton, S.L. 2014. Production characteristics of Hy-Line W36 laying hens hatched from white and tinted eggs. Poultry Science. 93(8):2123-2128.
Effects of live and killed vaccines against Mycoplasma gallisepticum on the performance characteristics of commercial layer chickens - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jacob, R., Branton, S.L., Evans, J.D., Leigh, S.A., Peebles, E.D. 2014. Effects of live and killed vaccines against Mycoplasma gallisepticum on the performance characteristics of commercial layer chickens. Poultry Science. 93:1403-1409.
Impact of fowlpox-vectored Mycoplasma gallisepticum vaccine Vectormune® FP MG on layer hen egg production and egg quality parameters - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Leigh, S.A., Branton, S.L., Evans, J.D., Collier, S.D. 2013. Impact of fowlpox-vectored Mycoplasma gallisepticum vaccine Vectormune® FP MG on layer hen egg production and egg quality parameters. Poultry Science. 92(12):3172-3175.
Spray application of live attenuated F Strain-derived Mycoplasma gallisepticum vaccines - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Evans, J.D., Jacob, R., Leigh, S.A., Collier, S.D., Peebles, E.D., Branton, S.L. 2013. Spray application of live attenuated F Strain-derived Mycoplasma gallisepticum vaccines. Journal of Applied Poultry Research. 22:842-848.
Mycoplasma gallisepticum transmission: Comparison of commercial F-strain vaccine versus layer complex-derived field strains in a tunnel ventilated house - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Purswell, J.L., Evans, J.D., Leigh, S.A., Collier, S.D., Olanrewaju, H.A., Kim, E.J., Pharr, G.T., Peebles, E.D., Branton, S.L. 2012. Mycoplasma gallisepticum transmission: Comparison of commercial F-strain vaccine versus layer complex-derived field strains in a tunnel ventilated house. Poultry Science. 91:3072-3079.
Effect of infection route and concurrent infectious bronchitis virus vaccination on Mycoplasma gallisepticum disease pathology in an experimental model - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Leigh, S.A., Branton, S.L., Evans, J.D., Collier, S.D. 2012. Effect of infection route and concurrent infectious bronchitis virus vaccination on Mycoplasma gallisepticum disease pathology in an experimental model. Avian Pathology. 41(5):497-503.
A comparative study of live attenuated F strain-derived Mycoplasma gallisepticum vaccines - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Evans, J.D., Leigh, S.A., Purswell, J.L., Jacob, R., Peebles, E.D., Collier, S.D., Branton, S.L. 2012. A comparative study of live attenuated F strain-derived Mycoplasma gallisepticum vaccines. Avian Diseases. 56:396-401.
Mycoplasma gallisepticum: Control by live attenuated vaccines - (Popular Publication)
Evans, J.D., Branton, S.L. 2012. Mycoplasma gallisepticum: Control by live attenuated vaccines. Lohmann Animal Health Newsletter. 1.
Serologic response of roosters to gradient dosage levels of a commercially available live F strain-derived Mycoplasma gallisepticum vaccine over time - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Purswell, J.L., Evans, J.D., Branton, S.L. 2011. Serologic response of roosters to gradient dosage levels of a commercially available live F strain-derived Mycoplasma gallisepticum vaccine over time. Avian Diseases. 55(3):490-494.
Serologic response of roosters to gradient dosage levels of a commercially available live F strain-derived Mycoplasma gallisepticum vaccine over time - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Purswell, J.L., Evans, J.D., Branton, S.L. 2011. Serologic response of roosters to gradient dosage levels of a commercially available live F strain-derived Mycoplasma gallisepticum vaccine over time. Avian Diseases. 55(3):490-494.
Analysis of the effect of diluent for rehydration of PoulVac MycoF on vaccination seroconversion results - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Leigh, S.A., Branton, S.L., Collier, S.D., Evans, J.D. 2011. Analysis of the effect of diluent for rehydration of PoulVac MycoF on vaccination seroconversion results. International Journal of Poultry Science. 10(5):397-400.
Eye surface area and dosage rates for spray vaccination - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Purswell, J.L., Mayer, J.J., Evans, J.D., Branton, S.L., Davis, J.D. 2010. Eye surface area and dosage rates for spray vaccination. Avian Diseases. 54(4):1310-1315.
Influence of eye surface area on spray vaccination dosage rates - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Purswell, J.L., Mayer, J.J., Evans, J.D., Branton, S.L., Davis, J.D. 2010. Eye surface area and dosage rates for spray vaccination. Avian Diseases. 54(4):1310-1315.
A chronicle of serologic response in commercial layer chickens to vaccination with commercial F strain Mycoplasma gallisepticum vaccine - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Branton, S.L., Leigh, S.A., Purswell, J.L., Evans, J.D., Collier, S.D., Olanrewaju, H.A., Pharr, G.T. 2010. A chronicle of serologic response in commercial layer chickens to vaccination with commercial F strain Mycoplasma gallisepticum vaccine. Avian Diseases. 54(3):1108-1111.
Proteomics inference of genes involved in host adaptation of Mycoplasma gallinarum - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wan, X., Branton, S.L., Collier, S.D., Evans, J.D., Leigh, S.A., Pharr, G.T. 2010. Proteomics inference of genes involved in host adaptation of Mycoplasma gallinarum. Veterinary Microbiology. 145(1-2):177-184.
Effects of vaccination with F-strain Mycoplasma gallisepticum on egg production and quality parameters of commercial layer hens previously vaccinated with 6/85-strain Mycoplasma gallisepticum - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Leigh, S.A., Branton, S.L., Evans, J.D., Collier, S.D., Peebles, E.D. 2010. Effects of vaccination with F-strain Mycoplasma gallisepticum on egg production and quality parameters of commercial layer hens previously vaccinated with 6/85-strain Mycoplasma gallisepticum. Poultry Science. 89(3):501-504.
Effect of Dosage and Vaccination Route on Transmission of a Live Attenuated Mycoplasma gallesepticum Vaccine: A Broiler Model - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Evans, J.D., Branton, S.L. 2009. Effect of Dosage and Vaccination Route on Transmission of a Live Attenuated Mycoplasma gallesepticum Vaccine. Avian Diseases. 53(3):416-420.
DIAGNOSIS OF MYCOPLASMA GALLISEPTICUM FROM A BROILER BREEDER FLOCK: COMPARISON OF THREE DIAGNOSTIC METHODS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Evans, J.D., Thornton, D., Branton, S.L. 2009. Diagnosis of mycoplasma gallisepticum from a broiler breeder flock: comparison of three diagnostic methods. International Journal of Poultry Science 8(2):104-107.
Detection of Mycoplasma gallinarum by real-time PCR - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Leigh, S.A., Evans, J.D. 2009. Detection of Mycoplasma gallinarum by real-time PCR. International Journal of Poultry Science 8(2):108-111.
Differentiation of Mycoplasma gallisepticum vaccine strains ts-11 and 6/85 from commonly used Mycoplasma gallisepticum challenge strains by PCR - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Evans, J.D., Leigh, S.A. 2008. Differentiation of Mycoplasma gallisepticum vaccine strains ts-11 and 6/85 from commonly used Mycoplasma gallisepticum challenge strains by PCR. Avian Dis. 52(3):491-497.
The effects of increasing sodium chloride concentration on Mycoplasma gallisepticum vaccine survival in solution. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Leigh, S.A., Evans, J.D., Branton, S.L., Collier, S.D. 2008. The effects of increasing sodium chloride concentration on Mycoplasma gallisepticum vaccine survival in solution.. Avian Diseases. 52:136-138.
Effects of increased dosages of the Mycoplasma gallisepticum vaccine MYCOVAC-L® in layer chickens subsequently challenged with virulent M. gallisepticum: egg production and serologic response - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Evans, J.D., Leigh, S.A., Branton, S.L., Collier, S.D. 2007. Effects of increased dosages of the Mycoplasma gallisepticum vaccine MYCOVAC-L® in layer chickens subsequently challenged with virulent M. gallisepticum: egg production and serologic response. Avian Diseases 51:912-917.
INITIAL PROTEOMIC ANALYSIS OF DIFFERENTIALLY EXPRESSED PROTEINS FROM MYCOPLASMA GALLISEPTICUM VACCINE STRAINS TS-11 AND F DETECTED BY WESTERN BLOTTING - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Collier, S. D., Pharr, G. T., Branton, S. L., Evans, J. D., Leigh, S. A., and Felfoldi, B. 2006. Initial Proteomic Analysis of Differentially Expressed Proteins from Mycoplasma gallisepticum Vaccine Strains ts-11 and F Detected by Western Blotting. Int. J. of Poultry Sci. 5(4): 330-336.
PROTEOMIC ANALYSIS OF MYCOPLASMA GALLISEPTICUM VACCINE STRAIN F - (Abstract Only)
MYCOPLASMA GALLISEPTICUM: CURRENT AND DEVELOPING MEANS TO CONTROL THE AVIAN PATHOGEN - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Evans, J.D., Leigh, S.A., Branton, S.L., Collier, S.D., Pharr, G.T., Bearson, S.M. 2005. Mycoplasma gallisepticum: current and developing means to control the avian pathogen. Journal of Applied Poultry Research. 14:757-763.
A SELF-PROPELLED, CONSTANT SPEED SPRAY VACCINATOR FOR COMMERCIAL LAYER CHICKENS - (Abstract Only)
Branton, S.L., Roush, W.B., Evans, J.D., Collier, S.D., Pharr, G.T. 2005. A self-propelled, constant speed spray vaccinator for commercial layer chickens. Southern Poultry Science Society Meeting. Abstract 210. p. 50.
EFFECTS OF MG VACCINATIONS ON B AND T-CELL POPULATIONS IN LAYER CHICKENS - (Proceedings)
Collier, S.D., Pharr, G.T., Branton, S.L., Evans, J.D. 2005. Effects of mg vaccinations on b and t-cell populations in layer chickens. Southern Poultry Science Society Meeting. Abstract 206. p. 49.
IN VIVO PERSISTENCE OF MYCOPLASMA GALLISEPTICUM VACCINE STRAIN 6/85 SINGLY AND FOLLOWING CHALLENCE BY MYCOPLASMA GALLISEPTICUM F-STRAIN - (Abstract Only)
Evans, J.D., Collier, S.D., Pharr, G.T., Branton, S.L. 2005. In vivo persistence of mycoplasma gallisepticum vaccine strain 6/85 singly and following challence by mycoplasma gallisepticum f-strain. Southern Poultry Science Society Meeting. Abstract 84. p. 21.
A SELF-PROPELLED, CONSTANT SPEED SPRAY VACCINATOR FOR COMMERCIAL LAYER CHICKENS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Branton, S.L., Lott, B.D., Evans, J.D., Collier, S.D., Roush, W.B., Bearson, S.M., Bearson, B.L., Pharr, G.T. 2005. A self-propelled, constant speed spray vaccinator for commercial layer chickens. Avian Diseases. 49:147-151.
EFFECT OF OVERLAYING F STRAIN MYCOPLASMA GALLISEPTICUM ON TS-11 VACCINATED LAYING HENS - (Abstract Only)
Branton, S.L., Peebles, E.D., Gerard, P.D., Evans, J.D., Collier, S.D., Maslin, W.R., Vance, A.M. 2004. Effect of overlaying f strain mycoplasma gallisepticum on ts-11 vaccinated laying hens. Southern Poultry Science. Abstract 84. p. 21.
INFECTION BY THE TS-11 STRAIN OF MYCOPLASMA GALLISEPTICUM IN COMMERCIAL EGG-LAYING HENS PERSISTS IN CONJUNCTION WITH A SUBSEQUENT INFECTION BY THE F-STRAIN - (Abstract Only)
Vance, A.M., Collier, S.D., Branton, S.L., Peebles, E.D., Evans, J.D. 2004. Infection by the ts-11 strain of mycoplasma gallisepticum in commercial egg-laying hens persists in conjunction with a subsequent infection by the f-strain. Southern Poultry Science Society Meeting. Abstract 83. p. 21.
TOWARDS CONTROL OF MYCOPLASMA GALLISEPTICUM-INDUCED MYCOPLASMOSIS IN POULTRY - (Popular Publication)
Evans, J.D., Collier, S.D., Branton, S.L. 2003. Towards control of mycoplasma gallisepticum-induced mycoplasmosis in poultry. Feedinfo News Service (www.feedinfo.com).
PROGRESS IN ENZYME-RETTING OF FLAX - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Akin, D.E., Henriksson, G., Evans, J.D., Adamsen, A., Foulk, J.A., Dodd, R.B. 2004. Progress in Enzyme-Retting of Flax. Journal of Natural Fibres. Vol. 1, pp. 21-47.
MODIFYING DEW-RETTED FLAX FIBER AND YARNS WITH A SECONDARY ENZYMATIC TREATMENT - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
EVANS, J.D., AKIN, D.E., MORRISON III, W.H., HIMMELSBACH, D.S., MCALISTER III, D.D., FOULK, J.A. MODIFICATION OF DEW-RETTED FLAX FIBER AND YARNS VIA SECONDARY ENZYMATIC TREATMENT. TEXTILE RESEARCH JOURNAL. 2003. v. 73(10). p. 901-906.
PROCESSING OF FLAX FIBERS USING ENZYME FORMULATIONS - (Proceedings)
EVANS, J.D., AKIN, D.E., ADAMSEN, A.P. PROCESSING OF FLAX FIBERS USING ENZYME FORMULATIONS. ADVANCES IN BIOTECHNOLOGY FOR TEXTILE PROCESSING. 2002. P. 139-146.
CHEMICAL AND SPECTROSCOPIC ANALYSIS OF LIGNIN IN ISOLATED FLAX FIBERS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
MORRISON III, W.H., HIMMELSBACH, D.S., AKIN, D.E., EVANS, J.D. CHEMICAL AND SPECTROSCOPIC ANALYSIS OF LIGNIN IN ISOLATED FLAX FIBERS. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY. 2003. v. 51. p. 2565-2568.
INFLUENCE OF WATER PRE-SOAK ON ENZYME-RETTING OF FLAX - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
AKIN, D.E., MORRISON III, W.H., RIGSBY, L.L., EVANS, J.D., FOULK, J.A. INFLUENCE OF WATER PRE-SOAK ON ENZYME-RETTING OF FLAX. INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS. 2003. v. 17. p. 149-159.
FLAX-RETTING BY POLYGALACTURONASE-CONTAINING ENZYME MIXTURES AND EFFECTS ON FIBER PROPERTIES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Evans, J.D., Akin, D.E., Foulk, J.A. 2002. Flax-retting by polygalacturonase-containing enzyme mixtures and effects on fiber properties. Journal of Biotechnology; Vol. 97, pp. 223-231.
COTTON FIBERS: PROPERTIES AND INTERACTION WITH FLAX FIBERS IN BLENDS - (Proceedings)
Akin, D.E., Mcalister III, D.D., Foulk, J.A., Evans, J.D. 2002. Cotton fibers: properties and interaction with flax fibers in blends. Proceedings of the 26th International Cotton Conference, Bremen; Faserinstitute Bremen Germany; pp. 199-206.
MODIFICATION OF DEW RETTED FLAX FIBERS BY MEANS OF AN AIR-ATOMIZED ENZYME TREATMENT - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Evans, J.D., Akin, D.E., Morrison Iii, W.H., Himmelsbach, D.S., Foulk, J.A. 2002. Modification of dew retted flax fibers by means of an air-atomized enzyme treatment. Textile Research Journal 72(7): 578-585. 2002.