Research Project: Pathogen Characterization, Host Immune Response and Development of Strategies to Reduce Losses to Disease in Aquaculture

Location: Aquatic Animal Health Research

Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon will take you to the publication reprint.)

Multilocus sequence analysis of diverse Streptococcus iniae isolates indicates an underlying genetic basis for phenotypic heterogeneity - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Heckman, T.I., Griffin, M.J., Camus, A.C., Lafrentz, B.R., Morick, D., Smirnov, R., Ofek, T., Soto, E. 2020. Multilocus sequence analysis of diverse Streptococcus iniae isolates indicates an underlying genetic basis for phenotypic heterogeneity. Diseases of Aquatic Organisms. 141:53-69. https://doi.org/10.3354/dao03521.

Dose effects of a DNA vaccine encoding the immobilization antigen on the immune response of channel catfish against Ichthyophthirius multifiliis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Xu, D., Zhang, D., Shoemaker, C.A., Beck, B.H. 2020. Dose effects of a DNA vaccine encoding the immobilization antigen on the immune response of channel catfish against Ichthyophthirius multifiliis. Fish and Shellfish Immunology. 106: 1031-1041. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fsi.2020.07.063.

EasyParallel: a GUI platform for parallelization of STRUCTURE, and NEWHYBRIDS analyses - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhao, H., Beck, B.H., Fuller, S.A., Peatman, E. 2020. EasyParallel: a GUI platform for parallelization of STRUCTURE, and NEWHYBRIDS analyses. Molecular Ecology Resources. 15(4): e0232110. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0232110.

Isolation and experimental challenge of cultured burbot (Lota lota maculosa) with Flavobacterium columnare and Aeromonas sp. isolates - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bruce, T.J., Ma, J., Oliver, L.P., Jones, E.M., Lafrentz, B.R., Cain, K.D. 2020. Isolation and experimental challenge of cultured burbot (Lota lota maculosa) with Flavobacterium columnare and Aeromonas sp. isolates. Journal of Fish Diseases. 43:839–851. https://doi.org/10.1111/jfd.13169.

The severity of Motile Aeromonas septicemia caused by virulent Aeromonas hydrophila in channel catfish is influenced by nutrients and microbes in water - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhang, D., Xu, D., Shoemaker, C.A., Beck, B.H. 2020. The severity of Motile Aeromonas septicemia caused by virulent Aeromonas hydrophila in channel catfish is influenced by nutrients and microbes in water. Aquaculture. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aquaculture.2019.734898.

Nutritional value of frass from black soldier fly larvae, Hermetia illucens, in a channel catfish, Ictalurus punctatus, diet - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Aksoy, M., Eljack, R.M., Beck, B.H. 2020. Nutritional value of frass from black soldier fly larvae, Hermetia illucens, in a channel catfish, Ictalurus punctatus, diet. Aquaculture Nutrition. 00:1-8. https://doi.org/10.1111/anu.13040.

Development of a species-specific polymerase chain reaction for highly sensitive detection of Flavobacterium columnare targeting chondroitin AC lyase gene - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mabrok, M., Putita, C., Lafrentz, B.R., Kayansamruaj, P., Dong, H., Rodkhum, C. 2020. Development of a species-specific polymerase chain reaction for highly sensitive detection of Flavobacterium columnare targeting chondroitin AC lyase gene. Aquaculture. 521(2020):734597. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aquaculture.2019.734597.

Fish health research updates for 2019 - (Popular Publication)
Beck, B.H., Shoemaker, C.A., Aksoy, M., Zhang, D., Bader, T.J., Peatman, E., Lange, M.D., Fuller, S.A., Liles, M. 2019. Fish health research updates for 2019. Fish Farming News. 2019(2):9-10.

Vertebrate mucus stimulates biofilm development and upregulates iron acquisition genes in Flavobacterium columnare - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lange, M.D., Farmer, B.D., Abernathy, J.W. 2019. Vertebrate mucus stimulates biofilm development and upregulates iron acquisition genes in Flavobacterium columnare. Journal of Fish Diseases. https://doi.org/10.1111/jfd.13103.

Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) resistance to Streptococcus iniae and S. agalactiae Ib is heritable and can be improved through selective breeding - (Abstract Only)
Shoemaker, C.A., Lafrentz, B.R., Lozano, C., Rye, M., Ospina-Arango, J., Garcia, J.C., Mumma, W.P., Bader, T.J., Shelley, J.P., Beck, B.H. 2019. Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) resistance to Streptococcus iniae and S. agalactiae Ib is heritable and can be improved through selective breeding [abstract]. International Aquaculture Meeting. 3.

Immune response of channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) against Ichthyophthirius multifiliis post vaccination using DNA vaccines encoding immobilization antigens - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Xu, D., Zhang, D., Shoemaker, C.A., Beck, B.H. 2019. Immune response of channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) against Ichthyophthirius multifiliis post vaccination using DNA vaccines encoding immobilization antigens. Fish and Shellfish Immunology. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fsi.2019.08.071.

The gfc operon is involved in the formation of the O antigen capsule in Aeromonas hydrophila and contributes to virulence in channel catfish - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Thurlow, C.M., Hossain, M.J., Sun, D., Barger, P., Foshee, L., Beck, B.H., Newton, J.C., Terhune, J.S., Saper, M.A., Liles, M.R. 2019. The gfc operon is involved in the formation of the O antigen capsule in Aeromonas hydrophila and contributes to virulence in channel catfish. Aquaculture. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aquaculture.2019.734334.

Multiplex PCR for genotyping Flavobacterium columnare - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lafrentz, B.R., Garcia, J.C., Shelley, J.P. 2019. Multiplex PCR for genotyping Flavobacterium columnare. Journal of Fish Diseases. 42:1531-1542. https://doi.org/10.1111/jfd.13068.

Genetic diversity and genotyping of Flavobacterium columnare - (Abstract Only)
Lafrentz, B.R., Garcia, J.C., Shelley, J.P. 2019. Genetic diversity and genotyping of Flavobacterium columnare [abstract]. American Fisheries Society Annual Meeting. p. 42.

Effects of dietary poly-beta-hyroxybutyrate supplementation on the growth, immune response and intestinal microbiota of soiny mullet (Liza haematocheila) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Qiao, G., Xu, C., Sun, Q., Xu, D., Zhang, M., Chen, P., Li, Q. 2019. Effects of dietary poly-beta-hyroxybutyrate supplementation on the growth, immune response and intestinal microbiota of soiny mullet (Liza haematocheila). Fish and Shellfish Immunology. 91:251-263.

Flavobacterium inkyongense isolated from ornamental cichlids - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sebastiao, F., Lafrentz, B.R., Shelley, J.P., Stevens, B., Marancik, D., Dunker, F., Reavil, D., Soto, E. 2019. Flavobacterium inkyongense isolated from ornamental cichlids. Journal of Fish Diseases. 42:1309-1313. https://doi.org/10.1111/jfd.13043.

From lamb to lion: unleashing the beast in "virulent" Aeromonas hydrophila - (Abstract Only)
Beck, B.H. 2019. From lamb to lion: unleashing the beast in "virulent" Aeromonas hydrophila [abstract]. 19th International Conference on Diseases of Fish and Shellfish. p. 31.

On-farm evaluation of three different hatchery sources of Pacific white shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei) cultured in on-levee tanks in low salinity waters of west Alabama - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Roy, L.A., Teichert-Coddington, D., Dahl, S., Beck, B.H., Shoemaker, C.A., Whitis, G.N., James, J. 2019. On-farm evaluation of three different hatchery sources of Pacific white shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei) cultured in on-levee tanks in low salinity waters of west Alabama. Journal of Applied Aquaculture. https://doi.org/10.1080/10454438.2019.1614510.

The intersection of virulent Aeromonas hydrophila and fish-eating bird harassment programs on commercial catfish farms - (Popular Publication)
Roy, L., Hemstreet, B., Veum, L.M., Bader, T.J. 2019. The intersection of virulent Aeromonas hydrophila and fish-eating bird harassment programs on commercial catfish farms. Fish Farming News. Issue 01:2-3.

2017-2018 Research update on vaccine tests - (Popular Publication)
Terhune, J., Beck, B.H., James, J., Hanson, T., Chappel, J., Roy, L. 2019. 2017-2018 Research update on vaccine tests. Fish Farming News. Issue 01:11-12.

An aquatic detective case report of suspected Spironucleosis in Gulf Coast walleye - (Abstract Only)
Shelley, J.P., Lafrentz, B.R., Paulson, M.D. 2019. An aquatic detective case report of suspected Spironucleosis in Gulf Coast walleye [abstract]. Annual Eastern Fish Health Workshop. p. 4.

Evidence that the stress hormone cortisol regulates biofilm formation differently among Flavobacterium columnare isolates - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Declercq, A., Cai, C., Naranjo, W., Thongda, W., Eeckhaut, V., Bauwens, E., Arias, C., De La Fuente, L., Beck, B.H., Lange, M.D., Peatman, E., Aerts, J., Haesebrouck, F., Decostere, A. 2019. Evidence that the stress hormone cortisol regulates biofilm formation differently among Flavobacterium columnare isolates. Veterinary Research. 50(1):24. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13567-019-0641-3.

Characterization of antiserum immunoglobulin in channel catfish immunized with extracellular proteins of virulent Aeromonas hydrophila - (Abstract Only)
Zhang, D., Beck, B.H. 2019. Characterization of antiserum immunoglobulin in channel catfish immunized with extracellular proteins of virulent Aeromonas hydrophila. Book of Abstracts World Aquaculture Society. p. 1226.

Current emerging diseases afflicting the ornamental fish industry - (Abstract Only)
Shelley, J.P., Yanong, R.P. 2019. Current emerging diseases afflicting the ornamental fish industry. Book of Abstracts World Aquaculture Society. p.1000.

Commercial demonstration of a probiotic to enhance pacific white shrimp production in inland ponds of Alabama and Florida - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Roy, L., Teichert-Coddington, D., Laramore, S., Dahl, S., James, J., Whitis, G.N., Beck, B.H., Shoemaker, C.A. 2018. Commercial demonstration of a probiotic to enhance pacific white shrimp production in inland ponds of Alabama and Florida. Journal of the World Aquaculture Society. 49(4):42-49.

Efficacy and antiparasitic mechanism of 10-gingerol isolated from ginger Zingiber officinale against Ichthyophthirius multifiliis in grass carp - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fu, Y., Wang, B., Zhang, Q., Xu, D., Liu, Y., Hou, T., Guo, S. 2019. Efficacy and antiparasitic mechanism of 10-gingerol isolated from ginger Zingiber officinale against Ichthyophthirius multifiliis in grass carp. Veterinary Parasitology. 265:74-84.

Antimicrobial activity of the biopolymer chitosan against Streptococcus iniae - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Beck, B.H., Aksoy, M., Shoemaker, C.A., Fuller, S.A., Peatman, E. 2019. Antimicrobial activity of the biopolymer chitosan against Streptococcus iniae. Journal of Fish Diseases. 42:371-377.

Analysis of agglutinants elicited by antiserum of channel catfish immunized with extracellular proteins of virulent Aeromonas hydrophila - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhang, D., Xu, D., Beck, B.H. 2019. Analysis of agglutinants elicited by antiserum of channel catfish immunized with extracellular proteins of virulent Aeromonas hydrophila. Fish and Shellfish Immunology. 86:223-229.

Stress hormone cortisol helps to drive biofilm formation in Flavobacterium columnare - (Abstract Only)
Declercq, A., Cai, W., Naranjo, E., Thongda, W., Eckhaut, V., Bauwens, E., Arias, C., De La Fuente, L., Beck, B.H., Lange, M.D., Peatman, E., Haesebrougk, F., Aerts, J., Decostere, A. 2018. Stress hormone cortisol helps to drive biofilm formation in Flavobacterium columnare [abstract]. 5th International Conference of Members of the Genus Flavobacterium 2018. p. 42.

Identification of four distinct phylogenetic groups in Flavobacterium columnare with fish host associations - (Abstract Only)
LaFrentz, B.R., Garcia, J.C., Waldbieser, G.C., Evenhuis, J., Loch, T.P., Liles, M.R., Wong, F.S., Chang, S.F. 2018. Identification of four distinct phylogenetic groups in Flavobacterium columnare with fish host associations [abstract]. 5th International Conference of Members of the Genus Flavobacterium 2018. p. 23.

Multiplex PCR for rapid genotyping of Flavobacterium columnare - (Abstract Only)
LaFrentz, B.R., Garcia, J.C., Shelley, J.P. 2018. Multiplex PCR for rapid genotyping of Flavobacterium columnare [abstract]. 5th International Conference of Members of the Genus Flavobacterium 2018. p. 24.

Nutritional evaluation of frass from black soldier fly larvae as potential feed ingredient for pacific white shrimp, Litopenaeus vannamei - (Abstract Only)
Aksoy, M., Eljack, R.M., Schrimsher, C., Beck, B.H. 2019. Nutritional evaluation of frass from black soldier fly larvae as potential feed ingredient for pacific white shrimp, Litopenaeus vannamei. Book of Abstracts World Aquaculture Society. p. 95.

Examining the interplay between Streptococcus agalactiae, the biopolymer chitin, and its derivatives - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Aksoy, M., Beck, B.H., Zhang, D. 2018. Examining the interplay between Streptococcus agalactiae, the biopolymer chitin, and its derivatives. MicrobiologyOpen. 8(5):1-11. https://doi.org/10.1002/mbo3.733.

Immersion vaccination with an inactivated virulent Aeromonas hydrophila bacterin protects hybrid catfish (Ictalurus punctatus X Ictalurus furcatus) from motile Aeromonas septicemia - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Shoemaker, C.A., Mohammed, H., Bader, T.J., Peatman, E., Beck, B.H. 2018. Immersion vaccination with an inactivated virulent Aeromonas hydrophila bacterin protects hybrid catfish (Ictalurus punctatus X Ictalurus furcatus) from motile Aeromonas septicemia. Fish and Shellfish Immunology. 82:239-242. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fsi.2018.08.040.

Influence of Kaolin Clay on Aeromonas hydrophila Growth, Chemotaxis, and Virulence to Channel Catfish - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Aksoy, M., Mohammed, H., Peatman, E., Fuller, S.A., Beck, B.H. 2018. Influence of Kaolin Clay on Aeromonas hydrophila Growth, Chemotaxis, and Virulence to Channel Catfish. North American Journal of Aquaculture. 80(4):427-435. https://doi.org/10.1002/naaq.10059.

Ornamental aquaculture medicine in the United States - past, present and future - (Abstract Only)
Shelley, J.P., Yanong, R., Francis-Floyd, R., Lewbart, G.A. 2018. Ornamental aquaculture medicine in the United States - past, present and future [abstract]. International Symposium on Aquatic Animal Health. p. 102.

Current emerging diseases afflicting the ornamental fish industry - (Abstract Only)

Edwardsiellosis in ornamental fish - (Abstract Only)
Shelley, J.P., Yanong, R., Hawke, J.P., Griffin, M. 2018. Edwardsiellosis in ornamental fish [abstract]. International Symposium on Aquatic Animal Health. p. 251.

Identification of four distinct phylogenetic groups in Flavobacterium columnare with fish host associations - (Abstract Only)
LaFrentz, B.R., Garcia, J.C., Waldbieser, G.C., Evenhuis, J., Loch, T.P., Liles, M.R., Wong, F.S., Chang, S.F. 2018. Identification of four distinct phylogenetic groups in Flavobacterium columnare with fish host associations [abstract]. International Symposium on Aquatic Animal Health. p. 45.

Resistance of Nile tilapia Oreochromis niloticus to Streptococcus iniae and S. agalactiae is heritable but not correlated - (Abstract Only)
LaFrentz, B.R., Shoemaker, C.A., Lozano, C.A., Garcia, J.C., Soto, E., Xu, D., Beck, B.H., Rye, M. 2018. Resistance of Nile tilapia Oreochromis niloticus to Streptococcus iniae and S. agalactiae is heritable but not correlated [abstract]. International Symposium on Aquatic Animal Health. p. 56.

The effects of dietary inclusion of a Saccharomyces cerevisiae fermentation product in a commercial catfish ration on growth, immune readiness, and columnaris disease susceptibility - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mohammed, H.H., Brown, T.L., Beck, B.H., Aksoy, M., Eljack, R.M., Peatman, E. 2018. The effects of dietary inclusion of a Saccharomyces cerevisiae fermentation product in a commercial catfish ration on growth, immune readiness, and columnaris disease susceptibility. Journal of Applied Aquaculture. 31(3):193-209. https://doi.org/10.1080/10454438.2018.1499576.

Vaccination with theronts of Ichthyophthirius multifiliis enhanced channel catfish molecular immune response - (Abstract Only)

Francisella marina sp. nov., etiologic agent of systemic disease in cultured spotted rose snapper (Lutjanus guttatus) in Central America - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Soto, E., Griffin, M.J., Morales, J.A., Calvo, E.B., Sebastiao, F.A., Porras, A.L., Viquez-Rodriguez, X., Reichley, S.R., Rosser, T.G., Ware, C., Byrne, B.A., Lafrentz, B.R., Garcia, J.C., Camus, A.C. 2018. Francisella marina sp. nov., etiologic agent of systemic disease in cultured spotted rose snapper (Lutjanus guttatus) in Central America. Applied and Environmental Microbiology. 84(16):e00144-18. https://doi.org/10.1128/AEM.00144-18.

Influence of native catfish mucus on Flavobacterium columnare growth and proteolytic activity - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Shoemaker, C.A., LaFrentz, B.R., Peatman, E., Beck, B.H. 2018. Influence of native catfish mucus on Flavobacterium columnare growth and proteolytic activity. Journal of Fish Diseases. https://doi.org/10.111/jfd.12833.

Resistance of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) to Streptococcus iniae and S. agalactiae Ib is heritable but not correlated - (Abstract Only)
Lafrentz, B.R., Shoemaker, C.A., Lozano, C.A., Garcia, J.C., Soto, E., Xu, D., Beck, B.H., Rye, M. 2018. Resistance of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) to Streptococcus iniae and S. agalactiae Ib is heritable but not correlated. [abstract] Annual Eastern Fish Health Workshop. p. 35.

Streptococcus agalactiae infection in Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) and its transmission potential to cohabitated sheepshead minnows (Cyprinodon variegatus) - (Abstract Only)
Garcia, J.C., Shoemaker, C.A., Lafrentz, B.R. 2018. Streptococcus agalactiae infection in Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) and its transmission potential to cohabitated sheepshead minnows (Cyprinodon variegatus)[abstract]. Annual Eastern Fish Health Workshop. p. 34.

Grass carp which survive Dactylogyrus ctenopharyngodonid infection also gain partial immunity against Ichthyophthirius multifiliis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Li, J., Fu, Y., Zhang, Q., Xu, D., Liu, Y., Zhou, S., Lin, D. 2018. Grass carp which survive Dactylogyrus ctenopharyngodonid infection also gain partial immunity against Ichthyophthirius multifiliis. Diseases of Aquatic Organisms. 129:63-70.

Immune responses of channel catfish against parasite Ichthyophthirius multifiliis following theront vaccination - (Abstract Only)
Xu, D., Zhang, Q., Shoemaker, C.A., Zhang, D., Moreira, G.S. 2018. Immune responses of channel catfish against parasite Ichthyophthirius multifiliis following theront vaccination. Proceedings of American Association of Immunologists. p. 242.

Identification of four distinct phylogenetic groups in Flavobacterium columnare with fish host associations - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lafrentz, B.R., Garcia, J.C., Waldbieser, G.C., Evenhuis, J., Loch, T.P., Liles, M.R., Wong, F.S., Chang, S.F. 2018. Identification of four distinct phylogenetic groups in Flavobacterium columnare with fish host associations. Frontiers in Microbiology. 9:452. https://doi.org/10.3389/fmicb.2018.00452.

Effect of different water biofloc contents on the growth and immune response of gibel carp cultured in zero water exchange and no feed addition system - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhang, M., Qiao, G., Xu, D., Li, Y., Qi, Z., Li, Q. 2018. Effect of different water biofloc contents on the growth and immune response of gibel carp cultured in zero water exchange and no feed addition system. Aquaculture Research. 49:1647-1656.

Characterization of atypical Flavobacterium columnare and identification of a new genomovar - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Garcia, J.C., LaFrentz, B.R., Waldbieser, G.C., Wong, F., Chang, S. 2018. Characterization of atypical Flavobacterium columnare and identification of a new genomovar. Journal of Fish Diseases. 41:1159-1164.

Transcriptome analysis and discovery of genes involved in immune pathways from coelomocytes of Onchidium struma after bacterial challenge - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhang, M., Qiao, G., Li, Q., Xu, D., Qi, Z., Wang, A., Xu, C., Huang, J. 2017. Transcriptome analysis and discovery of genes involved in immune pathways from coelomocytes of Onchidium struma after bacterial challenge. Fish and Shellfish Immunology. 72:528-543.

L-rhamnose-binding lectins (RBLs) in Nile tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus: characterization and expression profiling in mucosal tissues - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhang, D., Beck, B.H., Mohammed, H., Zhao, H., Thongda, W., Ye, Z., Zeng, Q., Shoemaker, C.A., Fuller, S.A., Peatman, E. 2018. L-rhamnose-binding lectins (RBLs) in Nile tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus: characterization and expression profiling in mucosal tissues. Fish and Shellfish Immunology. 72:426-435.

SNP marker panels for parentage assignment and traceability in the Florida bass (Micropterus floridanus) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhao, H., Li, C., Hargrove, J.S., Bowen, B., Thongda, W., Zhang, D., Mohammed, H., Beck, B.H., Austin, J., Peatman, E. 2017. SNP marker panels for parentage assignment and traceability in the Florida bass (Micropterus floridanus). Aquaculture. 485:30-38.

Antiparasitic efficacy of commercial curcumin against Ichthyophthirius multifiliis in grass carp (Ctenopharyngodon idellus) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Liu, Y., Zhang, Q., Xu, D., Fu, Y., Lin, D., Zhou, S. 2017. Antiparasitic efficacy of commercial curcumin against Ichthyophthirius multifiliis in grass carp (Ctenopharyngodon idellus). Aquaculture. 480:65-70.

More than just antibodies: protective mechanisms of a muscosal vaccine against fish pathogen Flavobacterium columnare - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhang, D., Thongda, W., Li, C., Zhao, H., Beck, B.H., Mohammed, H., Arias, C., Peatman, E. 2017. More than just antibodies: protective mechanisms of a muscosal vaccine against fish pathogen Flavobacterium columnare. Fish and Shellfish Immunology. 71:160-170.

Comparative phenotypic and genotypic analysis of Edwardsiella spp. isolates from different hosts and geographic origins with an emphasis on isolates formerly clasified as E. tarda and an evaluation of diagnostic methods - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Reichley, S.R., Ware, C., Steadman, J., Gaunt, P.S., Garcia, J.C., LaFrentz, B.R., Thachil, A., Stine, C., Waldbieser, G.C., Arias, C.R., Lock, T., Welch, T.J., Cipriano, R.C., Greenway, T.E., Khoo, L.H., Wise, D.J., Lawrence, M.L., Griffin, M.J. 2017. Comparative phenotypic and genotypic analysis of Edwardsiella spp. isolates from different hosts and geographic origins with an emphasis on isolates formerly clasified as E. tarda and an evaluation of diagnostic methods. Journal of Clinical Microbiology. 55:3466-3491.

The type IX secretion system is required for virulence of the fish pathogen Flavobacterium columnare - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Li, N., Zhu, Y., LaFrentz, B.R., Evenhuis, J., Hunnicutt, D.W., Conrad, R.A., Barbier, P., Gullstrand, C.W., Roet, J.E., Powers, J.L., Kulkami, S.S., Erbes, D.H., Garcia, J.C., Nie, P., McBride, M.J. 2017. The type IX secretion system is required for virulence of the fish pathogen Flavobacterium columnare. Applied and Environmental Microbiology. 83(23):e01769-17. https://doi.org/10.1128/AEM.01769-17.

Mechanisms of pathogen virulence and host susceptibility in virulent Aeromonas hydrophila infections of channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Peatman, E., Mohammed, H., Kirby, A., Shoemaker, C.A., Aksoy, M., Beck, B.H. 2018. Mechanisms of pathogen virulence and host susceptibility in virulent Aeromonas hydrophila infections of channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus). Aquaculture. 482:1-8.

Pathogenicity of Aeromonas hydrophila and pathogenesis of motile Aeromonas septicemia in channel catfish, Ictalurus punctatus - (Abstract Only)
Zhang, D., Xu, D., Shoemaker, C.A., Beck, B.H. 2017. Pathogenicity of Aeromonas hydrophila and pathogenesis of motile Aeromonas septicemia in channel catfish, Ictalurus punctatus [abstract]. Latin American and Caribbean Aquaculture 17. p. 34.

Identification of genes encoding the type IX secretion system and secreted proteins in Flavobacterium columnare IA-S-4 - (Other)
Lafrentz, B.R., Barbier, P., McBride, M., Evenhuis, J. 2017. Identification of genes encoding the type IX secretion system and secreted proteins in Flavobacterium columnare IA-S-4. Genbank. Accession Nos. MF535395-MF535441.

Combined effects of Chinese medicine feed and ginger extract bath on co-infection of Ichthyophthirius multifiliis and Dactylogyrus ctenopharyngodonid in grass carp - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fu, Y., Wang, B., Zhang, Q., Xu, D., Lin, D., Yang, X., Zhu, S., Pan, J., Deng, Q., Liu, Y., Zhou, S. 2017. Combined effects of Chinese medicine feed and ginger extract bath on co-infection of Ichthyophthirius multifiliis and Dactylogyrus ctenopharyngodonid in grass carp. Parasitology Research. 116(7):2017-2025.

Capsular typing of Streptococcus agalactiae (Lancefield group B streptococci) from fish using multiplex PCR and serotyping - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Shoemaker, C.A., Xu, D., Garcia, J.C., LaFrentz, B.R. 2017. Capsular typing of Streptococcus agalactiae (Lancefield group B streptococci) from fish using multiplex PCR and serotyping. Bulletin of the European Association of Fish Pathologists. 37(5):190-197.

Expression of immune genes in systemic and mucosal immune tissues of channel catfish vaccinated with live theronts of Ichthyophthirius multifiliis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Xu, D., Moreira, G.S., Shoemaker, C.A., Zhang, D., Beck, B.H. 2017. Expression of immune genes in systemic and mucosal immune tissues of channel catfish vaccinated with live theronts of Ichthyophthirius multifiliis. Fish and Shellfish Immunology. 66:540-547.

Resistance of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) to Streptococcus iniae and S. agalatiae Ib is heritable but not correlated - (Abstract Only)
Shoemaker, C.A., Lozano, C.A., Lafrentz, B.R., Garcia, J.C., Soto, E., Xu, D., Beck, B.H., Rye, M. 2017. Resistance of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) to Streptococcus iniae and S. agalatiae Ib is heritable but not correlated [abstract]. European Association of Fish Pathologists. p. 105.

The stress hormone cortisol: a (co)regulator of biofilm formation in Flavobacterum columnare? - (Abstract Only)
Declercq, A.M., Cai, W., Naranjo, E., Thongda, W., Arias, C., De La Fuente, L., Beck, B.H., Lange, M.D., Peatman, E., Aerts, J., Decostere, A.M. 2017. The stress hormone cortisol: a (co)regulator of biofilm formation in Flavobacterum columnare? [abstract]. International Conference on Diseases of Fish and Shellfish. p. 18.

Distribution of virulent Aeromonas hydrophila in channel catfish tissues following waterborne exposure - (Abstract Only)
Xu, D., Zhang, D., Shoemaker, C.A., Newton, J. 2017. Distribution of virulent Aeromonas hydrophila in channel catfish tissues following waterborne exposure [abstract]. World Aquaculture 2017. p.745.

Antimicrobial activity of chitosan and a chitosan oligomer against bacterial pathogens of warmwater fish - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Aksoy, M., Beck, B.H. 2017. Antimicrobial activity of chitosan and a chitosan oligomer against bacterial pathogens of warmwater fish. Journal of Applied Microbiology. 122:1570-1578.

Commercial demonstration of kaolinitic clay for protection of Flavobacterium columnaris in sportfish - (Abstract Only)
Roy, L.A., Renukdas, R., Kelly, A.M., Barnett, L.M., Beck, B.H., Heikes, D., Glennon, R.P., Jones, P. 2017. Commercial demonstration of kaolinitic clay for protection of Flavobacterium columnaris in sportfish [abstract]. Arkansas Bait Fish Farmers and Ornamental Fish Growers Association Meeting. p.4.

Characterization of atypical Flavobacterium columnare and identification of a new genomovar - (Abstract Only)
Garcia, J.C., Lafrentz, B.R., Waldbieser, G.C., Wong, F.S., Chang, S.F. 2017. Characterization of atypical Flavobacterium columnare and identification of a new genomovar. In: Annual Meeting of the Fish Health Section, American Fisheries Society, East Lansing, Michigan, April 2-3, 2017. p. 67.

Multiplex PCR for rapid genotyping of Flavobacterium columnare - (Abstract Only)
Lafrentz, B.R., Garcia, J.C. 2017. Multiplex PCR for rapid genotyping of Flavobacterium columnare. Annual Eastern Fish Health Workshop, East Lansing, Michigan, April 3-7, 2017. p. 65.

Genomovars and genomes: Deciphering the genetic diversity of Flavobacterium columnare - (Abstract Only)
Lafrentz, B.R., Garcia, J.C., Waldbieser, G.C., Evenhuis, J., Loch, T.P., Liles, M.R., Wong, F.S., Chang, S.F. 2017. Genomovars and genomes: Deciphering the genetic diversity of Flavobacterium columnare. In: Annual Meeting of the Fish Health Section, American Fisheries Society, East Lansing, Michigan, April 2-3, 2017. p. 66.

Antiparasitic efficacy of curcumin from Curcuma longa against Ichthyophthirius multifiliis in grass carp - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Liu, Y., Zhang, Q., Xu, D., Fu, Y., Lin, D., Zhou, S., Li, J. 2017. Antiparasitic efficacy of curcumin from Curcuma longa against Ichthyophthirius multifiliis in grass carp. Veterinary Parasitology. 236:128-136.

Primer prueba de desafio controlado en tilapia del Nilo Para Resistencia a Streptococcus iniae - (Popular Publication)
Lafrentz, B.R., Lozano, C.A., Shoemaker, C.A., Garcia, J.C., Xu, D., Lovoll, M., Rye, M. 2017. Primer prueba de desafio controlado en tilapia del Nilo Para Resistencia a Streptococcus iniae. Panorama Acuicola. 22(2): p.38-41.

Spring forward with improved Nile tilapia Oreochromis niloticus resistant to Streptococcus iniae and Streptococcus agalactiae IB - (Abstract Only)
Shoemaker, C.A., Lozano, C.A., Lafrentz, B.R., Garcia, J.C., Soto, E., Xu, D., Beck, B.H., Rye, M. 2017. Spring forward with improved Nile tilapia Oreochromis niloticus resistant to Streptococcus iniae and Streptococcus agalactiae IB. In: Aquaculture America 2017 Conference, San Antonio, Texas, February 19-22, 2017. p. 418.

Impacts of parasite infection on columnaris disease of tilapia - (Abstract Only)
Xu, D., Shoemaker, C.A., Lafrentz, B.R., Zhang, D. 2017. Impacts of parasite infection on columnaris disease of tilapia. In: Aquaculture America 2017 Conference, San Antonio, Texas, February 19-22, 2017. p. 513.

Chitin degradation and metabolism by virulent Aeromonas hydropila - (Abstract Only)
Zhang, D., Xu, D., Beck, B.H. 2017. Chitin degradation and metabolism by virulent Aeromonas hydropila. In: Aquaculture America 2017 Conference, San Antonio, Texas, February 19-22, 2017. p. 524.

Controlled laboratory challenge demonstrates substantial additive genetic variation in resistance to Streptococcus iniae in Nile tilapia - (Abstract Only)
Lafrentz, B.R., Lozano, C.A., Shoemaker, C.A., Garcia, J.C., Xu, D., Lovoll, M., Rye, M. 2017. Controlled laboratory challenge demonstrates substantial additive genetic variation in resistance to Streptococcus iniae in Nile tilapia. In: Aquaculture America 2017 Conference, San Antonio, Texas, February 19-22, 2017. p. 234.

Chitin degradation and utilization by virulent Aeromonas hydrophila strain ML10-51K - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhang, D., Xu, D., Qiu, J., Rasmussen-Ivey, C.R., Liles, M.R., Beck, B.H. 2016. Chitin degradation and utilization by virulent Aeromonas hydrophila strain ML10-51K. Archives Of Microbiology. 199(4):573-579. doi:10.1007/s00203-016-1326-1.

Diseases, Pathology and Recent Developments in US Farm-Raised Catfish (Ictalurus spp.) - (Proceedings)
Baumgartner, W., Khoo, L., Beck, B.H. 2016. Diseases, Pathology and Recent Developments in US Farm-Raised Catfish (Ictalurus spp.). In: Proceedings of the American College of Veterinary Pathologists Annual Meeting,December 3-7, 2016, New Orleans, Louisiana. p. 55.

Expression of immune genes in skin of channel catfish immunized with live theronts of Ichthyophthirius multifiliis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Moreira, G.S., Shoemaker, C.A., Zhang, D., Xu, D. 2017. Expression of immune genes in skin of channel catfish immunized with live theronts of Ichthyophthirius multifiliis. Parasite Immunology. 39:e12397.

Optimized reverse primer for 16S-RFLP analysis and genomovar assignment of Flavobacterium columnare - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lafrentz, B.R., Garcia, J.C., Dong, H., Waldbieser, G.C., Rodkhum, C., Wong, F., Chang, S. 2017. Optimized reverse primer for 16S-RFLP analysis and genomovar assignment of Flavobacterium columnare. Journal of Fish Diseases. 40:1103-1108.

Additive genetic variation in resistance of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) to Streptococcus iniae and S. agalactiae capsular type Ib: is genetic resistance correlated? - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Shoemaker, C.A., Lozano, C.A., Lafrentz, B.R., Garcia, J.C., Soto, E., Xu, D., Beck, B.H., Rye, M. 2017. Additive genetic variation in resistance of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) to Streptococcus iniae and S. agalactiae capsular type Ib: is genetic resistance correlated? Aquaculture. 468:193-198.

Impact of oral and waterborne administration of rhamnolipids on the susceptibility of channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) to Flavobacterium columnare infection - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhang, D., Beck, B.H., Lange, M.D., Zhao, H., Thongda, W., Ye, Z., Li, C., Peatman, E. 2016. Impact of oral and waterborne administration of rhamnolipids on the susceptibility of channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) to Flavobacterium columnare infection. Fish and Shellfish Immunology. 60:44-49.

Draft genome sequence of Pseudomonas mosselii Gil3, isolated from catfish and antagonistic against hypervirulent Aeromonas hydrophila - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhang, D., Xu, D., Qiu, J., Rasmussen-Ivey, C.R., Liles, M.R., Beck, B.H. 2017. Draft genome sequence of Pseudomonas mosselii Gil3, isolated from catfish and antagonistic against hypervirulent Aeromonas hydrophila. Genome Announcements. 4(6):e0135-16.

Classification of a hypervirulent Aeromonas hydrophila pathotype responsible for epidemic outbreaks in warm-water fishes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rasmussen-Ivey, C.R., Hossain, M.J., Odom, S.E., Terhune, J.S., Hemstreet, W.G., Shoemaker, C.A., Zhang, D., Xu, D., Griffin, M.J., Liu, Y. 2016. Classification of a hypervirulent Aeromonas hydrophila pathotype responsible for epidemic outbreaks in warm-water fishes. Frontiers in Microbiology. 7:1615.

Optimized reverse primer for 16S-RFLP analysis and genomovar assignment of Flavobacterium columnare - (Other)
Lafrentz, B.R., Garcia, J.C., Dong, H.T., Waldbieser, G.C., Rodkhum, C., Wong, F.S., Chang, S.F. 2016. Optimized reverse primer for 16S-RFLP analysis and genomovar assignment of Flavobacterium columnare. Genebank. Accession Nos. KX711893-KX711900.

From floor sweepings to fish flesh: Phytase superdosing in the US catfish industry - (Book / Chapter)
Peatman, E., Beck, B.H. 2016. From floor sweepings to fish flesh: Phytase superdosing in the US catfish industry. In: Walk, C.L., Kuhn, I., Stein, H.H., Kidd, M.T., Rodehutscord, M., editors. Phytate destruction consequences for precision animal nutrition. The Netherlands. Wageningen Academic Publishers. p. 237-250.

Isolation and characterization of Flavobacterium columnare strains infecting fishes inhabiting the Laurentian Great Lakes basin - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Faisal, M., Diamanka, A., Loch, T., Lafrentz, B.R., Winters, A., Garcia, J.C., Togubaye, B. 2017. Isolation and characterization of Flavobacterium columnare strains infecting fishes inhabiting the Laurentian Great Lakes basin. Journal of Fish Diseases. 40:637-648.

Streptococcus iniae and Streptococcus agalactiae - (Book / Chapter)
Shoemaker, C.A., Xu, D., Soto, E. 2017. Streptococcus iniae and Streptococcus agalactiae. In: Woo, P.T.K., Cipriano, R.C.,editors. Fish Virus and Bacteria: Pathobiology and Protection. Boston, MA: CAB International. p. 298-313.

Complete genome sequence of the fish pathogen Flavobacterium columnare strain C#2 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bartelme, R.P., Newton, R.J., Zhu, Y., Li, N., Lafrentz, B.R., Mcbride, M.J. 2016. Complete genome sequence of the fish pathogen Flavobacterium columnare strain C#2. Genome Announcements. 4(3):e00624-16. doi:10.1128/genomeA.00624-16.

Molecular immune response of channel catfish immunized with live theronts of Ichthyophthirius multifiliis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Xu, D., Zhang, Q., Shoemaker, C.A., Zhang, D., Moreira, G.S. 2016. Molecular immune response of channel catfish immunized with live theronts of Ichthyophthirius multifiliis. Fish and Shellfish Immunology. 54:86-92.

Detection and quantification of virulent Aeromonas hydrophila in channel catfish tissues following waterborne challenge - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhang, D., Moreira, G.S., Shoemaker, C.A., Newton, J.C., Xu, D. 2016. Detection and quantification of virulent Aeromonas hydrophila in channel catfish tissues following waterborne challenge. FEMS Microbiology Letters [online]. 363(9). Available: http://femsle.oxfordjournals.org/content/363/9/fnw080. doi:10.1093/femsle/fnw080.

Evaluation of immune responses against the parasite Ichthyophthirius multifiliis between channel catfish and hybrid catfish - (Abstract Only)
Xu, D., Klesius, P.H. 2016. Evaluation of immune responses against the parasite Ichthyophthirius multifiliis between channel catfish and hybrid catfish [abstract]. Fish and Shellfish Immunology. 53:108.

Evaluation of medicated feeds with antiparasitical and immune-enhanced Chinese herbal medicines against Ichthyophthirius multifiliis in grass carp (Ctenopharyngodon idellus) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lin, D., Zhang, Q., Xu, D., Fu, Y., Liu, Y., Zhou, S. 2016. Evaluation of medicated feeds with antiparasitical and immune-enhanced Chinese herbal medicines against Ichthyophthirius multifiliis in grass carp (Ctenopharyngodon idellus). Parasitology Research. 115:2473-2483.

Virulent Aeromonas hydrophila in channel catfish - (Popular Publication)
Zhang, D. 2016. Virulent Aeromonas hydrophila in channel catfish. Global Aquaculture Advocate [online]. Available: http://advocate.gaalliance.org

Controlled challenge experiment demonstrates substantial additive genetic variation in resistance of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) to Streptococcus iniae - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lafrentz, B.R., Lozano, C.A., Shoemaker, C.A., Garcia, J.C., Xu, D., Lovoll, M., Rye, M. 2016. Controlled challenge experiment demonstrates substantial additive genetic variation in resistance of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) to Streptococcus iniae. Aquaculture. 458:134-139.

Hepatic transcriptomic and metabolic responses of hybrid striped bass (Morone saxatilis × Morone chrysops) to acute and chronic hypoxic insult - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Beck, B.H., Fuller, S.A., Li, C., Green, B.W., Rawles, S.D., Webster, C.D., Peatman, E. 2016. Hepatic transcriptomic and metabolic responses of hybrid striped bass (Morone saxatilis × Morone chrysops) to acute and chronic hypoxic insult. Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology. 18(Part D):1-9.

Hepatic transcriptomic and metabolic responses of hybrid striped bass to acute and chronic hypoxic insult - (Abstract Only)
Beck, B.H., Fuller, S.A., Li, C., Green, B.W., Rawles, S.D., Webster, C.D., Peatman, E. 2016. Hepatic transcriptomic and metabolic responses of hybrid striped bass to acute and chronic hypoxic insult [abstract]. Book of Abstracts World Aquaculture Society Annual Meeting. p. 59.

More than just antibodies: protective mechanisms of a mucosal vaccine against fish pathogen Flavobacterium columnare - (Abstract Only)
Peatman, E., Zhang, D., Thongda, W., Beck, B.H., Mohammed, H., Arias, C. 2016. More than just antibodies: protective mechanisms of a mucosal vaccine against fish pathogen Flavobacterium columnare [abstract]. Book of Abstracts World Aquaculture Society. p. 606.

Infection and disease progress of motile Aeromonas septicemia caused by virulent Aeromonas hydrophila in channel catfish - (Abstract Only)
Zhang, D., Xu, D., Shoemaker, C.A. 2016. Infection and disease progress of motile Aeromonas septicemia caused by virulent Aeromonas hydrophila in channel catfish [abstract]. Aquaculture America 2016. p. 986.

A game of keep-away: feeding the fish and not the pond - (Popular Publication)
Peatman, E., Beck, B.H. 2015. A game of keep-away: feeding the fish and not the pond. Fish Farming News. p. 4.

Experimental induction of motile Aeromonas septicemia in channel catfish by waterborne challenge with virulent Aeromonas hydrophila - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhang, D., Xu, D., Shoemaker, C.A. 2016. Experimental induction of motile Aeromonas septicemia in channel catfish by waterborne challenge with virulent Aeromonas hydrophila. Aquaculture Reports. 3:18-23.

Parasite treatment reduced Flavobacterium columnare infection in tilapia - (Popular Publication)
Xu, D., Shoemaker, C.A., Zhang, D. 2015. Parasite treatment reduced Flavobacterium columnare infection in tilapia. Global Aquaculture Advocate. November/December:18-19.

Flavobacterium columnare isolated from red tilapia (Oreochromis sp.): emphasis on genetic characterization and virulence of rhizoid and non-rhizoid morphotypes - (Abstract Only)
Dong, H., Senapin, S., Lafrentz, B.R., Pirarat, N., Rodkhum, C. 2015. Flavobacterium columnare isolated from red tilapia (Oreochromis sp.): emphasis on genetic characterization and virulence of rhizoid and non-rhizoid morphotypes [abstract]. Flavobacterium 2015. p. 33.

Flavobacterium columnare type IX secretion system mutations result in defects in gliding motility and loss of virulence - (Abstract Only)
Li, N., Powers, J., Roets, J., Nie, P., Lafrentz, B.R., Hunnicutt, D.W., Mcbride, M.J. 2015. Flavobacterium columnare type IX secretion system mutations result in defects in gliding motility and loss of virulence [abstract]. Flavobacterium 2015. p. 30.

Growth and survival of Flavobacterium columnare in fish mucus and porcine gastric mucin - (Abstract Only)
Shoemaker, C.A., Lafrentz, B.R. 2015. Growth and survival of Flavobacterium columnare in fish mucus and porcine gastric mucin. Flavobacterium 2015. p. 35.

Intragenomic heterogeneity in the 16S rRNA genes of Flavobacterium columnare and standard protocol for genomovar assignment - (Abstract Only)
Lafrentz, B.R., Waldbieser, G.C., Welch, T.J., Shoemaker, C.A. 2015. Intragenomic heterogeneity in the 16S rRNA genes of Flavobacterium columnare and standard protocol for genomovar assignment. Flavobacterium 2015. p. 17.

Formalin treatment of Trichondina sp. reduced Flavobacterium columnare infection in tilapia - (Abstract Only)
Xu, D., Shoemaker, C.A., Zhang, D. 2015. Formalin treatment of Trichondina sp. reduced Flavobacterium columnare infection in tilapia [abstract]. Flavobacterium 2015. p. 62.

Controlled laboratory challenge demonstrates substantial additive genetic variation in resistance to Streptococcus iniae in Nile tilapia - (Abstract Only)
Lafrentz, B.R., Lozano, C.A., Shoemaker, C.A., Xu, D., Garcia, J.C., Lovoll, M., Rye, M. 2015. Controlled laboratory challenge demonstrates substantial additive genetic variation in resistance to Streptococcus iniae in Nile tilapia [abstract]. American Fisheries Society (Fish Health Section) Annual Meeting. p.30.

Parasites can enhance infections of fish with bacterial pathogens - (Abstract Only)
Xu, D., Shoemaker, C.A. 2015. Parasites can enhance infections of fish with bacterial pathogens. In: 9th International Symposium on Fish Parasites, August 31-September 4, 2015, Valencia, Spain. p. 34.

Function of a recombinant Chitinase derived from a virulent Aeromonas hydrophila isolated from diseased channel catfish - (Abstract Only)
Zhang, D., Xu, D. 2015. Function of a recombinant Chitinase derived from a virulent Aeromonas hydrophila isolated from diseased channel catfish [abstract]. American Fisheries Society. p. 145.

Dietary Nutrients, Additives, and Fish Health - (Book / Chapter)
Lee, C., Lim, C.E., Gatlin, D.M., Webster, C.D. 2015. Dietary Nutrients, Additives, and Fish Health. Hoboken: John Wiley & Sons, Inc. p. 355.