Research Project: The Role of Mucosal Surfaces and Microflora in Immunity and Disease Prevention

Location: Harry K. Dupree Stuttgart National Aquaculture Research Cntr

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

Towards sustainable water disinfection with peracetic acid in aquaculture: A review - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Liu, D., Straus, D.L., Pedersen, L., Good, C., Lazado, C.C., Meinelt, T. 2024. Towards sustainable water disinfection with peracetic acid in aquaculture: A review. Reviews in Aquaculture. http://doi.org/10.1111/raq.12915.

Development and comparison of loop-mediated isothermal amplification with quantitative PCR for the specific detection of Saprolegnia spp - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ghosh, S., Straus, D.L., Good, C., Phuntumart, V. 2021. Development and comparison of loop-mediated isothermal amplification with quantitative PCR for the specific detection of Saprolegnia spp. PLoS ONE. 16(12):e0250808. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0250808.

Exogenous reactive oxygen species alter antioxidative state and immunological responses of rainbow trout - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Liu, D., Lazado, C.C., Pedersen, L., Straus, D.L., Meinelt, T. 2020. Exogenous reactive oxygen species alter antioxidative state and immunological responses of rainbow trout. Fish and Shellfish Immunology. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aquaculture.2020.734956.

Fischtoxizität von Peressigsäure(produkten) - Einfluss von Fischart & chemisch-physikalischen Wasserparametern - (Abstract Only)
Meinelt, T., Liu, D., Straus, D.L., Petra, B. 2020. Fischtoxizität von Peressigsäure(produkten) - Einfluss von Fischart & chemisch-physikalischen Wasserparametern [abstract]. Training conference for fish keeping and fish farming in Starnberg, Germany. January 15, 2020. p. 25.

Investigations in producing sterile sunshine bass - (Abstract Only)
Straus, D.L., Kelly, A.M., Quintero, H.E., Abernathy, J.W. 2020. Investigations in producing sterile sunshine bass [abstract]. Book of Abstracts Aquaculture America 2020, February 9-12, 2020, Honolulu, Hawaii. p. 641.

Characterization of TLR-4 in Fathead minnow challenged with Columnaris (Flavobacterium columnare) in an ultra-low flow system - (Database / Dataset)
Renukdas, N., Kelly, A.M., Kaimal, S., Farmer, B.D. 2019. Characterization of TLR-4 in Fathead minnow challenged with Columnaris (Flavobacterium columnare) in an ultra-low flow system. Genbank Accession No. . MN163026.

Alternative gene splicing in catfish after treatment with copper sulfate and exposure to Flavobacterium columnare - (Database / Dataset)

Gene expression profiling of catfish after treatment with copper sulfate and exposure to Flavobacterium columnare - (Database / Dataset)

Investigating the use of peracetic acid to reduce saprolegniasis in Atlantic salmon RAS culture - (Abstract Only)
Good, C., Davidson, J., May, T., Crouse, C., Lepine, C., Redman, N., Murray, M., Summerfelt, S., Straus, D.L., Harper, S.B., Marancik, D., Welch, T.J., Peterson, B.C., Pedersen, L., Phuntumart, V. 2019. Investigating the use of peracetic acid to reduce saprolegniasis in Atlantic salmon RAS culture [abstract]. 5th NordicRAS Workshop, Berlin, Germany, October 7 - 8, 2019. p. 41.

Toxicity of peracetic acid (PAA) products: impact of water quality, product composition and fish species - (Abstract Only)
Liu, D., Meinelt, T., Straus, D.L., Bartschat, P. 2019. Toxicity of peracetic acid (PAA) products: impact of water quality, product composition and fish species [abstract]. Aquaculture Europe 2019, Berlin, Germany, October 7 - 10, 2019. p. 801-802.

A retrospective of our international research collaboration on the use of peracetic acid in aquaculture - (Abstract Only)
Straus, D.L., Meinelt, T., Liu, D., Pedersen, L., Good, C., Davidson, J. 2019. A retrospective of our international research collaboration on the use of peracetic acid in aquaculture [abstract]. Aquaculture Europe 2019, Berlin, Germany, October 7 - 10, 2019. p. 1466.

A retrospective of our international collaboration on peracetic acid as a disinfectant for aquaculture - (Abstract Only)
Straus, D.L., Meinelt, T., Liu, D., Pedersen, L., Good, C., Davidson, J. 2019. A retrospective of our international collaboration on peracetic acid as a disinfectant for aquaculture [abstract]. Aquaculture Drug Approval Workshop, Bozeman, MT, July 29 - August 1, 2019. 25:47.

Revisiting the status of copper sulfate research at SNARC - (Abstract Only)
Straus, D.L. 2019. Revisiting the status of copper sulfate research at SNARC [abstract]. Aquaculture Drug Approval Workshop, Bozeman, MT, July 29 - August 1, 2019. 25:40.

Inhibiting fungus on largemouth bass eggs with copper sulfate and its toxicity to fry and juveniles - (Abstract Only)
Straus, D.L. 2019. Inhibiting fungus on largemouth bass eggs with copper sulfate and its toxicity to fry and juveniles[abstract]. Aquaculture Drug Approval Workshop, Bozeman, MT, July 29 - August 1, 2019. 25:41.

Revisiting the status of potassium permanganate research at SNARC - (Abstract Only)
Straus, D.L. 2019. Revisiting the status of potassium permanganate research at SNARC [abstract]. Aquaculture Drug Approval Workshop, Bozeman, MT, July 29 - August 1, 2019. 25:38.

Inhibiting fungus on largemouth bass eggs with copper sulfate and its toxicity to fry and juveniles - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Straus, D.L., Ledbetter, C.K., Heikes, D.L. 2019. Inhibiting fungus on largemouth bass eggs with copper sulfate and its toxicity to fry and juveniles. Journal of the World Aquaculture Society. p. 1-10. https://doi.org/10.1111/jwas.12631.

Evaluation of Flavobacterium columnare DnaK recombinant protein vaccine as a means of protection against columnaris disease in channel catfish, Ictalurus punctatus - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lange, M.D., Abernathy, J.W., Farmer, B.D. 2019. Evaluation of Flavobacterium columnare DnaK recombinant protein vaccine as a means of protection against columnaris disease in channel catfish, Ictalurus punctatus. Frontiers in Immunology. p. 1-13. https://doi.org/10.3389/fimmu.2019.01175.

Molecular detection and quantification of the fish pathogens Saprolegnia spp. using qPCR and Loop Mediated Isothermal Amplification (LAMP) from recirculating aquaculture systems - (Abstract Only)
Ghosh, S., Straus, D.L., Good, C., Phuntumart, V. 2019. Molecular detection and quantification of the fish pathogens Saprolegnia spp. using qPCR and Loop Mediated Isothermal Amplification (LAMP) from recirculating aquaculture systems [abstrast]. 62nd Annual Conference on the Great Lakes Research, June 10-14, 2019, Brockport, NY. p. 1.

Studies to prevent saprolegniasis in Atlantic salmon RAS - (Abstract Only)
Good, C., Davidson, J., May, T., Crouse, C., Lepine, C., Redman, N., Murry, M., Summerfelt, S., Straus, D.L., Harper, S.B., Marancik, D., Welch, T.J., Peterson, B.C., Pedersen, L., Phuntumart, V. 2019. Studies to prevent saprolegniasis in Atlantic salmon RAS [abstract]. RAStech 2019, May 13 - 14, 2019, Washington, DC. p. 1.

Acute toxicity of peracetic acid: differences in fish species and influence of chemical-physical water parameters - (Abstract Only)
Meinelt, T., Liu, D., Straus, D.L., Bartschat, P. 2019. Acute toxicity of peracetic acid: differences in fish species and influence of chemical-physical water parameters [abstract]. Fish Day 2019, Christian-Albrechts-University - Kiel, Germany, June 6, 2019. p. 1-15.

An international research collaboration on peracetic acid: a retrospective summary - (Popular Publication)
Straus, D.L., Meinelt, T. 2019. An international research collaboration on peracetic acid: a retrospective summary. World Aquaculture Magazine. 50(1):52-56.

Fish and porcine mucus stimulate F. columnare biofilm formation - (Abstract Only)
Farmer, B.D., Lange, M.D., Abernathy, J.W. 2019. Fish and porcine mucus stimulate F. columnare biofilm formation [abstract]. Aquaculture 2019, March 7-11, 2019, New Orleans, Louisana. p. 349.

Catfish mucus changes the Flavobacterium columnare transcriptome - (Abstract Only)
Lange, M.D., Abernathy, J.W., Farmer, B.D. 2019. Catfish mucus changes the Flavobacterium columnare transcriptome [abstract]. Aquaculture 2019, March 7-11, 2019, New Orleans, Louisana. p. 602.

Evaluating the effects of prolonged peracetic acid dosing on water quality and rainbow trout Oncorhynchus mykiss performance in recirculation aquaculture systems - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Davidson, J., Summerfelt, S., Straus, D.L., Schrader, K.K., Good, C. 2019. Evaluating the effects of prolonged peracetic acid dosing on water quality and rainbow trout Oncorhynchus mykiss performance in recirculation aquaculture systems. Aquacultural Engineering. 89:117-127. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aquaeng.2018.12.009.

A new disinfectant for the tool chest - peracetic acid - (Abstract Only)
Straus, D.L., Meinelt, T., Liu, D., Pedersen, L., Good, C., Davidson, J. 2019. A new disinfectant for the tool chest - peracetic acid [abstract]. Aquaculture 2019, March 7-11, 2019, New Orleans, Louisana. p. 1057.

Extension update - a new aquaculture disinfectant - Peracetic Acid - (Abstract Only)
Straus, D.L., Meinelt, T., Liu, D., Pedersen, L., Good, C., Davidson, J. 2019. Extension update - a new aquaculture disinfectant - Peracetic Acid [abstract]. Aquaculture 2019, March 7-11, 2019, New Orleans, Louisana. p. 1055.

Inhibiting fungus on largemouth bass eggs with copper sulfate - (Abstract Only)
Ledbetter, C.K., Straus, D.L., Heikes, D.L. 2019. Inhibiting fungus on largemouth bass eggs with copper sulfate [abstract]. Aquaculture 2019, March 7-11, 2019, New Orleans, Louisana. p. 617.

Status of copper sulfate research at SNARC – revisited - (Abstract Only)
Straus, D.L. 2019. Status of copper sulfate research at SNARC – revisited [abstract]. Aquaculture 2019, March 7-11, 2019, New Orleans, Louisana. p. 1056.

Introducing a new disinfectant for U.S. aquaculture - peracetic acid - (Abstract Only)

The proliferation and clonal migration of B cells in the systemic and mucosal tissues of channel catfish suggests there is an interconnected mucosal immune system - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lange, M.D., Waldbieser, G.C., Lobb, C.J. 2019. The proliferation and clonal migration of B cells in the systemic and mucosal tissues of channel catfish suggests there is an interconnected mucosal immune system. Fish and Shellfish Immunology. 84:1134-1144. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fsi.2018.11.014.

A new disinfectant for aquaculture - Peracetic Acid - (Abstract Only)
Straus, D.L. 2019. A new disinfectant for aquaculture - Peracetic Acid [abstract]. Catfish Farmers Annual Convention, February 21-23, 2019, Hot Springs, AR. p. 1.

Novel protein-based therapy for the managing disease that stimulates catfish antimicrobial immunity and tissue repair system - (Abstract Only)
Dolan, M.C., Elkins, L., Lange, M.D., Abernathy, J.W. 2018. Novel protein-based therapy for the managing disease that stimulates catfish antimicrobial immunity and tissue repair system [abstract]. 99th Conference of Research Workers in Animal Diseases, December 2-4, 2018, Chicago, Illinois. PO52.

Gene expression profiling of catfish after treatment with Flavobacterium columnare DnaK protein - (Database / Dataset)
Abernathy, J.W., Lange, M.D. 2019. Gene expression profiling of catfish after treatment with Flavobacterium columnare DnaK protein. Genbank Accession No. GSE121116.

Biosecurity in aquaculture: disinfection with peracetic acid - (Abstract Only)
Straus, D.L., Liu, D., Meinelt, T. 2018. Biosecurity in aquaculture: disinfection with peracetic acid [abstract]. International Health and Biosecurity of Tilapia Cultivation workshop, October 27-29, 2018, Neiva, Columbia. p. 1-2.

Catfish mucus alters the Flavobacterium columnare transcriptome - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lange, M.D., Abernathy, J.W., Farmer, B.D. 2018. Catfish mucus alters the Flavobacterium columnare transcriptome. FEMS Microbiology Letters. 365(22)1-13. https://doi.org/10.1093/femsle/fny244.

Biosecurity in aquaculture: disinfection with peracetic acid - (Abstract Only)
Straus, D.L., Liu, D., Meinelt, T. 2018. Biosecurity in aquaculture: disinfection with peracetic acid [abstract]. Latin American & Caribbean Aquaculture 2018, Bogota, Colombia, October 23-26, 2018. p. 500.

Molecular detection and quantification of the fish pathogen Saprolegnia using Loop Mediated Isothermal Amplification (LAMP) - (Abstract Only)
Ghosh, S., Straus, D.L., Good, C., Phuntumart, V. 2018. Molecular detection and quantification of the fish pathogen Saprolegnia using Loop Mediated Isothermal Amplification (LAMP) [abstract]. International Symposium on Aquatic Animal Health. p. 422.

B cell clonal lineage alterations upon recombinant HIV-1 envelope immunization of Rhesus macaques - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yacoob, C., Lange, M.D., Cohen, K., Lathia, K., Feng, J., Glenn, J., Carbonetti, S., Oliver, B., Vigdorovich, V., Sather, D., Stamatatos, L. 2018. B cell clonal lineage alterations upon recombinant HIV-1 envelope immunization of Rhesus macaques. PLoS Pathogens. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.ppat.1007120.

Peracetic acid - a greener solution for disinfecting aquaculture systems - (Abstract Only)
Straus, D.L., Meinelt, T., Liu, D., Pedersen, L., Gesto, M., Davidson, J., Good, C. 2018. Peracetic acid - a greener solution for disinfecting aquaculture systems [abstract]. Book of Abstracts World Aquaculture Society. p. 728.

Confirmation that pulse and continuous peracetic acid administration does not disrupt the acute stress response in rainbow trout - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gesto, M., Liu, D., Pedersen, L., Meinelt, T., Straus, D.L., Jokumsen, A. 2018. Confirmation that pulse and continuous peracetic acid administration does not disrupt the acute stress response in rainbow trout. Aquaculture. 492:190-194.

Fish mucus alters the Flavobacterium columnare transcriptome - (Abstract Only)
Lange, M.D., Farmer, B.D., Abernathy, J.W. 2018. Fish mucus alters the Flavobacterium columnare transcriptome [abstract]. Meeting Abstract, 4th Annual Meeting of the Arkansas Bioinformatics Consortium AR-BIC 2018,April 23-24th, 2018, Little Rock, ARkansas. p. 56.

Introducing a new disinfectant for U.S. aquaculture - peracetic acid - (Abstract Only)
Straus, D.L. 2018. Introducing a new disinfectant for U.S. aquaculture - peracetic acid [abstract]. Annual Eastern Fish Health Workshop, April 9-13, 2018, Chattanooga, Tennessee. p. 22.

Gene expression analysis between planktonic and biofilm states of Flavobacterium columnare - (Database / Dataset)
Abernathy, J.W., Lange, M.D. 2018. Gene expression analysis between planktonic and biofilm states of Flavobacterium columnare. Genbank. Accession # GSE109937.

The introduction of peracetic acid as a new disinfectant for U.S. aquaculture - (Abstract Only)
Straus, D.L. 2018. The introduction of peracetic acid as a new disinfectant for U.S. aquaculture [abstract]. Arkansas Bait Fish Farmers and Ornamental Fish Growers Association Meeting, February 8, 2018, Lonoke, Arkansas. p. 7.

Periodic bacterial control with peracetic acid in a recirculating aquaculture system and its long-term beneficial effect on fish health - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Liu, D., Straus, D.L., Pedersen, L., Meinelt, T. 2017. Periodic bacterial control with peracetic acid in a recirculating aquaculture system and its long-term beneficial effect on fish health. Aquaculture. 485:154-159.

Toxicity of peracetic acid to various species of fish - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Straus, D.L., Ledbetter, C.K., Farmer, B.D., Liu, D., Meinelt, T. 2017. Toxicity of peracetic acid to various species of fish. Journal of the World Aquaculture Society. https://doi.org/10.1111/jwas.12475.

The introduction of peracetic acid as a new disinfectant for U.S. aquaculture - (Abstract Only)
Straus, D.L. 2018. The introduction of peracetic acid as a new disinfectant for U.S. aquaculture [abstract]. Mid-Continent Warm Water Fish Culture Workshop, February 5-7, 2018, Paris, Arkansas. p. 7.

Peracetic acid: the long road to introduction of this disinfectant into U.S. aquaculture - (Abstract Only)
Straus, D.L. 2018. Peracetic acid: the long road to introduction of this disinfectant into U.S. aquaculture [abstract]. Book of Abstracts Aquaculture America, February 19-22, 2018, Las Vegas, Nevada. p. 467.

Use of Copper Sulfate and a New Disinfectant called Peracetic Acid in Aquaculture - (Abstract Only)
Straus, D.L. 2018. Use of Copper Sulfate and a New Disinfectant called Peracetic Acid in Aquaculture [abstract]. Book of Abstracts - Ohio Aquaculture Conference. p. 1-43.

The effect of temperature on the mucosal IgM antibody response to DNP-KLH in channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lange, M.D., Webster, C.D. 2017. The effect of temperature on the mucosal IgM antibody response to DNP-KLH in channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus). Fish and Shellfish Immunology. 70:493-497.

Copper sulfate toxicity to various fish: role of alkalinity/hardness - (Abstract Only)
Straus, D.L. 2017. Copper sulfate toxicity to various fish: role of alkalinity/hardness [abstract]. 6th National Aquaculture Extension Conference, June 6-8, 2017, Boise, Idaho. p. 38.

Loss reduction in a rainbow trout recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS) by periodical disinfection with peracetic acid (PAA) - (Abstract Only)

Use of peracetic acid to disinfect water: toxicity to fish - (Abstract Only)
Straus, D.L., Meinelt, T., Pedersen, L. 2017. Use of peracetic acid to disinfect water: toxicity to fish [abstract]. Book of Abstracts World Aquaculture 2017, June 26-30, 2017, Cape Town, South Africa. p. 688.

Alternative prophylaxis/disinfection in aquaculture - Adaptable stress induced by peracetic acid at low concentration and its application strategy in RAS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Liu, D., Pedersen, L., Straus, D.L., Kloas, W., Meinelt, T. 2017. Alternative prophylaxis/disinfection in aquaculture - Adaptable stress induced by peracetic acid at low concentration and its application strategy in RAS. Aquaculture. 474:82-85.

Pulse versus continuous peracetic acid applications: effects on Rainbow trout performance, biofilm formation and water quality - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Liu, D., Straus, D.L., Pedersen, L., Meinelt, T. 2017. Pulse versus continuous peracetic acid applications: effects on Rainbow trout performance, biofilm formation and water quality. Aquacultural Engineering. 77:72-79.

Characterization of tlr-4 in fathead minnow challenged with columnaris (flavobacterium columnare) in an ultra-low flow system - (Proceedings)
Renukdas, N.N., Kelly, A.M., Farmer, B.D., Kaimal, S. 2017. Characterization of tlr-4 in fathead minnow challenged with columnaris (flavobacterium columnare) in an ultra-low flow system. Western Fish Disease Workshop, April 3-7, 2017, East Lansing, Mi. p. 1.

Columnaris (Flavobacterium columnare) challenge using fathead minnows (Pimephales promelas) in an ultra-low flow system - (Abstract Only)
Renukdas, N., Farmer, B.D., Kaimal, S., Kelly, A., Roy, L., Park, J. 2017. Columnaris (Flavobacterium columnare) challenge using fathead minnows (Pimephales promelas) in an ultra-low flow system [abstract]. Aquaculture America Conference, San Antonio, TX, February 19-22, 2017. p. 362.

Assessment of Flavobacterium columnare from golden shiners Notemingonus crysoleucas subject to crowding stress - (Abstract Only)
Kaimal, S., Farmer, B.D., Renukdas, N., Kelly, A., Stone, N. 2017. Assessment of Flavobacterium columnare from golden shiners Notemingonus crysoleucas subject to crowding stress [abstract]. Aquaculture America Conference, San Antonio, TX, February 19-22, 2017. p. 534.

Copper sulfate controls fungus on mat-spawned largemouth bass eggs - (Abstract Only)
Ledbetter, C.K., Straus, D.L., Heikes, D.L. 2017. Copper sulfate controls fungus on mat-spawned largemouth bass eggs [abstract]. Aquaculture America '17 Conference. p. 534.

Sickeningly sweet: L-rhamnose stimulates Flavobacterium columnare biofilm formation and virulence - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lange, M.D., Farmer, B.D., Declercq, A.M., Peatman, E., Decostere, A., Beck, B.H. 2017. Sickeningly sweet: L-rhamnose stimulates Flavobacterium columnare biofilm formation and virulence. Journal of Fish Diseases. doi:10.1111/jfd.12629.

Influence of alkalinity and hardness on copper sulfate toxicity to various fish - (Abstract Only)
Straus, D.L., Ledbetter, C.K. 2017. Influence of alkalinity and hardness on copper sulfate toxicity to various fish [abstract]. Mid-Continent Warm Water Fish Culture Workshop, Olathe, Kansas, February 6-8, 2017. p. 27.

The carbohydrate L-rhamnose promotes biofilm formation which enhances Flavobacterium columnare virulence - (Abstract Only)
Lange, M.D., Farmer, B.D., Brown, J.D., Barnett, L.M., Peatman, E., Beck, B.H. 2017. The carbohydrate L-rhamnose promotes biofilm formation which enhances Flavobacterium columnare virulence [abstract]. Aquaculture America. p. 1.

A survey of catfish pond water chemistry parameters for copper toxicity modelling - (Abstract Only)
Straus, D.L., Huggett, D. 2016. A survey of catfish pond water chemistry parameters for copper toxicity modelling [abstracts]. Aquaculture America. p. 767.

Assessing peracetic acid as a means to control post-vaccination Saprolegniasis in Atlantic salmon Salmo salar parr in recirculation aquaculture systems - (Abstract Only)
Good, C., Davidson, J., Straus, D.L., Harper, S.B., Marancik, D.P., Welch, T.J., Lepine, C., Wolters, W.R., Peterson, B.C., Pedersen, L., Phuntamart, V., Summerfelt, S. 2017. Assessing peracetic acid as a means to control post-vaccination Saprolegniasis in Atlantic salmon Salmo salar parr in recirculation aquaculture systems [abstract]. Aquaculture America Conference 2017, Feb 19-22, 2017, San Antonio, TX. p. 153.

Peracetic acid is an optimal disinfectant for fish-microalgae integrated multi-trophic aquaculture systems - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Liu, D., Behrens, S., Pedersen, L., Straus, D.L., Meinelt, T. 2016. Peracetic acid is an optimal disinfectant for fish-microalgae integrated multi-trophic aquaculture systems. Aquaculture Report. 4:136-142. Available:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352513416300977.

Use of copper sulfate and peracetic acid as therapeutants on fish: can these replace formalin? - (Abstract Only)
Straus, D.L., Meinelt, T. 2016. Use of copper sulfate and peracetic acid as therapeutants on fish: can these replace formalin? [abstract]. Aquaculture Europe 2016 - Book of Abstracts. p. 986-987.

Investigating the effectiveness of peracetic acid to reduce post-vaccination Saprolegnia spp.-associated mortality in Atlantic salmon parr while assessing impact on nitrification in recirculation aquaculture systems - (Abstract Only)
Good, C., Davidson, J., Straus, D.L., Harper, S.B., Marancik, D., Welch, T.J., Lepine, C., Wolters, W.R., Peterson, B.C., Pedersen, L., Phuntumart, V., Summerfelt, S. 2016. Investigating the effectiveness of peracetic acid to reduce post-vaccination Saprolegnia spp.-associated mortality in Atlantic salmon parr while assessing impact on nitrification in recirculation aquaculture systems [abstract]. Aquaculture Europe 2016 - Book of Abstracts, Edinburgh, September 20-23, 2016, Scotland. p. 397-398.

Egg saprolegniasis in a commercial sunshine bass hatchery: Control regime developed using copper sulfate - (Popular Publication)
Straus, D.L. 2016. Egg saprolegniasis in a commercial sunshine bass hatchery: Control regime developed using copper sulfate. Global Aquaculture Advocate. Available:http://advocate.gaalliance.org/egg-saprolegniasis-in-a-commercial-sunshine-bass-hatchery/.

Repertoire comparison of the B-cell receptor encoding loci in humans and rhesus macaques by next generation sequencing - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Vigdorovich, V., Oliver, B.G., Carbonetti, S., Dambrauskas, N., Lange, M.D., Yacoob, C., Leahy, W., Callahan, J., Stamatatos, L., Sather, D. 2016. Repertoire comparison of the B-cell receptor encoding loci in humans and rhesus macaques by next generation sequencing. Clinical and Translational Immunology. 5.

Using copper sulfate to control egg fungus at Keo Fish Farm - (Popular Publication)
Straus, D.L. 2016. Using copper sulfate to control egg fungus at Keo Fish Farm. Arkansas Aquafarming. 33(2):4.

Status of copper sulfate research at SNARC - (Abstract Only)
Straus, D.L. 2016. Status of copper sulfate research at SNARC. Annual Drug Approval Coodination Workshop. Available: https://www.fws.gov/fisheries/aadap/22nd-AADAP-Coordination_meeting/5-Straus_CuSO4.pdf.

Assessing the effectiveness of peracetic acid to remediate post-vaccination Saprolegnia spp.-associated mortality in Atlantic salmon Salmo salar parr in recirculation aquaculture systems - (Abstract Only)
Good, C., Davidson, J., Straus, D.L., Wolters, W.R., Peterson, B.C., Pedersen, L., Phuntumart, V., Lepine, C., Summerfelt, S. 2016. Assessing the effectiveness of peracetic acid to remediate post-vaccination Saprolegnia spp.-associated mortality in Atlantic salmon Salmo salar parr in recirculation aquaculture systems [abstract]. 11th International Conference on Recirculating Aquaculture, August 19-21, 2016, Roanoke, Virginia. 3 p.

Pulse vs. continuous treatment: which is better for applying peracetic acid in RAS? - (Abstract Only)
Liu, D., Pederson, L., Straus, D.L., Meinelt, T. 2016. Pulse vs. continuous treatment: which is better for applying peracetic acid in RAS? [abstract] 11th International Conference on Recirculating Aquaculture, August 19-21, 2016, Roanoke, Virginia. 3 p.

Disinfection with peracetic acid (PAA), an alternative against fish pathogens - (Abstract Only)
Meinelt, T., Pedersen, L., Straus, D.L., Liu, D. 2016. Disinfection with peracetic acid (PAA), an alternative against fish pathogens [abstract]. 11th International Conference on Recirculating Aquaculture, August 19-21, 2016, Roanoke, Virginia. 2 p.

Controlling fungus on channel catfish eggs with peracetic acid - (Abstract Only)
Straus, D.L., Meinelt, T. 2016. Controlling fungus on channel catfish eggs with peracetic acid [abstract]. 11th International Conference on Recirculating Aquaculture, August 19-21, 2016, Roanoke, Virginia. 2p.

Missing the target: DNAk is a dominant epitope in the humoral immune response of channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) to Flavobacterium columnare - (Abstract Only)
Lange, M.D., Beck, B.H., Brown, J.D., Farmer, B.D., Barnett, L.M., Webster, C.D. 2016. Missing the target: DNAk is a dominant epitope in the humoral immune response of channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) to Flavobacterium columnare [abstract]. Fish and Shellfish Immunology. p. 1.

Missing the target: DNAk is a dominant epitope in the humoral immune response of channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) to Flavobacterium columnare - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lange, M.D., Beck, B.H., Brown, J.D., Farmer, B.D., Barnett, L.M., Webster, C.D. 2016. Missing the target: DNAk is a dominant epitope in the humoral immune response of channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) to Flavobacterium columnare. Fish and Shellfish Immunology. 51:170-179.

Use of copper sulfate to control Saprolegniasis at a commercial sunshine bass hatchery - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Straus, D.L., Farmer, B.D., Ledbetter, C.K., Beck, B.H., Williams, R.S., Clark, M.L., Freeze, M.T. 2016. Use of copper sulfate to control Saprolegniasis at a commercial sunshine bass hatchery. North American Journal of Aquaculture. 78:243-250.

Dietary copper effects survival of channel catfish challenged with Flavobacterium columnare - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Farmer, B.D., Beck, B.H., Mitchell, A.J., Rawles, S.D., Straus, D.L. 2016. Dietary copper effects survival of channel catfish challenged with Flavobacterium columnare. Aquaculture Research. 48(4):1751-1758. doi:10.1111/are.13012.

Acute toxicity of peracetic acid to fish - (Abstract Only)
Straus, D.L., Ledbetter, C.K., Farmer, B.D., Meinelt, T., Pedersen, L. 2016. Acute toxicity of peracetic acid to fish [abstract]. Book of Abstracts Aquaculture America. p. 766.

Treating catfish diseases: walking the line between excess and moderation - (Proceedings)
Straus, D.L., Beck, B.H. 2016. Treating catfish diseases: walking the line between excess and moderation. Proceedings of the Aquaculture America 2016, February 22-26, Las Vegas, Neveda 2016. p. 83.

Using copper sulfate to control egg fungus at Keo Fish Farm - (Popular Publication)
Straus, D.L. 2015. Using copper sulfate to control egg fungus at Keo Fish Farm. The Lateral Line - Newsletter of the Arkansas Chapter of the American Fisheries Society. p. 5-6.

Disinfection of water in recirculating aquaculture systems with peracetic acid - (Abstract Only)
Meinelt, T., Rau, A., Phan, T., Matzke, S., Farmer, B.D., Straus, D.L. 2015. Disinfection of water in recirculating aquaculture systems with peracetic acid [abstract]. Book of Abstracts-Food Security for the Future: The Role of Aquatic Health, October 22-23, 2015, Mississippi State University. p.22.

Using copper sulfate on hybrid striped bass eggs to control fungus and increase survival - (Abstract Only)
Straus, D.L., Farmer, B.D., Ledbetter, C.K., Beck, B.H., Williams, R.S., Clark, M.L., Freeze, M.T. 2015. Using copper sulfate on hybrid striped bass eggs to control fungus and increase survival [abstract]. Book of Abstracts-Food Security for the Future: The Role of Aquatic Health, October 22-23, 2015, Mississippi State University. p.21

Acute toxicity of peracetic acid (PAA) to fish - (Abstract Only)
Ledbetter, C.K., Farmer, B.D., Straus, D.L., Meinelt, T., Pedersen, L. 2015. Acute toxicity of peracetic acid (PAA) to fish [abstract]. Book of Abstracts-Food Security for the Future: The Role of Aquatic Health October 22-23, 2015. p. 14.

A little copper goes a long way for columnaris disease - (Abstract Only)
Farmer, B.D., Beck, B.H., Mitchell, A.J., Straus, D.L. 2015. A little copper goes a long way for columnaris disease [abstract]. Book of Abstracts-Food Security for the Future: The Role of Aquatic Health, October 22-23, 2015, Mississippi state University. p. 16

The use of copper sulfate in catfish hatcheries: safety and effectiveness - (Abstract Only)
Straus, D.L., Mitchell, A.J., Carter, R.R., Steeby, J.A. 2015. The use of copper sulfate in catfish hatcheries: safety and effectiveness [abstract]. Book of Abstracts-Food Security for the Future: The Role of Aquatic Health, October 22-23, 2015,Mississippi State University. p. 23.

Evaluation of the antibody response to the LV-359-01 strain of flavobacterium columnare - (Abstract Only)
Lange, M.D., Brown, J.D., Farmer, B.D., Beck, B.H. 2015. Evaluation of the antibody response to the LV-359-01 strain of flavobacterium columnare [abstract]. 4th International conference on Members of the genus Flavobacterium, Auburn, Alabama. p. 70.

Water chemistry affects catfish susceptibility to columnaris - (Abstract Only)
Straus, D.L., Farmer, B.D., Beck, B.H., Bosworth, B.G., Torrans, E.L., Tucker, C.S. 2015. Water chemistry affects catfish susceptibility to columnaris [abstract]. Flavobacterium Meeting, October 27-29, 2015, Auburn, AL. p.67.

Impact of feed additives on surface mucosal health and columnaris susceptibility in channel catfish fingerlings, Ictalurus punctatus - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhao, H., Li, C., Beck, B.H., Zhang, R., Thongda, W., Davis, D., Peatman, E. 2015. Impact of feed additives on surface mucosal health and columnaris susceptibility in channel catfish fingerlings, Ictalurus punctatus. Fish and Shellfish Immunology. 46(2):624-637.

Physiology and immunology of mucosal barriers in catfish (Ictalurus spp.) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Peatman, E., Lange, M.D., Zhao, H., Beck, B.H. 2015. Physiology and immunology of mucosal barriers in catfish (Ictalurus spp.). Tissue Barriers. DOI: 10.1080/21688370.2015.1068907.

USDA's corner in AADAP newsletter - (Other)
Straus, D.L. 2015. USDA's corner in AADAP newsletter. Aquatic Animal Drug Approval Partnership (AADAP). 11(1):16-17.

Using kaolin clay to combat columnaris disease - (Popular Publication)
Beck, B.H., Webster, C.D. 2015. Using kaolin clay to combat columnaris disease. Arkansas Aquafarming. 32:(2)1-8.

Fish-friendly prophylaxis/disinfection in aquaculture: Low concentration of peracetic acid is stress-free to the carp (Cyprinus carpio) after repeated applications - (Abstract Only)
Liu, D., Pedersen, L., Straus, D.L., Meinelt, T. 2015. Fish-friendly prophylaxis/disinfection in aquaculture: Low concentration of peracetic acid is stress-free to the carp (Cyprinus carpio) after repeated applications [abstract]. 17th EAFP International Conference on Diseases of Fish and Shellfish, September 7-11, 2015, Las Palmas. p. 144.

Growth inhibition of Aeromonas salmonicida and Yersinia ruckeri by disinfectants containing peracetic acid - (Abstract Only)
Meinelt, T., Behrens, S., Pedersen, L., Liu, D., Straus, D.L. 2015. Growth inhibition of Aeromonas salmonicida and Yersinia ruckeri by disinfectants containing peracetic acid [abstract]. 17th EAFP International Conference on Diseases of Fish and Shellfish, September 7-11, 2015, Las Palmas. p. 189.

Control of Saprolegniasis on sunshine bass eggs with copper sulfate - (Abstract Only)
Straus, D.L., Beck, B.H., Farmer, B.D., Ledbetter, C.K., Williams, R.S., Clark, M.L., Freeze, M.T. 2015. Control of Saprolegniasis on sunshine bass eggs with copper sulfate [abstract]. 17th EAFP International Conference on Diseases of Fish and Shellfish, September 7-11, 2015, Las Palmas. p. 190.

Acute toxicity of peracetic acid to various fish species - (Abstract Only)
Straus, D.L., Ledbetter, C.K., Farmer, B.D., Meinelt, T., Pedersen, L. 2015. Acute toxicity of peracetic acid to various fish species [abstract]. 17th EAFP International Conference on Diseases of Fish and Shellfish, September 7-11, 2015, Las Palmas. p. 188.

Examining host-pathogen interactions at mucosal surfaces reveals novel molecular targets for columnaris disease intervention - (Proceedings)