Research Project: Virulence Mechanisms, Microbiome Changes and Control Strategies for Priority Bacterial Infections in Swine

Location: Virus and Prion Research

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

Comparative analysis of antimicrobial resistance and genetic diversity of Bordetella bronchiseptica swine isolates from the United States - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Shifts in the swine nasal microbiota following Bordetella bronchiseptica challenge in a longitudinal study - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Nielsen, D.W., Hau, S.J., Mou, K.T., Alt, D.P., Brockmeier, S.L. 2023. Shifts in the swine nasal microbiota following Bordetella bronchiseptica challenge in a longitudinal study. Frontiers in Microbiology. 14. Article 1260465. https://doi.org/10.3389/fmicb.2023.1260465.

Population structure and genetic diversity of streptococcus suis isolates obtained from the United States - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Nicholson, T.L., Kalalah, A.A., Eppinger, M. 2023. Population Structure and Genetic Diversity of Streptococcus suis Isolates Obtained from the United States. Frontiers in Immunology. https://doi.org/10.3389/fmicb.2023.1250265.

Prior infection with Bordetella bronchiseptica enhanced colonization but not disease with Streptococcus suis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hau, S.J., Nielsen, D.W., Brockmeier, S.L. 2023. Prior infection with Bordetella bronchiseptica enhanced colonization but not disease with Streptococcus suis. Veterinary Microbiology. 284:109841. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vetmic.2023.109841.

Coinfection with Bordetella bronchiseptica does not enhance disease with Streptococcus suis - (Abstract Only)

Resilience of swine nasal microbiota to influenza A virus challenge in a longitudinal study - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hau, S.J., Nielsen, D.W., Mou, K.T., Alt, D.P., Kellner, S., Brockmeier, S. 2023. Resilience of swine nasal microbiota to influenza A virus challenge in a longitudinal study. BMC Veterinary Research. 54:Article 38. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13567-023-01167-9.

The contribution of BvgR, RisA, and RisS to global gene regulation, intracellular cyclic-di-GMP levels, motility, and biofilm formation in bordetella bronchiseptica - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Nicholson, T.L., Waack, U., Fleming, D.S., Chen, Q., Miller, L.C., Merkel, T.J., Stibitz, S. 2024. The contribution of BvgR, RisA, and RisS to global gene regulation, intracellular cyclic-di-GMP levels, motility, and biofilm formation in bordetella bronchiseptica . Frontiers in Microbiology. https://doi.org/10.3389/fmicb.2024.1305097.

Comparative virulence and antimicrobial resistance distribution of streptococcus suis isolates obtained from the United States - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Nicholson, T.L., Bayles, D.O. 2022. Comparative virulence and antimicrobial resistance distribution of streptococcus suis isolates obtained from the United States. Frontiers in Microbiology. 13. https://doi.org/10.3389/fmicb.2022.1043529.

Rapid application of long-acting ceftiofur can prevent death losses associated with Streptococcus equi subspecies zooepidemicus in pigs - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hau, S.J., Buckley, A.C., Brockmeier, S. 2022. Rapid application of long-acting ceftiofur can prevent death losses associated with Streptococcus equi subspecies zooepidemicus in pigs. Swine Health and Production. 30(5):292-297. https://doi.org/10.54846/jshap/1298.

Bacterin vaccination provides insufficient protection against Streptococcus equi subspecies zooepidemicus infection in pigs - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hau, S.J., Devries, A.C., Brockmeier, S. 2022. Bacterin vaccination provides insufficient protection against Streptococcus equi subspecies zooepidemicus infection in pigs. Frontiers in Veterinary Science. 9. Article 827082. https://doi.org/10.3389/fvets.2022.827082.

Prevention and control of Streptococcus equi subspecies zooepidemicus infection in pigs - (Proceedings)
Hau, S.J., Devries, A.C., Brockmeier, S. 2022. Prevention and control of Streptococcus equi subspecies zooepidemicus infection in pigs. American Association of Swine Veterinarians Annual Meeting. Pg.51-52. https://doi.org/10.54846/am2022/14.