Projects

Interventions and Methodologies to Reduce Human Food-Borne Bacterial Pathogens in Chickens Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 410063

Molecular Characterization and Gastrointestinal Tract Ecology of Commensal Human Food-Borne Bacterial Pathogens in the Chicken Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 411839

Evaluation of Lipopolysaccharides for the Potential to Effect Colonization of Pathogenic Bacteria.... Nonfunded Cooperative Agreement (N)   Accession Number: 411832

Evaluation of Levulinic Acid Application to Decontaminated Broiler Carcasses During Pilot Plant Processing Nonfunded Cooperative Agreement (N)   Accession Number: 416639

Microbiological Comparison of Table Eggs Harvested from Caged Leghorn Hens and Cage-Free Floor Reared Leghorn Hens Trust (T)   Accession Number: 412581

Publications

Stunning poultry prior to slaughter and the welfare advantages/challenges of electrical and controlled atmosphere stunning - (Proceedings/Symposium) - (30-Sep-09)

Evaluation of a quail embryo model for the detection of botulinum toxin type A activity - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (13-Jul-09)

Contrast In The Antibiotic Resistance Profiles Of Campylobacter Isolates Originating From Different Poultry Production Facilities (Broiler Breeder Hens, Broilers, And Leghorn Hens) In The Same Geographical Region - (Abstract)

Cray, P.J., Richardson, L.J., Plumblee, J., Cox Jr, N.A., Buhr, R.J. 2009. Contrast In The Antibiotic Resistance Profiles Of Campylobacter Isolates Originating From Different Poultry Production Facilities (Broiler Breeder Hens, Broilers, And Leghorn Hens) In The Same Geographical Region. International Association for Food Protection. Grapevine, TX. Jul 12-15,2009.

Effect Of Colony Numbers Selected From Plating Media On Salmonella Serogroup Detection From Naturally Contaminated Chicken Carcasses - (Abstract)

Cray, P.J., Cox Jr, N.A., Richardson, L.J., Ladely, S.R., Buhr, R.J. 2009. Effect Of Colony Numbers Selected From Plating Media On Salmonella Serogroup Detection From Naturally Contaminated Chicken Carcasses. International Association for Food Protection. Grapevine, TX. Jul 12-15,2009.

Campylobacter spp. occurrence in internal organs and tissues of commercial caged Leghorn laying hens - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (30-Apr-09)

Comparison of the statistics of salmonella testing of chilled broiler chicken carcasses in the United States and Europe - (Abstract)

Cason Jr, J.A., Cox Jr, N.A., Buhr, R.J., Richardson, L.J. 2009. Comparison of the statistics of salmonella testing of chilled broiler chicken carcasses in the United States and Europe. Poultry Science Association Meeting Abstract. 88(S1):452P. P.132.

Room environment influence on eggshell bacterial levels of non-washed and washed eggs from caged and cage-free laying hens - (Abstract)

Buhr, R.J., Hannah, J.F., Wilson, J.L., Cox Jr, N.A., Richardson, L.J., Cason Jr, J.A., Musgrove, M.T. 2009. Room environment influence on eggshell bacterial levels of non-washed and washed eggs from caged and cage-free laying hens. Poultry Science Association Meeting Abstract. 88(Suppl.1):228. P. 72.

Potential for horizontal transmission of Salmonella and Campylobacter among caged and cage free laying hens - (Abstract)

Hannah, J.F., Buhr, R.J., Cox Jr, N.A., Richardson, L.J., Cason Jr, J.A. 2009. Potential for horizontal transmission of Salmonella and Campylobacter among caged and cage free laying hens. Poultry Science Association Meeting Abstract. 88(S1):55.

Modified ecometric technique (four-quadrant sequential streak) to evaluate Campylobacter enrichment broth proficiency in suppressing background microflora - (Abstract)

Richardson, L.J., Cox Jr, N.A., Buhr, R.J., Cason Jr, J.A., Berrang, M.E. 2009. Modified ecometric technique (four-quadrant sequential streak) to evaluate Campylobacter enrichment broth proficiency in suppressing background microflora. Poultry Science Association. 88(S1):433P. P.132.

Campylobacter jejuni, C. coli, and C. lari naturally present in Leghorn laying hens and the antibiotic resistance profiles of these organisms - (Abstract)

Cox Jr, N.A., Richardson, L.J., Buhr, R.J., Cray, P.J. 2009. Campylobacter jejuni, C. coli, and C. lari naturally present in Leghorn laying hens and the antibiotic resistance profiles of these organisms. Poultry Science Association. 88(S1):430P. P.131-132.

Evaluation of enrichment procedures to recover C. jejuni and C. coli from a dry-atmospheric-temperature stressful environment - (Abstract)

Richardson, L.J., Cox Jr, N.A., Buhr, R.J., Harrison, M.A. 2009. Evaluation of enrichment procedures to recover C. jejuni and C. coli from a dry-atmospheric-temperature stressful environment. Poultry Science Association. 88(S1):432P. P.132.

Influence of cultural methodology on Salmonella serovar detection and serogroup recovery from broiler carcass rinses - (Abstract)

Cox Jr, N.A., Richardson, L.J., Cray, P.J., Ladely, S.R., Buhr, R.J. 2009. Influence of cultural methodology on Salmonella serovar detection and serogroup recovery from broiler carcass rinses. Poultry Science Association.88(S1):431P, P.132.

Eggshell bacterial levels of non-washed and washed eggs from caged and cage-free hens - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Buhr, R.J., Hannah, J.F., Wilson, J.L., Cox Jr, N.A., Richardson, L.J., Cason Jr, J.A., Musgrove, M.T. 2009. Eggshell bacterial levels of non-washed and washed eggs from caged and cage-free hens. European Symposium on Quality of Egg and Egg Products; Turku, Finland; June 21-24, 2009; EO14. 1-7.

Why poultry should be stunned at slaughter and the welfare advantages/challenges of electrical and gas stunning - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Buhr, R.J. 2009. Why poultry should be stunned at slaughter and the welfare advantages/challenges of electrical and gas. European Symposium on Quality of Poultry Meat. Turku, Finland, June 21-24, 2009. PL18. 1-11.

Notice of release of a Campylobacter coli resistant to high concentrations of gentamicin - (Germplasm Release)

Cox Jr, N.A., Richardson, L.J., Berrang, M.E., Cray, P.J., Buhr, R.J. 2009. Notice of release of a Campylobacter coli resistant to high concentrations of gentamicin. Germplasm Release.

Campylobacter coli naturally resistant to elevated levels of gentamicin as a marker strain in poultry research - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Cox Jr, N.A., Richardson, L.J., Berrang, M.E., Cray, P.J., Buhr, R.J. 2009. Campylobacter coli naturally resistant to elevated levels of gentamicin as a marker strain in poultry research. Journal of Food Protection. 72(6):1288-1292.

Impact of Added Sand on the Recovery of Salmonella, Campylobacter, Escherichia coli, and Coliforms from Pre-Chill and Post-Chill Commercial Broiler Carcass Halves - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Hannah, J.F., Fletcher, D.L., Cox Jr, N.A., Smith, D.P., Cason Jr, J.A., Northcutt, J.K., Richardson, L.J., Buhr, R.J. 2009. Impact of Added Sand on the Recovery of Salmonella, Campylobacter, Escherichia coli, and Coliforms from Pre-Chill and Post-Chill Commercial Broiler Carcass Halves. Journal of Applied Poultry Research. 18:(2)252-258.

Evaluation of TECRA® broth, Bolton broth and direct plating for recovery of Campylobacter spp, from broiler carcass rinsates from several commercial processing plants - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Richardson, L.J., Cox Jr, N.A., Bailey, J.S., Berrang, M.E., Cox, J.M., Buhr, R.J., Cray, P.J., Harrison, M.A. 2009. Evaluation of TECRA® broth, Bolton broth and direct plating for recovery of Campylobacter spp, from broiler carcass rinsates from several commercial processing plants. Journal of Food Protection. 72(5):972-977.

Comparison of neck skin versus whole carcass rinse for incidence of Salmonella and level of E. coli recovered from broiler carcasses - (Abstract)

Cox Jr, N.A., Richardson, L.J., Cason Jr, J.A., Buhr, R.J., Smith, D.P., Cray, P.J., Doyle, M.P. 2009. Comparison of neck skin versus whole carcass rinse for incidence of Salmonella and level of E. coli recovered from broiler carcasses. International Poultry Forum Proceedings. 88(S1):P217:206.

Eggshell surface and deep bacteria recovered from non-sanitized and sanitized broiler hatching eggs - (Abstract)

Stephens, C.B., Cox Jr, N.A., Richardson, L.J., Mauldin, J.M., Buhr, R.J. 2009. Eggshell surface and deep bacteria recovered from non-sanitized and sanitized broiler hatching eggs. International Poultry Forum Proceedings. 88(S1):M13:143.

Development of a quail embryo model for the detection of botulinum neurotoxin activity - (Abstract)

Buhr, R.J., Bourassa, D.V., Cox Jr, N.A., Richardson, L.J., Phillips, R.W., Kelley, L.C. 2009. Development of a quail embryo model for the detection of botulinum neurotoxin activity. Poultry Science. 88(Suppl 1):M75. P.24.

Eggshell surface and deep bacteria recovered from non-sanitized and sanitized broielr hatching eggs - (Abstract)

Stephens, C.B., Cox Jr, N.A., Richardson, L.J., Mauldin, J.M., Buhr, R.J. 2009. Eggshell surface and deep bacteria recovered from non-sanitized and sanitized broielr hatching eggs. International Poultry Forum Proceedings. 88(S1):M13. P.143.

Effect of stomaching on numbers of bacteria recovered from chicken skin - (Abstract)

Hannah, J.F., Cason Jr, J.A., Richardson, L.J., Cox Jr, N.A., Hinton Jr, A., Buhr, R.J., Smith, D.P. 2009. Effect of stomaching on numbers of bacteria recovered from chicken skin. Southern Poultry Science Society Meeting Abstracts. 88(S1):P218:206.

Eggshell bacterial contamination of non-washed and washed eggs from caged and cage-free hens - (Abstract)

Hannah, J.F., Wilson, J.L., Cox Jr, N.A., Richardson, L.J., Cason Jr, J.A., Buhr, R.J. 2009. Eggshell bacterial contamination of non-washed and washed eggs from caged and cage-free hens. International Poultry Forum Proceedings. 88(S1):M12. P.136-137.

Contaminated Larval and Adult Lesser Mealworms, Alphitobius diaperinus (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae)can Transmit Salmonella Typhimurium in a Broiler Flock - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Roche, A.J., Cox Jr, N.A., Richardson, L.J., Buhr, R.J., Cason Jr, J.A., Fairchild, B.D., Hinkle, N.C. 2009. Contaminated Larval and Adult Lesser Mealworms, Alphitobius diaperinus (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae)can Transmit Salmonella Typhimurium in a Broiler Flock. Poultry Science. 88:44-48.

Evaluation of quail and chicken embryos for the detection of botulinum toxin serotypes A, B, E and F activity. - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Buhr, R.J., Bourassa, D.V., Cox Jr, N.A., Richardson, L.J., Phillips, R.W., Kelley, L.C. 2008. Evaluation of quail and chicken embryos for the detection of botulinum toxin serotypes A, B, E and F activity. Interagency Botulism Research Committee. P-40, p. 226.

Evaluation of quail and chicken embryos for the detection of botulism toxin serotypes A, B E and F activity. - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Buhr, R.J., Bourassa, D.V., Cox Jr, N.A., Richardson, L.J., Phillips, R.W., Kelley, L.C. 2008. Evaluation of quail and chicken embryos for the detection of botulism toxin serotypes A, B E and F activity. Interagency Botulism Research Committee. P.226.

Evaluation of a quali embryo model for the detection of botulism toxin type A activity - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Buhr, R.J., Bourassa, D.V., Cox Jr, N.A., Richardson, L.J., Phillips, R.W., Kelley, L.C. 2008. Evaluation of a quali embryo model for the detection of botulism toxin type A activity. Interagency Botulism Research Committee. P.225.

Bacteria recovery from genetically featherless broiler carcasses after forced cloacal fecal expulsion - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Northcutt, J.K., Mcneal, W.D., Ingram, K.D., Buhr, R.J., Fletcher, D.L. 2008. Bacteria recovery from genetically featherless broiler carcasses after forced cloacal fecal expulsion. Poultry Science. 87:(11) 2377-2381.

Darkling Beetles as a Potential Transmission Source of Salmonella in Broiler Flocks - (Popular Publication)

Fairchild, D.B., Roche, A.J., Hinkle, N.C., Cox Jr, N.A., Richardson, L.J., Buhr, R.J., Cason Jr, J.A. 2008. Darkling Beetles as a Potential Transmission Source of Salmonella in Broiler Flocks. Feedinfo News Service. P.18.

Photoperiod effects on performance - (Abstract)

Brown, A., Webster, A.B., Fairchild, B.D., Buhr, R.J. 2008. Photoperiod effects on performance. Poultry Science Association Meeting Abstract. 87:(Supp. 1)MP332, p 105.

Photoperiod effects on broiler behavior - (Abstract)

Brown, A., Webster, A.B., Fairchild, B.D., Buhr, R.J. 2008. Photoperiod effects on broiler behavior. Poultry Science Association Meeting Abstract. 87:(Supp. 1) 191, P61.

External and internal bacterial in broiler chickens before and after defeathering - (Abstract)

Cason Jr, J.A., Hinton Jr, A., Northcutt, J.K., Buhr, R.J., Ingram, K.D., Smith, D.P., Cox Jr, N.A. 2008. External and internal bacterial in broiler chickens before and after defeathering [abstract]. Poultry Science Association Meeting Abstract. 87:(Supp.1)133, p. 42.

Effects of chlorine or chlorine dioxide during immersion chilling on recovery of bacteria from broiler carcasses and chiller water - (Abstract)

Northcutt, J.K., Smith, D.P., Cox Jr, N.A., Ingram, K.D., Buhr, R.J., Richardson, L.J., Cason Jr, J.A., Hinton Jr, A. 2008. Effects of chlorine or chlorine dioxide during immersion chilling on recovery of bacteria from broiler carcasses and chiller water [abstract]. Poultry Science Association. 87(S1):40.

Molecular Phylogeny of the flaA Short Variable Region and invasiveness among Campylobacter spp. isolated from the blood and ceca of commercial broilers - (Abstract)

Richardson, L.J., Cox Jr, N.A., Buhr, R.J., Akins, E.D., Hiett, K.L., Harrison, M.A. 2008. Molecular Phylogeny of the flaA Short Variable Region and invasiveness among Campylobacter spp. isolated from the blood and ceca of commercial broilers. Poultry Science Association Meeting Abstract. 87(S1):102.

Effect of sand and shaking duration on the recovery of aerobic bacteria, coliforms, and Escherichia coli from prechill broiler whole carcass rinsates. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Hannah, J.F., Fletcher, D.L., Cox Jr, N.A., Smith, D.P., Cason Jr, J.A., Northcutt, J.K., Buhr, R.J., Richardson, L.J. 2008. Effect of sand and shaking duration on the recovery of aerobic bacteria, coliforms, and Escherichia coli from prechill broiler whole carcass rinsates. Applied Poultry Research. 17:(2)272-277.

Humulus lupus Beta-acids Administered Through Water Reduce Clostridium perfringens Challenge Strains in the Chicken Intestinal Tract Midgut and Ceca. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Siragusa, G.R., Haas, G.J., Matthews, P., Smith, R., Buhr, R.J., Macdougald, L., Dale, N. 2008. Humulus lupus Beta-acids Administered Through Water Reduce Clostridium perfringens Challenge Strains in the Chicken Intestinal Tract Midgut and Ceca.. Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy. 61:853-8.

Utilization of quail and chicken embryos for the detection of botulinum toxin type A activity - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Buhr, R.J., Bourassa, D.V., Cox Jr, N.A., Phillips, R.W., Richardson, L.J., Kelley, L.C., Wilson, J.L. 2008. Utilization of quail and chicken embryos for the detection of botulinum toxin type A activity. World Poultry Congress Proceedings. 64:(Suppl. 2)P.195.

Salmonella recovery from broilers and litter following gavage with Salmonella colonized darkling beetles and larvae. - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Buhr, R.J., Richardson, L.J., Roche, A.J., Bourassa, D.V., Cox Jr, N.A., Fairchild, B.D., Cason Jr, J.A., Hinkle, N.C. 2008. Salmonella recovery from broilers and litter following gavage with Salmonella colonized darkling beetles and larvae. World Poultry Congress Proceedings.64:(Suppl. 2)P.168.

Internal and external carriage of inoculated salmonella in broiler chickens - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Cason Jr, J.A., Buhr, R.J., Richardson, L.J., Cox Jr, N.A. 2007. Internal and external carriage of inoculated salmonella in broiler chickens. International Journal of Poultry Science. 6:952-954.

Recovery of Bacteria from Broiler Carcasses after Immersion Chilling in Different Volumes of Water, Part2. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Northcutt, J.K., Cason Jr, J.A., Ingram, K.D., Smith, D.P., Buhr, R.J., Fletcher, D.L. 2008. Recovery of Bacteria from Broiler Carcasses after Immersion Chilling in Different Volumes of Water, Part2. Poultry Science. 87:573-576.

Efficacy of polymers in combination with biocides as sanitizer of salmonella inoculated broiler hatching eggs - (Abstract)

Ritter, A.R., Buhr, R.J., Richardson, L.J., Cox Jr, N.A., Bright, W., Wilson, J.L. 2008. Efficacy of polymers in combination with biocides as sanitizer of salmonella inoculated broiler hatching eggs. Poultry International Exposition. 87(S1):151.

Persistence and level of inoculated Salmonella Typhimurium in larval and adult darkling beetles. - (Abstract)

Roche, A.J., Cox Jr, N.A., Richardson, L.J., Buhr, R.J., Fairchild, B.D., Siragusa, G.R., Hinkle, N.C. 2008. Persistence and level of inoculated Salmonella Typhimurium in larval and adult darkling beetles.. Poultry International Exposition. 87(S1):170.

Contaminated larval and adult darkling beetles can serve as vectors in transmission of Salmonella Typhimurium in a broiler flock - (Abstract)

Roche, A.J., Buhr, R.J., Richardson, L.J., Cox Jr, N.A., Fairchild, B.D., Siragusa, G.R., Hinkle, N.C. 2008. Contaminated larval and adult darkling beetles can serve as vectors in transmission of Salmonella Typhimurium in a broiler flock. Poultry International Exposition. 87(S1):142.

Utilizing a gentamicin resistant Campylobacter (C. coli) in poultry research - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Cox Jr, N.A., Richardson, L.J., Buhr, R.J., Cray, P.J., Berrang, M.E., Bailey, J.S., Northcutt, J.K. 2008. Utilizing a gentamicin resistant Campylobacter (C. coli) in poultry research. International Poultry Forum Proceedings. Poul Sci: 87 (S1): 168.

Impact of Added Sand on the Recovery of Salmonella, Campylobacter, Escherichia coli, and Coliforms from Pre-Chill and Post-Chill Broiler Carcass Halves - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Hannah, J.F., Fletcher, D.L., Cox Jr, N.A., Smith, D.P., Cason Jr, J.A., Northcutt, J.K., Buhr, R.J., Richardson, L.J. 2008. Impact of Added Sand on the Recovery of Salmonella, Campylobacter, Escherichia coli, and Coliforms from Pre-Chill and Post-Chill Broiler Carcass Halves. International Poultry Forum Proceedings. 87(S1):167-168.

Bactericidal effect of several chemicals on hatching eggs inoculated with Salmonella serovar Typhimurium - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Cox Jr, N.A., Richardson, L.J., Buhr, R.J., Musgrove, M.T., Berrang, M.E., Bright, W. 2007. Bactericidal effect of several chemicals on hatching eggs inoculated with Salmonella serovar Typhimurium. Journal of Applied Poultry Research. 16:(4)623-627.

Detection of botulinum toxin types A, B, E, and F activity using the quail embryo - (Abstract)

Buhr, R.J., Bourassa, D.V., Cox Jr, N.A., Phillips, R.W., Richardson, L.J., Kelley, L.C. 2007. Detection of botulinum toxin types A, B, E, and F activity using the quail embryo. American College of Toxicology Annual. P31, P.73-74.

Development of a quail embryo model for the detection of botulinum toxin type A activity - (Abstract)

Buhr, R.J., Cox Jr, N.A., Richardson, L.J., Phillips, R.W., Kelley, L.C. 2007. Development of a quail embryo model for the detection of botulinum toxin type A activity. American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians. P.112.

Isolation of Campylobacter from circulating blood of commercial broilers via vena-puncture of exposed/unexposed brachial veins - (Abstract)

Richardson, L.J., Buhr, R.J., Cox Jr, N.A., Hiett, K.L., Harrison, M.A. 2007. Isolation of Campylobacter from circulating blood of commercial broilers via vena-puncture of exposed/unexposed brachial veins. Campylobacter Helicobacter and Related Organisms International Workshop. P288, Zoonoses Public Health, 54:(Suppl. 1)98.

Recovery of viable non-culturable dry stressed Campylobacter jejuni from inoculated samples utilizing a chick bioassay - (Abstract)

Richardson, L.J., Cox Jr, N.A., Buhr, R.J., Hiett, K.L., Bailey, J.S., Harrison, M.A. 2007. Recovery of viable non-culturable dry stressed Campylobacter jejuni from inoculated samples utilizing a chick bioassay. Campylobacter Helicobacter and Related Organisms International Workshop. P119, #P367, Zoonoses Public Health, 54:(Suppl. 1)119.

Recovery of Campylobacter spp. and Salmonella serovars from the spleen, liver/gallbladder, and ceca of 6 and 8 wk old commercial broilers - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Cox Jr, N.A., Richardson, L.J., Buhr, R.J., Northcutt, J.K., Bailey, J.S., Cray, P.J., Hiett, K.L. 2007. Recovery of Campylobacter spp. and Salmonella serovars from the spleen, liver/gallbladder, and ceca of 6 and 8 wk old commercial broilers. Journal of Applied Poultry Research. 16:477-480.

Partitioning of external and internal bacteria carried by broiler chickens before processing - (Abstract)

Cason Jr, J.A., Hinton Jr, A., Northcutt, J.K., Buhr, R.J., Ingram, K.D., Smith, D.P., Cox Jr, N.A. 2007. Partitioning of external and internal bacteria carried by broiler chickens before processing [abstract]. Poultry Science Association Meeting Abstract. 86(Suppl.1):382.

Partioning of external and internal bacteria carried by broiler chickens before processing - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Cason Jr, J.A., Hinton Jr, A., Northcutt, J.K., Buhr, R.J., Ingram, K.D., Smith, D.P., Cox Jr, N.A. 2007. Partioning of external and internal bacteria carried by broiler chickens before processing. Journal of Food Protection. 70:2056-2062.

Effect of External or Internal Fecal Contamination on Numbers of Bacteria on Pre-Chill Broiler Carcasses - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Smith, D.P., Northcutt, J.K., Cason Jr, J.A., Hinton Jr, A., Buhr, R.J., Ingram, K.D. 2007. Effect of External or Internal Fecal Contamination on Numbers of Bacteria on Pre-Chill Broiler Carcasses. Poultry Science. 86:1241-1244.

Genotype analysis of Campylobacter spp. isolated from various internal organs and unabsorbed yolks of commercial broiler chickens - (Abstract)

Hiett, K.L., Buhr, R.J., Cox Jr, N.A., Richardson, L.J., Cray, P.J., Bailey, J.S., Northcutt, J.K. 2007. Genotype analysis of Campylobacter spp. isolated from various internal organs and unabsorbed yolks of commercial broiler chickens [abstract]. Poultry Science Association Meeting Abstract. Poultry Science. 86(Suppl. 1)M274, p.90.

Effects of multistage or single-stage incubation on broiler chick quality and performance. - (Abstract)

Fairchild, B.D., Mauldin, J.M., Buhr, R.J. 2007. Effects of multistage or single-stage incubation on broiler chick quality and performance. Poultry Science Association Meeting Abstract. 86:(Suppl. 1)503, P.403.

Recovery of naturally occurring Campylobacter from the circulating blood of market age commercial broilers - (Abstract)

Richardson, L.J., Cox Jr, N.A., Buhr, R.J., Harrison, M.A. 2007. Recovery of naturally occurring Campylobacter from the circulating blood of market age commercial broilers. Poultry Science Association Meeting Abstract. 86(S1):90-91.

Effect of Time and Sand Abrasion on Recovery of Aerobic Bacteria, Escherichia coli, and Coliforms from Broiler Carcasses - (Abstract)

Hannah, J.F., Cox Jr, N.A., Smith, D.P., Cason Jr, J.A., Fletcher, D.L., Northcutt, J.K., Buhr, R.J., Richardson, L.J. 2007. Effect of Time and Sand Abrasion on Recovery of Aerobic Bacteria, Escherichia coli, and Coliforms from Broiler Carcasses. Poultry Science Association Meeting Abstract.8 86:(Suppl. 1)442, P.384.

Spread of a marker Salmonella in the presence of background Salmonella as detected from broiler litter - (Abstract)

Buhr, R.J., Richardson, L.J., Cox Jr, N.A., Fairchild, B.D. 2007. Spread of a marker Salmonella in the presence of background Salmonella as detected from broiler litter. Poultry Science 86:(Supp. 1)333, P.227.

Pre-catching management: Effects on broiler performance, live shrink and gastrointestinal tract contents - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Northcutt, J.K., Buhr, R.J. 2007. Pre-catching management: Effects on broiler performance, live shrink and gastrointestinal tract contents. Proceedings of the Atalantic Poultry Conference. p. 55-61.

Poultry carcass downgrades: Who's responsible? - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Northcutt, J.K., Buhr, R.J. 2007. Poultry carcass downgrades: Who's responsible?. Proceedings of the Atalantic Poultry Conference. p. 62-67.

Bioethics Symposium: Electric, Gas, or Religious Slaughter Alternatives - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Buhr, R.J. 2007. Bioethics Symposium: Electric, Gas, or Religious Slaughter Alternatives. Southern Poultry Science Society Meeting Abstracts. P. 18-22.

Characterization and antimicrobial resistance of Salmonella isolated from internal tissues, ceca and rinse samples from commercial broiler chickens - (Abstract)

Bailey, J.S., Cox Jr, N.A., Cray, P.J., Richardson, L.J., Buhr, R.J. 2007. Characterization and antimicrobial resistance of Salmonella isolated from internal tissues, ceca and rinse samples from commercial broiler chickens. Southern Poultry Science Society Meeting Abstracts. P. 69 (P213).

Bactericidal effect of several chemicals on hatching eggs inoculated with Salmonella serovar Typhimurium - (Abstract)

Cox Jr, N.A., Richardson, L.J., Buhr, R.J., Musgrove, M.T., Berrang, M.E., Bright, W. 2007. Bactericidal effect of several chemicals on hatching eggs inoculated with Salmonella serovar Typhimurium. International Poultry Forum Proceedings.P160:53.

Brooding light intensity effects on broiler performance - (Abstract)

Brown, A., Fairchild, B.D., Buhr, R.J., Webster, A.B. 2007. Brooding light intensity effects on broiler performance. Southern Poultry Science Society Meeting Abstracts.

Genotype analysis of Campylobacter spp. isolated from various internal organs of commercial broiler breeder hens - (Abstract)

Hiett, K.L., Cox Jr, N.A., Richardson, L.J., Buhr, R.J., Cray, P.J., Bailey, J.S., Wilson, J.L. 2007. Genotype analysis of Campylobacter spp. isolated from various internal organs of commercial broiler breeder hens. International Poultry Forum Proceedings. p.53-43. Abstract # P163. (Abstract)

Bacteria Recovery from Genetically Featherless Broiler Carcasses after Forced Evacuation - (Abstract)

Northcutt, J.K., Mcneal, W.D., Ingram, K.D., Fletcher, D.L., Buhr, R. 2007. Bacteria Recovery from Genetically Featherless Broiler Carcasses after Forced Evacuation [abstract]. Southern Poultry Science Society Meeting Abstracts. 86(Suppl. 1):791.

Internal and external carriage of inoculated Salmonella in broilers during growout - (Abstract)

Cason Jr, J.A., Buhr, R.J., Richardson, L.J., Cox Jr, N.A. 2007. Internal and external carriage of inoculated Salmonella in broilers during growout. International Poultry Forum Proceedings. Poultry Science. 86(Suppl. 1):164.

Influence of Water Provision to Chicks Prior to Placement on Performance on Incidence of Unabsorbed Yolk Sacs - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (24-Sep-06)

Influence of Water Provision to Chicks Prior to Placement on Performance on Incidence of Unabsorbed Yolk Sacs - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Northcutt, J.K., Buhr, R.J., Maudlin, J.M., Fairchild, B.D., Richardson, L.J., Cox Jr, N.A. 2006. Influence of water provision to chicks prior to placement on performance on incidence of unabsorbed yolk sacs. Journal of Applied Poultry Research. 15:538-543.

Comparison of Four Sampling Methods for the Detection of Salmonella in Broiler Litter - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Buhr, R.J., Richardson, L.J., Cason Jr, J.A., Cox Jr, N.A. 2006. Comparison of four sampling methods for the detection of salmonella in broiler litter. Poultry Science. 86:(1)21-25.

Natural Occurrence of Campylobacter SPP., Salmonella Serovars and Other Bacteria in Unabsorbed Yolks of Market Age Commercial Broilers - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Cox Jr, N.A., Richardson, L.J., Buhr, R.J., Northcutt, J.K., Cray, P.J., Bailey, J.S., Fairchild, B.D., Mauldin, J.M. 2006. Natural occurrence of campylobacter spp., salmonella serovars and other bacteria in unabsorbed yolks of market age commercial broilers. Journal of Applied Poultry Research. 15:(4)551-557.

Electrical Stunning Systems - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Buhr, R.J. 2006. Electrical Stunning Systems. In: Proceedings of the Poultry Handling and Care Workshop. United States Poultry and Egg, August 9-10,2006. 2006 CDROM.

Effect of Botanical Probiotic Containing Lactobacilli on Growth Performance and Populations of Bacteria in the Ceca, Cloaca, and Carcass Rinse of Broiler Chickens - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Murry, A.C., Hinton Jr, A., Buhr, R.J. 2006. Effect of botanical probiotic containing lactobacilli on growth performance and populations of bacteria in the ceca, cloaca, and carcass rinse of broiler chickens. International Journal of Poultry Science. 5:344-350.

Release of Escherichia Coli from Feathered and Featherless Broiler Carcasses in Warm Water - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Cason Jr, J.A., Buhr, R.J., Hinton Jr, A. 2006. Release of escherichia coli from feathered and featherless broiler carcasses in warm water. Poultry Science. 85:1807-1810.

Effect of Internal Versus External Fecal Contamination on Broiler Carcass Microbiology - (Abstract)

Smith, D.P., Northcutt, J.K., Cason Jr, J.A., Hinton Jr, A., Buhr, R.J. 2006. Effect of internal versus external fecal contamination on broiler carcass microbiology [abstract]. Poultry Science Association Meeting Abstract. 85(Suppl.1):133.

Recovery Ofbacteria from Broiler Carcasses after Immersion Chilling in Different Volumes of Water, Part 2 - (Abstract)

Northcutt, J.K., Cason Jr, J.A., Ingram, K.D., Smith, D.P., Buhr, R.J. 2006. Recovery ofbacteria from broiler carcasses after immersion chilling in different volumes of water, part 2 [abstract]. Poultry Science Association Meeting Abstract. Poultry Science 85(Supp.1):134.

Improving Drag Swab Detection of Salmonella in Broiler Litter - (Abstract)

Buhr, R.J., Richardson, L.J., Cason Jr, J.A., Cox Jr, N.A. 2006. Improving drag swab detection of salmonella in broiler litter [abstract]. Poultry Science Association Meeting Abstract. 85(1):18.

Bleed-Out and Mechanical Carcass Washing Impact on Chiller Water Cooler, Ph, Chlorine Level and Carcass Bacteria - (Abstract)

Brinson, D.L., Buhr, R.J., Northcutt, J.K. 2006. Bleed-out and mechanical carcass washing impact on chiller water cooler, ph, chlorine level and carcass bacteria [abstract]. Poultry Science Association Meeting Abstract. 85(1):70.

Natural Presence of Campylobacter and Salmonella in the Spleen, Liver/gallbladder and Reproductive Tract of Commercial Leghorn Laying Hens - (Abstract)

Cox Jr, N.A., Buhr, R.J., Musgrove, M.T., Richardson, L.J., Cray, P.J. 2006. Natural presence of campylobacter and salmonella in the spleen, liver/gallbladder and reproductive tract of commercial leghorn laying hens. Poultry Science Association Meeting Abstract. 85(1):77.

Natural Presence of Campylobacter spp. in Various Internal Organs of Commercial Broiler Breeder Hens. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Cox Jr, N.A., Richardson, L.J., Buhr, R.J., Cray, P.J., Bailey, J.S., Wilson, J.L., Hiett, K.L. 2006. Natural presence of campylobacter spp. in various lymphoid origins bodies of commercial broiler breeder hens . Avian Diseases.

Detection of Campylobacter Jejuni in Various Lymphoid-Origins of Broiler Breeder Hens after Oral Or Intra-Vaginal Inoculation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Cox Jr, N.A., Richardson, L.J., Buhr, R.J., Bailey, J.S., Wilson, J.L., Hiett, K.L. 2006. Detection of campylobacter jejuni in various lymphoid-origins of broiler breeder hens after oral or intra-vaginal inoculation. Poultry Science. 85:(8) 1378-1382.

Broiler Carcass Bacterial Counts after Immersion Chilling Using Either a Low Or High Volume of Water - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (13-Mar-06)

Broiler Carcass Bacterial Counts after Immersion Chilling Using Either a Low Or High Volume of Water - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (13-Mar-06)

Broiler Carcass Bacterial Counts after Immersion Chilling Using Either a Low Or High Volume of Water - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Northcutt, J.K., Cason Jr, J.A., Smith, D.P., Buhr, R.J., Fletcher, D.L. 2006. Broiler carcass bacterial counts after immersion chilling using either a low or high volume of water. Poultry Science. 85:1802-1806.

Incidence of Unabsorbed Yolk Sacs in Broilers, Broiler Breeder Roosters, White Leghorn Hens, and Athens-Canadian Randombred Control Broilers - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Buhr, R.J., Northcutt, J.K., Richardson, L.J., Cox Jr, N.A., Fairchild, B.D. 2006. Incidence of unabsorbed yolk sacs in broilers, broiler breeder roosters, white leghorn hens, and athens-canadian randombred control broilers. Poultry Science. 85:1294-1297.

Presence of Inoculated Campylobacter and Salmonella in Unabsorbed Yolks of Male Breeder's Raised As Broilers - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Cox Jr, N.A., Richardson, L.J., Buhr, R.J., Northcutt, J.K., Fairchild, B.D., Mauldin, J.M. 2006. Presence of inoculated campylobacter and salmonella in unabsorbed yolks of male breeder's raised as broilers. Avian Diseases. 50:(3)430-433.

Effects of Immersion Chilling Using Different Volumes of Water on Bacteria Recovery From Broiler Carcasses and Chiller Water - (Abstract)

Northcutt, J.K., Smith, D.P., Cason Jr, J.A., Buhr, R.J., Fletcher, D.L. 2006. Effects of immersion chilling using different volumes of water on bacteria recovery from broiler carcasses and chiller water [abstract]. U.S. Poultry and Egg Association. 1:1.

External Treatment of Broiler Chickens with Lactic Acid Bacteria Before Slaughter - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Cason Jr, J.A., Buhr, R.J., Hinton Jr, A., Berrang, M.E., Cox Jr, N.A. 2005. External treatment of broiler chickens with lactic acid bacteria before slaughter. International Journal of Poultry Science. 4:944-946.

Attachment of Campylobacter and Salmonella to Avian Spermatozoa - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Vizzier-Thaxton, Y., Cox Jr, N.A., Richardson, L.J., Buhr, R.J., Mcdaniel, C.D., Cosby, D.E., Wilson, J.L., Bourassa, D.V., Ard, M.B. 2006. Attachment of campylobacter and salmonella to avian spermatozoa. Poultry Science. 85:(4)619-624.

Presence of Naturally Occurring Campylobacter and Salmonella Spp in the Internal Organs of 6 and 8 Week Old Commercial Broilers - (Abstract)

Cox Jr, N.A., Richardson, L.J., Buhr, R.J., Bailey, J.S., Cray, P.J. 2006. Presence of naturally occurring campylobacter and salmonella spp in the internal organs of 6 and 8 week old commercial broilers. Southern Poultry Science Society Meeting Abstracts. p.62, #206.

Ethanol Immersion Method for the Collection of Separate External and Internal Microbiological Spleen Samples of Baby Broiler Chicks - (Abstract)

Richardson, L.J., Cox Jr, N.A., Buhr, R.J., Bailey, J.S., Harrison, M.A. 2006. Ethanol immersion method for the collection of separate external and internal microbiological spleen samples of baby broiler chicks [abstract]. Southern Poultry Science Society Meeting. P. 64.

Comparison of Four Sampling Methods for the Detection of Salmonella in Broiler Litter - (Abstract)

Buhr, R.J., Richardson, L.J., Cason Jr, J.A., Cox Jr, N.A. 2006. Comparison of four sampling methods for the detection of salmonella in broiler litter [abstract]. Southern Poultry Science Society Meeting Abstracts. 85(1):209.

Evaluation of Egg Shell Quality of Hens Infected with Salmonella Enteritidis by Application of Compression - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Bouldin, J.G., Buhr, R.J. 2006. Evaluation of egg shell quality of hens infected with salmonella enteritidis by application of compression. Poultry Science. (89):29-135

Dietary Fluoride Fed During Growth Improves Bone Strength of Caged Laying Hens - (Abstract)

Webster, A.B., Buhr, R.J., Dale, N.M., Jardim, R.M. 2005. Dietary fluoride fed during growth on bone strength of caged laying hens [abstract]. Poultry Science Association Meeting. 84(supp 1):81.

Recovery of Bacteria from Broiler Carcass Respiratory Tracts Before and after Immersion Scalding - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Buhr, R.J., Berrang, M.E., Cason Jr, J.A., Bourassa, D.V. 2005. Recovery of bacteria from broiler carcass respiratory tracts before and after immersion scalding. Poultry Science. 84:(11)1769-1773.

Incidence and Microbiology of Unabsorbed Yolk Sacs (Attached Or Free Floating) in Commerical Broilers - (Abstract)

Cox Jr, N.A., Hiett, K.L., Buhr, R.J., Richardson, L.J., Northcutt, J.K., Cray, P.J., Bailey, J.S., Fairchild, B.D., Mauldin, J.M. 2005. Incidence and microbiology of unabsorbed yolk sacs (attached or free floating) in commerical broilers [abstract]. Campylobacter Helicobacter and Related Organisms International Workshop. H4, P. 102.

Presence of Naturally Occurring Campylobacter in the Mature and Immature Ovarian Follicles and in the Internal Organs of Broiler Breeder Hens - (Abstract)

Cox Jr, N.A., Hiett, K.L., Richardson, L.J., Buhr, R.J., Wilson, J.L., Bailey, J.S., Cray, P.J. 2005. Presence of naturally occurring campylobacter in the mature and immature ovarian follicles and in the internal organs of broiler breeder hens [abstract]. Campylobacter Helicobacter and Related Organisms International Workshop. H5, P. 102.

Bacteria Recovery from Genetically Feathered and Featherless Broiler Carcasses after Immersion Chilling - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Buhr, R.J., Bourassa, D.V., Northcutt, J.K., Hinton Jr, A., Ingram, K.D., Cason Jr, J.A. 2005. Bacteria recovery from genetically feathered and featherless broiler carcasses after immersion chilling. Poultry Science. p. 1499-1504.

Recovery of Campylobacter Jejuni in Feces, Ceca, and Semen of Broiler Breeder Roosters Following Three Routes of Inoculation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Buhr, R.J., Musgrove, M.T., Cox Jr, N.A., Wilson, J.L., Bourassa, D.V., Richardson, L.J. 2005. Recovery of campylobacter jejuni in feces, ceca, and semen of broiler breeder roosters following three routes of inoculation. Avian Diseases. 49(4):577-581.

Notice of Release of a Novel Featherless Broiler Chicken Line - (Germplasm Release)

Buhr, R.J. 2005. Notice of release of a novel featherless broiler chicken line. Germplasm Release.

The Presence of Empty Feather Follicles on Processed Carcasses Does Not Alter Carcass Bacteria Levels - (Trade Journal)

Buhr, R.J. The presence of empty feather follicles on processed carcasses does not alter carcass bacteria levels. Feedinfo News. p. 254697.

Incidence and Size Distribution of Unabsorbed Yolk Sacs in Commercial Broilers Processed at Six Weeks of Age - (Abstract)

Buhr, R.J., Northcutt, J.K., Richardson, L.J., Cox Jr, N.A., Fairchild, B.D. 2005. Incidence and size distribution of unabsorbed yolk sacs in commercial broilers processed at six weeks of age [abstract]. Poultry Science Association Meeting Abstract. 84(Suppl.1):24.

Presence of Various Naturally Occurring Bacteria in Unabsorbed Yolks of Six Week Old Commercial Broilers - (Abstract)

Cox Jr, N.A., Richardson, L.J., Buhr, R.J., Northcutt, J.K., 5fairchild, B.D., Mauldin, J.M., Bailey, J.S. 2005. Presence of various naturally occurring bacteria in unabsorbed yolks of six week old commercial broilers [abstract]. Poultry Science Association Meeting. 84(suppl.1):15.

Natural Presence of Campylobacter Spp. in the Internal Organs of Early, Mid and Late-Life Broiler Breeder Hens - (Abstract)

Richardson, L.J., Cox Jr, N.A., Buhr, R.J., Bailey, J.S., Wilson, J.L., Cosby, D.E. 2005. Natural presence of campylobacter spp. in the internal organs of early, mid and late-life broiler breeder hens [abstract]. Poultry Science Association Meeting. 84(suppl.1):24.

Presence of Campylobacter Jejuni in the Internal Organs of Inoculated Broiler Breeder Hens - (Abstract)

Cox Jr, N.A., Richardson, L.J., Buhr, R.J., Bailey, J.S., Wilson, J.L., Cosby, D.E. 2005. Presence of campylobacter jejuni in the internal organs of inoculated broiler breeder hens [abstract]. Poultry Science Association Meeting.84(suppl.1):16.

Bacteria Recovery from Genetically Feathered and Featherless Broiler Carcasses after Immersion Chilling - (Abstract)

Buhr, R.J., Bourassa, D.V., Northcutt, J.K., Hinton Jr, A., Ingram, K.D., Cason Jr, J.A. 2005. Bacteria recovery from genetically feathered and featherless broiler carcasses after immersion chilling [abstract]. Southern Poultry Science Society Meeting. 84(suppl.1):19-20.

Release of E. Coli from Feathered and Featherless Broiler Carcasses Immersed in Warm Water - (Abstract)

Cason Jr, J.A., Buhr, R.J., Hinton Jr, A. 2005. Release of E. coli from feathered and featherless broiler carcasses immersed in warm water [abstract]. Poultry Science Annual Meeting. 84(suppl.1):19.

Effects of Antemortem Wing Flapping on the Quality of Broiler Pectoralis Major (Fillet) and Pectoralis Minor (Tender) Muscles - (Abstract)

Fletcher, D.L., Buhr, R.J. 2005. Effects of antemortem wing flapping on the quality of broiler pectoralis major (fillet) and pectoralis minor (tender) muscles [abstract]. Poultry Science Association Meeting Abstract. 84(suppl.1):58.

The Effect of Holding Time Without Water on Chick Performance, Yolk Sac Retention and Gut Integrity - (Abstract)

Fairchild, B.D., Mauldin, J.M., Northcutt, J.K., Cole, B., Darby, M., Buhr, R.J. 2005. The effect of holding time without water on chick performance, yolk sac retention and gut integrity [abstract]. Poultry Science Association Meeting Abstract. 84(suppl.1):33.

Poststun Decapitation Does Not Alter the Number of Bacteria Recovered from Broiler Respiratory Tracts Following Bleeding Or Immersion Scalding - (Abstract)

Buhr, R.J., Berrang, M.E., Cason Jr, J.A. 2005. Poststun decapitation does not alter the number of bacteria recovered from broiler respiratory tracts following bleeding or immersion scalding [abstract]. Poultry Science Association Meeting. 84(supp.1):19.

Presence of Naturally Occurring Campylobacter and Salmonella in the Mature and Immature Ovarian Follicles of Late-Life Broiler Breeder Hens - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Cox Jr, N.A., Bailey, J.S., Richardson, L.J., Buhr, R.J., Cosby, D.E., Wilson, J.L., Hiett, K.L., Siragusa, G.R., Bourassa, D.V. 2005. Presence of naturally occurring campylobacter and salmonella in the mature and immature ovarian follicles of late-life broiler breeder hens. Avian Disease. 49:285-287.

Attempts to Isolate Naturally Occurring Campylobacter, Salmonella and Clostridium Perfringens from the Ductus Deferens, Testes and Ceca of Commercial Broiler Breeder Roosters - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Cox Jr, N.A., Hofacre, C.L., Buhr, R.J., Wilson, J.L., Bailey, J.S., Richardson, L.J., Cosby, D.E., Musgrove, M.T., Hiett, K.L., Russell, S.M. 2005. Attempts to isolate naturally occurring campylobacter, salmonella and clostridium perfringens from the ductus deferens, testes and ceca of commercial broiler breeder roosters. Journal of Applied Poultry Research. 14:126-129.

Presence of Inoculated Campylobacter and Salmonella in Unabsorbed Yolks of Male Breeder's Raised As Broilers - (Abstract)

Cox Jr, N.A., Richardson, L.J., Buhr, R.J., Northcutt, J.K., Fairchild, B.D., Mauldin, J.M. 2005. Presence of inoculated campylobacter and salmonella in unabsorbed yolks of male breeders raised as broilers [abstract]. Southern Poultry Science Society Meeting. 84(suppl.1):16.

Recovery of Salmonellae Following Ph Adjusted Pre-Enrichment of Tsp-Treated Broiler Carcasses - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Bourassa, D.V., Fletcher, D.L., Buhr, R.J., Cason Jr, J.A., Berrang, M.E. 2005. Recovery of salmonellae following ph adjusted pre-enrichment of tsp-treated broiler carcasses [abstract]. Poultry Science Annual Meeting. 84:475-478.

Improved Efficiency of Intact Crop Removal for Broiler Breeder Rooster and Hen Carcasses During Manual Evisceration - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Buhr, R.J., Bourassa, D.V., Wilson, J.L., Fletcher, D.L. 2005. Improved efficiency of intact crop removal for broiler breeder rooster and hen carcasses during manual evisceration. Applied Poultry Research. 14:20-24.

Presence of Campylobacter Jejuni in Various Organs One Hour, One Day, and One Week Following Oral Or Intracloacal Inoculations of Broiler Chicks - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Cox Jr, N.A., Hofacre, C.L., Bailey, J.S., Buhr, R.J., Wilson, J.L., Hiett, K.L., Richardson, L.J., Musgrove, M.T., Cosby, D.E., Tankson, J.D. 2005. Presence of campylobacter jejuni in various organs one hour, one day, and one week following oral or intracloacal inoculations of broiler chicks. Avian Diseases. 49(1):155-158.

Detecting Low Levels of Salmonellae from Post-Chill Broiler Carcasses - (Trade Journal)

Buhr, R.J., Bourassa, D.V., Cason Jr, J.A., Berrang, M.E., Fletcher, D.L. 2004. Detecting low levels of salmonellae from post-chill broiler carcasses. Foodinfo News Service.

Campylobacter Jejuni and Salmonella Contamination of Broiler Breeders Fed Cottonseed Versus Soybean Meal Based Feed - (Abstract)

Cox, Jr., N.A., Bailey, J.S., Wilson, J.L., Dale, N.M., Buhr, R.J., Musgrove, M.T., Cosby, D.E., Hofacre, C.L. 2004. Campylobacter jejuni and Salmonella contamination of broiler breeders fed cottonseed versus soybean meal based feed [abstract]. Southern Poultry Science Society Meeting Abstracts. 82(suppl.1):113.

Recovery of Salmonellae from Trisodium Phosphate-Treated Commercially Processed Broiler Carcasses After Chilling and After Seven-Day Storage - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Bourassa, D.V., Fletcher, D.L., Buhr, R.J., Berrang, M.E., Cason Jr, J.A. 2004. Recovery of Salmonellae from Trisodium Phosphate-Treated Commercially Processed Broiler Carcasses After Chilling and After Seven-Day Storage.[abstract] Poultry Science Journal Paper. 83:2079-2082.

Anti-Microbial Intervention Strategies: Process Control - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Buhr, R.J. 2004. Anti-microbial intervention strategies: process control. Poultry Processor Workshop Proceedings, United State Poultry and Egg Association, Atlanta, Georgia, May 12, 2004. p.172-205. CDROM

Attachment of Salmonella and Campylobacter Spp. to Chicken Spermatozoa Viewed by Scanning Electron Microscopy - (Abstract)

Cox, Jr., N.A., Bailey, J.S., Buhr, R.J., Cosby, D.E., Richardson, L.J., Wilson, J., Bourassa, D.V., Ard, M.B. 2004. Attachment of Salmonella and Campylobacter spp. to chicken spermatozoa viewed by scanning electron microscopy. [abstract] Poultry Science Association Meeting Abstract. 83(suppl.1):70.

Detection of Campylobacter and Salmonella in the Mature and Immature Ovarian Follicles of Late-Life Broiler Breeder Hens - (Abstract)

Cox, Jr., N.A., Bailey, J.S., Richardson, L.J., Buhr, R.J., Hiett, K.L., Siragusa, G.R., Cosby, D.E., Wilson, J., Bourassa, D.V., Musgrove, M.T. 2004. Detection of Campylobacter and Salmonella in the mature and immature ovarian follicles of late-life broiler breeder hens. [abstract] Poultry Science Association Meeting Abstract. 83(suppl.1):145.

Translocation of Campylobacter, Salmonella and Clostridium Perfringens to Several Lymphoid Organs Following Oral Or Intracloacal Inoculation of Broiler Chicks - (Abstract)

Cox, Jr., N.A., Hofacre, C.L., Bailey, J.S., Buhr, R.J., Wilson, J.L., Cosby, D.E., Musgrove, M.T., Richardson, L.J., Tankson, J.D., Vizzier, Y.L. 2004. Translocation of Campylobacter, Salmonella and Clostridium perfringens to several lymphoid organs following oral or intracloacal inoculation of broiler chicks [abstract]. Southern Poultry Science Society Meeting Abstracts. 82(suppl.1):113.

Recovery of Campylobacter from the Bursa of Vent Inoculated Broiler Chicks - (Abstract)

Musgrove, M.T., Tankson, J.D., Cox Jr, N.A., Vizzier, Y., Cray, P.J., Buhr, R.J., Wilosn, J.L. 2004. Recovery of campylobacter from the bursa of vent inoculated broiler chicks. Poultry Science Association Meeting Abstract. 80:101.

Effect of Pre-Chill Fecal Contamination on Numbers of Bacteria Recovered from Broiler Chicken Carcasses Before and after Immersion Chilling - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Cason Jr, J.A., Berrang, M.E., Buhr, R.J., Cox Jr, N.A. 2004. Effect of pre-chill fecal contamination on numbers of bacteria recovered from broiler chicken carcasses before and after immersion chilling. Journal of Food Protection. 67:1829-1833.

Impact of Feathers and Feather Follicles on Broiler Carcass Bacteria - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Cason Jr, J.A., Hinton Jr, A., Buhr, R.J. 2004. Impact of feathers and feather follicles on broiler carcass bacteria. Poultry Science. 83(8):1452-1455.

Apparent Absence of Horizontal Transmission of Campylobacter among Caged Broiler Breeder Roosters - (Abstract)

Buhr, R.J., Cox Jr, N.A., Bailey, J.S., Wilson, J.L., Richardson, L.J., Cosby, D.E., Bourassa, D.V. 2004. Apparent absence of horizontal transmission of campylobacter among caged broiler breeder roosters. [abstract] Poultry Science. 83(suppl.1):103-104.

Enrichment Ph Does Not Influence Salmonellae Recovery from Pre-Chill broiler Carcasses Treated with Tsp - (Abstract)

Bourassa, D.V., Buhr, R.J., Fletcher, R.J., Berrang, M.E., Cason Jr, J.A. 2004. Enrichment ph does not influence salmonellae recovery from pre-chill broiler carcasses treated with tsp. [abstract] Poultry Science. 83(suppl.1):155.

Effect of a Probiotic Containing Two Lactobacillus Strains on Growth Performance and Population of Bacteria in the Ceca and Carcass Rinse of Broiler Chickens - (Abstract)

Murry, A.C., Hinton Jr, A., Buhr, R.J. 2004. Effect of a probiotic containing two lactobacillus strains on growth performance and population of bacteria in the ceca and carcass rinse of broiler chickens [abstract]. Poultry Science Meeting Abstract. 83(suppl.1):322.

Effects of Post-Defeathering Electrical Stimulation on Moisture Retention Characteristics of Broiler Carcasses and Phosphate-Marinated Breast Fillets - (Abstract)

Young, L.L., Smith, D.P., Cason Jr, J.A., Buhr, R.J., Walker, J.M. 2004. Effects of post-defeathering electrical stimulation on moisture retention characteristics of broiler carcasses and phosphate-marinated breast fillets [abstract]. Poultry Science. 83(suppl.1):12.

Incidence of Clostridium Perfringens in Egg Follicles of Broiler Breeder Hens - (Abstract)

Siragusa, G.R., Cox Jr, N.A., Bailey, J.S., Richardson, L.J., Buhr, R.J., Wilson, J.L., Hiett, K.L., Cosby, D.E., Bourassa, D.V. 2004. Incidence of Clostridium perfringens in egg follicles of broiler breeder hens. [abstract] Poultry Science. 83(suppl.1):73.

The Calculation of Eviscerated Carcass Weight As a Percentage of Initial Weight Prior to Initiation of Feed Withdrawl for Broilers - (Abstract)

Buhr, R.J., Northcutt, J.K. 2004. The calculation of eviscerated carcass weight as a percentage of initial weight prior to initiation of feed withdrawl for broilers. [abstract] Southern Poultry Science Society and Southern Conference on Avian Diseases. Paper No.17.

Detection of Salmonella from Post-Chill Broiler Carcasses by Rinse Aliquot and Whole Carcass Enrichment Methods - (Abstract)

Bourassa, D.V., Buhr, R.J., Cason Jr, J.A., Berrang, M.E., Fletcher, D.L. 2004. Detection of salmonella from post-chill broiler carcasses by rinse aliquot and whole carcass enrichment methods. [abstract] Southern Poultry Science Society and Southern Conference on Avian Diseases. Paper No.19.

Feed Withdrawal Carcass Yield: Shrink Vs. Growth - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Buhr, R.J., Northcutt, J.K. 2003. Feed withdrawl carcass yield: shrink vs. growth. Georgia Poultry Conference Proceedings. p.38-41.

Effects of Replacement Finisher Feed and Length of Feed Withdrawal on Broiler Carcass Yield and Bacteria Recovery - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Northcutt, J.K., Buhr, R.J., Berrang, M.E., Fletcher, D.L. 2003. Effects of replacement finisher feed and length of feed withdrawal on broiler carcass yield and bacteria recovery. Poultry Science. 82(11):1820-1824.

Effect of Broiler Breeder Age and Zinc Source in Broiler Breeder Hen Diets on Progeny Characteristics at Hatching - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Hudson, B.P., Farichild, B.D., Wilson, J.L., Dozier, W.A., Buhr, R.J. 2004. Effect of broiler breeder age and zinc source in broiler breeder hen diets on progeny characteristics at hatching. Applied Poultry Research. 3(1):55-64.

Positive Relationship of Alv-J to the Detection of Campylobacter in the Digestive Tract and Semen of Broiler Breeder Roosters - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Cox, Jr., N.A., Wilson, J.L., Musgrove, M.T., Buhr, R.J., Sander, J.E., Hudson, B.P. 2004. Positive relationship of ALV-J to the detection of Campylobacter in the digestive tract and semen of broiler breeder roosters. Poultry Science. 13:44-47.

Filling and Emptying of the Alimentary Tract of Meal Fed Broiler Breeder Hens - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Buhr, R.J., Dickens, J.A., Wilson, J.L. 2003. Filling and emptying of the alimentary tract of meal fed broiler breeder hens. Poultry Science. 82(12):2000-2004.

Assay of Shell Quality to Increase the Safety of the Egg Supply from Contamination by Salmonella Enteritidis - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Bouldin, J.G., Buhr, R.J. 2003. Assay Of Shell Quality To Increase The Safety Of The Egg Supply From Contamination By Salmonella Enteritidis. United States Animal Health Association Proceedings 107th Annual Meeting. p.27.

Presence of Campylobacter in the Respiratory Tract of Broiler Carcasses Before and after Commercial Scalding - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Berrang, M.E., Meinersmann, R.J., Buhr, R.J., Reimer, N.A., Phillips, R.W., Harrison, M.A. 2003. Presence of campylobacter in the respiratory tract of broiler carcasses before and after commercial scalding. Poultry Science. 82(12):1995-1999.

A Hyperspectral Imaging System for Identification of Faecal and Ingesta Contamination on Poultry Carcasses - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Lawrence, K.C., Windham, W.R., Park, B., Buhr, R.J. 2003. A hyperspectral imaging system for identification of fecal and ingesta contamination on poultry carcasses. Journal Near Infrared Spectroscopy. 11(4):269-281.

Bacteria Recovery from Breast Skin of Genetically Feathered and Featherless Broiler Carcasses Immediately Following Scalding and Picking - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Buhr, R.J., Berrang, M.E., Cason Jr, J.A. 2003. Bacteria recovery from breast skin of genetically feathered and featherless broiler carcasses immediately following scalding and picking. Poultry Science. 82(10):1614-1647.

Improved Efficiency of Intact Crop Removal for Broiler Breeder Roosters and Hens During Manual Evisceration - (Abstract)

Buhr, R.J., Bourassa, D.V., Wilson, J.L., Fletcher, D.L. 2003. Improved efficiency of intact crop removal for broiler breeder roosters and hens during manual evisceration. Poultry Science Association Meeting Abstract.

Efficacy of Boiling Water Immersion for Collection of Separate External and Internal Microbiological Samples of Breeder Testes for Salmonella and Campylobacter Spp - (Abstract)

Buhr, R.J., Bailey, J.S., Cosby, D.E., Cox Jr, N.A., Bourassa, D.V., Richardson, L.J., Musgrove, M.T. 2003. Efficacy of boiling water immersion for collection of separate external and internal microbiological samples of breeder testes for salmonella and campylobacter spp [abstract]. Poultry Science.

Efficacy of Boiling Water Immersion for Collection of Separate External and Internal Microbiological Samples of Breeder Testes for Salmonella and Campylobacter Spp - (Abstract)

Buhr, R.J., Bailey, J.S., Cosby, D.E., Bourassa, D.V., Richardson, L.J., Musgrove, M.T. 2003. Efficacy of boiling water immersion for collection of separate external and internal microbiological samples of breeder testes for salmonella and campylobacter spp. [abstract] Poultry Science. 82(suppl.1):6.

Improved Efficiency of Intact Crop Removal for Broiler Breeder Roosters and Hens During Manual Evisceration - (Abstract)

Buhr, R.J., Bourassa, D.V., Wilson, J.L., Fletcher, D.L. 2003. Improved efficiency of intact crop removal for broiler breeder roosters and hens during manual evisceration. [abstract] Poultry Science Association Meeting Abstract. 82(suppl.1):86.

Recovery of Salmonella Post-Chill and after Storage for One Week from Tsp Treated and Control Carcasses - (Abstract)

Bourassa, D.V., Fletcher, D.L., Berrang, M.E., Buhr, R.J., Cason Jr, J.A. 2003. Recovery of salmonella post-chill and after storage for one week from tsp treated and control carcasses [abstract]. Poultry Science. 82(suppl.1):18.

Recovery of Salmonella Post-Chill and after Storage for One Week from Tsp Treated and Control Carcasses - (Abstract)

Bourassa, D.V., Fletcher, D.L., Berrang, M.E., Buhr, R.J., Cason Jr, J.A. 2003. Recovery of salmonella post-chill and after storage for one week from tsp treated and control carcasses. [abstract] Poultry Science. 82(suppl.1):18.

Presence of Campylobacter Jejuni in Various Body Organs on Hour, One Day, One Week Following Oral Or Intracloacal Inoculation of Broiler Chicks - (Abstract)

Cox, Jr., N.A., Hiett, K.L., Hofacre, C.L., Bailey, J.S., Buhr, R.J., Wilson, J.L. 2003. Presence of Campylobacter jejuni in various body organs on hour, one day, one week following oral or intracloacal inoculation of broiler chicks [Abstract]. Campylobacter Helicobacter and Related Organisms International Workshop. 293:(35):18.

Effects of Replacement Finisher Feed and Length of Feed Withdrawal on Broiler Carcass Yield and Bacteria Recovery - (Abstract)

Northcutt, J.K., Buhr, R.J., Berrang, M.E., Fletcher, D.L. 2003. Effects of replacement finisher feed and length of feed withdrawal on broiler carcass yield and bacteria recovery. [abstract] Southern Poultry Science Society Meeting Abstracts. 82(suppl.1):136-137.

Persistence of Salmonella Applied to Breast Skin Between Scalding and Picking of Feathered and Featherless (Scaleless)broiler Carcasses - (Abstract)

Buhr, R.J., Hinton Jr, A., Ingram, K.D., Bourassa, D.V., Fletcher, D.L. 2003. Persistence of salmonella applied to breast skin between scalding and picking of feathered and featherless (scaleless)broiler carcasses. [abstract] Poultry Science. 82(suppl.1):108.

Persistence of Salmonella Applied to Breast Skin One Hour Prior to Scalding and Picking of Feathered and Featherless (Scaleless) Broilers - (Abstract)

Buhr, R.J., Hinton Jr, A., Ingram, K.D., Bourassa, D.V., Fletcher, D.L. 2003. Persistence of salmonella applied to breast skin one hour prior to scalding and picking of feathered and featherless (scaleless) broilers. [abstract] Southern Poultry Science Society Meeting. 82(suppl.1):108.

Electroencephalogram Recordings Following Low and High Voltage Electrical Stunbleeding in Broilers - (Abstract)

Buhr, R.J., Bourassa, D.V., Foutz, T.L., Fletcher, D.L. 2003. Electroencephalogram recordings following low and high voltage electrical stunbleeding in broilers. [abstract] Southern Poultry Science Society Meeting Abstracts. 82(suppl.1):138.

Attempts to Isolate Naturally Occurring Campylobacter, Salmonella,a ND Clostridium Perfringens from the Ductus Deferens, Testes and Ceca of Commercial Broiler Breeder Roosters - (Abstract)

Cox Jr, N.A., Hofacre, C.L., Buhr, R.J., Wilson, J.L., Bailey, J.S., Cosby, D.E., Musgrove, M.T., Hiett, K.L., Russell, S.M. 2003. Attempts to isolate naturally occurring campylobacter, salmonella,a nd clostridium perfringens from the ductus deferens, testes and ceca of commercial broiler breeder roosters. Southern Poultry Science Society Meeting Abstracts.

Cutaneous Recording of Electroencephalograms in Electrically Stunned Broiler Chickens - (Abstract)

Martyn, D.E., Collier, A.F., Adams, M.K., Holt, M.W., Williams, D.S., Burmeister, J.S., Foutz, T.L., Bourassa, D.V., Fletcher, D.L., Buhr, R.J. 2003. Cutaneous recording of electroencephalograms in electrically stunned broiler chickens. [abstract] Southern Poultry Science Society Meeting Abstracts. 82(suppl.1):138.

Effects of Stunning and Decapitation on Broiler Activity During Bleeding, Blood Loss, Carcass and Breast Meat Quality - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Mcneal, W.D., Fletcher, D.L., Buhr, R.J. 2003. Effects of stunning and decapitation on broiler activity during bleeding, blood loss, carcass and breast meat quality. Poultry Science. 82(1):163-168.

Elevated Egg Holding Room Temperature of 74 F (23 C) Does Not Depress Hatchability Or Chick Quality - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Bourassa, D.V., Buhr, R.J., Wilson, J.L. 2003. Elevated egg holding room temperature of 74 f (23 c) does not depress hatchability or chick quality. Journal of Applied Poultry Research. 12(1):1-6.

Genotype Analysis of Campylobacter Isolated from the Gastrointestinal Tracts and the Reproductive Tracts of Broiler Breeder Roosters - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Hiett, K.L., Siragusa, G.R., Cox, Jr., N.A., Buhr, R.J., Musgrove, M.T., Stern, N.J., Wilson, J.L. 2003. Genotype analysis of Campylobacter isolated from the gastrointestinal tracts and the reproductive tracts of broiler breeder roosters. Avian Diseases. 47:406-414.

Hatchability of Eggs Sanitized with Increasing Concentrations of Biosentry 904 Or Bio-Phene - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Bourassa, D.V., Buhr, R.J., Wilson, J.L. 2002. Hatchability of eggs sanitized with increasing concentrations of biosentry 904 or bio-phene. Journal of Applied Poultry Research. 11(4):397-401.

Recovery of Bacteria from Broiler Carcass Respiratory Tracts Before and after Immersion Scalding - (Abstract)

Buhr, R.J., Berrang, M.E., Cason Jr, J.A. 2002. Recovery of bacteria from broiler carcass respiratory tracts before and after immersion scalding. [abstract] Poultry Science Association. 81(suppl.1):149.

Recovery of Campylobacter Jejuni in the Feces and Semen of Caged Broiler Breeder Roosters Following Three Routes of Inoculation - (Abstract)

Buhr, R.J., Wilson, J.L., Cox Jr, N.A., Musgrove, M.T., Richardson, L.J. 2002. Recovery of campylobacter jejuni in the feces, ceca, and semen from broiler breeder roosters following three routes of inoculation. [abstract] Poultry Science. 81(suppl.1):82.

Recovery of Campylobacter from Segments of the Reproductive Tract of Broiler Breeder Hens - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Buhr, R.J., Cox Jr, N.A., Stern, N.J., Musgrove, M.T., Wilson, J.L., Hiett, K.L. 2002. Recovery of campylobacter from segments of the reproductive tract of broiler breeder hens. Avian Diseases. 46(4):919-924.

Effect of Inoculation and Application Methods on the Performance of Chemicals Used to Disinfect Salmonella Contaminated Hatching Eggs - (Abstract)

Musgrove, M.T., Cox Jr, N.A., Berrang, M.E., Buhr, R.J., Bailey, J.S., Mauldin, J.M. 2002. Effect of inoculation and application methods on the performance of chemicals used to disinfect salmonella contaminated hatching eggs [abstract]. Poultry Science Association Meeting Abstract. 80:16.