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

Publications

Application of Chlorine Dioxide to Lessen Bacterial Contamination during Broiler Defeathering - (Abstract) - (21-Oct-09)

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

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.

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.

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.

Antimicrobial Resistance in Salmonella Isolates Recovered from Eggs - (Abstract)

Cray, P.J., Cox Jr, N.A., Musgrove, M.T., Frye, J.G., Richardson, L.J., Plumblee, J., Haro, J.H., Anandaraman, N. 2009. Antimicrobial Resistance in Salmonella Isolates Recovered from Eggs. Egg Industry Center 2009 Egg Industry Issues Forum. Des Moines, IA. April 8, 2009. P.9-10.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Salmonella intervention strategies and testing methods differ greatly between the U.S. and Europe-what are the implications? - (Popular Publication)

Russell, S.M., Cox Jr, N.A., Richardson, L.J. 2009. Salmonella intervention strategies and testing methods differ greatly between the U.S. and Europe-what are the implications?. Poultry USA. 20-21.

Salmonella in Poultry: Epidemiology, Regulation, Detection and Interventions - (Abstract)

Cray, P.J., Berrang, M.E., Cox Jr, N.A., Richardson, L.J. 2009. Salmonella in Poultry: Epidemiology, Regulation, Detection and Interventions. Western Poultry Disease Conference. Sacramento, CA. March 22-25,2009.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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 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.

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.

Salmonella - (Book/Chapter) - (18-Jul-08)

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.

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.

Detection of Campylobacter from broiler carcass rinse samples utilizing the TECRA Visual Immunoassay (VIA) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Bailey, J.S., Cray, P.J., Richardson, L.J., Cox Jr, N.A., Cox, J.M. 2008. Detection of Campylobacter from broiler carcass rinse samples utilizing the TECRA Visual Immunoassay (VIA). Journal of Rapid Methods and Automation in Microbiology.16(4):374-380.

Evaluation of Eukaryotic Cell Invasion on a Library of Genetically Diverse Campylobacter spp. Isolates. - (Abstract)

Akins, E.D., Hiett, K.L., Holly, S., Erich, L., Richardson, L.J., Cox Jr, N.A., Harrison, M.A. 2008. Evaluation of Eukaryotic Cell Invasion on a Library of Genetically Diverse Campylobacter spp. Isolates.. International Association for Food Protection. P4-58. P.147.

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.

Enterobacteriaceae and Related Organisms Isolated from Shell Eggs Collected During Commercial Processing - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Musgrove, M.T., Northcutt, J.K., Jones, D.R., Cox Jr, N.A., Harrison, M.A. 2008. Enterobacteriaceae and Related Organisms Isolated from Shell Eggs Collected During Commercial Processing. Poultry Science. 87:1211-1218.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Campylobacter jejuni, other campylobacters - (Book/Chapter) - (30-Jun-07)

Commercial Processing and its effect on the Microbiological Safety of Shell Eggs - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Musgrove, M.T., Jones, D.R., Northcutt, J.K., Harrison, M.A., Cox Jr, N.A. 2007. Commercial Processing and its effect on the Microbiological Safety of Shell Eggs. National Egg Regulatory Officials Annual Meeting.

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.

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.

Molecular Phylogeny of the Flaa Short Variable Region (Svr) among Campylobacter Spp Isolates Collected During An Annual Evaluatoin of Poultry Flocks in the Southeastern United States - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Hiett, K.L., Stern, N.J., Cray, P.J., Cox Jr, N.A., Seal, B.S. 2007. Molecular phylogeny of the flaa short variable region (svr) among campylobacter spp isolates collected during an annual evaluatoin of poultry flocks in the southeastern united states. Foodborne Pathogens and Disease. 4(3):339-347.

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.

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.

Efficacy of Several Enrichment Procedures Utilizing TECRA and Bolton¿s Broth for Recovery of Campylobacter from Commercial Poultry Carcass Rinse Samples - (Abstract)

Richardson, L.J., Bailey, J.S., Cox Jr, N.A., Harrison, M.A., Cox, J.M. 2007. Efficacy of Several Enrichment Procedures Utilizing TECRA and Bolton¿s Broth for Recovery of Campylobacter from Commercial Poultry Carcass Rinse Samples. International Association for Food Protection. P2-68:164-165.

Incidence of Campylobacter from Post-chill Poultry Carcass Rinse Samples by Improved Enrichment Methodologies from a Processing Plant over a Three Day Sampling Period - (Abstract)

Richardson, L.J., Bailey, J.S., Cox Jr, N.A., Harrison, M.A., Cox, J.M. 2007. Incidence of Campylobacter from Post-chill Poultry Carcass Rinse Samples by Improved Enrichment Methodologies from a Processing Plant over a Three Day Sampling Period. International Association for Food Protection. P2-67:164.

Resistance to Challenge of Breeders and Their Progeny with and without Competitive Exclusion Treatment to Salmonella Vaccination Programs in Broiler Breeders - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Bailey, J.S., Rolon, A., Hofacre, C.L., Holt, P.S., Wilson, J.L., Cosby, D.E., Richardson, L.J., Cox Jr, N.A. 2007. Resistance to Challenge of Breeders and Their Progeny with and without Competitive Exclusion Treatment to Salmonella Vaccination Programs in Broiler Breeders. International Journal of Poultry Science. 6(6):386-392.

Intestinal Humoral Immune Response and Resistance to Salmonella Challenge of Progeny from Breeders Vaccinated with Killed Antigen - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Rolon, A., Bailey, J.S., Hofacre, C.L., Holt, P.S., Wilson, J.L. 2007. Intestinal humoral immune response and resistance to salmonella challenge of progeny from breeders vaccinated with killed antigen. International Journal of Poultry Science. 6(6):417-423.

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.

Effect of processing equipment and sampling methodology on numbers and incidence of bacteria on broiler carcasses - (Abstract)

Smith, D.P., Cason Jr, J.A., Northcutt, J.K., Cox Jr, N.A. 2007. Effect of processing equipment and sampling methodology on numbers and incidence of bacteria on broiler carcasses [abstract]. Meeting Proceedings. p. 141.

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).

Humoral and Mucosal-Humoral Immune Response to a Salmonella vaccination Program in Broiler Breeders - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Bailey, J.S., Rolon, A., Hofacre, C.L., Holt, P.S., Wilson, J.L., Cosby, D.E., Richardson, L.J., Cox Jr, N.A. 2007. Humoral and mucosal-humoral immune response to a salmonella vaccination program in broiler breeders. International Journal of Poultry Science. 6(3):172-181.

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.

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)

Hand Vs. Mechanical Catching and Loading of Broilers - (Abstract) - (28-Oct-06)

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.

Effects of processing on the microbiology of commercial shell eggs in the United States. - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Musgrove, M.T., Jones, D.R., Northcutt, J.K., Cox Jr, N.A., Harrison, M.A. 2006. Effects of processing on the microbiology of commercial shell eggs in the United States.. European Poultry Conference Proceedings.

Comparison of Two Enrichment Broths for the Recovery of Campylobacter Spp. from Carcass Rinses from Several Commercial Processing Plants - (Abstract)

Bailey, J.S. 2006. Comparison of two enrichment broths for the recovery of campylobacter spp. from carcass rinses from several commercial processing plants [abstract]. International Association for Food Protection. T1-03:71.

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.

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.

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.

Antimicrobial Resistance in Salmonella and Escherichia Coli Isolated from Commercial Shell Eggs - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Musgrove, M.T., Jones, D.R., Northcutt, J.K., Cox Jr, N.A., Harrison, M.A., Cray, P.J., Ladely, S.R. 2006. Antimicrobial resistance in salmonella and escherichia coli isolated from commercial shell eggs. Poultry Science. 85:1665-1669.

Molecular Subtype Analyses of Campylobacter in Iceland Poultry Operations and in Human Disease - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Hiett, K.L., Stern, N.J., Alfredsson, G., Cox Jr, N.A., Kristinsson, K.G., Gunnersson, E., Fridriksdottir, V., Georgsson, F., Thorkelsson, A., Reirsen, J. 2006. Molecular subtype analyses of campylobacter in iceland poultry operations and in human disease. Applied and Environmental Microbiology. Vol 101, p 1249-1258.

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.

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.

Reducing Microbial Contamination During Shell Egg Processing - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Musgrove, M.T., Jones, D.R., Northcutt, J.K., Cox Jr, N.A., Harrison, M.A. Reducing microbial contamination during shell egg processing. Midwest Poultry Federation Proceedings, March 21-23, 2006, St. Paul, Minnesota. CDROM

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.

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.

Comparison of Shell Egg Sanitizers and Application Methods - (Abstract)

Musgrove, M.T., Cox Jr, N.A., Richardson, L.J., Jones, D.R., Northcutt, J.K. 2006. Comparison of shell egg sanitizers and application methods [abstract]. Poultry Science. 85(1):162.

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.

Detection of Campylobacter from Broiler Carcass Rinse Samples Using the Tecra Visual Immunoassay (Via) - (Abstract)

Cox, J.M., Richardson, L.J., Cray, P.J., Bailey, J.S., Cox Jr, N.A. 2006. Detection of campylobacter from broiler carcass rinse samples using the tecra visual immunoassay (via). International Poultry Forum Proceedings. 85(51):198.

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.

Determination of Post-Processing Shell Egg Sanitizer Efficacy - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Musgrove, M.T., Jones, D.R., Cox Jr, N.A., Harrison, M., Northcutt, J.K. 2005. Determination of post-processing shell egg sanitizer efficacy. UJNR Food & Agricultural Panel Proceedings. p. 338-342.

Recovery of Salmonella from Commercial Shell Eggs by Shell Rinse and Shell Crush Methodologies - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Musgrove, M.T., Jones, D.R., Northcutt, J.K., Harrison, M.A., Cox Jr, N.A., Ingram, K.D., Hinton Jr, A. 2005. Recovery of salmonella from commercial shell eggs by shell rinse and shell crush methodologies. Poultry Science. 84(12):1955-1958.

Movement and Persistence of Salmonella in Broiler Chickens Following Oral Or Intracloacal Inoculation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Bailey, J.S., Cox Jr, N.A., Cosby, D.E., Richardson, L.J. Movement and persistence of salmonella in broiler chickens following oral or intracloacal inoculation. Journal of Food Protection. 68(12):2698-2701. 2005.

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.

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.

Impact of Commercial Processing on the Microbiological Safety and Quality of Shell Eggs - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Musgrove, M.T., Jones, D.R., Northcutt, J.K., Harrison, M.A., Cox Jr, N.A. 2005. Impact of commercial processing on the microbiological safety and quality of shell eggs. Journal of Food Protection. 68(9):2367-2375.

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.

Shell Rinse and Shell Crush Methods for the Recovery of Aerobic Microorganisms and Enterobacteriaceae from Table Eggs - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Musgrove, M.T., Jones, D.R., Northcutt, J.K., Harrison, M., Cox Jr, N.A. 2005. Shell rinse and shell crush methods for the recovery of aerobic microorganisms and enterobacteriaceae from table eggs. Journal of Food Protection. 68(10):2144-2148.

Antimicrobial Resistance in Salmonella and Escherichia Coli Isolated from Commercial Shell Eggs - (Abstract)

Musgrove, M.T., Jones, D.R., Northcutt, J.K., Cox Jr, N.A., Harrison, M.A., Cray, P.J., Ladely, S.R. 2005. Antimicrobial resistance in salmonella and escherichia coli isolated from commercial shell eggs [abstract]. Paper No. T2-12.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

Bacterial Contamination of Poultry As a Risk to Human Health - (Book/Chapter)

Cox Jr, N.A., Richardson, L.J., Bailey, J.S., Cosby, D.E., Cason Jr, J.A., Musgrove, M.T., Mead, G.C. 2005. Bacterial contamination of poultry as a risk to human health. Book Chapter. In: Food Safety Control in the Poultry Industry. Ed. G. C. Mead. Ch 2. p. 21-43.

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.

Characteristics of Salmonella, Eschericia Coli, and Other Enterobacteriaceae Isolated from U.S. Commercial Shell Egg - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Musgrove, M.T., Jones, D.R., Northcutt, J.K., Cox Jr, N.A., Harrison, M.A., Ladely, S.R., Cray, P.J. 2004. Characteristics of salmonella, eschericia coli, and other enterobacteriaceae isolated from U.S. commercial shell egg. United States - Japan Cooperative Program in Natural Resources Panel Proceedings. p.336-341.

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.

Microbiology of Commercial Shell Egg Processing - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Musgrove, M.T., Jones, D.R., Northcutt, J.K., Harrison, M.A., Cox Jr, N.A. 2004. Microbiology of commercial shell egg processing. United States-Japan Cooperative Program in Natural Resources. p.118-126.

Survey of Shell Egg Processing Plant Sanitation Programs: Effects on Non-Egg Contact Surfaces - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Musgrove, M.T., Jones, D.R., Northcutt, J.K., Curtis, P.A., Anderson, K.E., Fletcher, D.L., Cox Jr, N.A. 2004. Survey of shell egg processing plant sanitation programs: effects on non-egg contact surfaces. Journal of Food Protection. 67:2801-2804.

Phenotypic and Genotypic Analysis of Campylobacter from Humans and Broilers in Iceland (August - October 1999) - (Abstract)

Cray, P.J., Hiett, K.L., Stern, N.J., Plumblee, J., Alfredsson, G., Cox Jr, N.A., Kristinsson, K., Hardardottir, H., Fridriksdottir, V. 2004. Phenotypic and genotypic analysis of campylobacter from humans and broilers in iceland (august - october 1999). Interscience Conference on Antimicrobial Agents & Chemotherapy Proceedings. Abstract. C2-1987. P. 130.

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.

Salmonella Vaccination Programs in Broiler Breeders. Ii. Resistance to Challenge under a Multiple Marker Strain Model - (Abstract)

Rolon, A., Bailey, J.S., Holt, P.S., Hofacre, C.L., Wilson, J.L., Cosby, D.E., Richardson, L.J., Cox, Jr., N.A. 2004. Salmonella vaccination programs in broiler breeders. II. Resistance to challenge under a multiple marker strain model [Abstract]. Poultry Science. 83(S1):146.

Identification of Enterobacteriaceae from Washed and Unwashed Commercial Shell Eggs - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Musgrove, M.T., Jones, D.R., Northcutt, J.K., Cox Jr, N.A., Harrison, M. 2004. Identification of enterobacteriaceae from washed and unwashed commercial shell eggs. Journal of Food Protection. 67:2613-2616.

Identification of Enterobacteriaceae and Related Organisms from Rinses of Eggs Collected During Processing in Commercial Shell Egg Processing Plants in the Southeastern United States - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Musgrove, M.T., Jones, D.R., Northcutt, J.K., Harrison, M.A., Cox Jr, N.A. 2004. Identification of enterobacteriaceae and related organisms from rinses of eggs collected during processing in commercial shell egg processing plants in the southeastern united states. Journal of Food Protection, Vol. 67. No. 11, 2004: 2613-2616

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.

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.

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.

Salmonella Vaccination Programs in Broiler Breeders. I. Humoral and Mucosal Immune Response - (Abstract)

Rolon, A., Bailey, J.S., Holt, P.S., Holface, C.C., Wilson, J.L., Cosby, D.E., Richardson, L.J., Cox, Jr., N.A. 2004. Salmonella vaccination programs in broiler breeders. I. H0umoral and mucosal immune response. Poultry Science Association Meeting Abstract. Poultry Science. 83(S1):146.

Identification of Enterobacteriaceae and Related Organisms from Rinses of Eggs Collected During Processing in Commercial Shell Egg Processing Plants in the Southeastern United States - (Abstract)

Musgrove, M.T., Jones, D.R., Northcutt, J.K., Cox Jr, N.A., Harrison, M.A. 2004. Identification of enterobacteriaceae and related organisms from rinses of eggs collected during processing in commercial shell egg processing plants in the southeastern united states [abstract]. Poultry Science. 82:157.

Impact of Commercial Processing on the Microbiological Safety and Quality of Shell Eggs - (Abstract)

Musgrove, M.T., Jones, D.R., Northcutt, J.K., Harrison, M.A., Cox Jr, N.A. 2004. Impact of commercial processing on the microbiological safety and quality of shell eggs [abstract]. Poultry Science. 82:157.

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.

Recovery of Salmonella from Commercial Shell Eggs Comparison of Methods for Recovery of Salmonella from Commercial Shell Eggs by Hell Rinse and Shell Crush Methodologies - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Musgrove, M.T., Jones, D.R., Northcutt, J.K., Harrison, M.A., Cox Jr, N.A., Ingram, K.D., Hinton Jr, A. 2004. Recovery of salmonella from commercial shell eggs comparison of methods for recovery of salmonella from commercial shell eggs by hell rinse and shell crush methodologies. Proceedings of the 91st Annual Meeting of the International Association of FOod Protection. 67:32.

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.

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.

Detection of Aerobic Microorganisms and Enterobacteriaceae from Commercial Table Eggs Using Shell Rinse and Shell Crush Methods - (Abstract)

Musgrove, M.T., Jones, D.R., Northcutt, J.K., Cox Jr, N.A., Harrison, M.A. 2003. Detection of aerobic microorganisms and enterobacteriaceae from commercial table eggs using shell rinse and shell crush methods. 83(suppl.1):1765.

Effect of Broiler Age, Feed Withdrawal and Transportation on Levels of Coliforms, Campylobacter, E. Coli and Salmonella on Carcasses Before and after Immersion Chilling - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Northcutt, J.K., Berrang, M.E., Dickens, J.A., Fletcher, D.L., Cox Jr, N.A. 2004. Effect of broiler age, feed withdrawal and transportation on levels of coliforms, campylobacter, e. coli and salmonella on carcasses before and after immersion chilling. Poultry Science. 82(1):169-173.

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.

Pcr Detection of Naturally Occurring Campylobacter Spp. in Commercial Chicken Embryos - (Abstract)

Hiett, K.L., Cox Jr, N.A., Phillips, K.M. 2003. PCR detection of naturally occurring Campylobacter spp. in commercial chicken embryos. Campylobacter Helicobacter and Related Organisms International Workshop. International Journal of Medical Microbiology. 293:137.

Detection of Campylobacter Spp from Chicken Rinse with Electrochemiluminescence - (Abstract)

Cosby, D.E., Bailey, J.S., Cox Jr, N.A., Richardson, L.J. 2003. Detection of campylobacter spp from chicken rinse with electrochemiluminescence. 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.

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 Aeration and Storage Temperature on Campylobacter Concentrations in Chicken Semen. - (Abstract)

Cole, K., Blore, P., Holliman, J.S., Donoghue, A.M., Musgrove, M.T., Cox Jr, N.A., Donoghue, D.J. 2003. Effects of aeration and storage temperature on campylobacter concentrations in chicken semen. Abstract. Poultry Science. 82:Suppl.1}:6.

Comparison of Weep and Carcass Rinses for Recovery of Campylobacter from Retail Broiler Carcasses - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Musgrove, M.T., Cox Jr, N.A., Berrang, M.E., Harrison, M.A. 2003. Comparison of weep and carcass rinses for recovery of campylobacter from retail broiler carcasses. Journal of Food Protection. 66(9):1720-1723.

The Decline of Academic Poultry Science in the United States of America - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Thaxton, V.Y., Cason Jr, J.A., Cox Jr, N.A., Morris, S.E., Thaxton, J.P. 2003. The decline of academic poultry science in the united states of america. World Poultry. 59(3):303-313.

Survey of Shell Egg Processing Plant Sanitation Programs: Effect on Egg Contact Surfaces - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Jones, D.R., Northcutt, J.K., Musgrove, M.T., Curtis, P.A., Anderson, K.E., Fletcher, D.L., Cox Jr, N.A. 2003. Survey of shell egg processing plant sanitation programs: Effect on egg contact surfaces. Journal of Food Protection. 66:1486-1489.

Role of Dump Cage Fecal Contamination in the Transfer of Campylobacter to Carcasses of Previously Negative Broilers - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Berrang, M.E., Northcutt, J.K., Fletcher, D.L., Cox Jr, N.A. 2003. Role of dump cage fecal contamination in the transfer of campylobacter to carcasses of previously negative broilers. Journal of Applied Poultry Research. 12:190-195.

Mechanical Hatching Egg Sanitization: a Fresh Look - (Trade Journal)

Joseph, M., Berrang, M.E., Cox Jr, N.A. 2003. Mechanical hatching egg sanitization: a fresh look. WATT Poultry USA.

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.

Identification of Enterobactericeae from Washed and Unwashed Commercial Shell Eggs - (Abstract)

Musgrove, M.T., Jones, D.R., Northcutt, J.K., Cox Jr, N.A., Harrison, M.A. 2003. Identification of enterobactericeae from washed and unwashed commercial shell eggs. [abstract] Proceedings of the 90th Annual Meeting of the International Association of Food Protection. p.105.

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.

Field and Research Results of Mechanical Hatching Egg Sanitization - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Mauldin, J.M., Berrang, M.E., Cox Jr, N.A. 2003. Field and research results of mechanical hatching egg sanitization. Poultry USA.

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.

Survey of Shell Egg Processing Plant Sanitation Programs: 1. Egg Contact Surfaces - (Abstract)

Jones, D.R., Northcutt, J.K., Anderson, K.E., Curtis, P.A., Fletcher, D.L., Cox Jr, N.A., Musgrove, M.T. 2002. Survey of shell egg processing plant sanitation programs: 1. egg contact surfaces. [abstract] Poultry Science. 81(suppl.):14.

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.

Comparison of Carcass Weep V. Rinse for Campylobacter Recovery in Retail Broiler Carcasses - (Abstract)

Musgrove, M.T., Cox Jr, N.A., Hiett, K.L., Stern, N.J., Lowman, R., Berrang, M.E., Harrison, M.A., Alfreddson, G. 2002. Comparison of carcass weep v. rinse for campylobacter recovery in retail broiler carcasses. Poultry Science Association Meeting Abstract. 80:48

Survey of Shell Egg Processing Plant Sanitation Programs: 2. Non-Contact Surfaces - (Abstract)

Jones, D.R., Northcutt, J.K., Curtis, P.A., Anderson, K.E., Fletcher, D.L., Cox Jr, N.A., Musgrove, M.T. 2002. Survey of shell egg processing plant sanitation programs: 2. non-contact surfaces. [abstract] Poultry Science. 81(suppl.):14.

Role of Transport Coop Fecal Contamination in the Transfer of Campylobacter to Carcasses of Previously Negative Broilers - (Abstract)

Berrang, M.E., Northcutt, J.K., Fletcher, D.L., Cox Jr, N.A. 2002. Role of transport coop fecal contamination in the transfer of campylobacter to carcasses of previously negative broilers. [abstract] Poultry Science. 81(suppl.1):47-48.