Projects

Epidemiology, Ecology, and Molecular Genetics of Antimicrobial Resistance in Pathogenic and Commensal Bacteria from Food Animals Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 410525

Publications

Analysis of Antimicrobial Resistance Genes Detected in MDR Salmonella enterica Serovar Typhimurium animal isolates from the National Antimicrobial Resistance Monitoring System - (Abstract)

Frye, J.G., Glenn, L.M., Jackson, C.R., Cray, P.J. 2009. Analysis of Antimicrobial Resistance Genes Detected in MDR Salmonella enterica Serovar Typhimurium animal isolates from the National Antimicrobial Resistance Monitoring System. American Society for Microbiology Conference. 155A:84-85.

Molecular Characterization of Salmonella enterica and detection of antimicrobial resistance genes - (Abstract)

Frye, J.G., Cray, P.J., Jackson, C.R., Englen, M.D., Berrang, M.E., Meinersmann, R.J. 2009. Molecular Characterization of Salmonella enterica and detection of antimicrobial resistance genes [abstract]. National Poultry Improvement Plan Salmonella Workshop. 6:1-21.

Development of a DNA microarray to detect antimicrobial resistance genes identified in the NCBI database - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (09-Sep-09)

Analysis of antimicrobial resistance genes detected in Campylobacter coli, Enterococcus spp., Escherichia coli and Salmonella enterica isolated from the same animal sample - (Abstract)

Frye, J.G., Jackson, C.R., Englen, M.D., Meinersmann, R.J., Berrang, M.E., Cray, P.J. 2009. Analysis of antimicrobial resistance genes detected in Campylobacter coli, Enterococcus spp., Escherichia coli and Salmonella enterica isolated from the same animal sample [abstract]. American Society for Microbiology. Philadelphia, PA. May 17-21,2009.

Multi-Drug Resistance among Salmonella spp. Isolated from Food Animals - (Abstract)

Fedorka-Cray, P.J., Jackson, C.R., Frye, J.G., Haro, J. McGlinchey, B., Hall, M.C., Gresham, C., Plumblee, J.R., Cray, W.C. Conference on Food Safety and Public Health Frontier: Minimizing Antibiotic Resistance Transmission through the Food Chain. April 2-3, 2009, Arlington, Virginia. p. 15.

Salmonella enterica Genomics and Antimicrobial Resistance - (Abstract)

Frye, J.G., Cray, P.J., Jackson, C.R., Englen, M.D., Berrang, M.E., Meinersmann, R.J. 2009. Salmonella enterica Genomics and Antimicrobial Resistance. University of Georogia, Microbiology Departmental Seminar, Athens, GA; Apr 2,2009.

Prevalence, species distribution and antimicrobial resistance of enterococci isolated from dogs and cats in the United States - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Jackson, C.R., Cray, P.J., Davis, J.A., Barrett, J.B., Frye, J.G. 2009. Prevalence, species distribution and antimicrobial resistance of enterococci isolated from dogs and cats in the United States. Journal of Applied Microbiology. 107(4):1269-1278.

Epidemiology, ecology, and molecular genetics of antimicrobial resistance in pathogenic and commensal bacteria from food animals - (Abstract)

Frye, J.G., Cray, P.J., Jackson, C.R., Englen, M.D., Meinersmann, R.J., Berrang, M.E. 2009. Epidemiology, ecology, and molecular genetics of antimicrobial resistance in pathogenic and commensal bacteria from food animals. ARS Food Safety and Inspection Service Research Workshop.Shepherdstown, WV. February 17-19.2009.

Genomic Analysis of Antimicrobial Resistant Commensal and Food Borne Pathogens Isolated from Animals - (Abstract)

Frye, J.G., Cray, P.J., Jackson, C.R., Englen, M.D., Meinersmann, R.J., Berrang, M.E. 2009. Genomic Analysis of Antimicrobial Resistant Commensal and Food Borne Pathogens Isolated from Animals. ARS Food Safety and Inspection Service Research Workshop. Shepherdstown, WV. Feburary 17-19, 2009.

Detecting linkages between human illness and Salmonella isolates in food using a new tool for spatio-temporal analysis of multi-stream data - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Chen, L., Dubrawski, A.W., Saswatie, R., Baysek, M., Kelley, L., Dunham, A., Huckabee, M., Cray, P.J., Jackson, C.R., Mcglinchey, B. 2008. Detecting linkages between human illness and Salmonella isolates in food using a new tool for spatio-temporal analysis of multi-stream data. American Medical Informatics Association 2008 Annual Symposium. Washington, DC. Nov. 8-12, 2008.

Animal NARMS Surveillance Data - (Abstract)

Frye, J.G., Cray, P.J., Jackson, C.R., Englen, M.D. 2008. Animal NARMS Surveillance Data. United States Animal Health Association Proceedings.Greensboro, NC. Oct. 26, 2008

Comparative antimicrobial susceptibility of Listeria monocytogenes, L. innocua, and L. welshimeri - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Davis, J.A., Jackson, C.R. 2009. Comparative antimicrobial susceptibilty of Listeria monocytogenes, L. innocua and L. welshimeri. Microbial Drug Resistance. 15(1):27-32.

Analysis of Salmonella enterica with reduced susceptibility to the 3rd generation cephalosporin, ceftriaxone, isolated from US cattle during 2000-2004 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Frye, J.G., Fedorka-Cray, P.J., Jackson, C.R., Rose, M. 2008. Analysis of salmonella enterica with reduced susceptibility to the third-generation cephalosporin ceftriaxone isolated from U.S. cattle during 2000-2004. Microbial Drug Resistance. 14(4):251-258.

Comparison of the effect of monolaurin on the growth and survival of Enterococcus and Salmonella - (Abstract)

Mansour, E.O., Hinton Jr, A., Jackson, C.R., Reddy, G.P. 2008. Comparison of the effect of monolaurin on the growth and survival of Enterococcus and Salmonella. Meeting Abstract. p.110(45P).

Prevalence of enterococci from dogs and cats in the US. - (Abstract)

Jackson, C.R. 2008. Prevalence of enterococci from dogs and cats in the US.Georgia Southern University. August 25,2008; Statesboro, Georgia.

The Value OF USDA VetNet to Monitor Salmonella Isolates over time - (Abstract)

Cray, P.J., Jackson, C.R., Cray, Jr, W.C., Kelley, L.C., Gerner-Smidt, P., Narang, N., Mcglinchey, B., Hise, K., Dunham, A. 2008. The Value OF USDA VetNet to Monitor Salmonella Isolates over time. International Conference on Emerging Antimicrobial Agents in Veterinary Medicine. P. 82

Detection of antimicrobial resistance genes by DNA microarray - (Abstract)

Frye, J.G., Cray, P.J., Jackson, C.R., Englen, M.D., Berrang, M.E., Meinersmann, R.J. 2008. Detection of antimicrobial resistance genes by DNA microarray. Walter Reed Army Institute of Research, May 15, 2008, Silver Springs, Maryland.

Update from NARMS and CAHFSE - (Abstract)

Jackson, C.R., Cray, P.J. 2008. Update from NARMS and CAHFSE. American Agricultural Economics Association Meeting. Jul. 27-29,2008, Orlando, Florida.

Update on USDA VetNet Salmonella Database, 2004 - Present - (Abstract)

Cray, P.J., Jackson, C.R., Pearson Gresham, C., Hall, M.C., Mcglinchey, B., Plumblee, J. 2008. Update on USDA VetNet Salmonella Database, 2004 - Present [abstract]. Annual PulseNet Update Meeting, April 15-19, 2008, St. Louis, Missouri. 14.

Campylobacter Database Update USDA VetNet (2004-2007) - (Abstract)

Cray, P.J., Jackson, C.R., Pearson Gresham, C., Hall, M.C., Mcglinchey, B., Plumblee, J. 2008. Campylobacter Database Update USDA VetNet (2004-2007)[abstract]. Annual PulseNet Update Meeting, April 15-19, 2008, St. Louis, MO. 13.

A Comparison of Antimicrobial Susceptibility and MIC-distributions in Enterococcus Isolates Originating from Humans, Animals and Retail Meat - (Abstract)

Sjolund, M., Whichard, J.M., Joyce, K., Howie, R., Krueger, A., Barzilay, E., Mcdermott, P., Hall-Robinson, E., Jackson, C.R., Cray, P.J. 2008. A Comparison of Antimicrobial Susceptibility and MIC-distributions in Enterococcus Isolates Originating from Humans, Animals and Retail Meat. European Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Disease. Barcelona, Spain. April 19-22, 2008.

Antimicrobial resistance and virulence of Enterococcus faecalis isolated from retail food - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Mcgowan-Spicer, L., Cray, P.J., Frye, J.G., Meinersmann, R.J., Barrett, J.B., Jackson, C.R. 2008. Antimicrobial resistance and virulence of Enterococcus faecalis isolated from retail food. Journal of Food Protection. 71(4):760-769.

Application of Microarray Technology to Investigate Salmonella genomics - (Abstract)

Frye, J.G., Cray, P.J., Jackson, C.R., Englen, M.D. 2007. Application of Microarray Technology to Investigate Salmonella genomics. University of Delaware Department of Animal and Food Sciences Seminar.

First report of vatB and vgaB from Enterococcus gallinarum in the USA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Jackson, C.R., Cray, P.J., Barrett, J.B., Hiott, L.M., Woodley, T.A. 2008. First report of vatB and vgaB from Enterococcus gallinarum in the USA.International Journal of Antimicrobial Agents. 31(2):175-187.

CHARACTERIZATION OF SALMONELLA ENTERICA SEROVAR AGONA SLAUGHTER ISOLATES FROM THE ANIMAL ARM OF THE NATIONAL ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE MONITORING SYSTEM - ENTERIC BACTERIA (NARMS): 1997 THROUGH 2003 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Douris, A., Cray, P.J., Jackson, C.R. 2008. Characterization of salmonella enterica serovar agona slaughter isolates from the animal arm of the national antimicrobial resistance monitoring system - enteric bacteria (narms): 1997 through 2003. Microbial Drug Resistance. 14(1):55-63.

Susceptibility of Listeria monocytogenes, L. innocua, and L. welshimeri Isolated from Various Sources to Antibiotics - (Abstract)

Davis, J.A., Jackson, C.R., Bailey, J.S., Berrang, M.E., Frye, J.G., Englen, M.D., Meinersmann, R.J., Cray, P.J. 2007. Susceptibility of Listeria monocytogenes, L. innocua, and L. welshimeri Isolated from Various Sources to Antibiotics [abstract]. Interscience Conference on Antimicrobial Agents & Chemotherapy Proceedings. 225 p.124 E-2085.

SALMONELLA, CAMPYLOBACTER AND ENTEROCOCCUS SPP., THEIR ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE PROFILES AND THEIR SPATIAL RELATIONSHIPS IN A SYNOPTIC STUDY OF THE UPPER OCONEE RIVER BASIN - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Meinersmann, R.J., Berrang, M.E., Jackson, C.R., Cray, P.J., Ladely, S.R., Little, E., Frye, J.G., Mattsson, B. 2007. Salmonella, campylobacter and enterococcus spp., their antimicrobial resistance profiles and their spatial relationships in a synoptic study of the upper oconee river basin. Microbial Ecology. 55(3):444-452.

Detection of Plasmids and Class 1 Integrons in Salmonella enterica serovar Agona Isolated from NARMS Slaughter Samples Collected in Years 1997 through 2003 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Douris, A., Cray, P.J., Jackson, C.R. 2007. Detection of Plasmids and Class 1 Integrons in Salmonella enterica serovar Agona Isolated from NARMS Slaughter Samples Collected in Years 1997 through 2003. Microbial Drug Resistance.13(3):212-219.

Salmonella research in the Bacterial Epidemiology and Antimicrobial Resistance Research Unit at ARS - (Abstract)

Frye, J.G., Cray, P.J., Jackson, C.R., Englen, M.D., Bailey, J.S., Berrang, M.E., Meinersmann, R.J. 2007. Salmonella research in the Bacterial Epidemiology and Antimicrobial Resistance Research Unit at ARS. Cornell Institute of Food Science Summer Scholar Program.

Status of USDA VetNet: 2003-present - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Jackson, C.R., Cray, P.J. 2007. Status of USDA VetNet: 2003-present. PulseNet Update Meeting. April 16-19,2007. Providence, Rhode Island.

Overview of USDA VetNet Salmonella Database - (Abstract)

Jackson, C.R., Cray, P.J., Pearson Gresham, C., Hall, M.C., Mcglinchey, B., Plumblee, J., Price, M.V., Douris, A. 2007. Overview of USDA VetNet Salmonella Database. PulseNet Update Meeting. Poster 25.

Overview of USDA VetNet Campylobacter Database - (Abstract)

Jackson, C.R., Cray, P.J., Douris, A., Pearson Gresham, C., Hall, M.C., Mcglinchey, B., Plumblee, J., Price, M.V. 2007. Overview of USDA VetNet Campylobacter Database. PulseNet Update Meeting. Poster 26.

Prevalence of Salmonella in beef and dairy cattle and potential pathogenicity of their isolates - (Abstract)

Jackson, C.R., Cray, P.J., Haro, J.H., Mcglinchey, B. 2007. Prevalence of Salmonella in beef and dairy cattle and potential pathogenicity of their isolates. Joint Meeting of the ADSA, AMSA, ASAS and PSA. 56:138.

INTRODUCTION TO USDA VETNET: STATUS OF SALMONELLA AND CAMPYLOBACTER DATABASES FROM 2004 THROUGH 2005 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Jackson, C.R., Cray, P.J., Wineland, N., Tankson, J.D., Barrett, J.B., Douris, A., Pearson Gresham, C., Hall, M.C., Mcglinchey, B., Price, M.V. 2007. Introduction to usda vetnet: status of salmonella and campylobacter databases from 2004 through 2005. Foodborne Pathogens and Disease. 4(2):241-248.

Salmonella Newport as Reported by the Animal Arm of the National Antimicrobial Resistance Monitoring System Enteric Bacteria (NARMS) - (Abstract)

Cray, P.J., Bailey, J.S., Jackson, C.R., Frye, J.G., Haro, J.H., Mcglinchey, B., Plumblee, J. 2007. Salmonella Newport as Reported by the Animal Arm of the National Antimicrobial Resistance Monitoring System Enteric Bacteria (NARMS). International Association for Food Protection. T8-01:112.

Prevalence of streptogramin resistance in enterococci from animals: Identification of vatD from animal sources in the United States - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Jackson, C.R., Cray, P.J., Barrett, J.B., Hiott, L.M., Woodley, T.A. 2007. Prevalence of streptogramin resistance in enterococci from animals: Identification of vatD from animal sources in the United States. International Journal of Antimicrobial Agents. 30:60-66.

USDA Data on Antimicrobial Resistance - (Abstract)

Cray, P.J., Bailey, J.S., Frye, J.G., Jackson, C.R., Englen, M.D., Plumblee, J., Haro, J.H. 2007. Usda data on antimicrobial resistance. American Association of Veterinary Pharmacology & Therapeutics.

Genetic Resistance-ease of acquisition and role of commensals - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Frye, J.G., Jackson, C.R., Cray, P.J. 2007. Genetic Resistance-ease of acquisition and role of commensals. USDA Annual Food Safety Research Planning Meeting. February 21-23,2007.

Identification and Characterization of the Streptogramin Resistance Genes, vatB and vgaB, from Enterococcus gallinarum in the United States - (Abstract)

Jackson, C.R., Cray, P.J., Barrett, J.B., Hiott, L.M., Woodley, T.A. 2007. Identification and Characterization of the Streptogramin Resistance Genes, vatB and vgaB, from Enterococcus gallinarum in the United States. American Society for Microbiology Conference. 167/A(A-064):15.

DNA Microarray Detection of Antimicrobial Resistance Genes in Bacteria Co-Cultured from Swine Feces - (Abstract)

Frye, J.G., Jackson, C.R., Englen, M.D., Meinersmann, R.J., Berrang, M.E., Bailey, J.S., Rondeau, G., Long, F., Porwollik, S., Mcclelland, M. 2007. Dna microarray detection of antimicrobial resistance genes in bacteria co-cultured from swine feces. American Society for Microbiology Conference. 167/A(A-076):17.

Genomic Variation of Salmonella enterica Serovar Paratyphi B (Tartrate +) Isolates from Clinical and Zoonotic Specimens as Measured by PFGE and Fragment Analysis of Multiplex PCR Products - (Abstract)

Leader, B.T., Frye, J.G., Kim, S., Russell, D., Jackson, C.R., Mcglinchey, B., Cray, P.J., Hu, J., Boyle, D. 2007. Genomic Variation of Salmonella enterica Serovar Paratyphi B (Tartrate +) Isolates from Clinical and Zoonotic Specimens as Measured by PFGE and Fragment Analysis of Multiplex PCR Products. American Society for Microbiology Conference. 282/C(C-287):198.

Introduction to USDA VetNet - (Abstract)

Jackson, C.R., Cray, P.J. 2007. Introduction to USDA VetNet. National Animal Health Laboratory Network Steering Committee January 9-10,2007.

Detection of antimicrobial resistance genes by DNA microarray - (Abstract)

Frye, J.G., Cray, P.J., Jackson, C.R., Englen, M.D., Bailey, J.S., Berrang, M.E., Meinersmann, R.J. 2006. Detection of antimicrobial resistance genes by DNA microarray [abstract]. Alliance for the Prudent Use of Antibiotics 1st World Congress, December 11-12, 2006, Boston, MA.

Antimicrobial resistance of enterococci from animals - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Jackson, C.R. 2006. Antimicrobial resistance of enterococci from animals. Florida A&M University.

Food Safety-what you need to know - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Jackson, C.R. 2006. Food Safety-what you need to know. U.S. Poultry and Egg Association Women in Management Seminar.

Application of Microarray Technology to Investigate Salmonella and Antimicrobial Resistance - (Abstract)

Frye, J.G., Cray, P.J., Jackson, C.R., Englen, M.D. Application of Microarray Technology to Investigate Salmonella and Antimicrobial Resistance [abstract]. University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia, October 23, 2006.

Detection of antimicrobial resistance genes by DNA microarray - (Abstract)

Frye, J.G., Cray, P.J., Jackson, C.R., Englen, M.D. Detection of antimicrobial resistance genes by DNA microarray [abstract]. Kansas State University, October 5, 2006.

Update: The National Antimicrobial Resistance Monitoring System Enteric Bacteria (NARMS): Animal Arm - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Cray, P.J., Bailey, J.S., Frye, J.G., Jackson, C.R., Englen, M.D., Berrang, M.E., Meinersmann, R.J., Wineland, N.E., Dargatz, D.A., Anandarama, N. Update: The National Antimicrobial Resistance Monitoring System Enteric Bacteria (NARMS): Animal Arm. United States Animal Health Association Proceedings. 2006.

Salmonella Enteritidis in Meat, Poultry, and Pasteurized Egg Products Regulated by the U.S. Food Safety and Inspection Service, 1998 through 2003 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

White, P.L., Naugle, A.L., Jackson, C.R., Cray, P.J., Rose, B.E., Pritchard, K.M., Levine, P., Saini, P.K., Schroeder, C.M., Dreyfuss, M.S. 2007. Salmonella Enteritidis in Meat, Poultry, and Pasteurized Egg Products Regulated by the U.S. Food Safety and Inspection Service, 1998 through 2003. Journal of Food Protection. 70(3):582-591.

Overview Of Antimicrobial Resistance In Food Borne Pathogens In The United States - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Cray, P.J., Bailey, J.S., Frye, J.G., Jackson, C.R., Englen, M.D., Plumblee, J., Haro, J.H., Anandarama, N. 2006. Overview Of Antimicrobial Resistance In Food Borne Pathogens In The United States. United States-Japan Cooperative Program in Natural Resources. FS31-FS33. 10/21/2006.

Characterization and Tracking of Antimicrobial Resistant Pathogens at Various Points along the Poultry Production Chain - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Cray, P.J., Bailey, J.S., Frye, J.G., Jackson, C.R., Englen, M.D., Plumblee, J., Haro, J.H., Anandarama, N. 2006. Characterization and Tracking of Antimicrobial Resistant Pathogens at Various Points along the Poultry Production Chain. Poultry Health and Processing National Meeting Proceedings.49-52.

DEVELOPMENT OF A UNIVERSAL DNA MICROARRAY FOR DETECTING EXOGENOUS ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE GENES IN DIVERSE BACTERIA - (Abstract)

Frye, J.G., Cray, P.J., Jackson, C.R., Englen, M.D. 2006. Development of a universal dna microarray for detecting exogenous antimicrobial resistance genes in diverse bacteria. Annual Conference of Antimicrobial Resistance. S8:43.

DETECTION OF EXOGENOUS ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE GENES BY DNA MICROARRAY - (Abstract)

Frye, J.G., Cray, P.J., Jackson, C.R., Englen, M.D. 2006. Detection of exogenous antimicrobial resistance genes by dna microarray [abstract]. Symposium on DNA-based Serotyping and Subtyping of Enteric Bacteria.

PREVALENCE OF STREPTOGRAMIN RESISTANCE IN ENTEROCOCCI FROM ANIMALS: IDENTIFICATION OF THE FIRST VATD FROM ENTEROCOCCI IN THE UNITED STATES - (Abstract)

Jackson, C.R., Cray, P.J., Barrett, J.B., Hiott, L.M., Woodley, T.A. 2006. Prevalence of streptogramin resistance in enterococci from animals: identification of the first vatd from enterococci in the united states [abstract]. Proceedings of the International Conference on Emerging Infectious Diseases. 415:171.

CEPHALOSPORIN RESISTANCE AMONG BOVINE SALMONELLA ENTERICA SEROTYPES - (Abstract)

Frye, J.G., Cray, P.J., Jackson, C.R., Rose, M. 2006. Cephalosporin resistance among bovine salmonella enterica serotypes [abstract]. Proceedings of the International Conference on Emerging Infectious Diseases. 114:85.

CHARACTERIZATION OF SALMONELLA ENTERICA SEROVAR AGONA SLAUGHTER ISOLATES FROM THE ANIMAL ARM OF THE NATIONAL ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE MONITORING SYSTEM ¿ ENTERIC BACTERIA (NARMS): 1997 THROUGH 2003 - (Abstract)

Cray, P.J., Douris, A., Jackson, C.R., Anandaraman, N., Rose, B. 2006. Characterization of salmonella enterica serovar agona slaughter isolates from the animal arm of the national antimicrobial resistance monitoring system ¿ enteric bacteria (narms): 1997 through 2003 [abstract]. Proceedings of the International Conference on Emerging Infectious Diseases. 113:85.

PREVALENCE AND ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE OF ENTEROCOCCI ISOLATED FROM RETAIL FRUITS, VEGETABLES, AND MEATS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Mcgowan, L., Cray, P.J., Jackson, C.R., Barrett, J.B., Hiott, L.M. 2006. Prevalence and antimicrobial resistance of enterococci isolated from retail fruits, vegetables, and meats. Journal of Food Protection. 69(12):2976-2982.

FAST AND FASTER METHODS TO IDENTIFY AND QUANTIFY BACTERIAL CONTAMINATIONS - (Abstract)

Barton Ii, F.E., Himmelsbach, D.S., Jackson, C.R., Seal, B.S. 2006. Fast and faster methods to identify and quantify bacterial contaminations. ARS Food Safety and Inspection Service Research Workshop.

DETECTION OF ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE GENES BY DNA MICROARRAY - (Abstract)

Frye, J.G., Cray, P.J., Jackson, C.R., Englen, M.D. 2006. Detection of antimicrobial resistance genes by dna microarray [abstract]. Washington State Department of Health, Seattle, WA, February 15, 2006.

GENOMIC METHODS FOR TYPING SALMONELLA ENTERICA CLONES - (Abstract)

Frye, J.G., Cray, P.J., Jackson, C.R., Englen, M.D., Jesse, T.W. 2005. Genomic methods for typing salmonella enterica clones. U.S. Poultry Food Safety Conference. .

EVIDENCE OF A CONJUGAL ERYTHROMYCIN RESISTANCE ELEMENT IN THE LYME DISEASE SPIROCHETE, BORRELIA BURGDORFERI - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Jackson, C.R., Frye, J.G., Boylan, J., Gherardini, F.C. 2006. Evidence of a conjugal erythromycin resistance element in the lyme disease spirochete, borrelia burgdorferi. International Journal of Antimicrobial Agents. 27(5):367-377.

ARS' FRYE ON DEVELOPING AN ARRAY TO DETECT ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE GENES - (Abstract)

Frye, J.G., Jackson, C.R., Englen, M.D., Cray, P.J. 2005. Ars' frye on developing an array to detect antimicrobial resistance genes. BioArray News. Nov 16;5(44):8-10.

GENETIC RELATEDNESS OF A RARELY ISOLATED SALMONELLA: SALMONELLA ENTERICA SEROTYPE NIAKHAR FROM NARMS ANIMAL ISOLATES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Tankson, J.D., Cray, P.J., Jackson, C.R., Headrick, M. 2005. Genetic relatedness of a rarely isolated Salmonella: Salmonella enterica serotype Niakhar from NARMS animal isolates. Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy. 57:190-198.

DNA CHIPS SPOT AND HELP TRACK ANTIBIOTIC RESISTANCE - (Abstract)

Frye, J.G., Jackson, C.R., Englen, M.D., Cray, P.J. 2005. Dna chips spot and help track antibiotic resistance. Agricultural Research Service Publication. Nov; 53 (11): 17.

DNA MICROARRAY DETECTION OF ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE GENES IN DIVERSE BACTERIA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Frye, J.G., Jesse, T.W., Long, F., Rondeau, G., Porwollik, S., McClelland, M., Jackson, C.R., Englen, M.D., Cray, P.J. 2006. DNA microarray detection of antimicrobial resistance genes in diverse bacteria. International Journal of Antimicrobial Agents. 27(2):138-151.

EFFECT OF SUBTHERAPEUTIC ANTIMICROBIALS ON GENETIC DIVERSITY OF ENTEROCOCCUS FAECIUM FROM CHICKENS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Jackson, C.R., Debnam, A.L., Barrett, J.B., Hofacre, C.L. 2006. Effect of subtherapeutic antimicrobials on genetic diversity of enterococcus faecium from chickens. Avian Diseases. 50(1):115-119.

NARMS, VETNET AND CAHFSE - (Abstract)

Jackson, C.R., Frye, J.G., Englen, M.D., Bailey, J.S., Meinersmann, R.J., Berrang, M.E., Cray, P.J. 2005. Narms, vetnet and cahfse. Advances in Pre-harvest Reduction of Salmonella and Poultry .

BACTERIAL EPIDEMIOLOGY AND ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE RESEARCH UNIT PROJECTS - (Abstract)

Frye, J.G., Jackson, C.R., Englen, M.D., Bailey, J.S., Meinersmann, R.J., Berrang, M.E., Cray, P.J. Bacterial epidemiology and antimicrobial resistance research unit projects. Advances in Pre-harvest Reduction of Salmonella and Poultry. 2005.

EFFECT OF MEDIA, TEMPERATURE AND CULTURE CONDITIONS ON THE SPECIES POPULATION AND ANTIBIOTIC RESISTANCE OF ENTEROCOCCI FROM BROILER CHICKENS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Jackson, C.R., Cray, P.J., Hall, M.C., Hiott, L.M. 2005. Effect of media, temperature and culture conditions on the species population and antibiotic resistance of enterococci from broiler chickens. Letters in Applied Microbiology. 41:262-268.

EFFECT OF GROWTH PROMOTANT USAGE ON ENTEROCOCCI SPECIES ON A POULTRY FARM - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Debnam, A.L., Jackson, C.R., Barrett, J.B., Hofacre, C.L. 2005. Effect of growth promotant usage on enterococci species on a poultry farm. Avian Diseases. 49: P. 361-365.

TEMPORAL VARIABILITY OF ENTEROCOCCI SPECIES IN STREAMS IMPACTED BY CATTLE FECAL CONTAMINATION - (Abstract)

Molina, M., Fisher, J., Johnson, B., Jackson, C.R. 2005. Temporal variability of enterococci species in streams impacted by cattle fecal contamination. American Society for Microbiology Meeting. Q-330.

GENETIC RELATEDNESS OF HIGH-LEVEL AMINOGLYCOSIDE RESISTANT ENTEROCOCCI ISOLATED FROM POULTRY CARCASSES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

JACKSON, C.R., CRAY, P.J., BARRETT, J.B., LADELY, S.R. GENETIC RELATEDNESS OF HIGH-LEVEL AMINOGLYCOSIDE RESISTANT ENTEROCOCCI ISOLATED FROM POULTRY CARCASSES. AVIAN DISEASES. 48:100-107.

RISK OF ANTIBIOTIC TRANSFER AMONG VARIOUS GUT MICROORGANISMS - (Abstract)

Jackson, C.R. 2004. Risk of antibiotic transfer among various gut microorganisms. Risk Assessment Conference Proceedings. Abstract. M14.2.

USE OF A GENUS- AND SPECIES-SPECIFIC MULTIPLEX PCR FOR IDENTIFICATION OF ENTEROCOCCI - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Jackson, C.R., Cray, P.J., Barrett, J.B. 2004. Use of a genus- and species-specific multiplex PCR for identification of enterococci. Journal of Clinical Microbiology. 42(8):3558-3565.

EFFECT OF TYLOSIN USE ON ERYTHROMYCIN RESISTANCE IN ENTEROCOCCI ISOLATED FROM SWINE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Jackson, C.R., Cray, P.J., Barrett, J.B., Ladely, S.R. 2004. Effect of tylosin use on erythromycin resistance in enterococci isolated from swine. Applied and Environmental Microbiology. 70:4205-4210.

EXTENDED SPECTRUM BETA-LACTAM RESISTANCE SALMONELLA ANIMAL ISOLATES - (Abstract)

Frye, J.G., Cray, P.J., Jackson, C.R., Tankson, J.D. Extended spectrum beta-lactam resistance salmonella animal isolates. National Antimicrobial Resistance Monitoring System Scientific Meeting. 2004.

POPULATION ANALYSIS OF ENTEROCOCCI ISOLATED FROM POULTRY SOURCES - (Abstract)

Debnam, A.L., Jackson, C.R., Hofacre, C.L. 2004. Population analysis of enterococci isolated from poultry sources. Georgia Academy of Sciences Meeting. V. 62 No. 1. P. 41-42.

FOOD SAFETY RESEARCH IN USDA-ARS - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Jackson, C.R. Food safety research in usda-ars. Regional Science Workshop on Animal Feeding Operations. 2004.

PREVALENCE AND ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE OF ENTEROCOCCI ISOLATED FROM GROCERY ITEMS - (Abstract)

Jackson, C.R., Cray, P.J., Barrett, J.B. 2003. Prevalence and antimicrobial resistance of enterococci isolated from grocery items. National Antimicrobial Resistance Monitoring System Scientific Meeting.

FACTORS AFFECTING THE TESTING FOR ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE - (Abstract)

Cray, P.J., Englen, M.D., Gray, J.T., Jackson, C.R., Headrick, M.L., Tollefson, L., Anandaraman, N., Salamone, B.P., Rose, B.E., Dargatz, D.A. 2003. Factors affecting the testing for antimicrobial resistance. American Veterinary Medical Association Abstract. P. 45.

NATIONAL ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE MONITORING SYSTEM (NARMS) - (Abstract)

Cray, P.J., Englen, M.D., Gray, J.T., Jackson, C.R., Headrick, M.L., Tollefson, L., Anandaraman, N., Salamone, B.P., Rose, B.E., Dargatz, D.A. 2003. National antimicrobial resistance monitoring system (narms). American Veterinary Medical Association Abstract. P. 79.

ANOMALIES IN SPECIES IDENTIFICATION OF ENTEROCOCCI FROM VETERINARY SOURCES USING A COMMERCIAL BIOCHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

JACKSON, C.R., CRAY, P.J. ANOMALIES IN SPECIES IDENTIFICATION OF ENTEROCOCCI FROM VETERINARY SOURCES USING A COMMERCIAL BIOCHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM. LETTERS IN APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY. Volumne 36, p. 245-250.

PREVALENCE AND ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE OF ENTEROCOCCI ISOLATED FROM GROCERY ITEMS - (Abstract)

Hudson,C.R., Cray,P.J., Barrett,J.B., Prevalence and Antimicrobial Resistance of Enterococci Isolated from Grocery Items, Interscience Conference of Antimicrobial Agents & Chemotheraphy Proceedings pg. 85

PROGRAMS FOR MONITORING ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

CRAY, P.J., ENGLEN, M.D., GRAY, J.T., HUDSON, C.R., HEADRICK, M. PROGRAMS FOR MONITORING ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE. ANIMAL BIOTECHNOLOGY JOURNAL. 2002. V.13, NO.1, P. 43-55.

CHARACTERIZATION OF MULTI-DRUG RESISTANT ESCHERICHIA COLI ASSOCIATED WITH NOSOCOMIAL INFECTIONS IN DOGS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

SANCHEZ, S., MCCRACKIN STEVENSON, M.A., JACKSON, C.R., MAIER, M., BUFFINGTON, T., DAM, Q., MAURER, J.J. CHARACTERIZATION OF MULTI-DRUG RESISTANT ESCHERICHIA COLI ASSOCIATED WITH NOSOCOMIAL INFECTIONS IN DOGS. JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY. Vol. 40, No. 10, P. 3586-3595

PREVALENCE AND ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE OF ENTEROCOCCI ISOLATED FROM RETAIL MEATS - (Abstract)

Hudson, C., Cray, P.J., Barrett, J.B. Prevalence and antimicrobial resistance of enterococci isolated from retail meats. National Foundation For Infectious Disease. pg.45

PRESENCE OF ANTIBIOTIC RESISTANT GENES IN SALMONELLA ENTERICA SEROTYPE UGANDA ISLOATES FROM 1997-2000 - (Abstract)

Tankson, J.D., Cray, P.J., Jackson, C.R., Headrick, M. 2002. Presence of antibiotic resistant genes in salmonella enterica serotype uganda isloates from 1997-2000. Poultry Science Association Meeting Abstract. P. 37 S-10.

DETECTION OF CLASS I INTEGRON AND MARRAB OPERON IN MULTIPLE DRUG RESISTANT SALMONELLA ENTERICA SEROTYPE NIAKHAR - (Proceedings/Symposium)

TANKSON, J.D., CRAY, P.J., HUDSON, C.R., GRAY, J.T., BARRETT, J.B., HEADRICK, M., DETECTION OF CLASS I INTEGRON AND MARRAB OPERON IN MULTIPLE DRUG RESISTANT SALMONELLA. NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR INFECTIOUS DISEASE. P.37 S-10.

MULTIPLE DRUG RESISTANCE: TRENDS AND IMPLICATIONS - (Abstract)

Cray, P.J., Headrick, M., Englen, M.D., Gray, J.T., Jackson, C.R., Tankson, J.D., Anandaraman, N., Salamone, B., Rose, B., Dargatz, D.A. 2002. Multiple drug resistance: trends and implications. International Association for Food Protection. 749-750.

PHYSICAL LINKAGE OF MULTIPLE DRUG RESISTANCE TRANSPOSON TN21 TO COLICIN PLASMIDS AND DISINFECTANT RESISTANCE GENE MERB IN AVIAN ESCHERICHIA COLI - (Abstract)

Maurer, J.J., Dasher, L., Jackson, C.R., Wooley, R.E. 2001. Physical linkage of multiple drug resistance transposon tn21 to colicin plasmids and disinfectant resistance gene merb in avian escherichia coli. American Society for Microbiology Meeting. Session Number. 263/Z. Abstract. Z-55. P. 750.

DISTRIBUTION OF STAPHYLOCOCCAL ENTEROTOXIN GENES AMONG STAPHYLOCOCCUS AUREUS ISOLATED FROM POULTRY AND HUMANS - (Abstract)

Hazariwala, A., Sanders, Q., Jackson, C.R., Hofacre, C., Thayer, S.G., Maurer, J.J. 2001. Distribution of staphylococcal enterotoxin genes among staphylococcus aureus isolated from poultry and humans. American Society for Microbiology Meeting. Session 79/Z. Abstract. Z-10. P. 740.