Projects

MICROBIAL ECOLOGY OF HUMAN PATHOGENS RELATIVE TO POULTRY PROCESSING Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 410492

Publications

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

Colonization of a Newly Constructed Commercial Chicken Further Processing Plant with Listeria monocytogenes - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (19-Oct-09)

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.

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, Serotype and Antimicrobial Resistance of Salmonella on Broiler Carcasses Post-Pick and Post-Chill in Twenty U. S. Processing Plants - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (27-Mar-09)

Typing and Characterization of ColE1-Like Plasmids Conferring Kanamycin Resistance in Salmonella enterica Serotypes - (Abstract)

Chen, C., Lindsey, R.L., Strobaugh Jr, T.P., Frye, J.G., Cray, P.J., Meinersmann, R.J. 2009. Typing and Characterization of ColE1-Like Plasmids Conferring Kanamycin Resistance in Salmonella enterica Serotypes. Meeting Abstract. Poster Z048.

Inc A/C Plasmids in Multidrug resistant Salmonella enterica - (Abstract)

Lindsey, R.L., Cray, P.J., Frye, J.G., Meinersmann, R.J. 2009. Inc A/C Plasmids in Multidrug resistant Salmonella enterica [abstract]. American Society for Microbiology. Philadelphia, PA. May 17-21,2009

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.

Inc A/C Plasmids are Prevalent in Multidrug-Resistant Salmonella enterica Isolates - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Lindsey, R.L., Cray, P.J., Frye, J.G., Meinersmann, R.J. 2009. Inc A/C Plasmids are Prevalent in Multidrug-Resistant Salmonella enterica Isolates. Applied and Environmental Microbiology. 75(7):1908-1915.

Inter- and intra-genomic heterogeneity of the intervening sequence in the 23S ribosomal RNA gene of Campylobacter jejuni and Campylobacter coli - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Meinersmann, R.J., Phillips, R.W., Ladely, S.R. 2009. Inter- and intra-genomic heterogeneity of the intervening sequence in the 23S ribosomal RNA gene of Campylobacter jejuni and Campylobacter coli. Systematic and Applied Microbiology. 32(2):91-100.

Genetic Diversity of Campylobacter on Broiler Carcasses collected Preevisceration and Postchill in 17 U.S. Poultry Processing Plants - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Hunter, S.M., Berrang, M.E., Meinersmann, R.J., Harrison, M. 2009. Genetic Diversity of Campylobacter on Broiler Carcasses collected Preevisceration and Postchill in 17 U.S. Poultry Processing Plants. Journal of Food Protection. 72(1):49-54.

23S rRNA gene mutations contributing to macrolide resistance in Campylobacter jejuni and Campylobacter coli - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Ladely, S.R., Meinersmann, R.J., Englen, M.D., Cray, P.J., Harrison, M.A. 2009. 23S rRNA gene mutations contributing to macrolide resistance in Campylobacter jejuni and Campylobacter coli. Foodborne Pathogens and Disease. 6(1):91-98.

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.

Rate heterogeneity in the evolution of Helicobacter pylori and the behavior of homoplasious sites - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Meinersmann, R.J., Romero-Gallo, J.G., Blaser, M.J. 2008. Rate heterogeneity in the evolution of Helicobacter pylori and the behavior of homoplasious sites. Infection, Genetics and Evolution. 8(5):593-602.

Listeria monocytogenes biofilm formation on silver ion impregnated cutting boards - (Abstract)

Berrang, M.E., Frank, J.F., Meinersmann, R.J. 2008. Listeria monocytogenes biofilm formation on silver ion impregnated cutting boards. Poultry Science Association Meeting Abstract. 87(Suppl 1):40.

Antimicrobial resistance of Listeria monocytogenes isolated from a poultry further processing plant - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Lyon, S.A., Berrang, M.E., Cray, P.J., Fletcher, D.L., Meinersmann, R.J. 2008. Antimicrobial resistance of Listeria monocytogenes isolated from a poultry further processing plant. Foodborne Pathogens and Disease. 5(3):253-259.

The effect of chilling in cold air or ice water on the microbiological quality of broiler carcasses and the population of Campylobacter - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Berrang, M.E., Meinersmann, R.J., Smith, D.P., Zhuang, H. 2008. The effect of chilling in cold air or ice water on the microbiological quality of broiler carcasses and the population of Campylobacter. Poultry Science. 87(5):992-998.

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.

Effect of chemical sanitizers with and without ultrasonication on Listeria monocytogenes as a biofilm within polyvinyl chloride drain pipes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Berrang, M.E., Frank, J.F., Meinersmann, R.J. 2008. Effect of chemical sanitizers with and without ultrasonication on Listeria monocytogenes as a biofilm within polyvinyl chloride drain pipes. Journal of Food Protection. 7(1):66-69.

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.

Inter- and intra-genomic heterogeneity of the intervening sequence in the 23S ribosomal RNA gene of Campylobacter jejuni and Campylobacter coli - (Abstract)

Meinersmann, R.J., Ladely, S.R. 2007. Inter- and intra-genomic heterogeneity of the intervening sequence in the 23S ribosomal RNA gene of Campylobacter jejuni and Campylobacter coli. Campylobacter Helicobacter and Related Organisms International Workshop. 54(Supp1):64.

The effect of chilling broiler carcasses in cold air or ice water on the population of Campylobacter - (Abstract)

Berrang, M.E., Meinersmann, R.J. 2007. The effect of chilling broiler carcasses in cold air or ice water on the population of Campylobacter [abstract]. Campylobacter Helicobacter and Related Organisms International Workshop. 54(supp1):124.

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.

Development of Macrolide-Resistant Campylobacter in Broilers Administered Subtherapeutic or Therapeutic Concentrations of Tylosin - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Ladely, S.R., Harrison, M.A., Cray, P.J., Berrang, M.E., Englen, M.D., Meinersmann, R.J. 2007. Development of Macrolide Resistant Campylobacter in Broilers Administered Subtherapeutic or Therapeutic Levels of Tylosin. Journal of Food Protection. 70(8):1945-1951.

Antimicrobial Resistance in Campylobacter jejuni and Campylobacter coli isolated from Chicken Carcass Rinsates: Update from the Animal Arm of NARMS - (Abstract)

Cray, P.J., Plumblee, J., Anandaraman, N., Englen, M.D., Meinersmann, R.J. 2007. Antimicrobial Resistance in Campylobacter jejuni and Campylobacter coli isolated from Chicken Carcass Rinsates: Update from the Animal Arm of NARMS. International Association for Food Protection. P2-51:158-159.

Prevalence and Numbers of Campylobacter on Broiler Carcasses Collected at Rehang and Postchill in 20 US Processing Plants - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Berrang, M.E., Bailey, J.S., Alterkruse, S., Patel, B., Shaw, W., Meinersmann, R.J., Cray, P.J. 2007. Prevalence and Numbers of Campylobacter on Broiler Carcasses Collected at Rehang and Postchill in 20 US Processing Plants. Journal of Food Protection. 70(7):1556-1560.

Molecular subtyping methods for campylobacter - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Frye, J.G., Englen, M.D., Meinersmann, R.J., Cray, P.J. 2007. Molecular subtyping methods for campylobacter. USDA Annual Food Safety Research Planning Meeting. February 21-23, 2007.

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.

Sub-therapeutic Tylosin Phosphate in Broiler Feed Affects Campylobacter on Carcasses During Processing - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Berrang, M.E., Ladely, S.R., Meinersmann, R.J., Cray, P.J. 2007. Sub-therapeutic Tylosin Phosphate in Broiler Feed Affects Campylobacter on Carcasses During Processing. Poultry Science. 86(6):1229-1233.

Effect of chemical sanitizers with and without ultra-sonication on Listeria monocytogenes as a biofilm within PVC drain pipes - (Abstract)

Berrang, M.E., Frank, J., Meinersmann, R.J. 2007. Effect of chemical sanitizers with and without ultra-sonication on Listeria monocytogenes as a biofilm within PVC drain pipes. International Symposium on Problems of Listeriosis. P12.

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.

Tylosin applied at a sub-therapeutic level in broiler feed affects Campylobacter recovered from carcasses during processing - (Abstract)

Berrang, M.E., Ladely, S.R., Meinersmann, R.J., Cray, P.J. 2007. Tylosin applied at a sub-therapeutic level in broiler feed affects Campylobacter recovered from carcasses during processing. Southern Poultry Science Society Meeting Abstracts. 18-19 M57.

Development of Macrolide Resistanct Campylobacter in Broilers Administered Subtherapeutic or Therapeutic Levels of Tylosin - (Abstract)

Ladely, S.R., Harrison, M.A., Cray, P.J., Berrang, M.E., Englen, M.D., Meinersmann, R.J. 2007. Development of Macrolide Resistanct Campylobacter in Broilers Administered Subtherapeutic or Therapeutic Levels of Tylosin. Southern Poultry Science Society Meeting Abstracts. 43 T129.

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.

Antimicrobial Resistance in Campylobacter Jejuni and Campylobacter Coli Isolated from Chicken Carcass Rinsates - (Abstract)

Cray, P.J., Plumblee, J., Anandaraman, N., Rose, B., Salamone, B., Englen, M.D., Meinersmann, R.J. 2006. Antimicrobial resistance in campylobacter jejuni and campylobacter coli isolated from chicken carcass rinsates. Annual Conference of Antimicrobial Resistance.

Molecular Characterization of Listeria Monocytogenes of the Serotype 4b Complex (4b, 4d, 4e) from Two Turkey Processing Plants - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Eifert, J., Curtis, P.A., Bazaco, M.C., Kernodle, S., Meinersmann, R.J., Berrang, M.E., Stam, C., Jaykus, L.A., Kathariou, S. 2005. Molecular characterization of listeria monocytogenes of the serotype 4b complex (4b, 4d, 4e) from two turkey processing plants. Foodborne Diseases. 2(3):192-200.

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.

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 .

23s Rrna Operon Differences in Isolates of Campylobacter SPP. - (Abstract)

Meinersmann, R.J., Phillips, R.W., Ladely, S.R. 2005. 23s rrna operon differences in isolates of campylobacter spp. Campylobacter Helicobacter and Related Organisms International Workshop. September 4-8, 2005. Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia.

Differentiation of Campylobacter Populations Demonstrated by Flagellin Short Variable Region Sequences - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Meinersmann, R.J., Phillips, R.W., Hiett, K.L., Cray, P.J. 2005. Differentiation of campylobacter populations demonstrated by flagellin short variable region sequences. Applied and Environmental Microbiology. V. 71. No. 10. P. 6368-6374.

Listeria Monocytogenes Prevalence and Distribution Within a Poultry Further Processing Plant over 12 Months - (Abstract)

Berrang, M.E., Meinersmann, R.J., Smith, D.P., Frank, J.F. 2004. Listeria monocytogenes prevalence and distribution within a poultry further processing plant over 12 months [abstract]. Poultry Science. 83(suppl.1):11.

Detection of Bacillus Cereus on Selected Retail Chicken Products. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Smith, D.P., Berrang, M.E., Feldner, P.W., Phillips, R.W., Meinersmann, R.J. 2004. Detection of bacillus cereus on selected retail chicken products. Journal of Food Protection. 67(8):1770-1773.

The Tga Stop Codon and the Phylogeny of the Selenocysteine Pathway - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Wassenaar, T.M., Meinersmann, R.J. 2003. The tga stop codon and the phylogeny of the selenocysteine pathway. Genome Letters. 2(4):127-138.

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.

Mutation Rate Study in 3,000 Generations of Campylobacter Jejuni - (Abstract)

MEINERSMANN, R.J., PHILLIPS, R.W. MUTATION RATE STUDY IN 3,000 GENERATIONS OF CAMPYLOBACTER JEJUNI. CAMPYLOBACTER HELICOBACTER AND RELATED ORGANISMS INTERNATIONAL WORKSHOP. 2003.

Patterns in the Interviewing Sequences of Camypylobacter Jejuni - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Meinersmann, R.J., Wassenaar, T.M. 2003. Patterns in the interviewing sequences of camypylobacter jejuni. Genome Letters. 2(1/2):28-33.

Genetic Exchange among Campylobacter Species - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Meinersmann, R.J., Dingle, K., Maiden, M. 2003. Genetic exchange among campylobacter species. Genome Letters. 2(1/2):8-52.

Multilocus Sequence Typing of Listeria Monocytogenes Using Hypervariable Genes Reveals Clonal and Recombination Histories of Three Lineages - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Meinersmann, R.J., Phillips, R.W., Wiedmann, M., Berrang, M.E. 2004. Multilocus sequence typing of listeria monocytogenes using hypervariable genes reveals clonal and recombination histories of three lineages. Applied and Environmental Microbiology. 70(4):2193-2203.

Molecular Characterization of Listeria Monocytogenes Isolated from a Poultry Further Processing Facility and Fully Cooked Product - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Berrang, M.E., Meinersmann, R.J., Northcutt, J.K., Smith, D.P. 2002. Molecular characterization of listeria monocytogenes isolated from a poultry further processing facility and fully cooked product. Journal of Food Protection. 65:1574-1579.