Projects

Egg Processing Safety, Quality and Security Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 410255

Publications

The Effects of Commercial Cool Water Washing of Shell Eggs on Haugh Unit, Vitelline Membrane Strength, Aerobic Microorganisms and Fungi - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (11-Sep-09)

Ultraviolet light (254 NM) inactivation of pathogens on foods and stainless steel surfaces - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (09-Jul-09)

SSOPs and GMPs for commercial shell egg processing facilities - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Musgrove, M.T., Northcutt, J. 2009. SSOPs and GMPs for commercial shell egg processing facilities. National Egg Quality School Proceedings.

Enterobacteriaceae and related organisms recovered from biofilms in a commercial shell egg processing facility. - (Abstract)

Musgrove, M.T. 2009. Enterobacteriaceae and related organisms recovered from biofilms in a commercial shell egg processing facility. International Association for Food Protection Proceedings.

Growth and survival of antibiotic-resistant Salmonella Typhimurium DT104 in liquid egg products. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Musgrove, M.T., Mcquestin, O.J., Tamplin, M., Kelley, L.C. 2009. Growth and survival of antibiotic-resistant Salmonella Typhimurium DT104 in liquid egg products. Journal of Food Protection, 72:1992-1996.

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.

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.

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.

Enterobacteriaceae and related organisms isolated from nest run cart shelves in commercial shell egg processing facilities - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (05-Jan-09)

Comparative study of shell swab and shell crush methods for the recovery of Salmonella from shell eggs - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Kawamoto, S., Musgrove, M.T., Kawasaki, T., Kawasaki, S., Bari, L., Inatsu, Y. 2008. Comparative study of shell swab and shell crush methods for the recovery of Salmonella from shell eggs. UJNR Food & Agricultural Panel Proceedings.

Microbiological Sampling Procedures - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Musgrove, M.T. 2008. Microbiological Sampling Procedures. National Egg Products School Proceedings.

Factors Affecting Egg Processing Microbiology - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Musgrove, M.T. 2008. Factors Affecting Egg Processing Microbiology. National Egg Products School Proceedings.p.1-12.

Egg Microbiology Basics - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Musgrove, M.T. 2008. Egg Microbiology Basics. National Egg Quality School Proceedings.p.179.

Identification of Enterobacteriaceae on Vacuum Loaders in Shell Egg Processing - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Jones, D.R., Musgrove, M.T. 2008. Identification of Enterobacteriaceae on Vacuum Loaders in Shell Egg Processing. Poultry Science.87(8):1678-1681

Effect of blood spots on table egg albumen on Salmonella growth - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Smith, D.P., Musgrove, M.T. 2008. Effect of blood spots on table egg albumen on Salmonella growth. Poultry Science. 87: 1659-1661

Sanitation in the Shell Egg Processing Environment - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Musgrove, M.T., Northcutt, J.K. 2008. Sanitation in the Shell Egg Processing Environment. National Egg Quality School Proceedings.p.185.

Maintaining Perspective: Risk and Egg-borne Illnesses - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Musgrove, M.T. 2008. Maintaining Perspective: Risk and Egg-borne Illnesses. National Egg Quality School Proceedings.p.159.

Efficacy of Post-Wash Shell Egg Sanitizers - (Abstract)

Musgrove, M.T., Trabue, S., Shaw, J.D., Jones, D.R. 2008. Efficacy of Post-Wash Shell Egg Sanitizers. Poultry Science Association Meeting Abstract.p.42

Attached Bacterial Cell Contamination of Shell Egg Processing Facilities - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Musgrove, M.T., Berrang, M.E., Liljebjelke, K.A. 2008. Attached Bacterial Cell Contamination of Shell Egg Processing Facilities. UJNR Food & Agricultural Panel Proceedings.p.66-67.

Physical Quality and Composition of Retail Shell Eggs - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Jones, D.R., Musgrove, M.T., Anderson, K.E., Thesmar, H.S. 2008. Physical quality and composition of retail shell eggs. XXIII World Poultry Congress Proceedings, June 30-July 4, 2008. p.1-4, 2008 CDROM

Effects of post-processing shell surface sanitizers on egg physical quality - (Abstract)

Jones, D.R., Trabue, S., Shaw, J.D., Musgrove, M.T. 2008. Effects of post-processing shell surface sanitizers on egg physical quality. Poultry Science.87(1):41.

Presence of Aerobic Microorganisms, Enterobacteriaceae and Salmonella in the Shell Egg Processing Environment - (Abstract)

Musgrove, M.T., Berrang, M.E. 2008. Presence of Aerobic Microorganisms, Enterobacteriaceae and Salmonella in the Shell Egg Processing Environment. International Association for Food Protection Proceedings. P. 47-48.

Running title: Yeasts from refrigerated commercial shell eggs Identification of yeasts isolated from commercial shell eggs stored at refrigerated temperatures - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Musgrove, M.T., Jones, D.R., Hinton Jr, A., Ingram, K.D., Northcutt, J.K. 2008. Running title: Yeasts from refrigerated commercial shell eggs. Journal of Food Protection:71:1258-1261

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.

Physical quality and composition of retail shell eggs - (Abstract)

Jones, D.R., Musgrove, M.T., Anderson, K.E., Thesmar, H.S. 2008. Physical quality and composition of retail shell eggs. World Poultry Science Journal.64(2):503

Factors from production to packaging that affect the microbiology of commercial shell egg processing - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Musgrove, M.T. 2007. Factors from production to packaging that affect the microbiology of commercial shell egg processing. National Egg Products School Proceedings, pg 1-8.

Effects of processing on barriers of bacterial invasion in shell eggs and egg products - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Musgrove, M.T. 2007. Effects of processing on barriers of bacterial invasion in shell eggs and egg products. UJNR Food & Agricultural Panel Proceedings.p.115-118.

Comparative study of shell swab and shell crush methods for the recovery of Salmonella from shell eggs. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Kawasaki, T., Musgrove, M.T., Murata, M., Tominaga, N., Kawamoto, S. 2008. Comparative study of shell swab and shell crush methods for the recovery of Salmonella from shell eggs. Journal of Food Safety. 28:482-498.

Detection of Salmonella enterica subpopulations by phenotype microarray antibiotic resistance patterns - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Bouldin, J.G., Morales, C., Frye, J.G., Gast, R.K., Musgrove, M.T. 2007. Detection of Salmonella enterica subpopulations by phenotype microarray antibiotic resistance patterns. Applied and Environmental Microbiology. 73(23):7753-7756.

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.

Assessment of Microbial Contaminants Present on Vacuum Loaders in Shell Egg Processing Facilities - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Jones, D.R., Musgrove, M.T. 2008. Assessment of Microbial Contaminants Present on Vacuum Loaders in Shell Egg Processing Facilities. Journal of Food Safety.28(3):346-354.

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.

Effect of blood in egg albumen on salmonella survival and growth - (Abstract)

Smith, D.P., Musgrove, M.T. 2007. Effect of blood in egg albumen on salmonella survival and growth. Poultry Science Association Meeting Abstract. p. 86 (Suppl. 1): 385

Recovery of bacteria from broiler carcasses after spray washing with acidified electrolyzed water or sodium hypochlorite solutions - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Northcutt, J.K., Smith, D.P., Ingram, K.D., Hinton Jr, A., Musgrove, M.T. 2007. Recovery of bacteria from broiler carcasses after spray washing with acidified electrolyzed water or sodium hypochlorite solutions. Poultry Science. 86:2239-2244.

Egg Processing Plant Sanitation - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Musgrove, M.T., Northcutt, J.K. 2007. Egg Processing Plant Sanitation. National Egg Quality School Proceedings.p.277.

Egg Microbiology Basics - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Musgrove, M.T. 2007. Egg Microbiology Basics. National Egg Quality School Proceedings. Basics of Microbiology. p.189.

Enterobacteriaceae and related organisms recovered from retail shell eggs. - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Musgrove, M.T., Jones, D.R. 2007. Enterobacteriaceae and related organisms recovered from retail shell eggs.. International Association for Food Protection Proceedings.p.119.

Microbial Populations Associated with Restricted Shell Eggs - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Jones, D.R., Musgrove, M.T. 2007. Microbial Populations Associated with Restricted Shell Eggs. National Egg Regulatory Officials Annual Meeting.

Pathogen prevalence and microbial levels associated with restricted shell eggs - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Jones, D.R., Musgrove, M.T. 2007. Pathogen prevalence and microbial levels associated with restricted shell eggs. Journal of Food Protection.70(9):2004-2007

Bringing Egg and Food-Borne Disease into Perspective - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Musgrove, M.T. 2007. Bringing Egg and Food-Borne Disease into Perspective. National Egg Quality School Proceedings.p.299.

Microbial Levels and Pathogen Prevalence Associated with Restricted Shell Eggs - (Abstract)

Jones, D.R., Musgrove, M.T. 2007. Microbial Levels and Pathogen Prevalence Associated with Restricted Shell Eggs (abstract). International Association of Food Protection 2007 Program and Abstract Book.p.99.

Yeast and Egg Contamination of Shell Eggs - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Musgrove, M.T. 2007. Yeast and Egg Contamination of Shell Eggs. 2007 Proceedings of the Atlantic Poultry Conference, pp.1-10

Pathotyping of Salmonella Enterica by Analysis of Snps in Cyaa and Flanking 23s Ribosomal Sequences - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Bouldin, J.G., Musgrove, M.T., Humphrey, T.J., Cates, C.W., Gast, R.K., Morales, C. 2007. Pathotyping of salmonella enterica by analysis of snps in cyaa and flanking 23s ribosomal sequences. Environmental Microbiology.9(4):1047-1059.

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.

Microbiological contamination of packer head brushes in United States commercial shell egg processing plants - (Abstract)

Musgrove, M.T., Jones, D.R. 2006. Microbiological contamination of packer head brushes in United States commercial shell egg processing plants. European Poultry Conference Proceedings.p.565.

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.

Factors that affect Commercial Shell Egg Processing Microbiology - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Musgrove, M.T. 2006. Factors that affect Commercial Shell Egg Processing Microbiology. National Egg Products School Proceedings.p.1.

Correlation of Egg Physical Requirements and Functional Determinations - (Abstract)

Jones, D.R., Musgrove, M.T. 2006. Correlation of egg physical requirements and functional determinations. World's Poultry Science Journal.p.157.

Correlation of Egg Physical Quality Measurements and Functional Determinations - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Jones, D.R., Musgrove, M.T. 2006. Correlation of egg physical quality measurements and functional determinations. World's Poultry Science Journal. Verona, Italy, September 10-14, Poster Session. EPC Proceedings (http://10.11.10.181:4001/fullpapers/10415)

Enterobacteriaceae and Related Organisms Isolated from Shell Eggs Washed in Cooler Wash Water - (Abstract)

Musgrove, M.T., Jones, D.R. 2006. Enterobacteriaceae and related organisms isolated from shell eggs washed in cooler wash water. Poultry Science Annual Meeting. p. 135

Keeping Food-Borne Disease and Eggs in Perspective - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Musgrove, M.T. 2006. Keeping food-borne disease and eggs in perspective. National Egg Quality School Proceedings.p.279.

Sanitation in Shell Egg Processing Plants - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Musgrove, M.T. 2006. Sanitation in shell egg processing plants. National Egg Quality School Proceedings.p.215.

Prevalence of Salmonella, Campylobacter and Listeria on the Surface of Vacuum Loaders in Shell Egg Processing Plants. - (Abstract)

Jones, D.R., Musgrove, M.T. 2006. Prevalence of salmonella, campylobacter and listeria on the surface of vacuum loaders in shell egg processing plants. Poultry Science.85(1):134-135

Effects of Cool Water Washing of Shell Eggs on Haugh Unit, Vitelline Membrane Strength, Aerobic Bacteria, Yeast, and Mold - (Abstract)

Caudill, A.B., Curtis, P.A., Jones, D.R., Musgrove, M.T., Anderson, K.E., Kerth, L.K. 2006. Effects of cool water washing of shell eggs on haugh unit, vitelline membrane strength, aerobic bacteria, yeast, and mold. Poultry Science.85(1):100

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.

Frequency of Salmonella, Campylobacter, Listeria, and Enterobacteriaceae Detection in Commercially Cool Water Washed Shell Eggs - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Jones, D.R., Musgrove, M.T., Caudill, A.B., Curtis, P.A. 2006. Frequency of salmonella, campylobacter, listeria, and enterobacteriaceae detection in commercially cool water washed shell eggs. Journal of Food Safety.26:264-274.

Microbiological Survey of Seven Types Retail Shell Eggs - (Abstract)

Musgrove, M.T., Jones, D.R. 2006. Microbiological survey of seven types retail shell eggs. Poultry Science Association Annual Meeting. p.135

Spoilage Microflora of Broiler Carcasses Washed with Electrolyzed Oxidizing Water Or Chlorinated Water Using An Inside-Outside Bird Washer - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Hinton Jr, A., Northcutt, J.K., Smith, D.P., Musgrove, M.T., Ingram, K.D. 2006. Spoilage microflora of broiler carcasses washed with electrolyzed oxidizing water or chlorinated water using an inside-outside bird washer. Poultry Science. 86:123-127.

A New Crack at Egg Safety: from the Hen House to Your House - (Abstract)

Musgrove, M.T., Curtis, P., Ramirez, G., Latimer, H., Thesmar, H., Jones, D.R., Gast, R.K. 2006. A new crack at egg safety: from the hen house to your house (abstract).International Association for Food Protection Annual Meeting. p.67.

Effects of Cool Water Washing of Shell Eggs on Pathogen Detection - (Abstract)

Musgrove, M.T., Jones, D.R., Caudill, B.A., Curtis, P.A. 2006. Effects of cool water washing of shell eggs on pathogen detection. Journal of Food Protection, Meeting Abstract. p.116.

Identification of Yeasts Isolated from Commercial Shell Eggs Stored at Refrigerated Temperatures - (Abstract)

Musgrove, M.T., Jones, D.R., Hinton Jr, A., Ingram, K.D., Northcutt, J.K. 2006. Identification of yeasts isolated from commercial shell eggs stored at refrigerated temperatures [abstract]. International Association for Food Protection Proceedings. p. 126.

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

Characterization of Enterobacter Spp. Isolated from Shell Eggs Using Pulsed-Field Gel Electrophoresis - (Abstract)

Brito, J.R., Gilbreth, S.E., Musgrove, M.T., Call, J.E., Luchansky, J.B. 2006. Characterization of enterobacter spp. isolated from shell eggs using pulsed-field gel electrophoresis. [Abstract] International Association of Food Protection's Annual Meeting P-238 pg. 126.

Microbiology of Cantaminated Or Visibly Clean Broiler Carcasses Processed with An Inside-Outside Bird Washer - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Smith, D.P., Northcutt, J.K., Musgrove, M.T. 2005. Microbiology of cantaminated or visibly clean broiler carcasses processed with an inside-outside bird washer. International Journal of Poultry Science. 4:955-958.

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.

Survey of Enterobacteriaceae Contamination of Nest Run Egg Carts in Shell Egg Processing Facilities - (Abstract)

Shaw, J., Musgrove, M.T., Sheppard, M., Jones, D.R. 2006. Survey of enterobacteriaceae contamination of nest run egg carts in shell egg processing facilities. Poultry Science. 85(1):161-162

Microbial Quality of Cool Water Washed Shell Eggs - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Jones, D.R., Musgrove, M.T., Caudill, A.B., Curtis, P.A., Northcutt, J.K. 2005. Microbial quality of cool water washed shell eggs. International Journal of Poultry Science. 4(12):938-943.

Psychrotrophic Bacteria and Yeasts on Broiler Carcasses Washed with Electrolyzed Oxidizing Water Or Chlorinated Water Using An Inside-Outside Washer - (Abstract)

Hinton Jr, A., Northcutt, J.K., Smith, D.P., Musgrove, M.T., Ingram, K.D. 2006. Psychrotrophic bacteria and yeasts on broiler carcasses washed with electrolyzed oxidizing water or chlorinated water using an inside-outside washer [abstract]. Poultry Science Meeting. 85(1):171-172.

The Impact of Shell Egg Processing on Food Safety - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Jones, D.R., Musgrove, M.T. 2006. The impact of shell egg processing on food safety. Australian Poultry Science Symposium.18:198-205

Microbiology of Commercial Shell Eggs and Egg Products - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Musgrove, M.T. 2005. Microbiology of commercial shell eggs and egg products. National Egg Quality School Proceedings. pp.1-7

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.

Effects of Extended Storage on Egg Quality Factors - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Jones, D.R., Musgrove, M.T. 2005. Effects of extended storage on egg quality factors. Poultry Science.84(11):1774-1777

Changes in the Microbial Populations of Shell Eggs During Extended Storage - (Trade Journal)

Jones, D.R., Musgrove, M.T., Northcutt, J.K. 2005. Changes in the microbial populations of shell eggs during extended storage. Feedinfo News Service Scientific Reviews. July 2005. Available from URL: http://www.feedinfo.com

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.

Microbiological Impact of Spray Washing Broiler Carcasses Using Different Chlorine Concentration and Water Temperatures - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Northcutt, J.K., Smith, D.P., Musgrove, M.T., Ingram, K.D., Hinton Jr, A. 2005. Microbiological impact of spary washing broiler carcasses using different chlorine concentrating and water temperatures. Poultry Science. 84:1648-1652.

Microbiological Impact of Spray Washing Broiler Carcasses with Acidified Electrolyzed Water - (Abstract)

Northcutt, J.K., Smith, D.P., Ingram, K.D., Hinton Jr, A., Musgrove, M.T. 2005. Microbiological impact of spray washing broiler carcasses with acidified electrolyzed water [abstract]. Southern Poultry Science Society Meeting Abstracts. 84(suppl.1):92.

Recovery of Salmonella from Nest Run Egg Cart Shelves - (Abstract)

Musgrove, M.T., Jones, D.R. 2005. Recovery of salmonella from nest run egg cart shelves. Poultry Science.84(SUPP 1):77

The Correlation of Eggshell Strength and Salmonella Enteritidis Growth in Commercial Shell Eggs - (Abstract)

Jones, D.R., Musgrove, M.T. 2005. The correlation of eggshell strength and salmonella enteritidis growth in commercial shell eggs. Poultry Science.84 (SUPP 1):77

Effects of Cool Water Washing of Shell Eggs on Microbiological and Interior Quality - (Abstract)

Caudill, A.B., Curtis, P.A., Jones, D.R., Musgrove, M.T., Anderson, K.E., Oyarzabal, O.A. 2005. Effects of cool water washing of shell eggs on microbiological and interior quality. Poultry Science.Vol 84(SUPP 1):77

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.

Correlation of Eggshell Strength and Salmonella Enteritidis Contamination of Commercial Shell Eggs. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Jones, D.R., Musgrove, M.T. 2005. Correlation of eggshell strength and salmonella enteritidis contamination of commercial shell eggs. Journal of Food Protection. 68(4):2035-2038

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

Musgrove, M.T., Jones, D.R. 2005. Identification of enterobacteriaceae from washed and unwashed commercial shell eggs. Feed Information for News on the Web. Available:http://www.feedinfo.com/console/pageViewer.aspx.

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.

Bringing Food-Borne Disease and Eggs into Perspective - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Musgrove, M.T. 2005. Bringing food-borne disease and eggs into perspective. National Egg Quality School Proceedings. p 186-198

Egg Processing Plant Sanitation - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Musgrove, M.T., Northcutt, J.K. 2005. Egg processing plant sanitation. National Egg Quality School Proceedings. p.147-155.

Controlling Airborne and Water Contamination of Shell Egg Processing Facilities - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Northcutt, J.K., Musgrove, M.T., Jones, D.R. 2005. Controlling airborne and water contamination of shell egg processing facilities. Midwest Poultry Federation Proceedings. p. 22-27.

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.

Chemical Analyses of Commercial Egg Wash Water - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Northcutt, J.K., Musgrove, M.T., Jones, D.R. 2005. Chemical analyses of commercial egg wash water. Journal of Applied Poultry Research. 14:289-295.

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.

Egg Processing Plant Bacterial Distribution - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Musgrove, M.T. 2004. Egg processing plant bacterial distribution. Poultry Waste Management Symposium Proceedings. p63-72.

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.

Factors That Affect the Microbiology of Commercial Shell Egg Processing - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Musgrove, M.T. 2004. Factors that affect the microbiology of commercial shell egg processing. National Egg Products School. p 16-22.

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.

Variations in External and Internal Microbial Populations of Shell Eggs During Extended Storage - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Jones, D.R., Musgrove, M.T., Northcutt, J.K. 2004. Variations in external and internal microbial populations of shell eggs during extended storage. Journal of Food Protection. 67(12):2657-2660.

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.

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.

Chemical Analyses of Commercial Shell Egg Wash Water Collected from Three Different Operations - (Abstract)

Northcutt, J.K., Musgrove, M.T., Jones, D.R. 2004. Chemical analyses of commercial shell egg wash water collected from three different operations [abstract]. Poultry Science. 83(suppl.1):12.

Effects of Spray Washing with Different Chlorine Levels and Water Temperatures on Broiler Breast Carcass Skin Color and Carcass Bacteria Recovery - (Abstract)

Northcutt, J.K., Smith, D.P., Musgrove, M.T., Ingram, K.D., Hinton Jr, A. 2004. Effects of spray washing with different chlorine levels and water temperatures on broiler breast carcass skin color and carcass bacteria recovery [abstract]. Poultry Science. 83(suppl.1):155.

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

Effect of Commercial Inside-Outside Bird Washer (Iobw) on Campylobacter, Salmonella, E. Coli, and Aerobic Plate Counts (Apc) of Uncontaminated, Contaminated, and Cross-Contaminated Broiler Carcasses - (Abstract)

Smith, D.P., Northcutt, J.K., Musgrove, M.T. 2004. Effect of commercial inside-outside bird washer (iobw) on campylobacter, salmonella, e. coli, and aerobic plate counts (apc) of uncontaminated, contaminated, and cross-contaminated broiler carcasses [abstract]. Poultry Science. 83(suppl.1):155.

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.

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.

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.

Risk and Egg-Borne Disease - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Musgrove, M.T. 2004. Risk and egg-borne disease. National Egg Quality School Proceedings. III:197-298.

Effects of Extended Storage on Egg Quality Factors - (Abstract)

Jones, D.R., Musgrove, M.T. 2004. Effects of extended storage on egg quality factors. [abstract] Poultry Science.

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.

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.

Airborne Microorganisms During the Commercial Production and Processing of Japanese Quail - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Northcutt, J.K., Jones, D.R., Musgrove, M.T. 2004. Airborne microorganisms during the commercial production and processing of Japanese quail. International Journal of Poultry Science. 3(4):242-247.

Airborne Microorganisms in Commercial Shell Egg Processing Facilities - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Northcutt, J.K., Jones, D.R., Ingram, K.D., Hinton Jr, A., Musgrove, M.T. 2004. Airborne microorganisms in commercial shell egg processing facilities. International Journal of Poultry Science. 3(3):195-200.

Airborne Microorganisms During the Commercial Production and Processing of Japanese Quail - (Abstract)

Northcutt, J.K., Musgrove, M.T., Jones, D.R. 2004. Airborne microorganisms during the commercial production and processing of Japanese quail. [abstract] Poultry Science. p. 52.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

Bringing Eggs and Food-Borne Disease into Perspective - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Musgrove, M.T. 2003. Bringing eggs and food-borne disease into perspective. National Egg Quality School Proceedings. p. 131-138.

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.

Multiple Rinses of Eggshells for Recovery of Aerobes and Enterobacteriaceae - (Abstract)

Musgrove, M.T., Jones, D.R., Northcutt, J.K. 2003. Multiple rinses of eggshells for recovery of aerobes and enterobacteriaceae. [abstract] Poultry Science. 81:54.

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.

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.

External and Internal Microbial Contamination of Shell Eggs During Extended Storage - (Abstract)

Jones, D.R., Musgrove, M.T., Northcutt, J.K. 2003. External and internal microbial contamination of shell eggs during extended storage. [abstract] Poultry Science. 82(suppl.):53.

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.

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.