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Assay performance during validation of freezing channel catfish Ictalurus punctatus (Rafinesque)infected with a Gram-negative bacterium     - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Bebak, J.A., Shoemaker, C.A., Arias, C., Klesius, P.H. 2011. Assay performance during validation of freezing channel catfish Ictalurus punctatus (Rafinesque)infected with a Gram-negative bacterium. Aquaculture Research. 42:169-176.

Protection against heterologous Streptococcus iniae isolates using a modified bacterin vaccine in Nile tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus (L.)     - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Shoemaker, C.A., Lafrentz, B.R., Klesius, P.H., Evans, J.J. 2010. Protection against heterologous Streptococcus iniae isolates using a modified bacterin vaccine in Nile tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus (L.). Journal of Fish Diseases. 33: 537-544.

Detection of Edwardsiella ictaluri in frozen catfish: Epidemiological application - (Abstract Only)

Bebak, J.A., Shoemaker, C.A., Arias, C., Klesius, P.H. 2010. Detection of Edwardsiella ictaluri in frozen catfish: Epidemiological application [abstract]. World Aquaculture Society. p. 91.

Determining and mitigating risks of disease introduction - (Abstract Only)

Karreman, G.A., Klotins, K., Innes, P., Kebus, M., Bebak, J., Osborn, A., Gustafson, L., Tiwari, A. 2009. Determining and mitigating risks of disease introduction. International Aquatic Biosecurity Conference. Trondheim, Norway. August 17-18,2009.

Proteomic analysis of Flavobacterium psychrophilum cultured in vivo and in iron-limited media     - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Lafrentz, B.R., Lapatra, S.E., Call, D.R., Wiens, G.D., Cain, K.D. 2009. Proteomic analysis of Flavobacterium psychrophilum cultured in vivo and in iron-limited media. Diseases of Aquatic Organisms. 87:171-182.

Chemotactic response of Flavobacterium columnare to channel catfish mucus - (Abstract Only)

Lafrentz, B.R., Klesius, P.H., Shoemaker, C.A. 2009. Chemotactic response of Flavobacterium columnare to channel catfish mucus. In: Flavobacterium 2009 Conference, September 21-23, 2009, Paris, France. p. 59.

Proteomic analysis of Flavobacterium psychrophilum cultured in vivo and in iron-limited media - (Abstract Only)

Lafrentz, B.R., Lapatra, S.E., Call, D.R., Wiens, G.D., Cain, K.D. 2009. Proteomic analysis of Flavobacterium psychrophilum cultured in vivo and in iron-limited media. In: Flavobacterium 2009 Conference, September 21-23, 2009, Paris, France. p. 46.

Antigens provide immunity against Ich in channel catfish trials - (Popular Publication)

Xu, D., Klesius, P.H., Shoemaker, C.A. 2009. Antigens provide immunity against Ich in channel catfish trials. Global Aquaculture Advocate.12(4): 70-71.

Protection against heterologous Streptococcus iniae isolates using a modified bacterin vaccine in Nile tilapia Oreochromis niloticus - (Abstract Only)

Shoemaker, C.A., Klesius, P.H., Lafrentz, B.R., Evans, J.J. 2009. Protection against heterologous Streptococcus iniae isolates using a modified bacterin vaccine in Nile tilapia Oreochromis niloticus. 14th European Association of Fish Pathologists. International Conference Prague, Czech Republic September 14-19, 2009. p. 98.

Survival of vaccinated, feed-trained largemouth bass fry (Micropterus salmoides floridanus) during natural exposure to Flavobacterium columnare     - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Bebak, J.A., Matthews, M., Shoemaker, C.A. 2009. Survival of vaccinated, feed-trained largemouth bass fry (Micropterus salmoides floridanus) during natural exposure to Flavobacterium columnare. Vaccine. 27:4297-4301.

Chemotactic response of Flavobacterium columnare to channel catfish mucus - (Proceedings)

Lafrentz, B.R., Klesius, P.H., Shoemaker, C.A. 2009. Chemotactic response of Flavobacterium columnare to channel catfish mucus. In: Proceeding of the Members of the Genus Flavobacterium. Flavobacterium 2009, September 21-23, 2009, Paris, France. CDROM.

Proteomic analysis of Flavobacterium psychrophilum cultured in vivo and in iron-limited media - (Proceedings)

Lafrentz, B.R., Lapatra, S.E., Call, D.R., Wiens, G.D., Cain, K.D. 2009. Proteomic analysis of Flavobacterium psychrophilum cultured in vivo and in iron-limited media. In: Proceeding of the Members of the Genus Flavobacterium. Flavobacterium 2009, September 21-23, 2009, Paris, France. CDROM.

Molecular characteristics of an immobilization antigen gene of the fish-parasitic protozoan Ichthyophthirius multifiliis strain ARS-6     - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Xu, D., Panangala, V.S., Van Santen, V.L., Dybvig, K., Abernathy, J.W., Klesius, P.H., Liu, Z., Russo, R. 2009. Molecular characteristics of an immobilization antigen gene of the fish-parasitic protozoan Ichthyophthirius multifiliis strain ARS-6. Aquaculture Research. 40(16): 1884-1892.

Survival of vaccinated,feed-trained largemouth bass fry (Micropterus Salmoides Floridanus) during natural exposure to Flavobacterium columnare - (Abstract Only)

Bebak, J.A., Matthews, M., Shoemaker, C.A. 2009. Survival of vaccinated,feed-trained largemouth bass fry (Micropterus Salmoides Floridanus) during natural exposure to Flavobacterium columnare. In: Abstracts of the American Fishery Society (Fish Health Section). p. 28.

Development and use of a modified live Flavobacterium columnare vaccine in fish - (Abstract Only)

Shoemaker, C.A., Klesius, P.H., Bebak, J.A., Evans, J.J. 2009. Development and use of a modified live Flavobacterium columnare vaccine in fish [abstract]. International Veterinary Vaccines and Diagnostics Conference. p. 28.

Parasitisms in tilapia by Ichthyophthirius enhanced fish susceptility to streptococcosis - (Proceedings)

Xu, D., Shoemaker, C.A., Klesius, P.H. 2009. Parasitisms in tilapia by Ichthyophthirius enhanced fish susceptility to streptococcosis. In: Proceedings of the American Fishery Society (Fish Health Section). p. 16.

Immunoproteomic analysis of the antibody response obtained in tilapia following immunization with a Streptococcus iniae vaccine - (Abstract Only)

Lafrentz, B.R., Klesius, P.H. 2009. Immunoproteomic analysis of the antibody response obtained in tilapia following immunization with a Streptococcus iniae vaccine. American Fisheries Society (Fish Health Section). p. 15.

Enhanced mortality in Nile tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus following coinfections with ichthyophthiriasis and streptococcosis     - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Xu, D., Shoemaker, C.A., Klesius, P.H. 2009. Enhanced mortality in Nile tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus following coinfections with ichthyophthiriasis and streptococcosis. Diseases of Aquatic Organisms. 85:187-192.

Transcriptomic profiling of Ichthyophthirius multifiliis reveals polyadenylation of the large subunit ribosomal RNA     - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Abernathy, J.W., Xu, D., Li, P., Klesius, P.H., Kucuktas, H., Liu, Z. 2009. Transcriptomic profiling of Ichthyophthirius multifiliis reveals polyadenylation of the large subunit ribosomal RNA. Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology. Part D: Genomics and Proteomics. 4(3): 179-186.

Development of a culture independent method to characterize the chemotactic response of Flavobacterium columnare to fish mucus     - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Lafrentz, B.R., Klesius, P.H. 2009. Development of a culture independent method to characterize the chemotactic response of Flavobacterium columnare to fish mucus. Journal of Microbial Methods. 77:37-40.

An immobilization antigen gene of the fish-parasitic protozoan Ichthyophthirius multifiliis strain ARS-6 - (Other)

Xu, D., Panangala, V.S., Van Santen, V.L., Dybvig, K., Abernathy, J.W., Klesius, P.H., Russo, R., Liu, Z. 2008. An immobilization antigen gene of the fish-parasitic protozoan Ichthyophthirius multifiliis strain ARS-6. Genbank. Accession Nos. FJ012354, FJ19440.

Concurrent Infections (Parasitism and Bacterial Disease) in Tilapia - (Proceedings)

Shoemaker, C.A., Xu, D., Klesius, P.H., Evans, J.J. 2008. Concurrent Infections (Parasitism and Bacterial Disease) in Tilapia. In: Proceedings of the 8th International Symposium on Talipia in Aquaculture, October 12-14, 2008, Cairo, Egypt. p. 1365-1375.

Field Evaluation of a Modified Live Flavobacterium columnare Vaccine in Trout at a North Carolina Hatchery - (Abstract Only)

Bebak, J.A., Shoemaker, C.A., Klesius, P.H. 2008. Field Evaluation of a Modified Live Flavobacterium columnare Vaccine in Trout at a North Carolina Hatchery[abstract]. Aquatic Animal Drug Approval Partnership Program. p. 8-9.

Prevention of Ichthyophthirius multifiliis in Fish Using Vaccination - (Proceedings)

Xu, D., Klesius, P.H., Shoemaker, C.A., Shelby, R.A. 2008. Prevention of Ichthyophthirius multifiliis in Fish Using Vaccination. 2008 Forum on Fishery Science and Technology. p. 166-170.

Proteomic Analysis of Flavobacterium psychrophilum cultured In Vivo and In Iron-Limited Media - (Abstract Only)

Lafrentz, B.R., Lapatra, S., Call, D., Wiens, G., Cain, K. 2008. Proteomic Analysis of Flavobacterium psychrophilum cultured In Vivo and In Iron-Limited Media. In: Proceedings of the American Fisheries Society Fish Health Section, July 14 - 12, 2008, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada, p.140.

Continuous exposure to infectious pancreatic necrosis virus during early life stages of rainbow trout, Oncorhynchus mykiss(Walbaum)     - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Bebak, J.A., Mcallister, P. 2009. Continuous exposure to infectious pancreatic necrosis virus during early life stages of rainbow trout, Oncorhynchus mykiss (Walbaum). Journal of Fish Diseases. 32:173-181.

Immune response and host protection of Nile tilapia against parasite Ichthyophthirius multifiliis - (Abstract Only)

Xu, D., Klesius, P.H., Shoemaker, C.A. 2008. Immune response and host protection of Nile tilapia against parasite Ichthyophthirius multifiliis. In: Proceedings of the American Fisheries Society Fish Health Section, July 14-12, 2008, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada, p. 154.

Effect of tricaine methanesulfonate on survival and reproduction of fish ectoparasite Ichthyophthirius multifiliis     - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Xu, D., Shoemaker, C.A., Klesius, P.H. 2008. Effect of tricaine methanesulfonate on survival and reproduction of fish ectoparasite Ichthyophthirius multifiliis. Parasitology Research. 103:979-982.

Protective immunity of Nile tilapia against Ichthyophthirius multifiliis post immunization with live theronts and sonicated trophonts     - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Xu, D., Klesius, P.H., Shoemaker, C.A. 2008. Protective immunity of Nile tilapia against Ichthyophthirius multifiliis post immunization with live theronts and sonicated trophonts. Fish and Shellfish Immunology. 25: 124-127.

Development and Characterization of Rifampicin Resistant Flavobacterium Psychrophilum Strains and Their Potential as Live Attenuated Vaccine Candidates - (Abstract Only)

Lafrentz, B.R., Lapatra, S.E., Call, D.R., Cain, K.D. 2008. Development and Characterization of Rifampicin Resistant Flavobacterium Psychrophilum Strains and Their Potential as Live Attenuated Vaccine Candidates. In: Proceedings of the Annual Eastern Fish Health Workshop, March 31 - April 4, 2008, Atlantic Beach, North Carolina. p. 49.

Continuous Exposure to Infectious Pancreatic Necrosis Virus (IPNV) During Early Life Stages of Rainbow Trout, Oncorhynchus mykiss, Walbaum - (Abstract Only)

Bebak, J.A., Mcallister, P.E. 2008. Continuous Exposure to Infectious Pancreatic Necrosis Virus (IPNV) During Early Life Stages of Rainbow Trout, Oncorhynchus mykiss, Walbaum. In: Proceedings of the Annual Eastern Fish Health Workshop, March 31 - April 4, 2008, Atlantic Beach, North Carolina. p. 25.

Immunity in Fish - (Proceedings)

Shoemaker, C.A., Klesius, P.H., Lim, C.E. 2007. Immunity in Fish. Pezzato, L.E., Barros, M.M. and Furuya, W.M., Editors. Second Symposium on Nutrition and Health of Fish. November 12-17, 2007. Botucatu-Sao Paulo, Brazil. p. 53-65.

Host-specific association between Flavobacterium columnare genomovars and fish species     - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Olivares-Fuster, O., Baker, J.L., Terhune, J.S., Shoemaker, C.A., Klesius, P.H., Arias, C.R. 2007. Host-specific association between Flavobacterium columnare genomovars and fish species. Systematic and Applied Microbiology. 30: 624-633.

Flavobacterium columnare genomovar type influenced mortality in channel catfish Ictalurus punctatus - (Abstract Only)

Shoemaker, C.A., Olivares-Fuster, O., Arias, C.R., Klesius, P.H. 2008. Flavobacterium columnare genomovar type influenced mortality in channel catfish Ictalurus punctatus [abstract]. World Aquaculture Society. p. 358.

A cohabitation challenge model in immunization trials for channel catfish against the parasite Ichthyophthirius - (Abstract Only)

Xu, D., Klesius, P.H., Shoemaker, C.A. 2008. A cohabitation challenge model in immunization trials for channel catfish against the parasite Ichthyophthirius. In: Aquaculture 2008. February 9-12, 2008. Orlando, FL. p.441.

Flavobacterium columnare genomovar influences mortality in channel catfish (Ictalurus puncatus)     - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Shoemaker, C.A., Olivares-Fuster, O., Arias, C.R., Klesius, P.H. 2008. Flavobacterium columnare genomovar influences mortality in channel catfish (Ictalurus puncatus). Veterinary Microbiology 127: 353-359.

Feed deprivation increases the susceptiblity of channel catfish to columnaris disease - (Review Article)

Shoemaker, C.A., Klesius, P.H., Lim, C.E. 2007. Feed deprivation increases the susceptiblity of channel catfish to columnaris disease. Schering Plough Animal Health Aqua Focus 65: 1-4.

Effects of aquaculture noise on hearing, growth, and disease resistance of rainbow trout Oncorhynchus mykiss     - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Wysocki, L.E., Davidson, J., Smith, M.E., Frankel, A., Ellison, W., Mazik, P.M., Popper, A.N., Bebak, J.A. 2007. Effects of aquaculture noise on hearing, growth, and disease resistance of rainbow trout Oncorhynchus mykiss. Aquaculture. 272:687-697.

Use of avoidance response by rainbow trout to carbon dioxide for fish self-transfer between tanks - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Clingerman, J., Bebak, J.A., Mazik, P.M., Summerfelt, S.T. 2007. Use of avoidance response by rainbow trout to carbon dioxide for fish self-transfer between tanks. Aquacultural Engineering. 37(3): 234-251.

Protective immunity of channel catfish against parasite Ichthyophthirius - (Abstract Only)

Xu, D., Klesius, P.H., Shoemaker, C.A. 2007. Protective immunity of channel catfish against parasite Ichthyophthirius. American Association of Veterinary Parasitologists Proceedings. 105: p.101.

Strategies for Field Sampling When Large Sample Sizes are Required - (Abstract Only)

Bebak, J.A., Shoemaker, C.A., Arias, C.R., Klesius, P.H. 2007. Strategies for Field Sampling When Large Sample Sizes are Required. Annual Eastern Fish Health Workshop. June, 2007. p. 25.

GENOMOVAR INFLUENCES FLAVOBACTERIUM COLUMNARE MORTALITY IN CHANNEL CATFISH (ICTALURUS PUNCTATUS) - (Abstract Only)

Shoemaker, C.A., Olivares-Fuster, O., Arias, C., Klesius, P.H., Evans, J.J. 2007. Genomovar influences flavobacterium columnare mortality in channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus). page 133. European Association of Fish Pathologists. 13th EAFP International Conference on 'Disease of Fish and Shellfish' 17th-21st September, 2007 Grado, Italy.

A Modified Live Vaccine Against Flavobacterium columnare - (Abstract Only)

Shoemaker, C.A., Klesius, P.H., Evans, J.J. 2007. A modified live vaccine against Flavobacterium columnare. Flavobacterium 2007. May 2007. page 39.

Are Tilapia Infected with Gyrodactylus More Susceptible to Streptococcus? - (Abstract Only)

Xu, D., Shoemaker, C.A., Klesius, P.H. 2007. Are Tilapia Infected with Gyrodactylus More Susceptible to Streptococcus?. American Fisheries Society Annual Meeting Proceedings. page 9.

Minimizing noise in fiberglass aquaculture tanks: Noise reduction potential of various retrofits - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Davidson, J., Frankel, A., Ellison, W., Summerfelt, S., Popper, A.N., Mazik, P., Bebak, J.A. 2007. Minimizing noise in fiberglass aquaculture tanks: Noise reduction potential of various retrofits. Aquacultural Engineering. 37: pgs. 125-131.

Improved husbandry to control an outbreak of rainbow trout fry syndrome caused by infection with Flavobacterium psychrophilum - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Bebak, J.A., Welch, T.J., Starliper, C.E., Baya, A.M., Garner, M.M. 2007. Improved husbandry to control an outbreak of rainbow trout fry syndrome caused by infection with Flavobacterium psychrophilum. Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association. 231: pgs. 114-116.

Characterization of a Neochlamydia-like bacterium associated with epitheliocystis in cultured Arctic charr Salvelinus alpinus - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Draghi, Ii, A., Bebak, J.A., Popov,, V.L., Noble, A.C., Geary, S.J., West, A., Byrne, P., Frasca, Jr., S. 2007. Characterization of a Neochlamydia-like bacterium associated with epitheliocystis in cultured Arctic charr Salvelinus alpinus. Diseases of Aquatic Organisms. 76:27-38.

Evaluation of the link between gyrodactylosis and streptococcosis of Nile tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus (L.) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Xu, D., Shoemaker, C.A., Klesius, P.H. 2007. Evaluation of the link between gyrodactylosis and streptococcosis of Nile tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus (L.). Journal of Fish Diseases. 30: 233-238.

Evaluation of a cohabitation challenge model in immunization trials for channel catfish, Ictalurus punctatus (Rafinesque), against Ichthyophthirius multifiliis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Xu, D., Klesius, P.H., Shoemaker, C.A. 2007. Evaluation of a cohabitation challenge model in immunization trials for channel catfish, Ictalurus punctatus (Rafinesque), against Ichthyophthirius multifiliis. Diseases of Aquatic Organisms. 74: 49-57.

IMMUNIZATION OF EYED CHANNEL CATFISH, ICTALURUS PUNCTATUS, EGGS WITH MONOVALENT FLAVOBACTERIUM COLUMNARE VACCINE AND BIVALENT F. COLUMNARE AND EDWARDSIELLA ICTALURI VACCINE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Shoemaker, C.A., Klesius, P.H., Evans, J.J. 2006. Immunization of eyed channel catfish, Ictalurus punctatus, eggs with monovalent Flavobacterium columnare vaccine and bivalent F. columnare and Edwardsiella ictaluri vaccine. Vaccine. 25(2007):1126-1131.

First report of Yersinia ruckeri biotype 2 in the USA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Arias, C.R., Olivares-Fuster, O., Hayden, K., Shoemaker, C.A., Grizzle, J.M., Klesius, P.H. 2007. First report of Yersinia ruckeri biotype 2 in the USA. Journal of Aquatic Animal Health 19:35-40.

Growth Response and Acquired Resistance of Nile Tilapia Oreochromis niloticus Following Infection or Vaccination with Streptococcus iniae - (Proceedings)

Shoemaker, C.A., Lim, C.E., Aksoy, M., Welker, T.L., Klesius, P.H., Evans, J.J. 2006. Growth Response and Acquired Resistance of Nile tilapia Oreochromis niloticus Following Infection or Vaccination with Streptococcus iniae. Proceedings 7th International Symposium on Tilapia in Aquaculture (ISTA7). September 6-8, 2006. Veracruz, Mexico. p. 43-48.

GROWTH RESPONSE AND ACQUIRED RESISTANCE OF NILE TILAPIA OREOCHROMIS NILOTICUS FOLLOWING INFECTION OR VACCINATION WITH STREPTOCOCCUS INIAE - (Abstract Only)

Shoemaker, C.A., Lim, C.E., Aksoy, M., Welker, T.L., Klesius, P.H., Evans, J.J. 2006. Growth response and acquired resistance of Nile tilapia Oreochromis niloticus following infection or vaccination with Streptococcus iniae. Proceedings 7th International Symposium on Tilapia in Aquaculture (ISTA7). September 6-8, 2006 Veracruz, Mexico. p. 43.

Growth response and acquired resistance of Nile tilapia Orechromis niloticus following infection or vaccination with Streptococcus iniae. - (Abstract Only)

Shoemaker, C.A., Lim, C.E., Aksoy, M., Welker, T.L., Klesius, P.H. 2006. Growth response and acquired resistance of Nile tilapia Oreochromis niloticus following infection or vaccination with Streptococcus inae. In proceedings of International Symposium on Tilapia in Aquaculture. Pgs. 43-48.

COMPARISON OF LIPOPOLYSACCARIDE AND PROTEIN PROFILES BETWEEN FLAVOBACTERIUM COLUMNARE STRAINS FROM DIFFERENT GENOMOVARS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Zhang, Y., Arias, C.R., Shoemaker, C.A., Klesius, P.H. 2006. Comparison of lipopolysaccaride and protein profiles between Flavobacterium columnare strains from different genomovars. Journal of Fish Diseases. 29:657-663.

Enteric Septicemia of Catfish (Edwardsiella ictaluri) - (Book / Chapter)

Plumb, J.A., Shoemaker, C.A. 2006. Enteric Septicemia of Catfish (Edwardsiella ictaluri). In: Woo PTK and Bruno DW, Editors. Fish Diseases and Disorders, Vol 3, Bacterial and Fungal Infections. Wallingford, UK: CAB International. In: Aquaculture Compendium. Online at www.cabicompendium.org/ac.

USE OF LOOP-MEDIATED ISOTHERMAL AMPLIFICATION METHOD FOR RAPID DETECTION OF EDWARDSIELLA ICTALURI AND FLAVOBACTERIUM COLUMNARE IN CHANNEL CATFISH - (Abstract Only)

Yeh, H., Shoemaker, C.A., Klesius, P.H. 2006. Use of loop-mediated isothermal amplification method for rapid detection of Edwardsiella ictaluri and Flavobacterium columnare in channel catfish. 11th International Symposium on Veterinary Epidemiology and Economics. p.272.

PROTECTION OF CHANNEL CATFISH AGAINST COLUMNARIS DISEASE BY PASSIVE IMMUNIZATION - (Abstract Only)

Shelby, R.A., Shoemaker, C.A., Klesius, P.H. 2006. Protection of channel catfish against columnaris disease by passive immunization. In proceedings of Catfish Culture Research Symposium.

APOPTOSIS IN ICHTHYOPHTHIRIUS MULTIFILIIS IS ASSOCIATED WITH EXPRESSION OF FAS RECEPTOR OF THERONTS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Xu, D., Klesius, P.H., Shoemaker, C.A. 2006. Apoptosis in Ichthyophthirius multifiliis is associated with expression of Fas receptor of theronts. Journal of Fish Diseases 29: 225-232.

METHOD OF PROTECTING FISH AGAINST COLUMNARIS DISEASE WITH MODIFIED LIVE FLAVOBACTERIUM COLUMNARE - (Patent Application)

Shoemaker, C.A., Klesius, P.H., Evans, J.J. 2006. Method of protecting fish against columnaris disease with modified live Flavobacterium columnare. U.S. Patent US 6,991,793 B2.

GROWTH RESPONSE AND ACQUIRED RESISTANCE OF NILE TILAPIA, OREOCHROMIS NILOTICUS (L.) THAT SURVIVED STREPTOCOCCUS INIAE INFECTION - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Shoemaker, C.A., Lim, C.E., Aksoy, M., Welker, T.L., Klesius, P.H. 2006. Growth response and acquired resistance of Nile tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus (L.) that survived Streptococcus iniae infection. Aquaculture Research. 37: 1238-1245.

INDUCED CROSS PROTECTION IN CHANNEL CATFISH, ICTALURUS PUNCTATUS (RAFINESQUE), AGAINST DIFFERENT IMMOBILIZATION SEROTYPES OF ICHTHYOPHTHIRIUS MULTIFILIIS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Xu, D., Klesius, P.H., Panangala, V.S. 2006. Induced cross protection in channel catfish, Ictalurus punctatus (Rafinesque), against different immobilization serotypes of Ichthyophthirius multifiliis. Journal of Fish Diseases, 29: 131-138.

ICHTHYOPHTHIRIUS (ICH) INDUCED CROSS PROTECTION IN CHANNEL CATFISH AGAINST DIFFERENT SEROTYPES OF ICH - (Abstract Only)

Xu, D., Klesius, P.H., Panangala, V.S. 2006. Ichthyophthirius (Ich) induced cross protection in channel catfish against different serotypes of Ich. Aquaculture America Conference.

GROWTH RESPONSE AND ACQUIRED RESISTANCE OF STREPTOCOCCUS INIAE-RECOVERED NILE TILAPIA, OREOCHROMIS NILOTIUCS - (Abstract Only)

Shoemaker, C.A., Lim, C.E., Aksoy, M., Welker, T.L., Klesius, P.H. 2006. Growth response and acquired resistance of Streptococcus iniae-recovered Nile tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus. 31st Annual Eastern Fish Health Workshop. Charleston, SC. p. 55.

DETECTION OF OFF-FLAVOUR IN CHANNEL CATFISH (ICTALURUS PUNCTATUS RAFINESQUE) FILLETS BY TRAINED DOGS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Shelby, R.A., Myers, L.J., Schrader, K.K., Klesius, P.H. 2005. Detection of off-flavour in channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus Rafinesque) fillets by trained dogs. Aquaculture Research 2005, 37, 299-301.

EFFICACY OF A STREPTOCOCCUS INIAE MODIFIED BACTERIN DELIVERED USING ORALJECT™ TECHNOLOGY IN NILE TILAPIA (OREOCHROMIS NILOTICUS) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Shoemaker, C.A., Vandenberg, G.W., Desormeaux, A., Klesius, P.H., Evans, J.J. 2006. Efficacy of a Streptococcus iniae modified bacterin delivered using Oralject TM technology in Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus). Aquaculture 255, 151-156.

SENSITIVE AND RAPID DETECTION OF FLAVOBACTERIUM COLUMNARE IN CHANNEL CATFISH ICTALURUS PUNCTATUS BY A LOOP-MEDIATED ISOTHERMAL AMPLIFICATION METHOD - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Yeh, H., Shoemaker, C.A., Klesius, P.H. 2006. Sensitive and rapid detection of Flavobacterium columnare in channel catfish Ictalurus punctatus by a loop-mediated isothermal amplification method. Journal of Applied Microbiology, 100 (2006) 919-925.

EFFECTS OF PROBIOTIC FEED SUPPLEMENTS ON DISEASE RESISTANCE AND IMMUNE RESPONSE OF YOUNG NILE TILAPIA (OREOCHROMIS NILOTICUS) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Shelby, R.A., Lim, C.E., Aksoy, M., Delaney, M.A. 2006. Effects of probiotic feed supplements on disease resistance and immune response of young Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus). Journal of Applied Aquaculture 2006, 18(2) 22-34.

DIFFERENTIAL GENE EXPRESSION OF ICTALURUS PUNCTATUS AFTER EDWARDSIELLA ICTALURI INFECTION - (Other)

Yeh, H., Klesius, P.H. 2005. Differential gene expression of ictalurus punctatus after edwardsiella ictaluri infection. Genbank.

CUTANEOUS ANTIBODIES FROM CATFISH IMMUNE TO ICHTHYOPHTHIRIUS (ICH) INDUCED APOPTOSIS OF ICH THERONTS - (Abstract Only)

Xu, D., Klesius, P.H., Shoemaker, C.A. 2005. Cutaneous antibodies from catfish immune to Ichthyophthirius (Ich) induced apoptosis of Ich theronts. American Fisheries Society Annual Meeting. Page 386.

EDWARDSIELLA SEPTICAEMIA - (Book / Chapter)

CAB International 2006. Plumb, J.A., Evans, J.J. Edwardsiella septicaemia. (Updated from Plumb JA, 1999. Edwardsiella Septicaemias. In: Woo PTK and Bruno DW, eds. Fish Diseases and Disorders, Volume 3, Bacterial and Fungal Infections. Wallingford, UK: CAB International.) In: Aquaculture Compendium. Online at www.cabicompendium.org/ac. Wallingford, UK: CAB International.

Status of current Ichthyophthiriasis research - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Yu, X., Gan, X., Liang, W., Xu, D. 2004. Status of current Ichthyophthiriasis research. Modern Fisheries Information 19: 14-17.