Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon will take you to the publication reprint.)

Direct feeding of microencapsulated bacteriophages to reduce Salmonella colonization in pigs - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

(29-Jul-11)

Controlling Salmonella infection in weanling pigs through water delivery of direct-fed microbials or organic acids; Part I. Effects on growth performance, microbial populations and immune status - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

(20-Jul-11)

Beta-glucan plus ascorbic acid in neonatal calves modulates immune functions with and without Salmonella enterica serovar Dublin - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Eicher, S.D., Patterson, J.A., Rostagno, M.H. 2011. Beta-glucan plus ascorbic acid in neonatal calves modulates immune functions with and without Salmonella enterica serovar Dublin. Veterinary Immunology and Immunopathology. 142:258-264.

Pre-harvest risk factors for Salmonella enterica in pork production - (Literature Review)

(20-Apr-11)

Effect of transportation and mixing with unfamiliar pig on Salmonella susceptibility in market weight pigs - (Proceedings)

Rostagno, M.H., Lay Jr, D.C. 2011. Effect of transportation and mixing with unfamiliar pig on Salmonella susceptibility in market weight pigs. In: Proceedings of the 9th International conference on the Epidemiology and Control of Biological, Chemical and Physical Hazards in Pigs and Pork, Maastricht, The Netherlands: p. 306-309.

Does pre-slaughter stress affect pork safety risk? - (Abstract Only)

Rostagno, M.H., Eicher, S.D., Lay Jr, D.C. 2011. Does pre-slaughter stress affect pork safety risk?. Journal of Animal Science. 89 (E-Suppl. 1):430.

Incidence of foodborne pathogens in organic swine - (Book / Chapter)

(22-Feb-11)

Yeast culture supplement during nursing and transport affects immunity and intestinal microbial ecology of weanling pigs - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Weedman, S., Rostagno, M.H., Patterson, J., Yoon, I., Fitzner, G., Eicher, S.D. 2011. Yeast culture supplement during nursing and transport affects immunity and intestinal microbial ecology of weanling pigs. Journal of Animal Science Supplement. 89(6):1908-1921.

Immunological, physiological and behavioral effects of Salmonella enterica carriage and shedding in experimentally infected finishing pigs - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Rostagno, M.H., Eicher, S.D., Lay Jr, D.C. 2011. Immunological, physiological and behavioral effects of Salmonella enterica carriage and shedding in experimentally infected finishing pigs. Foodborne Pathogens and Disease. 8(5):623-630.

Social Behavior in Swine and Its Impact on Welfare - (Proceedings)

Marchant Forde, J.N. 2010. Social Behavior in Swine and Its Impact on Welfare. In: S. D’Alliere & R. Friendship (Eds) Proceedings of the 21st International Pig Veterinary Society Congress. IPVS 2010, Vancouver, Canada. p. 36-39.

Does Pre-Slaughter Stress Affect Pork Safety? - (Abstract Only)

Rostagno, M.H., Eicher, S.D., Lay Jr, D.C. 2010. Does Pre-Slaughter Stress Affect Pork Safety [abstract]?. In: Proceedings of the 21st International Pig Veterinary Society (IPVS)Congress, July 18-21, 2010, Vancouver, Canada. p. 176.

Even Her Uterus Can’t Protect You. Stress in Life: A Multi-Species Review - (Abstract Only)

Lay Jr, D.C. 2010. Even Her Uterus Can’t Protect You. Stress in Life: A Multi-Species Review [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 88:777(Suppl. 2).

Effects of Increased Hutch Ventilation on Dairy Calf Performance - (Abstract Only)

Pezzanite, L.M., Dennis, T.S., Schroer, R.C., Schutz, M.M., Eicher, S.D., Nennich, T.D. 2010. Effects of Increased Hutch Ventilation on Dairy Calf Performance. Journal of Animal Science. 93(Midwest):6.

Rubber Flooring Impact on Health of Dairy Cows - (Abstract Only)

Eicher, S.D., Lay Jr, D.C., Arthington, J.D., Schutz, M.M. 2010. Rubber Flooring Impact on Health of Dairy Cows. Journal of Dairy Science. 93.E:14 (Suppl. 1)

Effect of Bedding Material on Flies, and Behavior and Innate Immunity of Calves Reared in Hutches. - (Abstract Only)

Gay, K.D., Eicher, S.D., Wilcox, C.S., Bridges, J.A., Rostagno, M.H., Charley, S.E., Grott, M.J., Williams, R.E., Schutz, M.M. 2010. Effect of Bedding Material on Flies, and Behavior and Innate Immunity of Calves Reared in Hutches [abstract]. Journal of Dairy Science. 89:W87(E-Suppl. 1).

The Effects of Maternal Natural (RRR Alpha-Tocopherol Acetate) or Synthetic (All-Rac Alpha-Tocopherol Acetate) Vitamin E Supplementation on Suckling Calf Performance, Colostrum IgG, and Immune Function - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Horn, M.J., Van Emon, M.L., Gunn, P.J., Eicher, S.D., Lemenager, R.P., Pyatt, N., Lake, S.L. 2010. The Effects of Maternal Natural (RRR Alpha-Tocopherol Acetate) or Synthetic (All-Rac Alpha-Tocopherol Acetate) Vitamin E Supplementation on Suckling Calf Performance, Colostrum IgG, and Immune Function. Journal of Animal Science. 88:3128-3135.

Effect of Bedding Material on Performance, Health, and Hide Contamination of Calves Reared in Hutches - (Abstract Only)

Gay, K.D., Eicher, S.D., Wilcox, C.S., Bridges, J.A., Rostagno, M.H., Charley, S.E., Schutz, M.M. 2010. Effect of Bedding Material on Performance, Health, and Hide Contamination of Calves Reared in Hutches. Journal of Dairy Science. 93(Midwest):19.

Phage therapy to reduce pre-proccessing Salmonella infections in market-weight swine - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Wall, S.K., Zhang, J., Rostagno, M.H., Ebner, P.D. 2010. Phage therapy to reduce pre-proccessing Salmonella infections in market-weight swine. Applied and Environmental Microbiology. 76(1):48-53.

Photonic plasmid stability of transformed Salmonella typhimurium: A comparison of three unique plasmids - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

(27-Jul-09)

Split Marketing as a Risk Factor for Salmonella Enterica Infection in Swine - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Rostagno, M.H., Hurd, S.H., Mckean, J.D. 2009. Split Marketing as a Risk Factor for Salmonella Enterica Infection in Swine. Foodborne Pathogens and Disease. 6(7):865-869.

Can Stress in Farm Animals Increase Food Safety Risk - (Literature Review)

Rostagno, M.H. 2009. Can Stress in Farm Animals Increase Food Safety Risk. Foodborne Pathogens and Disease. 6(7):767-776.

Behavior, plasma cortisol, and immune cell populations of pigs experimentally infected with Salmonella Typhimurum - (Abstract Only)

Lay, Jr, D.C., Rostagno, M.H., Eicher, S.D., McMunn, K.A. 2008. Behavior, plasma cortisol, and immune cell populations of pigs experimentally infected with Salmonella Typhimurum [abstract]. Applied Animal Behaviour Science. p. 192.

Postmortem photonic imaging of lux-modified Salmonella typhimurium within the gastrointestinal tract of swine following oral inoculation in vivo - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

(19-Mar-09)

Phage therapy reduces lairage-induced increases in Salmonella colonization in market weight pigs - (Proceedings)

(10-Feb-09)

Salmonella infection and immune response in finishing pigs - (Abstract Only)

(10-Feb-09)

Comparison of five culture methods for Salmonella isolation from swine fecal samples of known infection status - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

(20-May-08)

Enterobacteriaceae levels in finishing pigs subjected to a ractopamine feeding program - (Proceedings)

Poletto, R., Rostagno, M.H., Richert, B.T., Marchant Forde, J.N. 2008. Enterobacteriaceae levels in finishing pigs subjected to a ractopamine feeding program. In: Proceedings of the 20th International Pig Veterinary Society International Congress. Vol 1. P.224.

Intestinal microbial affects of yeast products on weaned and transport stressed pigs - (Abstract Only)

Weedman, S., Rostagno, M.H., Patterson, J., Kiess, A., Eicher, S.D. 2008. Intestinal microbial affects of yeast products on weaned and transport stressed pigs [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 86, E-Suppl. 2:25.

Split marketing: A risk factor for Salmonella in market pigs? - (Abstract Only)

Rostagno, M.H., Hurd, H.S., Mckean, J.D. 2007. Split marketing: A risk factor for Salmonella in market pigs?. Joint Meeting of the ADSA, AMSA, ASAS and PSA. 85(1):202.

Are there high and low Salmonella prevalence farms? - (Abstract Only)

Rostagno, M.H., Hurd, H.S., Mckean, J.D. 2007. Are there high and low Salmonella prevalence farms?. Joint Meeting of the ADSA, AMSA, ASAS and PSA. 85(1):203.

Salmonella enterica prevalence and serotype distribution in swine at slaughter - (Proceedings)

Rostagno, M.H., Hurd, H.S., Mckean, J.D. 2007. Salmonella enterica prevalence and serotype distribution in swine at slaughter. International Symposium on Epidemiology and Control of Salmonella in Pork. p. 153-155.

Salmonella prevalence in “first pull” versus “close out” market pigs - (Proceedings)

Rostagno, M.H., Hurd, H.S., Mckean, J.D. 2007. Salmonella prevalence in “first pull” versus “close out” market pigs. International Symposium on Epidemiology and Control of Salmonella in Pork. p. 156-158.

A comparison of the effect of water-delivered direct fed microbials or organic acids with an in-feed antibiotic on weanling pig growth performance, intestinal morphology, gut microbiota and immune status following a... - (Abstract Only)

Walsh, M.C., Sholly, D.M., Saddoris, K.L., Aldridge, B.E., Sutton, A.L., Rostagno, M.H., Richert, B.T., Radcliffe, J.S. 2007. A comparison of the effect of water-delivered direct fed microbials or organic acids with an in-feed antibiotic on weanling pig growth performance, intestinal morphology, gut microbiota and immune status following a Salmonella Typhimurium challenge. Joint Meeting of the ADSA, AMSA, ASAS and PSA. p. 646.

Salmonella prevalence in “first pull” versus “close out” market pigs - (Proceedings)

Rostagno, M.H., Hurd, S., Mckean, J. 2007. Salmonella prevalence in “first pull” versus “close out” market pigs. American Association of Swine Veterinarians Annual Meeting. p. 77-78.

Salmonella prevalence in “first pull” versus “close out” groups of market pigs - (Abstract Only)

Rostagno, M.H., Hurd, H.S., Mckean, J.D. 2006. Salmonella prevalence in “first pull” versus “close out” groups of market pigs. Research Workers in Animal Diseases Conference Proceedings. 1:146.

Cultivation of Salmonella enterica serovar Typhimurium in a norepinephrine-containing medium alters in vivo tissue prevalence in swine - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Toscano, M.J., Stabel, T.J., Bearson, S.M., Bearson, B.L., Lay Jr, D.C. 2007. Cultivation of Salmonella enterica seovar Typhimurium in a norepinephrine-containing medium alters in vivo tissue prevalence in swine. Journal of Experimental Animal Science. 43(4):329-338.

SALMONELLA PREVALENCE IN MARKET-AGE TURKEYS ON-FARM AND AT SLAUGHTER - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Rostagno, M.H., Wesley, I.V., Trampel, D.W., Hurd, H.S. 2006. Salmonella prevalence in market-age turkeys on-farm and at slaughter. Poultry Science. 85(10):1838-1842.

PREVALENCE OF SALMONELLA ENTERICA AND SALMONELLA ENTERICA SEROTYPE TYPHIMURIUM IN SWINE AT SLAUGHTER - (Proceedings)

Rostagno, M.H., Hurd, H.S., Mckean, J.D. 2006. Prevalence of salmonella enterica and salmonella enterica serotype typhimurium in swine at slaughter. Pig Veterinary Society International Congress Proceedings. 1:213.

RESTING PIGS ON TRANSPORT TRAILERS: POTENTIAL INTERVENTION TO REDUCE SALMONELLA PREVALENCE AT SLAUGHTER? - (Abstract Only)

Rostagno, M.H., Hurd, H.S., Mckean, J.D. 2006. Resting pigs on transport trailers: potential intervention to reduce salmonella prevalence at slaughter?. Journal of Animal Science. 84(1):252.

PREVALENCE OF SALMONELLA ENTERICA SEROTYPE TYPHIMURIUM IN SWINE AT SLAUGHTER - (Abstract Only)

Rostagno, M.H., Hurd, H.S., Mckean, J. Prevalence of salmonella enterica serotype typhimurium in swine at slaughter. Journal of Animal Science. 84(1):252.