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Brian Peterson (PhD)
National Cold Water Marine Aquaculture Center
Research Leader

Phone: (207) 422-2713
Fax: (207) 422-2723

3 SALMON FARM ROAD
FRANKLIN, ME 04634

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Projects

Improving Lumpfish Breeding and Spawning

	Cooperative Agreement (A)
	Accession Number: 444360

Improving Lumpfish Breeding and Spawning

	Cooperative Agreement (A)
	Accession Number: 444470

Genetic Improvement of North American Atlantic Salmon and the Eastern Oyster for Aquaculture Production

	In-House Appropriated (D)
	Accession Number: 437429

Sustainable Aquaculture Systems Supporting Atlantic Salmon

	Reimbursable Cooperative Agreement (R)
	Accession Number: 441335

Improving Lumpfish Grow-out Production: Optimizing Feed Strategies

	Reimbursable Cooperative Agreement (R)
	Accession Number: 442375

Utilizing Hormone Implants to Develop Improved Spawning Strategies for Lumpfish

	Reimbursable Cooperative Agreement (R)
	Accession Number: 443806

Genetic Improvement of North American Atlantic Salmon & the Eastern Oyster for Aquaculture Production

	Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement (S)
	Accession Number: 432776

Genetic Improvement of North American Atlantic Salmon and the Eastern Oyster for Aquaculture Production

	Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement (S)
	Accession Number: 437336

Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon

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Rapid Differentiation of Infectious Salmon Anemia Virus avirulent from virulent variants using Multiplex RT-qPCR - (Abstract Only)

The generation of the first chromosome-level de-novo genome assembly and the development and validation of a 50K SNP array for the St John River aquaculture strain of North American Atlantic salmon

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Gao, G., Waldbieser, G.C., Ramey, Y.C., Zaho, D., Pietrak, M.R., Stannard, J.A., Buchman, J.T., Scheffler, B.E., Peterson, B.C., Palti, Y., Rexroad III, C.E., Long, R., Burr, G.S., Milligan, M.T. 2023. The generation of the first chromosome-level de-novo genome assembly and the development and validation of a 50K SNP array for the St John River aquaculture strain of North American Atlantic salmon. G3, Genes/Genomes/Genetics. jkad138. https://doi.org/10.1093/g3journal/jkad138.

Using skin mucus for the identification of ovulation biomarkers in North American Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar)

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Legacki, E.L., Peterson, B.C., Boggs, A. 2023. Using skin mucus for the identification of ovulation biomarkers in North American Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar). Aquaculture. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aquaculture.2023.739717.

A New Multiplex RT-qPCR For The Rapid Differentiation Of ISAV-HPR0 From ISAV HPR-delete - (Abstract Only)

Symmetry of tissue-specific immune expression and microbiota profiles across mucosal tissues of Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) highlight host-microbe coadaptations that are marginally perturbed by functional feeds

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Bledsoe, J.W., Pietrak, M.R., Burr, G.S., Peterson, B.C., Small, B.C. 2022. Symmetry of tissue-specific immune expression and microbiota profiles across mucosal tissues of Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) highlight host-microbe coadaptations that are marginally perturbed by functional feeds. Animal Microbiome. https://doi.org/10.1186/s42523-022-00173-0.

Effects of histidine on growth performance of North American Atlantic salmon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Freshwater, landlocked Grand Lake strain of Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar L.) as a potential genetic source of long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids synthesis

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Colombo, S., Emam, M., Peterson, B.C., Hall, J., Burr, G.S., Zhang, Z., Rise, M. 2021. Freshwater, landlocked Grand Lake strain of Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar L.) as a potential genetic source of long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids synthesis. Frontiers in Marine Science. https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmars.2021.641824/full.

Genetic and Other Innovative Strategies to Reduce Sea Lice - (Proceedings)

Effect of Proplex-DY and Proplex-T on growth performance of Atlantic salmon smolts - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Assessing peracetic acid for controlling post-vaccination Saprolegnia spp.-associated mortality in juvenile Atlantic salmon Salmo salar in freshwater recirculation aquaculture systems

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Good, C., Davidson, J., Straus, D.L., Harper, S.B., Marancik, D., Welch, T.J., Peterson, B.C., Pedersen, L., Lepine, C., Redman, N., Meinelt, T., Liu, D., Summerfelt, S. 2020. Assessing peracetic acid for controlling post-vaccination Saprolegnia spp.-associated mortality in juvenile Atlantic salmon Salmo salar in freshwater recirculation aquaculture systems. Aquaculture Research. 00:1-4. https://doi.org/10.1111/are.14567.

A new single nucleotide polymorphism database for North American Atlantic salmon generated through whole genome re-sequencing

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Gao, G., Pietrak, M.R., Burr, G.S., Rexroad III, C.E., Peterson, B.C., Palti, Y. 2020. A new single nucleotide polymorphism database for North American Atlantic salmon generated through whole genome re-sequencing. Frontiers in Genetics. 11:85. https://doi.org/10.3389/fgene.2020.00085.

Genetic improvement of North American Atlantic salmon and the eastern oyster Crassostrea virginica at the U.S. Department of Agriculture-Agricultural Research Service National Cold Water Marine Aquaculture Center - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Peterson, B.C., Burr, G.S., Pietrak, M.R., Proestou, D.A. 2020. Genetic improvement of North American Atlantic salmon and the eastern oyster Crassostrea virginica at the U.S. Department of Agriculture-Agricultural Research Service National Cold Water Marine Aquaculture Center. North American Journal of Aquaculture. 82:321-330.

Evaluation of novel non-GMO soybean cultivars for nutrient availability, reducing metabolic waste and increased energy efficiency in Atlantic salmon Salmo salar - (Abstract Only)

Efffects of handling methods on cortisol response and reproductive performance to produce hybrid catfish fry - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Peterson, B.C., Chatakondi, N.G. 2020. Efffects of handling methods on cortisol response and reproductive performance to produce hybrid catfish fry. North American Journal of Aquaculture. 82:153-158.

A long reads-based trio-binning De-novo assembly of the North American Atlantic salmon genome - (Abstract Only)

Gao, G., Waldbieser, G.C., Youngblood, R.C., Pietrak, M.R., Scheffler, B.E., Rexroad III, C.E., Peterson, B.C., Palti, Y. 2020. A long reads-based trio-binning De-novo assembly of the North American Atlantic salmon genome. Plant and Animal Genome Conference. 28th International Plant and Animal Genome Conference held in San Diego, CA, January 11, 2020. P.No.PO0425.

A long reads-based trio-binning De-novo assembly of the North American Atlantic salmon genome - (Abstract Only)

Gao, G., Waldbieser, G.C., Youngblood, R.C., Pietrak, M.R., Scheffler, B.E., Rexroad Iii, C.E., Peterson, B.C., Palti, Y. 2019. A long reads-based trio-binning De-novo assembly of the North American Atlantic salmon genome. In:Proceedings of International Conference on Integrative Salmonid Biology. Fourth International Conference on Integrative Salmonid Biology, November 17, 2019, Edinburgh, Scotland, UK. P.No.Poster - 1

Investigating the use of peracetic acid to reduce saprolegniasis in Atlantic salmon RAS culture - (Abstract Only)

Good, C., Davidson, J., May, T., Crouse, C., Lepine, C., Redman, N., Murray, M., Summerfelt, S., Straus, D.L., Harper, S.B., Marancik, D., Welch, T.J., Peterson, B.C., Pedersen, L., Phuntumart, V. 2019. Investigating the use of peracetic acid to reduce saprolegniasis in Atlantic salmon RAS culture [abstract]. 5th NordicRAS Workshop, Berlin, Germany, October 7 - 8, 2019. p. 41.

Studies to prevent saprolegniasis in Atlantic salmon RAS - (Abstract Only)

Good, C., Davidson, J., May, T., Crouse, C., Lepine, C., Redman, N., Murry, M., Summerfelt, S., Straus, D.L., Harper, S.B., Marancik, D., Welch, T.J., Peterson, B.C., Pedersen, L., Phuntumart, V. 2019. Studies to prevent saprolegniasis in Atlantic salmon RAS [abstract]. RAStech 2019, May 13 - 14, 2019, Washington, DC. p. 1.

Ontogeny of the cortisol stress response and glucocorticoid receptor expression during early development in channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Peterson, B.C., Chatakondi, N.G., Small, B.C. 2019. Ontogeny of the cortisol stress response and glucocorticoid receptor expression during early development in channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus). Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology - Part A: Molecular & Integrative Physiology. 231:119-123.

Growth performance of Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) smolts fed diets containing heterotrophic algal biomass as replacement of fish oil - (Abstract Only)

Burr, G.S., Peterson, B.C., Buentello, A., Block, S. 2018. Growth performance of Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) smolts fed diets containing heterotrophic algal biomass as replacement of fish oil. World Aquaculture Society Meeting. 1.

Growth comparison of Gaspe and St. John's River Strain Atlantic salmon in fresh and saltwater - (Abstract Only)

Peterson, B.C., Burr, G.S. 2019. Growth comparison of Gaspe and St. John's River Strain Atlantic salmon in fresh and saltwater. Abstract, Aquaculture America Conference in New Orleans, LA, March 7-11, 2019. 1.

Evaluating commercial, dietary pre-, pro- and synbiotics in hybrid catfish - (Trade Journal)

Peterson, B.C., Bosworth, B.G., Li, M.H. 2018. Evaluating commercial, dietary pre-, pro- and synbiotics in hybrid catfish. Global Aquaculture Advocate. p. 1-6.

Comparison of channel catfish and blue catfish gut microbiota assemblages shows minimal effects of host genetics on microbial structure and inferred function - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Bledsoe, J., Waldbieser, G.C., Swanson, K., Peterson, B.C., Small, B. 2018. Comparison of channel catfish and blue catfish gut microbiota assemblages shows minimal effects of host genetics on microbial structure and inferred function. Frontiers in Microbiology. 9:1073.

Phytogenic feed-additive effects on channel catfish rhamnose binding lectin levels and susceptibility to Edwardsiella ictaluri - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Peterson, B.C., Peatman, E., Ourth, D., Waldbieser, G.C. 2018. Phytogenic feed-additive effects on channel catfish rhamnose binding lectin levels and susceptibility to Edwardsiella ictaluri. Diseases of Aquatic Organisms. 129:99-106.

Targeted gene panels and mictrobiota analysis provide insight into the effects of alternative production diet formulations on channel catfish nutritional physiology - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Schroeter, J.C., Peterson, B.C., Bledsoe, J., Small, B.C. 2018. Targeted gene panels and mictrobiota analysis provide insight into the effects of alternative production diet formulations on channel catfish nutritional physiology. Aquaculture. 489:46-55.

Targeted gene panels and microbiota analysis provide insight into the effects of effects of alternative production diet formulations on channel catfish nutritional physiology - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Schroeter, J., Peterson, B.C., Bledsoe, J., Small, B. 2018. Targeted gene panels and microbiota analysis provide insight into the effects of effects of alternative production diet formulations on channel catfish nutritional physiology. Aquaculture. 489:46-55.

Efficacy of a live attenuated Edwardsiella ictaluri oral vaccine in channel and hybrid catfish - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Chatakondi, N.G., Peterson, B.C., Greenway, T.E., Byars, T.S., Wise, D.J. 2018. Efficacy of a live attenuated Edwardsiella ictaluri oral vaccine in channel and hybrid catfish. Journal of the World Aquaculture Society. 49(4):686-691.

Atlantic salmon breeding program at the National Cold Water Marine Aquaculture Center - (Abstract Only)

Peterson, B.C., Burr, G.S., Pietrak, M.R. 2018. Atlantic salmon breeding program at the National Cold Water Marine Aquaculture Center. Abstract.38th Milford Aquaculture Seminar. Shelton, CT, January 8-10, 2018.

Growth performance, survival, and processing characteristics of hybrid catfish fed pre And probiotics - (Abstract Only)

Peterson, B.C., Bosworth, B.G., Li, M. 2018. Growth performance, survival, and processing characteristics of hybrid catfish fed pre And probiotics. Abstract, Aquaculture America 2018. Las Vegas, NV February 19-22. 2019. p. 360.

Update to the Atlantic salmon breeding program at the National Cold Water Marine Aquaculture Center - (Abstract Only)

Peterson, B.C., Burr, G.S., Pietrak, M.R. 2018. Update to the Atlantic salmon breeding program at the National Cold Water Marine Aquaculture Center. Abstract, Aquaculture America 2018. Las Vegas, NV February 19-22, 2018. p. 361.

Cortisol responsiveness to stress in channel catfish influences susceptibility to Edwardsiella ictaluri - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Chatakondi, N.G., Peterson, B.C. 2018. Cortisol responsiveness to stress in channel catfish influences susceptibility to Edwardsiella ictaluri. Southeastern Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies Conference. 5:53-58.

Differences in gut microbiota of distinct strains within two species of ictalurid catfish are not explained by estimated genetic distances among hosts - (Abstract Only)

Bledsoe, J.W., Waldbieser, G.C., Swanson, K.S., Peterson, B.C., Small, B.C. 2017. Differences in gut microbiota of distinct strains within two species of ictalurid catfish are not explained by estimated genetic distances among hosts. Meeting Abstract. 1.

Efficacy of a live attenuated Edwardsiella ictaluri oral vaccine in channel and hybrid catfish - (Abstract Only)

Chatakondi, N.G., Peterson, B.C., Greenway, T.E., Byars, T.S., Wise, D.J. 2017. Efficacy of a live attenuated Edwardsiella ictaluri oral vaccine in channel and hybrid catfish. American Fisheries Society Annual Meeting. P. 970.

Atlantic salmon and eastern oyster breeding programs at the National Cold Water Marine Aquaculture Center - (Proceedings)

Kristen Gruenthal, Clete Otoshi, Paul Olin, and Mike Rust (editors). 2017. Genetics and Breeding in Aquaculture: Proceedings of the 44th U.S.–Japan Aquaculture Panel Symposium, Seattle, WA, November 1, 2016. U.S. Dept. Commerce, NOAA Tech.Memo. NMFS-F/SPO-175, 78 p.

Innate immune response of channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) mannose-binding lectin to channel catfish virus - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Ourth, D.D., Raghu, D., Marecaux, E., Peterson, B.C. 2017. Innate immune response of channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) mannose-binding lectin to channel catfish virus. Diseases of Aquatic Organisms. 124:159-163.

Starting up a lumpfish breeding program and those pesky opportunistic bacteria - (Abstract Only)

Pietrak, M.R., Cem, G., Peterson, B.C. 2017. Starting up a lumpfish breeding program and those pesky opportunistic bacteria. American Fisheries Society Meeting Abstract.

Effect of supplemental taurine on juvenile channel catfish Ictalurus punctatus growth performance - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Peterson, B.C., Li, M.H. 2018. Effect of supplemental taurine on juvenile channel catfish Ictalurus punctatus growth performance. Aquaculture Nutrition. 24:310-314.

Ontogenetic characterization of the intestinal microbiota of channel catfish through 16S rRNA gene sequencing reveals insights on temporal shifts and the influence of environmental microbes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Beldsoe, J., Peterson, B.C., Swanson, K., Small, B. 2016. Ontogenetic characterization of the intestinal microbiota of channel catfish through 16S rRNA gene sequencing reveals insights on temporal shifts and the influence of environmental microbes. PLoS One. 11(11):e0166379. DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0166379.

Atlantic salmon and eastern oyster breeding programs at the National Cold Water Marine Aquaculture Center - (Abstract Only)

Burr, G.S., Pietrak, M.R., Proestou, D.A., Peterson, B.C. 2016. Atlantic salmon and eastern oyster breeding programs at the National Cold Water Marine Aquaculture Center. U.S.-Japan Aquaculture Panel Symposium, Seattle, WA.

Assessing peracetic acid as a means to control post-vaccination Saprolegniasis in Atlantic salmon Salmo salar parr in recirculation aquaculture systems - (Abstract Only)

Good, C., Davidson, J., Straus, D.L., Harper, S.B., Marancik, D.P., Welch, T.J., Lepine, C., Wolters, W.R., Peterson, B.C., Pedersen, L., Phuntamart, V., Summerfelt, S. 2017. Assessing peracetic acid as a means to control post-vaccination Saprolegniasis in Atlantic salmon Salmo salar parr in recirculation aquaculture systems [abstract]. Aquaculture America Conference 2017, Feb 19-22, 2017, San Antonio, TX. p. 153.

Effects feeding zilpaterol hydrochloride on growth performance, fillet yeild, and body composition of rainbow trout, nile, tilapia, and channel catfish - (Abstract Only)

Peterson, B.C., Small, B.C., Sealey, W.M., Bosworth, B.G., Li, M.H., Endris, R.G. 2017. Effects feeding zilpaterol hydrochloride on growth performance, fillet yeild, and body composition of rainbow trout, nile, tilapia, and channel catfish. Abstract, Aquaculture America 2017. San Antonio, TX February 19-22, 2017.

Opportunistic bacterial infection in wild caught Lumpfish - (Abstract Only)

Pietrak, M.R., Giray, C., Peterson, B.C. 2016. Opportunistic bacterial infection in wild caught Lumpfish. Aquaculture Canada Meeting Abstract. p. 9-10.

Investigating the effectiveness of peracetic acid to reduce post-vaccination Saprolegnia spp.-associated mortality in Atlantic salmon parr while assessing impact on nitrification in recirculation aquaculture systems - (Abstract Only)

Good, C., Davidson, J., Straus, D.L., Harper, S.B., Marancik, D., Welch, T.J., Lepine, C., Wolters, W.R., Peterson, B.C., Pedersen, L., Phuntumart, V., Summerfelt, S. 2016. Investigating the effectiveness of peracetic acid to reduce post-vaccination Saprolegnia spp.-associated mortality in Atlantic salmon parr while assessing impact on nitrification in recirculation aquaculture systems [abstract]. Aquaculture Europe 2016 - Book of Abstracts, Edinburgh, September 20-23, 2016, Scotland. p. 397-398.

Selective breeding program for sea lice Lepeophtheirus salmonis (Kroyer 1838) at the USDA's National Cold Water Marine Aquaculture Center - (Trade Journal)

Pietrak, M.R., Wolters, W., Rexroad Iii, C.E., Peterson, B.C. 2017. Selective breeding program for sea lice Lepeophtheirus salmonis (Kroyer 1838) at the USDA's National Cold Water Marine Aquaculture Center. Aquaculture Conference Proceedings. 46-52.

Developing a low cortisol responsive line of channel catfish, Ictalurus punctatus - (Abstract Only)

Chatakondi, N.G., Peterson, B.C. 2016. Developing a low cortisol responsive line of channel catfish, Ictalurus punctatus. International Symposium on Fish Endocrinology. P. 93.

Development of multitissue microfluidic dynamic array for assessing changes in gene expression associated with channel catfish appetite, growth, metabolism, and intestinal health - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Schroeter, J., Peterson, B.C., Small, B.C. 2016. Development of multitissue microfluidic dynamic array for assessing changes in gene expression associated with channel catfish appetite, growth, metabolism, and intestinal health. Aquaculture. 464: 213-221.

Assessing the effectiveness of peracetic acid to remediate post-vaccination Saprolegnia spp.-associated mortality in Atlantic salmon Salmo salar parr in recirculation aquaculture systems - (Abstract Only)

Good, C., Davidson, J., Straus, D.L., Wolters, W.R., Peterson, B.C., Pedersen, L., Phuntumart, V., Lepine, C., Summerfelt, S. 2016. Assessing the effectiveness of peracetic acid to remediate post-vaccination Saprolegnia spp.-associated mortality in Atlantic salmon Salmo salar parr in recirculation aquaculture systems [abstract]. 11th International Conference on Recirculating Aquaculture, August 19-21, 2016, Roanoke, Virginia. 3 p.

Use of ß-adrenergic agonists in hybrid catfish - (Abstract Only)

Peterson, B.C., Kobayashi, Y. 2016. Use of ß-adrenergic agonists in hybrid catfish. 12th International Congress on Biology of Fish, San Marcos, TX. p. 23.

Effect of supplemental taurine on juvenile channel catfish Ictalurus punctatus growth - (Abstract Only)

A non-lethal means to identify spermiating D&B strain of blue catfish, Ictalurus furcatus - (Trade Journal)

Chatakondi, N.G., Davis, K.B., Peterson, B.C. 2016. A non-lethal means to identify spermiating D&B strain of blue catfish, Ictalurus furcatus. Aquaculture North America. 7(2):6-7.

Plasma polar lipid profiles of channel catfish with different growth rates - (Abstract Only)

Nash, C.S., Welti, R., Peterson, B.C., Kobayashi, Y. 2016. Plasma polar lipid profiles of channel catfish with different growth rates. Aquaculture America Conference. P. 551.

Vaccination of full-sib channel catfish families against enteric septicemia of catfish with an oral live attenuated Edwardsiella ictaluri vaccine - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Peterson, B.C., Flora, C.L., Wood, M.L., Bosworth, B.G., Quiniou, S., Greenway, T.E., Byers, T.S., Wise, D.J. 2016. Vaccination of full-sib channel catfish families against enteric septicemia of catfish with an oral live attenuated Edwardsiella ictaluri vaccine. Journal of the World Aquaculture Society. 47:207-211.

Early innate immune response of immune proteins in juvenile channel catfish Ictalurus punctatus - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Raghu, D., Ourth, D.D., Peterson, B.C. 2015. Early innate immune response of immune proteins in juvenile channel catfish Ictalurus punctatus. Journal of the World Aquaculture Society. P. 107-112.

Evaluating differences in the homeostatic intestinal microbiome between selected strains of catfish Ictalurus punctatus and blue catfish Ictalurus furcatus - (Abstract Only)

Bledsoe, J.W., Peterson, B.C., Swanson, K.S., Small, B.C. 2016. Evaluating differences in the homeostatic intestinal microbiome between selected strains of catfish Ictalurus punctatus and blue catfish Ictalurus furcatus. Annual Meeting World Aquaculture Society. P. 78.

NPY family genes respond negatively to alternative feedstuffs in channel catfish diets - (Abstract Only)

Schroeter, J.C., Peterson, B.C., Li, M.H., Small, B.C. 2016. NPY family genes respond negatively to alternative feedstuffs in channel catfish diets. Annual Meeting World Aquaculture Society. P. 734.

Effects of vitamin C on percent neurulation, hatch, growth, and survival of hybrid catfish challenged with virulent Edwardsiella ictaluri - (Abstract Only)

Peterson, B.C., Chatakondi, N.G. 2016. Effects of vitamin C on percent neurulation, hatch, growth, and survival of hybrid catfish challenged with virulent Edwardsiella ictaluri. Annual Meeting World Aquaculture Society. P. 16.

Identification of differentially regulated proteins of Edwardsiella ictaluri during iron restriction - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Dumpala, P.R., Peterson, B.C., Lawrence, M., Karso, A. 2015. Identification of differentially regulated proteins of Edwardsiella ictaluri during iron restriction. PLoS One. 10(7):e0132504.doi.

Innate immune responses of immune proteins in juvenile channel catfish - (Abstract Only)

Raghu, D., Ourth, D.D., Peterson, B.C. 2015. Innate immune responses of immune proteins in juvenile channel catfish. American Society for Microbiology. P. 13.

Effects of a phytogenic feed additive on susceptibility of channel catfish to Edwardsiella ictaluri and levels of mannose binding lectin - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Peterson, B.C., Peatman, E., Ourth, D.D., Waldbieser, G.C. 2015. Effects of a phytogenic feed additive on susceptibility of channel catfish to Edwardsiella ictaluri and levels of mannose binding lectin. Fish and Shellfish Immunology. 44:21-25.

Effects of metomindate hydrochloride and tricaine methanesulfonate on the short term cortisol response in channel catfish - (Abstract Only)

Wood, M.L., Flora, C.L., Peterson, B.C. 2015. Effects of metomindate hydrochloride and tricaine methanesulfonate on the short term cortisol response in channel catfish. Aquaculture America Conference. P. 501.

Effect of supplemental taurine on juvenile channel catfish Ictalurus punctatus growth and survival after challenge with Edwardsiella ictaluri - (Abstract Only)

Manning, B.B., Wood, M.L., Flora, C.L., Peterson, B.C. 2015. Effect of supplemental taurine on juvenile channel catfish Ictalurus punctatus growth and survival after challenge with Edwardsiella ictaluri. Aquaculture America Conference. P. 374.

Pre-spawning parental stress affects channel catfish, Ictalurus punctatus reproduction and subsequent progeny performance - (Abstract Only)

Chatakondi, N.G., Peterson, B.C., Evans, J.J. 2015. Pre-spawning parental stress affects channel catfish, Ictalurus punctatus reproduction and subsequent progeny performance. Aquaculture America Conference. P. 98.

Identification of Two Distinct Uncoupling Protein 2 (UCP2) Messenger RNAs and the Relationship between Expression, Food Intake, and Growth in Channel Catfish - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Kobayashi, Y., Peterson, B.C., Waldbieser, G.C. 2015. Identification of Two Distinct Uncoupling Protein 2 (UCP2) Messenger RNAs and the Relationship between Expression, Food Intake, and Growth in Channel Catfish. Domestic Animal Endocrinology. 51:56-64.

Plasma cortisol stress response in channel catfish, Ictalurus punctatus influences susceptibility to Edwardeseilla ictaluri - (Abstract Only)

Chatakondi, N.G., Peterson, B.C. 2014. Plasma cortisol stress response in channel catfish, Ictalurus punctatus influences susceptibility to Edwardeseilla ictaluri. Southeastern Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies Conference. 38:23.

Is there a genetic correlation between the resistance of channel catfish to Edwardsiella ictaluri and Flavobacterium columnare, and how do we get there? - (Abstract Only)

Lafrentz, B.R., Peterson, B.C., Ourth, D.D., Shoemaker, C.A. 2014. Is there a genetic correlation between the resistance of channel catfish to Edwardsiella ictaluri and Flavobacterium columnare, and how do we get there? [abstract].International Symposium on Aquatic Animal Health. p. 94.

Effects of a phytogenic feed additive on growth and susceptibility of channel catfish to Edwardsiella ictaluri and levels of mannose and rhamnose binding lectin - (Abstract Only)

Co-culture of channel catfish with hybrid catfish facilitates 'herd effect' to improve production performance - (Abstract Only)

Chatakondi, N.G., Peterson, B.C. 2014. Co-culture of channel catfish with hybrid catfish facilitates 'herd effect' to improve production performance. American Fisheries Society Annual Meeting. P.22.

Ontogeny of the cortisol stress response in channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) - (Abstract Only)

Peterson, B.C., Small, B.C., Chatakondi, N.G. 2014. Ontogeny of the cortisol stress response in channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus). American Fisheries Society Annual Meeting. P.46.

Efficacy of metomidate and tricaine methanesulfonate to modulate the short-term cortisol stress response in channel catfish Ictalurus punctatus - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Growth enhancement of rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) by passive immunisation against somatostatin-14 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Lakeh, A.B., Farahmand, H., Mirvaghefi, A., Kloas, W., Trubiroha, A., Peterson, B.C., Wuertz, S. 2015. Growth enhancement of rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) by passive immunisation against somatostatin-14. Aquaculture International. doi.10.1007/510499-015-9905-8.

Mapping the microbiome of Ictalurid catfish: tissue and species-specific community composition - (Abstract Only)

Peatman, E., Peterson, B.C., Li, C., Beck, B.H. 2014. Mapping the microbiome of Ictalurid catfish: tissue and species-specific community composition. Aquaculture America Conference. P.400.

Comparison of conventional and low-oligosaccharide soybean meals for channel catfish - (Trade Journal)

Li, M.H., Barrows, F., Silverstein, J., Peterson, B.C. 2013. Comparison of conventional and low-oligosaccharide soybean meals for channel catfish. Global Aquaculture Advocate. P.44-45.

Pre-spawning carotenoid fortified diets improve reproductive traits of channel catfish, Ictalurus punctatus and subsequent progeny performance - (Proceedings)

Chatakondi, N.G., Li, M.H., Peterson, B.C., Booth, N.J. 2014. Pre-spawning carotenoid fortified diets improve reproductive traits of channel catfish, Ictalurus punctatus and subsequent progeny performance. Proceedings of the 40th US-Japan Aquaculture Panel Symposium ‘Hatchery Technology for High Quality Juvenile Production’. 40:16-22.

Basal polarization of the mucosal compartment in Flavobacterium columnare susceptible and resistant channel catfish Ictalurus punctatus

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Peatman, E., Li, C., Peterson, B.C., Straus, D.L., Farmer, B.D., Beck, B.H. 2013. Basal polarization of the mucosal compartment in Flavobacterium columnare susceptible and resistant channel catfish Ictalurus punctatus. Molecular Immunology. 56(4):317-327.

Essential oils enhance fillet composition of channel catfish - (Trade Journal)

Peterson, B.C., Bosworth, B.G., Menghe, L., Santos, G., Beltran, R. 2013. Essential oils enhance fillet composition of channel catfish. Global Aquaculture Advocate. P. 32-33.

Assessment of a phytogenic feed additive (Digestarom P.E.P. MGE) on growth performance, processing yield, fillet composition, and survival of channel catfish - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Peterson, B.C., Bosworth, B.G., Li, M.H., Beltran, R., Santos, G.A. 2014. Assessment of a phytogenic feed additive (Digestarom P.E.P. MGE) on growth performance, processing yield, fillet composition, and survival of channel catfish. Journal of the World Aquaculture Society. 45:206-212.

Genetic variation in feed consumption, growth, nutrient utilization efficiency and mitochondrial function within a farmed population of channel catfish Ictalurus punctatus - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Eya, J.C., Ashame, M.F., Pomeroy, C.F., Manning, B.B., Peterson, B.C. 2013. Genetic variation in feed consumption, growth, nutrient utilization efficiency and mitochondrial function within a farmed population of channel catfish Ictalurus punctatus. Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology. 163(2):211-220.

Holding hormone-induced channel catfish females in hatchery pond improves efficiency and reduces the hatchery cost of producing channel X blue hybrid catfish fry - (Abstract Only)

Chatakondi, N.G., Peterson, B.C., Bates, T.D. 2013. Holding hormone-induced channel catfish females in hatchery pond improves efficiency and reduces the hatchery cost of producing channel X blue hybrid catfish fry. Aquaculture America Conference. P. 180.

Roles for mannose binding lectin and rhamnose binding lectin in channel catfish fed essential oils and challenged with Edwardsiella ictaluri - (Abstract Only)

Peterson, B.C., Peatman, E., Ourth, D.D., Booth, N.J., Waldbieser, G.C. 2013. Roles for mannose binding lectin and rhamnose binding lectin in channel catfish fed essential oils and challenged with Edwardsiella ictaluri. Aquaculture America Conference. P.854.

Effects of essential oil on performance characteristics, survival, processing characteristics, and fillet proximate composition of channel catfish, Ictalurus punctatus - (Abstract Only)

Peterson, B.C., Bosworth, B.G., Santos, G.A., Beltran, R., Li, M.H. 2013. Effects of essential oil on performance characteristics, survival, processing characteristics, and fillet proximate composition of channel catfish, Ictalurus punctatus. Aquaculture America Conference. P. 856.

Identification of potential genetic markers for improved growth rate in channel catfish - (Abstract Only)

Gender nor sex hormones alter the disease susceptibility of channel catfish to Edwardsiella ictaluri - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Peterson, B.C., Davis Jr, K.B. 2012. Gender nor sex hormones alter the disease susceptibility of channel catfish to Edwardsiella ictaluri. Journal of the World Aquaculture Society. 43:733-738.

Pre and postprandial changes in orexigenic and anorexigenic factors in channel catfish Ictalurus punctatus - (Abstract Only)

Spleen index and mannose-binding lectin levels in four channel catfish Ictalurus punctatus families exhibiting different susceptibilities to Flavobacterium columnare and Edwardsiella ictaluri - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Lafrentz, B.R., Shoemaker, C.A., Booth, N.J., Peterson, B.C., Ourth, D.C. 2012. Spleen index and mannose-binding lectin levels in four channel catfish Ictalurus punctatus families exhibiting different susceptibilities to Flavobacterium columnare and Edwardsiella ictaluri. Journal of Aquatic Animal Health. 24:141-147.

Pre and postprandial changes in orexigenic and anorexigenic factors in channel catfish Ictalurus punctatus - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Peterson, B.C., Waldbieser, G.C., Riley, Jr, L.G., Upton, K.R., Kobayashi, Y., Small, B.C. 2012. Pre and postprandial changes in orexigenic and anorexigenic factors in channel catfish Ictalurus punctatus. General and Comparative Endocrinology. 176(2):231-239.

Nutrieconomics: improving performance and reducing CO2 footprint of channel catfish production with a phytogenic feed additive - (Abstract Only)

Santos, G.A., Encarnacao, P., Peterson, B.C., Waxenecker, F. 2012. Nutrieconomics: improving performance and reducing CO2 footprint of channel catfish production with a phytogenic feed additive. Aquaculture America Conference. P. 429.

Effects of condtioning channel catfish Ictalurus punctatus to acute low water stress - (Abstract Only)

Effect of strain and diet on growth performance characteristics and relative expression of genes coding for electron transport chain in channel catfish - (Abstract Only)

Eya, J.C., Ashame, M.F., Manning, B.B., Peterson, B.C. 2012. Effect of strain and diet on growth performance characteristics and relative expression of genes coding for electron transport chain in channel catfish. Aquaculture America Conference. P. 148.

The effects of essential oils on growth performance survival and fillet composition of channel catfish - (Abstract Only)

Peterson, B.C., Li, M.H., Bosworth, B.G. 2011. The effects of essential oils on growth performance survival and fillet composition of channel catfish. Meeting Abstract. P. 10.

Spleen size and plasma levels of mannose binding lectin in channel catfish Ictalurus punctatus families exhibiting different susceptibilities to Flavobacterium columnare and Edwardsiella ictaluri - (Abstract Only)

Peterson, B.C., Booth, N.J., Ourth, D.D., Shoemaker, C.A., Lafrentz, B.R. 2012. Spleen size and plasma levels of mannose binding lectin in channel catfish Ictalurus punctatus families exhibiting different susceptibilities to Flavobacterium columnare and Edwardsiella ictaluri. Aquaculture America Conference. P. 367.

Hormone induced spawning of channel catfish Ictalurus punctatus in channel catfish x blue catfish f1 hybrid catfish embryo production cpe vs lhrha - (Abstract Only)

Essential oils increase weight gain in channel catfish - (Trade Journal)

Peterson, B.C., Bosworth, B.G., Wood, M.L., Li, M.H., Beltran, R. 2011. Essential oils increase weight gain in channel catfish. Global Aquaculture Advocate. 14:80-82.

Replacement of fish meal in juvenile channel catfish, Ictalurus punctatus, diets using a yeast-derived protein source: the effects on weight gain, food conversion ratio, body composition, and survival of catfish challenged.. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Peterson, B.C., Booth, N.J., Manning, B.B. 2012. Replacement of fish meal in juvenile channel catfish, Ictalurus punctatus, diets using a yeast-derived protein source: the effects on weight gain, food conversion ratio, body composition, and survival of catfish challenged... Aquaculture Nutrition. 18(2):132-137.

Channel catfish, Ictalurus punctatus, fed diets containing aflatoxin from moldy corn do not experience increased mortality after challenge with Edwardsiella ictaluri - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Manning, B.B., Abbas, H.K., Wise, D.J., Peterson, B.C. 2011. Channel catfish, Ictalurus punctatus, fed diets containing aflatoxin from moldy corn do not experience increased mortality after challenge with Edwardsiella ictaluri. Journal of the World Aquaculture Society. 42(4):598-602.

Clearance of yellow pigments lutein and zeathanxin in channel catfish reared at different water temperatures - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Li, M.H., Robinson, E.H., Oberle, D.F., Lucus, P.M., Peterson, B.C., Bates, T.D. 2011. Clearance of yellow pigments lutein and zeathanxin in channel catfish reared at different water temperatures. Journal of the World Aquaculture Society. 41:105-110.

GH and IGF-I induction by passive immunization of rainbow trout Oncorhynchus mykiss Walbaum using a somatostatin 14 antibody - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Lakeh, A.B., Farahmand, H., Mirvaghefi, A., Kloas, W., Peterson, B.C., Wuertz, S. 2011. GH and IGF-I induction by passive immunization of rainbow trout Oncorhynchus mykiss Walbaum using a somatostatin 14 antibody. Aquaculture. 316(1-4):99-103.

Expression of leptin-like mRNA in channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) is induced by exposure to Edwardsiella ictaluri but is independent of energy status - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Kobayashi, Y., Quiniou, S., Booth, N.J., Peterson, B.C. 2011. Expression of leptin-like mRNA in channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) is induced by exposure to Edwardsiella ictaluri but is independent of energy status. General and Comparative Endocrinology. 173:411-418.

Comparative catfish macrophage function in families expressing high and low survivor phenotype following experimental challenge with Edwardsiella ictaluri - (Abstract Only)

Booth, N.J., Peterson, B.C. 2011. Comparative catfish macrophage function in families expressing high and low survivor phenotype following experimental challenge with Edwardsiella ictaluri. Aquaculture America Conference. P. 71:194.

Mitochondrial fuction and growth in channel catfish strain and diet effects - (Abstract Only)

Ashame, M.F., Eya, J.C., Pomeroy, C.F., Manning, B.B., Peterson, B.C. 2011. Mitochondrial fuction and growth in channel catfish strain and diet effects. Meeting Abstract. P. 19.

The effects of essential oils BIOMIN PEP MGE on weight gain feed conversion ratio and survival of channel catfish Ictalurus punctatus - (Abstract Only)

Wood, M.L., Bosworth, B.G., Li, M.H., Beltran, R., Peterson, B.C. 2011. The effects of essential oils BIOMIN PEP MGE on weight gain feed conversion ratio and survival of channel catfish Ictalurus punctatus. Meeting Abstract. P. 493.

Exploring the biology of disease resistance and susceptibility in catfish through proteomics and primary cell culture - (Abstract Only)

Identification of two uncoupling protein 2 mRNA in channel catfish: their tissue distribution and changes in their expression after prolonged fasting and refeeding - (Abstract Only)

Replacement of fish meal in juvenile channel catfish, Ictalurus punctatus, diets using a yeast-derived protein source - (Abstract Only)

Maternal Transfer of Vitamin C in Channel Catfish (Ictalurus Punctatus) Effects Reproduction and Progeny Performance - (Abstract Only)

Chatakondi, N.G., Li, M., Peterson, B.C., Oberle, D., Bosworth, B.G. 2010. Maternal Transfer of Vitamin C in Channel Catfish (Ictalurus Punctatus) Effects Reproduction and Progeny Performance. Proceedings of International Congress on Biology of Fishes. 9: 44-45

Prebiotics and Probiotics Provide Alternatives to Antibiotics - (Trade Journal)

Peterson, B.C., Booth, N.J., Khoo, L., Manning, B.B. 2010. Prebiotics and Probiotics Provide Alternatives to Antibiotics. Global Aquaculture Advocate. p. 36-37.

Feeding Lactobacillus spp. and Bacillus spp. Does Not Improve Growth or Survival of Channel Catfish Experimentally Challenged with Edwardsiella ictaluri - (Abstract Only)

Peterson, B.C., Wood, M.L., Booth, N.J., Morgan, N., Tellez, G., Hargis, B.M. 2010. Feeding Lactobacillus spp. and Bacillus spp. Does Not Improve Growth or Survival of Channel Catfish Experimentally Challenged with Edwardsiella ictaluri. American Society of Animal Science Annual Meeting.

Making A Better Hybrid Catfish: Can Hybridization of Channel Catfish Selected for ESC Resistance Improve Disease Resistance? - (Abstract Only)

Chatakondi, N.G., Bosworth, B.G., Peterson, B.C., Booth, N.J. 2010. Making A Better Hybrid Catfish: Can Hybridization of Channel Catfish Selected for ESC Resistance Improve Disease Resistance?. 2010 Aquaculture America Conference. p. 183.

Identification of Two Cholecystokinin mRNA in Channel Catfish: Their Tissue Distribution and Changes in Their Expression After Prolonged Fasting and Refeeding - (Abstract Only)

Kobayashi, Y., Peterson, B.C., Waldbieser, G.C. 2010. Identification of Two Cholecystokinin mRNA in Channel Catfish: Their Tissue Distribution and Changes in Their Expression After Prolonged Fasting and Refeeding. Aquaculture America Conference.P: 533

Effects of mannanoligosaccharides on growth and immune function in channel catfish challenged with Edwardsiella ictaluri - (Abstract Only)

Proteomics in Aquaculture Research: Are We There Yet? - (Abstract Only)

Effects of fasting on IGF-I, IGF-II, and IGF-binding protein mRNA concentrations in channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Peterson, B.C., Waldbieser, G.C. 2009. Effects of fasting on IGF-I, IGF-II, and IGF-binding protein mRNA concentrations in channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus). Domestic Animal Endocrinology. 37:74-83.

Improved survival in channel catfish fed mannanoligosaccharides in an extruded diet - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Peterson, B.C., Booth, N.J., Bramble, T.C., Manning, B.B. 2009. Improved survival in channel catfish fed mannanoligosaccharides in an extruded diet. Open Journal of Animal Sciences. 2(2):57-61.

Validation of a whole-body cortisol extraction procedure for channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) fry - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Peterson, B.C., Booth, N.J. 2010. Validation of a whole-body cortisol extraction procedure for channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) fry. Fish Physiology and Biochemistry Journal. 36:661-665.

Response of the Somatotropic Axis to Alterations in Feed Intake of Channel Catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Peterson, B.C., Small, B.C., Bourgeois, A.L. 2009. Response of the Somatotropic Axis to Alterations in Feed Intake of Channel Catfish (Ictalurus punctatus). Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology. 153: 457-463.

Some Stress Can Improve the Growth of Channel Catfish Fry - (Trade Journal)

Booth, N.J., Peterson, B.C. 2009. Some Stress Can Improve the Growth of Channel Catfish Fry. Hatchery International Magazine. September/October issue, p. 22.

Genetic Response To Selection In Channel Catfish - (Trade Journal)

Peterson, B.C., Small, B.C., Bosworth, B.G. 2009. Genetic Response To Selection In Channel Catfish. Global Aquaculture Advocate. 30-31.

Stress Effects in Channel Catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) Fry on Pond Survival - (Abstract Only)

Booth, N.J., Peterson, B.C. 2009. Stress Effects in Channel Catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) Fry on Pond Survival. Catfish Farmers of America Annual Meeting.

Tissue Distribution of Leptin-like MRNA and Changes in Its Expression After Prolonged Fasting and Exposure to Edwardsiella ictaluri in Channel Catfish - (Abstract Only)

Comparison of Growth, Body Composition, and Stress Response of Three Select Lines and Industry Channel Catfish - (Abstract Only)

Peterson, B.C., Bosworth, B.G., Small, B.C. 2009. Comparison of Growth, Body Composition, and Stress Response of Three Select Lines and Industry Channel Catfish. Aquaculture America Conference. P: 293

Comparison of growth body composition and stress response of USDA 103 USDA 403 industry and fast growing lines of channel catfish - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Peterson, B.C., Bosworth, B.G., Small, B.C. 2010. Comparison of growth, body composition, and stress response of USDA 103 USDA 403 industry and fast growing lines of channel catfish. Journal of the World Aquaculture Society. 41:156-162.

Stress Effects in Channel Catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) Fry on Pond Survival - (Abstract Only)

Booth, N.J., Peterson, B.C. 2009. Stress Effects in Channel Catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) Fry on Pond Survival. Aquaculture America 2009, Abstracts, p. 30, Seattle, WA, USA.

Growth and Feed Efficiency of Juvenile Channel Catfish Reared at Different Water Temperatures and Fed Diets Containing Various Levels of Fish Meal - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Li, M.H., Peterson, B.C., Bates, T.D., Robinson, E.H. 2008. Growth and Feed Efficiency of Juvenile Channel Catfish Reared at Different Water Temperatures and Fed Diets Containing Various Levels of Fish Meal. North American Journal of Aquaculture 70:347-352.

Effects of Bio-Mos on growth and survival of channel catfish challenged with Edwardsiella ictaluri - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Peterson, B.C., Bramble, T.C., Manning, B.B. 2010. Effects of Bio-Mos on growth and survival of channel catfish challenged with Edwardsiella ictaluri. Journal of the World Aquaculture Society. 41:149-155.

Stability of Reference Genes for Real-Time PCR Analyses in Channel Catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) Tissues Under Varying Physiological Conditions - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Small, B.C., Murdock, C.A., Bourgeois, A.L., Peterson, B.C., Waldbieser, G.C. 2008. Stability of Reference Genes for Real-Time PCR Analyses in Channel Catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) Tissues Under Varying Physiological Conditions. Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology 151:296-304.

Association of Cocaine- and Amphetamine-Regulated Transcript (CART) Messenger RNA Level, Food Intake, and Growth in Channel Catfish - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Kobayashi, Y., Peterson, B.C., Waldbieser, G.C. 2008. Association of Cocaine- and Amphetamine-Regulated Transcript (CART) Messenger RNA Level, Food Intake, and Growth in Channel Catfish. Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology 151:219-225.

Cart Regulates Food Intake in Channel Catfish - (Trade Journal)

Kobayashi, Y., Peterson, B.C., Waldbieser, G.C. 2008. Regulators of Food Intake in Channel Catfish. Global Aquaculture Advocate July/August p. 66-67.

NRAMP, TNF, TLR5, and Hepcidin Expression in Resistant and Susceptible Families of Channel Catfish Following Challenge With E. ictaluri - (Abstract Only)

Booth, N.J., Peterson, B.C. 2008. NRAMP, TNF, TLR5, and Hepcidin Expression in Resistant and Susceptible Families of Channel Catfish Following Challenge With E. ictaluri. 2008, 8th International Congress on the Biology of Fishes, Abstracts, p. 12; Portland, OR, USA.

Nutritional Regulation of IGFs in Channel Catfish - (Abstract Only)

Peterson, B.C., Waldbieser, G.C., Small, B.C. 2008. Nutritional Regulation of IGFs in Channel Catfish. Proceedings of International Congress on Biology of Fishes. P: 73

TLR5, NRAMP, TNF, AND Hepcidin Response to Challenge with Edwardsiella ictaluri in Channel Catfish Families with High and Low Susceptibility to Infection - (Abstract Only)

Booth, N.J., Peterson, B.C. 2008. TLR5, NRAMP, TNF, AND Hepcidin Response to Challenge with Edwardsiella ictaluri in Channel Catfish Families with High and Low Susceptibility to Infection. Aquaculture America 2008, Abstracts, p. 494, Orlando, FL. USA.

Elucidating the Effects of Cortisol and Stress on Economically Important Traits in Channel Catfish - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Small, B.C., Davis Jr, K.B., Peterson, B.C. 2008. Elucidating the Effects of Cortisol and Stress on Economically Important Traits in Channel Catfish. North American Journal of Aquaculture 70:223-235.

Cocaine- and Amphetamine-Regulated Transcript (CART) Messenger RNA Expression is Regulated by Food Intake in the Brain of the Channel Catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) - (Abstract Only)

Kobayashi, Y., Peterson, B.C., Waldbieser, G.C. 2008. Cocaine- and Amphetamine-Regulated Transcript (CART) Messenger RNA Expression is Regulated by Food Intake in the Brain of the Channel Catfish (Ictalurus punctatus). Aquaculture America Conference. P: 184

Growth and Feed Efficiency of Juvenile Channel Catfish Ictalurus punctatus Fed Diets Containing Various Levels of Fish Meal at Different Water Temperatures - (Abstract Only)

Li, M., Peterson, B.C., Bates, T.D., Robinson, E.H. 2008. Growth and Feed Efficiency of Juvenile Channel Catfish Ictalurus punctatus Fed Diets Containing Various Levels of Fish Meal at Different Water Temperatures. Aquaculture America Conference. P: 204

Nutritional Restriction and Levels of Muscle IGF-II MRNA in Channel Catfish - (Abstract Only)

Peterson, B.C. 2008. Nutritional Restriction and Levels of Muscle IGF-II MRNA in Channel Catfish. Aquaculture America Conference. P: 293

ENDOCRINE RESPONSES OF FAST AND SLOW GROWING FAMILIES OF CHANNEL CATFISH ICTALURUS PUNCTATUS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Peterson, B.C., Small, B.C., Waldbieser, G.C., Bosworth, B.G. 2008. Endocrine responses of fast and slow growing families of channel catfish. North American Journal of Aquaculture 70:240-250.

Gene-Based Markers Could Aid Selective Breeding - (Trade Journal)

Peterson, B.C., Small, B.C., Waldbieser, G.C., Bosworth, B.G. 2007. Gene-Based Markers Could Aid Selective Breeding. Global Aquaculture Advocate September/October p. 93.

Evaluation of Growth and Disease Resistance of USDA103, USDA303, USDA102, and USDA102 X USDA103 Strains of Channel Catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Peterson, B.C., Bourgeois, A.L., Bosworth, B.G. 2008. Evaluation of Growth and Disease Resistance of USDA103, USDA303, USDA102, and USDA102 X USDA103 Strains of Channel Catfish (Ictalurus punctatus). Journal of the World Aquaculture Society 39:113-119.

Effects of Bio-Mos on Growth and Survival of Channel Catfish Challenged with Edwardsiella ictaluri - (Abstract Only)

Peterson, B.C., Quiniou, S., Manning, B.B., Bramble, T.C. 2007. Effects of Bio-Mos on Growth and Survival of Channel Catfish Challenged with Edwardsiella ictaluri. American Society of Animal Science Annual Meeting. P: 67

Overcoming inconsistencies in mortality rates during winter experimental challenges of channel catfish with Edwardsiella ictaluri - (Abstract Only)

Relationships Among Feed Efficiency, Body Composition, and Growth in Channel Catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) Families - (Abstract Only)

Clay, L.A., Peterson, B.C., Bosworth, B.G. 2007. Relationships Among Feed Efficiency, Body Composition, and Growth in Channel Catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) Families. Abstract, Aquaculture 2007 Conference. San Antonio, TX Feb. 26-30, 2007, p. 182.

ENRICHMENT OF CHANNEL CATFISH (ICTALURUS PUNCTATUS) FILLETS WITH CONJUGATED LINOLEIC ACID AND OMEGA-3 FATTY ACIDS BY DIETARY MANIPULATION - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Manning, B.B., Li, M.H., Robinson, E.H., Peterson, B.C. 2006. Enrichment of channel catfish (ictalurus punctatus) fillets with conjugated linoleic acid and omega-3 fatty acids by dietary manipulation. Aquaculture 261:337-342.

Effects of GH on Immune and Endocrine Responses of Channel Catfish Challenged with Edwardsiella ictaluri - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Peterson, B.C., Small, B.C. 2007. Effects of GH on Immune and Endocrine Responses of Channel Catfish Challenged with Edwardsiella ictaluri. Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology A 146:47-53.

Effect of Feeding Frequency on Feed Cconsumption, Growth, and Feed Efficiency in Aquarium-Reared Norris and NWAC103 Channel Catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Peterson, B.C., Small, B.C. 2006. Effect of Feeding Frequency on Feed Consumption, Growth, and Feed Efficiency in Aquarium-Reared Norris and NWAC103 Channel Catfish (Ictalurus punctatus). Journal of the World Aquaculture Society. 37:490-495.

THE EFFECT OF TEMPERATURE, STRESS AND CORTISOL ON PLASMA IGF-I AND IGFBPS IN SUNSHINE BASS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Davis Jr, K.B., Peterson, B.C. 2006. The effect of temperature, stress and cortisol on plasma IGF-I and IGFBPS in sunshine bass. General and Comparative Endocrinology. 149:219-225.

IMMUNE RESPONSE OF CATFISH STRAINS EXPOSED TO VIRULENT EDWARDSIELLA ICTALURI - (Abstract Only)

Bilodeau, A.L., Peterson, B.C. 2006. Immune response of catfish strains exposed to virulent edwardsiella ictaluri. Proceedings of International Congress on Biology of Fishes. July 2006. p. 61.

FEEDING FREQUENCY, GROWTH, GRHRELIN, AND NPY MRNA IN NORRIS AND NWAC103 CHANNEL CATFISH (ICTALURUS PUNCTATUS) - (Abstract Only)

Peterson, B.C., Small, B.C. 2006. Feeding frequency, growth, grhrelin, and npy mrna in norris and nwac103 channel catfish (ictalurus punctatus). Abstract, VIIth International Congress on the Biology of Fish in St. John's Canada, July 18-23, 2006, p. 183.

RESPONSE OF TOLL-LIKE RECEPTORS, LYSOZYME, AND IGF-I IN BACK-CROSS HYBRID (F1 MALE (BLUE X CHANNEL) X FEMALE CHANNEL) CATFISH CHALLENGED WITH VIRULENT EDWARDSIELLA ICTALURI - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Bilodeau, A.L., Peterson, B.C., Bosworth, B.G. 2006. Response of toll-like receptors, lysozyme, and igf-i in back-cross hybrid (f1 male (blue x channel) x female channel) catfish challenged with virulent edwardsiella ictaluri. Fish and Shellfish Immunology 20:29-39.

EFFECTS OF POSILAC ON IMMUNE AND ENDOCRINE RESPONSES OF CHANNEL CATFISH CHALLENGED WITH EDWARDSIELLA ICTALURI - (Abstract Only)

Peterson, B.C., Bilodeau, A.L., Small, B.C. 2006. Effects of posilac on immune and endocrine responses of channel catfish challenged with edwardsiella ictaluri. American Society of Animal Science. Minneapolis, MN, July 9-13, 2006, p. 352.

REDUCTION IN CHANNEL CATFISH HEPATIC GROWTH HORMONE RECEPTOR EXPRESSION IN RESPONSE TO FOOD DEPRIVATION AND EXOGENOUS CORTISOL - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Small, B.C., Murdock, C.A., Waldbieser, G.C., Peterson, B.C. 2006. Reduction in channel catfish hepatic growth hormone receptor expression in response to food deprivation and exogenous cortisol. Domestic Animal Endocrinology 31:340-356.

FOOD DEPRIVATION AND THE CATFISH ENDOCRINE SYSTEM - (Abstract Only)

Small, B.C., Peterson, B.C., Murdock, C.A. 2006. Food deprivation and the catfish endocrine system. Aquaculture America Conference 2006. Las Vegas, NV. p. 293 and p. 17.

COMPARISON OF DIETS CONTAINING VARIOUS FISH MEAL LEVELS ON GROWTH PERFORMANCE, BODY COMPOSITION, AND INSULIN-LIKE GROWTH FACTOR-I OF JUVENILE CHANNEL CATFISH ICTALURUS PUNCTATUS OF DIFFERENT STRAINS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Li, M., Peterson, B.C., Janes, C.L., Robinson, E.H. 2006. Comparison of diets containing various fish meal levels on growth performance, body composition, and insulin-like growth factor-i of juvenile channel catfish ictalurus punctatus of different strains. Aquaculture 253:228-235.

Molecular Characterization of the Insulin-Like Growth Factor-I (IGF-I) Gene in Channel Catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Clay, L.A., Wang, S.Y., Wolters, W.R., Peterson, B.C., Waldbieser, G.C. 2005. Molecular Characterization of the Insulin-Like Growth Factor-i (IGF-I) Gene in Channel Catfish (Ictalurus punctatus). Biochimica et Biophysica Acta - Gene Structure and Expression. 1731(3):139-148.

COMPARISON OF DIETS CONTAINING VARIOUS FISH MEAL LEVELS ON GROWTH PERFORMANCE, BODY COMPOSITION, AND INSULIN-LIKE GROWTH FACTOR-I OF JUVENILE CHANNEL CATFISH OF DIFFERENT ORIGIN - (Abstract Only)

Li, M., Peterson, B.C., Janes, C.L., Robinson, E.H. 2006. Comparison of diets containing various fish meal levels on growth performance, body composition, and insulin-like growth factor-i of juvenile channel catfish of different origin. Catfish Farmers of America Annual Meeting. San Antonio, TX, Feb. 23-25, 2006, p. 36.

Stability of reference genes for real-time PCR analyses in channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) tissues under varying physiological conditions - (Abstract Only)

Small, B.C., Murdock, C.A., Bourgeois, A.L., Peterson, B.C., Waldbieser, G.C. 2006. Stability of reference genes for real-time PCR analyses in channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) tissues under varying physiological conditions. Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology. 151:296-304.

OVERVIEW OF THE GH-IGF NETWORK IN REGULATING GROWTH IN CHANNEL CATFISH - (Abstract Only)

Peterson, B.C., Bilodeau, A.L., Small, B.C. 2006. Overview of the gh-igf network in regulating growth in channel catfish. Aquaculture America Conference. Las Vegas, NV 13-16, 2006, p. 231.

EFFECTS OF CONFINEMENT BAGS IN RACEWAYS ON THE PRODUCTION OF HYBRID CATFISH (CHANNEL FEMALE X BLUE MALE) EMBRYOS AND FRY - (Abstract Only)

Peterson, B.C., Bates, T.D., Bosworth, B.G. 2006. Effects of confinement bags in raceways on the production of hybrid catfish (channel female x blue male) embryos and fry. Aquaculture America Conference. Las Vegas, NV 13-16, 2006. p. 232.

IMMUNE RESPONSE OF BACK-CROSS HYBRID (F1 MALE (BLUE X CHANNEL) X FEMALE CHANNEL) CATFISH CHALLENGED WITH EDWARDSIELLA ICTALURI - (Abstract Only)

Bilodeau, A.L., Peterson, B.C., Bosworth, B.G. 2005. Immune response of back-cross hybrid (f1 male (blue x channel) x female channel) catfish challenged with edwardsiella ictaluri. International Symposium Candidate Genes for Animal Health. p. 111.

DIFFERENTIAL EXPRESSION OF IGF-I, IGF-II, AND TOLL-LIKE RECEPTORS 3 AND 5 MRNA DURING EMBRYOGENESIS IN HYBRID (CHANNEL X BLUE) AND CHANNEL CATFISH - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Peterson, B.C., Bosworth, B.G., Bilodeau, A.L. 2005. Differential expression of IGF-I, IGF-II, and toll-like receptors 3 and 5 mRNA during embryogenesis in hybrid (channel x blue) and channel catfish. Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology 141:42-47.

EFFECTS OF RESTRICTED FEED INTAKE ON PLASMA LEVELS OF IGF-I AND ABUNDANCE OF HEPATIC IGF-I AND GH RECEPTOR MRNA IN CHANNEL CATFISH - (Abstract Only)

Peterson, B.C., Small, B.C. 2005. Effects of restricted feed intake on plasma levels of igf-i and abundance of hepatic igf-i and gh receptor mrna in channel catfish. American Society of Animal Science Vol. 83 Suppl. 1, p. 283.

MOLECULAR CLONING, GENOMIC ORGANIZATION AND FUNCTIONAL CHARACTERIZATION OF CHANNEL CATFISH GROWTH HORMONE RECEPTOR: CHANGES IN HEPATIC GHR MRNA EXPRESSION FOLLOWING FASTING AND FEEDING EXOGENOUS CORTISOL - (Abstract Only)

Small, B.C., Waldbieser, G.C., Murdock, C.A., Peterson, B.C. Molecular cloning, genomic organization and functional characterization of channel catfish growth hormone receptor: Changes in hepatic GHR mRNA expression following fasting and feeding exogenous cortisol. Proc. XV International Conference of Comparative Endocrinology, Boston, MA. p. 120.

EFFECTS OF EXOGENOUS CORTISOL ON THE GH/IGF-I/IGFBP NETWORK IN CHANNEL CATFISH - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Peterson, B.C., Small, B.C. 2005. Effects of exogenous cortisol on IGFBPs and mRNA expression levels of IGF-I and GH in channel catfish. Domestic Animal Endocrinology 28:391-404.

BOVINE GROWTH HORMONE TREATMENT INCREASED IGF-I IN CIRCULATION AND INDUCED THE PRODUCTION OF A SPECIFIC IMMUNE RESPONSE IN RAINBOW TROUT (ONCORHYNCHUS MYKISS) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Biga, P.R., Peterson, B.C., Schelling, G.T., Hardy, R.W., Cain, K.D., Overturf, K., Ott, T.L. (2005) Bovine growth hormone treatment increased IGF-I in circulation and induced the production of a specific immune response in rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss), Aquaculture 246, 437-445.

EFFECTS OF RECOMBINANT BOVINE GROWTH HORMONE (RBGH; POSILAC) ON GROWTH AND MRNA EXPRESSION OF IGF-I AND IGF-II IN CHANNEL CATFISH (ICTALURUS PUNCTATUS) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Peterson, B.C., Waldbieser, G.C., Bilodeau, A.L. 2005. Effects of recombinant bovine somatotropin on growth and abundance of mRNA for IGF-I and IGF-II in channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus). Journal of Animal Science 83:816-824.

SERUM SOMATOTROPIN, INSULIN-LIKE GROWTH-FACTOR-I, AND ANTIBODY PRODUCTION IN RAINBOW TROUT (ONCORHYNCHUS MYKISS) TREATED WITH SUSTAINED-RELEASE BOVINE SOMATOTROPIN (RBST) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Biga, P.R., Peterson, B.C., Shelling, G.T., Cain, K.D., Hardy, R.W., Overturf, K., Ott, T.L. 2005. Serum somatotropin, insulin-like growth-factor-I, and antibody production in rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) treated with sustained-release bovine somatotropin (rbST). Aquaculture 246:437-445.

IGF-I AND IGF-II MRNA EXPRESSION IN SLOW AND FAST GROWING FAMILIES OF USDA103 CHANNEL CATFISH (ICTALURUS PUNCTATUS) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Peterson, B.C., Waldbieser, G.C., Bilodeau, A.L. 2004. IGF-I and IGF-II mRNA expression in slow and fast growing families of USDA103 channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus). Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology 139:317-323.

ESTABLISHMENT OF A TIME-RESOLVED FLUOROIMMUNOASSAY FOR MEASURING PLASMA INSULIN-LIKE GROWTH FACTOR I (IGF-I) IN FISH: EFFECT OF FASTING ON PLASMA CONCENTRATIONS AND TISSUE MRNA EXPRESSION OF IGF-I AND GROWTH HORMONE (GH) ... - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Small, B.C., Peterson, B.C. 2005. Establishment of a time-resolved fluoroimmunoassay for measuring plasma insulin-like growth factor I (IGF-I) in fish: effect of fasting on plasma concentrations and tissue mRNA expression of IGF-I and growth hormone (GH) in channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus). Domestic Animal Endocrinology 28:202-215.

Small, B.C., Peterson, B.C. 2005. Establishment of a time-resolved fluoroimmunoassay for measuring plasma insulin-like growth factor I (IGF-I) in fish: effect of fasting on plasma concentrations and tissue mrna expression of IGF-I and growth hormone (GH).... Aquaculture America 2005. p. 424.

THE USE OF RECOMBINANT BOVINE GROWTH HORMONE (RBGH; POSILAC) TO CHARACTERIZE THE GH-IGF AXIS IN CHANNEL CATFISH - (Abstract Only)

Peterson, B.C., Small, B.C. 2005. The use of recombinant bovine growth hormone (rbGH; Posilac) to characterize the GH-IGF axis in channel catfish. Aquaculture America Conference. New Orleans, LA, Jan. 17-20, 2005, p. 323.

EFFECTS OF CORTISOL ON INSULIN-LIKE GROWTH FACTOR BINDING PROTEINS AND MRNA EXPRESSION LEVELS OF INSULIN-LIKE GROWTH FACTOR I AND GROWTH HORMONE IN CHANNEL CATFISH (ICTALURUS PUNCTATUS) - (Abstract Only)

Peterson, B.C., Small, B.C. 2004. Effects of cortisol on insulin-like growth factor binding proteins and mRNA expression levels of insulin-like growth factor I and growth hormone in channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus). 5th International Symposium on Fish Endocrinology. Castellon, Spain, April 5-9, 2004, p. 143.

MUSCLE AND LIVER IGF-I MRNA EXPRESSION AND PLASMA IGF-I LEVELS IN CHANNEL CATFISH ADMINISTERED RBGH OVER TIME - (Abstract Only)

Peterson, B.C., Waldbieser, G.C. 2004. Muscle and liver IGF-I mRNA expression and plasma IGF-I levels in channel catfish administered rbGH over time. Abstract, 2004 ADSA-ASAS-PSA Joint Annual Meeting. St. Louis, MO, July 25-29, 2004, p. 194.

COMPARISON OF INSULIN-LIKE GROWTH FACTOR-I AND INSULIN-LIKE GROWTH FACTOR BINDING PROTEIN CONCENTRATIONS OF THE PALMETTO AND SUNSHINE BASS AND THE EFFECTS OF GENDER AND STRESS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Davis Jr, K.B., Peterson, B.C. 2005. Comparison of insulin-like growth factor-I and insulin-like growth factor binding protein concentrations of the palmetto and sunshine bass and the effects of gender and stress. Journal of the World Aquaculture Society. 36:384-392.

PLASMA INSULIN-LIKE GROWTH FACTOR-I CONCENTRATIONS IN YEARLING CHINOOK SALMON (ONCORHYNCHUS TSHAWYTSCHA) MIGRATING FROM THE SNAKE RIVER BASIN, USA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Congleton, J.L., Biga, P.R., Peterson, B.C. 2004. Plasma insulin-like growth factor-I concentrations in yearling chinook salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha) migrating from the snake river basin, USA. Fish Physiology and Biochemistry 29:57-66.

Effects of Fasting on IGF-Binding Proteins, Glucose, and Cortisol in Channel Catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Peterson, B.C., Small, B.C. 2004. Effects of Fasting on IGF-Binding Proteins, Glucose, and Cortisol in Channel Catfish (Ictalurus punctatus). Domestic Animal Endocrinology. 26:231-240.

EFFECTS OF RECOMBINANT BOVINE GROWTH HORMONE (RBGH;POSILAC) ON GROWTH AND MRNA EXPRESSION OF IGF-I AND IGF-II IN CHANNEL CATFISH - (Abstract Only)

Peterson, B.C., Waldbieser, G.C., Bilodeau, A.L. 2004. Effects of recombinant bovine growth hormone (rbgh;posilac) on growth and mrna expression of igf-i and igf-ii in channel catfish. Annual Meeting of Society of Integrative and Comparative Biology. New Orleans, LA. p. 347.

IGF-II MRNA EXPRESSION IN SLOW AND FAST GROWING FAMILIES OF NWAC103 CHANNEL CATFISH - (Abstract Only)

Peterson, B.C., Waldbieser, G.C., Bilodeau, A.L. 2004. IGF-II mRNA expression in slow and fast growing families of NWAC103 channel catfish. World Aquaculture Society Meeting. Honolulu, HI. p. 466.

EFFECTS OF BOVINE GROWTH HORMONE (POSILAC) ON GROWTH PERFORMANCE, BODY COMPOSITION, AND IGFBPS IN TWO STRAINS OF CHANNEL CATFISH - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Peterson, B.C., Small, B.C., Bosworth, B.G. 2004. Effects of bovine growth hormone (Posilac) on growth performance, body composition, and IGFBPs in two strains of channel catfish. Aquaculture 232:651-663.

INSULIN-LIKE GROWTH FACTOR AND IGF BINDING PROTEINS IN SUNSHINE BASS - (Abstract Only)

Davis Jr, K.B., Peterson, B.C. 2004. Insulin-like growth factor and igf binding proteins in sunshine bass [abstract]. In: Annual Meeting of Society of Integrative and Comparative Biology. p. 312.

Effects of Administration of Somatostatin-14 and Immunoneutralization of Somatostatin on Endocrine and Growth Responses in Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Peterson, B.C., Simpson, P.R., Cain, K.D., Hardy, R.H., Schelling, G.T., Ott, T.L. 2003. Effects of Administration of Somatostatin-14 and Immunoneutralization of Somatostatin on Endocrine and Growth Responses in Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss). Journal of Fish Biology. 63:506-522.

EFFECTS OF RECOMBINANT BOVINE GROWTH HORMONE ON LEVELS OF THE BACTERIA EDWARDSIELLA ICTALURI IN CHANNEL CATFISH (ICTALURUS PUNCTATUS) - (Abstract Only)

Peterson, B.C., Bilodeau, A.L. 2003. Effects of recombinant bovine growth hormone on levels of the bacteria edwardsiella ictaluri in channel catfish (ictalurus punctatus). American Society of Animal Science Meeting. Vol. 81(Suppl. 1). p. 299.

CLA-Enriched Diets Improve Health Benefits of Catfish Fillets - (Trade Journal)

Peterson, B.C., Manning, B., Li, M. 2003. CLA-Enriched Diets Improve Health Benefits of Catfish Fillets. Global Aquaculture Advocate April p. 48-49.

PHYSIOLOGICAL EFFECTS OF RECOMBINANT BOVINE SOMATOTROPIN (RBST)IN RAINBOW TROUT (ONCORHYNCHUS MYKISS) - (Abstract Only)

Simpson, P.R., Peterson, B.C., Cain, K.D., Hardy, R.H., Overturf, K., Ott, T.L. 2002. Physiological effects of recombinant bovine somatotropin (rbst)in rainbow trout (oncorhynchus mykiss). Growth Hormone-Insulin Like Growth Factor-I Society Conference. Boston, MA. p. 234.

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