Research Project: Production and Processing Intervention Strategies for Poultry Associated Foodborne Pathogens

Location: Poultry Microbiological Safety and Processing Research Unit

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

Evaluation of a triple buffered peptone broth for detection of Salmonella in broiler feed - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cosby, D.E., Berrang, M.E., Hinton Jr, A. 2023. Evaluation of a triple buffered peptone broth for detection of Salmonella in broiler feed. Poultry. 2(1):46-53. https://doi.org/10.3390/poultry2010006.

Differences in Campylobacter growth in a novel medium in flasks incubated aerobically or anaerobically - (Abstract Only)

Characterizing the immune response of chickens to Campylobacter jejuni (Strain A74C) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mortada, M., Cosby, D.E., Akerele, G., Ramadan, N., Oxford, J., Shanmugasundaram, R., Ng, T., Selvaraj, R.K. 2021. Characterizing the immune response of chickens to Campylobacter jejuni (Strain A74C). PLoS ONE. 16(3):e0247080. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0247080.

Animal welfare assessment of on-farm euthanasia methods for individual, heavy turkeys - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Leonie, J., Bourassa, D.V., Boyal, R.S., Harris, C.E., Bartenfeld Jossel, L.N., Campbell, A., Anderson, G., Buhr, R.J. 2020. Animal welfare assessment of on-farm euthanasia methods for individual, heavy turkeys . Poultry Science. 100:100812. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psj.2020.11.001.

Assessment of stabilized hydrogen peroxide for use in reducing Campylobacter levels and prevalence on broiler chicken wings - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bourassa, D.V., Harris, C.E., Bartenfeld Jossel, L.N., Buhr, R.J. 2020. Assessment of stabilized hydrogen peroxide for use in reducing Campylobacter levels and prevalence on broiler chicken wings. Journal of Food Protection. 84(3):449-455. https://doi.org/10.4315/JFP-20-356.

Evaluation of tris phosphate carbonate Salmonella pre-enrichment medium for poultry feed and feed ingredients - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Richardson, K., Cosby, D.E., Berrang, M.E., Cox Jr, N.A., Clay, S.M., Weller, C., Holcombe, N. 2021. Evaluation of tris phosphate carbonate Salmonella pre-enrichment medium for poultry feed and feed ingredients. Journal of Applied Poultry Research. 30:100-104. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.japr.2020.10.003.

Recovery of Campylobacter from Feed using Different Enrichment Media - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Equipment and methods for poultry euthanasia by a single operator - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Boyal, R.S., Buhr, R.J., Harris, C.E., Jacobs, L., Bourassa, D.V. 2020. Equipment and methods for poultry euthanasia by a single operator. Journal of Applied Poultry Research. 29(4):1020-1032. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.japr.2020.09.010.

Growth of Campylobacter spp. and Carbon Dioxide Production in Primary Containers Incubated Anaerobically - (Abstract Only)

Effects of a dry hydrogen peroxide disinfection system used in an egg cooler on hatchability and chick quality - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Melo, E., Mcelreath, J.S., Wilson, J.L., Lara, L.J., Cox Jr, N.A., Jordan, B.L. 2020. Effects of a dry hydrogen peroxide disinfection system used in an egg cooler on hatchability and chick quality. Poultry Science. 99:5487-5490. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psj.2020.05.050.

Effects of a dry hydrogen peroxide disinfection system used in an egg cooler on hatchability and chick quality - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Melo, E.F., Mcelreath, J.S., Wilson, J.L., Lara, L.J., Cox Jr, N.A., Jordan, B.L. 2020. Effects of a dry hydrogen peroxide disinfection system used in an egg cooler on hatchability and chick quality. Poultry Science. 99:5487-5490. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psj.2020.05.050.

Poultry Euthanasia: Electrical Euthanasia Device ANR-2689 - (Experiment Station)
Boyal, R.S., Buhr, R.J., Harris, C.E., Jacobs, L., Bourassa, D.V. 2020. Poultry Euthanasia: Electrical Euthanasia Device ANR-2689. Extension Publications. https://www.aces.edu/blog/topics/farming/poultry-euthanasia-electrical-euthanasia-device/.

Poultry Euthanasia: Koechner Euthanasia device ANR-2690 - (Experiment Station)
Boyal, R.S., Buhr, R.J., Harris, C.E., Jacobs, L., Bourassa, D.V. 2020. Poultry Euthanasia: Koechner Euthanasia device ANR-2690. Extension Publications. Available: https://www.aces.edu/blog/topics/farming/poultry-euthanasia-koechner-euthanizing-device/.

Poultry Euthanasia: Single Bird Carbon Dioxide System ANR-2691 - (Experiment Station)
Boyal, R.S., Buhr, R.J., Harris, C.E., Jacabs, L., Bourassa, D.V. 2020. Poultry Euthanasia: Single Bird Carbon Dioxide System ANR-2691. Extension Publications. https://www.aces.edu/blog/topics/farming/poultry-euthanasia-single-bird-carbon-dioxide-system/.

Detection of salmonella in young chicks with cloacal swabs - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mclendon, B.L., Cox Jr, N.A., Cosby, D.E., Montiel, E.R., Russell, S.M., Hofacre, C.L., Berrang, M.E., Wilson, J.L. 2020. Detection of salmonella in young chicks with cloacal swabs. Advanced Food and Nutritional Sciences. 5:1-6.

In vivo and in vitro assessment of commercial probiotic and organi acid feed additives in broilers challenged with Campylobacter coli - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Murtada, M., Cosby, D.E., Shanmugasundaram, R., Selvaraj, R. 2020. In vivo and in vitro assessment of commercial probiotic and organi acid feed additives in broilers challenged with Campylobacter coli. Journal of Applied Poultry Research. p. 1-12. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.japr.2020.02.001.

Use of pressure with ambient or heated water to clean broiler carcasses on the slaughter side of the processing plant - (Abstract Only)

Detection of multiple naturally occurring Salmonella serotypes from commercial broiler carcasses with conventional methods - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cox Jr, N.A., Berrang, M.E., House, S.L., Hinton Jr, A., Line, J.E., Wiggins, L.T. 2020. Detection of multiple naturally occurring Salmonella serotypes from commercial broiler carcasses with conventional methods. Journal of Food Safety. 40:e12761. https://doi.org/10.1111/jfs.12761.

Efficacy of peroxy acetic acid in reducing Salmonella and Campylobacter spp. populations on chicken breast fillets - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kumar, S., Sing, M., Cosby, D.E., Cox Jr, N.A., Thippareddi, H. 2019. Efficacy of peroxy acetic acid in reducing Salmonella and Campylobacter spp. populations on chicken breast fillets. Poultry Science. 99:2655–2661. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psj.2019.12.045.

Knowledge and use of broiler chicken euthanasia methods by animal caretakers - (Abstract Only)
Boyal, R.S., Buhr, R.J., Harris, C.E., Bartenfeld Jossel, L.N., Jacabs, L., Bourassa, D. 2020. Knowledge and use of broiler chicken euthanasia methods by animal caretakers. International Poultry Scientific Forum. M10, p.5.

Efficacy of probiotics in the broiler production environment for improved ammonia reduction and growth performance - (Abstract Only)
Tejeda, O.J., Ritz, C.W., Fowler, J., Harris, C.E., Buhr, R.J. 2020. Efficacy of probiotics in the broiler production environment for improved ammonia reduction and growth performance. International Poultry Scientific Forum. M128, p.40.

Evaluation of tris phosphate carbonate Salmonella pre-enrichment media for various ingredients and feed types - (Abstract Only)
Clay, S.M., Richardson, K.E., Holcombe, N.I., Weller, C.E., Cosby, D.E., Berrang, M.E., Cox Jr, N.A. 2020. Evaluation of tris phosphate carbonate Salmonella pre-enrichment media for various ingredients and feed types [abstract]. International Poultry Scientific Forum.

Effect of spraying sanitizer or cleaner at high pressure to remove bacteria from broiler carcasses: pre-scald vs post-scald - (Abstract Only)
Koyun, O.Y., Cosby, D.E., Mize, S.C., Mortada, M., Devoll, J., Mcintyre, M., Callaway, T.R. 2020. Effect of spraying sanitizer or cleaner at high pressure to remove bacteria from broiler carcasses: pre-scald vs post-scald [abstract]. International Poultry Scientific Forum.

Growth of Campylobacter spp. in primary containers incubated aerobically - (Abstract Only)
Hinton Jr, A., Cox Jr, N.A., Levican, A. 2020. Growth of Campylobacter spp. in primary containers incubated aerobically [abstract]. International Poultry Scientific Forum. p.68.

Evaluation of the impact of Alliin and Cinnamaldehyde application on cecal, crop and environmental Salmonella recovery at end of growout period of broiler chickens - (Abstract Only)
Lepine, A.F., Wilson, K.M., Harris, C.E., Bartenfeld Jossel, L.N., Fairchild, B.D., Buhr, R.J. 2019. Evaluation of the impact of Alliin and Cinnamaldehyde application on cecal, crop and environmental Salmonella recovery at end of growout period of broiler chickens [abstract]. Meeting Abstract. PH22:p.167.

Euthanasia for Broiler Chickens: Manual and Mechanical Cervical Dislocation Methods, Publication APSC-161P - (Experiment Station)
Jacobs, L., Bourassa, D.V., Harris, C.E., Buhr, R.J. 2019. Euthanasia for Broiler Chickens: Manual and Mechanical Cervical Dislocation Methods, Publication APSC-161P. Virginia Cooperative Extension Publications. APSC-161P;p.1-4. https://www.pubs.ext.vt.edu/APSC/APSC-161/APSC-161.html

Research Note: Evaluation of several inoculation procedures for colonization of day-old broiler chicks with Salmonella Heidelberg - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cox Jr, N.A., Oladeinde, A.A., Cook, K.L., Zock, G.S., Berrang, M.E., Ritz, C.W., Hinton Jr, A. 2020. Research Note: Evaluation of several inoculation procedures for colonization of day-old broiler chicks with Salmonella Heidelberg. Poultry Science. 99(3):1615-1617. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psj.2019.10.020.

Synbiotic supplementation to decrease salmonella colonization in the intestine and carcass contamination in broiler birds - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Comparison of two commercially available rapid detection methods and a conventional cultural method to detect naturally occurring salmonellae on broiler carcasses - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cosby, D.E., Cox Jr, N.A., Berrang, M.E., House, S.L., Line, J.E., Frye, J.G., Jackson, C.R., Hinton Jr, A. 2019. Comparison of two commercially available rapid detection methods and a conventional cultural method to detect naturally occurring salmonellae on broiler carcasses. Journal of Food Safety. 39:e12702. https://doi.org/10.1111/jfs.12702.

Impact of enrichment media on H2S negative salmonella isolated from xylose-lysine-tergitol 4 agar (XLT4) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Richardson, K.E., Cox Jr, N.A., Cosby, D.E., Holcombe, N., Weller, C. 2019. Impact of enrichment media on H2S negative salmonella isolated from xylose-lysine-tergitol 4 agar (XLT4). Journal of Applied Poultry Research. 0:1-7. https://doi.org/10.3382/japr/pfz093.

Reduction of campylobacter on poultry thighs using sequential treatments of antimicrobials - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Landrum, M.A., Cox Jr, N.A., Wilson, J.L., Berrang, M.E., Gamble, G.R., Harrison, M.A., Fairchild, B.D., Kim, W.O., Hinton Jr, A. 2019. Reduction of campylobacter on poultry thighs using sequential treatments of antimicrobials. Advanced Food and Nutritional Sciences. 4:1-7. https://doi.org/10.21065.

Population analyses reveal preenrichment method and selective enrichment media affect Salmonella serovars detected on broiler carcasses - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cox Jr, N.A., Berrang, M.E., House, S.L., Medina, D., Cook, K.L., Shariat, N.W. 2019. Population analyses reveal preenrichment method and selective enrichment media affect Salmonella serovars detected on broiler carcasses. Journal of Food Protection. 82(10):1688-1696. https://doi.org/10.4315/0362-028X.JFP-19-166.

Effects of using dry hydrogen peroxide in a commercial hatchery on hatchery performance - (Abstract Only)
Jordan, B., Oxford, L., Mcereath, J., Cox Jr, N.A., Barrios, M., Wilson, J. 2019. Effects of using dry hydrogen peroxide in a commercial hatchery on hatchery performance [abstract]. Poultry Science Association Meeting Abstract. 98(1):105.

Pre-enrichment and enrichment influence salmonella serovar populations in broilers - (Abstract Only)
Cox Jr, N.A., Berrang, M.E., House, S.L., Medina, D., Cook, K.L., Shariat, N.W. 2019. Pre-enrichment and enrichment influence salmonella serovar populations in broilers [abstract]. Poultry Science Association Meeting Abstract. 98(1):120.

Reduction of campylobacter on poultry thighs using sequential treatments of antimicrobials - (Abstract Only)
Landrum, M.A., Cox Jr, N.A., Wilson, J.L., Gamble, G.R., Harrison, M.A., Fairchild, B.D., Kim, W.K., Hinton Jr, A. 2019. Reduction of campylobacter on poultry thighs using sequential treatments of antimicrobials [abstract]. Meeting Abstract.

Recovery of Salmonella Enteritidis and Campylobacter Coli from inoculated and incubated hatching eggs - (Abstract Only)
Harris, C.E., Bartenfeld Jossel, L.N., Buhr, R.J. 2020. Recovery of Salmonella Enteritidis and Campylobacter Coli from inoculated and incubated hatching eggs. Poultry Science Association Meeting Abstract. 247, p.121.

Formulation of a Selective Medium for Aerobic Recovery of Campylobacter - (Abstract Only)
Hinton Jr, A., Cox Jr, N.A., Levican, A. 2019. Formulation of a Selective Medium for Aerobic Recovery of Campylobacter. Meeting Abstract. CHRO 2019 Book of Abstracts.

Evaluation of on-farm euthanasia of broiler breeders utilizing captive bolt, electrocution, mechanical cervical dislocation, and carbon dioxide - (Abstract Only)
Boyal, R.S., Jacobs, L., Buhr, R.J., Harris, C.E., Bartenfeld Jossel, L.N., Cowles, S., Berganza, I.M., Bourassa, D.V. 2019. Evaluation of on-farm euthanasia of broiler breeders utilizing captive bolt, electrocution, mechanical cervical dislocation, and carbon dioxide. Poultry Science Association Meeting Abstract. 98(E-Suppl.1):27. p.11.

Broiler euthanasia by cervical dislocation or koechner euthanizing device: severing both carotid arteries immediately after application does not hasten the time to death - (Abstract Only)
Buhr, R.J., Harris, C.E., Bartenfeld Jossel, L.N., Jacobs, L., Boyal, R., Bourassa, D.V. 2019. Broiler euthanasia by cervical dislocation or koechner euthanizing device: severing both carotid arteries immediately after application does not hasten the time to death. Poultry Science Association Meeting Abstract. 98(E-Suppl.1):130. p.53.

Persistence of salmonella enteritidis and typhimurium on hatching eggshells after 1, 6, or 24 hours - (Abstract Only)
Harris, C.E., Bartenfeld Jossel, L.N., Bourassa, D.V., Buhr, R.J. 2019. Persistence of salmonella enteritidis and typhimurium on hatching eggshells after 1, 6, or 24 hours. Poultry Science Association Meeting Abstract. 98(E-Suppl.1):97. p.42.

Salt-uptake characterization of whole carcasses during chilling - (Abstract Only)
Richter, S., Sabo, D., Bartenfeld Jossel, L.N., Haynes, C., Buhr, R.J. 2019. Salt-uptake characterization of whole carcasses during chilling. Poultry Science Association Meeting Abstract. 98(E-Suppl.1):242. p.94.

Evaluation of drinking water antimicrobial interventions on water usage, feed consumption, and salmonella retention in broilers following feed and water withdrawal - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Harris, C.E., Bartenfeld Jossel, L.N., Bourassa, D.V., Fairchild, B.D., Kiepper, B.H., Buhr, R.J. 2019. Evaluation of drinking water antimicrobial interventions on water usage, feed consumption, and salmonella retention in broilers following feed and water withdrawal. Journal of Applied Poultry Research. 28(3):699-711. https://doi.org/10.3382/japr/pfz021.

Euthanasia: Manual versus mechanical cervical dislocation for broilers - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jacobs, L., Bourassa, D.V., Harris, C.E., Buhr, R.J. 2019. Euthanasia: Manual versus mechanical cervical dislocation for broilers. Animals. 9:47. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani9020047.

Dry and heat stress affects H2S production of Salmonella on selective plating media - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Richardson, K.E., Cox Jr, N.A., Cosby, D.E., Berrang, M.E., Holcombe, N.L., Weller, C.E. 2019. Dry and heat stress affects H2S production of Salmonella on selective plating media. Journal of Environmental Science and Health. 54:313-316.

Evaluation of dry hydrogen peroxide as a commercial hatchery sanitizer - (Abstract Only)
Oxford, L., Mcelreath, J., Barrios, M., Jordan, B., Wilson, J., Cox Jr, N.A. 2019. Evaluation of dry hydrogen peroxide as a commercial hatchery sanitizer [abstract]. International Poultry Scientific Forum. 98(1):35-36.

Evaluation of electrocution, koechner euthanasia device, turkey euthanasia device, and carbon dioxide gas euthanasia methods on breeder beltsville small white turkeys - (Abstract Only)
Buhr, R.J., Harris, C.E., Bourassa, D.V., Jacobs, L. 2019. Evaluation of electrocution, koechner euthanasia device, turkey euthanasia device, and carbon dioxide gas euthanasia methods on breeder beltsville small white turkeys [abstract]. International Poultry Scientific Forum. 99(E-Suppl.1):M121. p.38.

Impact of postmortem holding temperature on feather retention force and broiler carcass microbiology - (Abstract Only)
Bourassa, D.V., Harris, C.E., Bartenfeld, L.N., Richter, S., Daley, W., Buhr, R.J. 2019. Impact of postmortem holding temperature on feather retention force and broiler carcass microbiology [abstract]. International Poultry Scientific Forum. 98(E-Suppl.1):M14. p.36.

Broiler chicken euthanasia by cervical dislocation: manual versus mechanical methods - (Abstract Only)
Jacobs, L., Bourassa, D.V., Harris, C.E., Buhr, R.J. 2019. Broiler chicken euthanasia by cervical dislocation: manual versus mechanical methods [abstract]. International Poultry Scientific Forum. 98(E-Suppl.1):M121. p.38.

Development of on-farm euthanasia methods for individual larger older birds - (Abstract Only)
Harris, C.E., Jacabs, L., Bourassa, D.V., Bartenfeld, L.N., Buhr, R.J. 2019. Development of on-farm euthanasia methods for individual larger older birds [abstract]. International Poultry Scientific Forum. 98(E-Suppl.1):P258. p.78.

Effectiveness of two commonly used antimicrobials with processed broiler samples for reduction of salmonella and campylobacter - (Abstract Only)
Landrum, M.A., Cox Jr, N.A., Wilson, J.L., Berrang, M.E., Gamble, G.R., Harrison, M.A., Fairchild, B.D., Kim, W.K., Hinton Jr, A. 2019. Effectiveness of two commonly used antimicrobials with processed broiler samples for reduction of salmonella and campylobacter [abstract]. International Poultry Scientific Forum. 98(1):66.

Different combinations of enrichment and plating media for detection of naturally occurring campylobacter from retail chicken livers - (Abstract Only)
Thompson, T.M., Cox Jr, N.A., Berrang, M.E., Hinton Jr, A., Yeh, H., Plumblee Lawrence, J.R., Brooks, S.Q. 2019. Different combinations of enrichment and plating media for detection of naturally occurring campylobacter from retail chicken livers [abstract]. International Poultry Scientific Forum. 98(1):63.

Effect of probiotics on fecal excretion, colonization of internal organs and immune gene expression in the ileum of laying hens challenged with Salmonella Enteritidis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Adhikari, P., Lee, C.H., Cosby, D.E., Cox Jr, N.A., Kim, W.K. 2018. Effect of probiotics on fecal excretion, colonization of internal organs and immune gene expression in the ileum of laying hens challenged with Salmonella Enteritidis. Poultry Science. 97(1):2525-2533. https://doi.org/10.3382/ps/pey443.

The effect of environmental poultry samples on the pH of typical salmonella pre-enrichment and enrichment media following incubation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cox Jr, N.A., Cosby, D.E., Berrang, M.E., Richardson, K.E., Holcombe, N., Weller, C. 2017. The effect of environmental poultry samples on the pH of typical salmonella pre-enrichment and enrichment media following incubation. Journal of Applied Poultry Research. 27(1):112-115. doi.org/10.3382/japr/pfx056.

Colonization of day-old broiler chicks with Campylobacter coli through different inoculation routes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cosby, D.E., Cox Jr, N.A., Harrison, M.A., Berrang, M.E., Wilson, J.L. 2018. Colonization of day-old broilers with gentamicin resistant Campylobacter coli following challenge via different inoculation routes. Journal of Veterinary Medicine and Research. 4(7):1096.

Stressors affect salmonella pH tolerance - (Popular Publication)
Richardson, K.E., Cox Jr, N.A., Cosby, D.E., Berrang, M.E., Hinton Jr, A. 2018. Stressors affect salmonella pH tolerance. Feedstuffs. 90(10):1-2.

Colonization of day-old broilers with Salmonella Typhimurium or Campylobacter coli through various routes of inoculation - (Popular Publication)
Cox Jr, N.A., Berrang, M.E., Cosby, D.E., Harrison, M.A., Wilson, J.L., Hinton Jr, A. 2018. Colonization of day-old broilers with Salmonella Typhimurium or Campylobacter coli through various routes of inoculation. Poultry USA. pp. 48-49.

Impact of scalding duration and scalding water temperature on broiler processing wastewater loadings - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Persistence of Campylobacter and Salmonella in the ceca, spleen and liver/gallbladder of inoculated broilers - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cox Jr, N.A., Cosby, D.E., McLendon, B.L., Wilson, J.L., Berrang, M.E., Hinton Jr, A. 2018. Persistence of Campylobacter and Salmonella in the ceca, spleen and liver/gallbladder of inoculated broilers. International Journal of Poultry Science. 17(8):374-377.

Media for aerobic recovery of campylobacter from mixed bacterial cultures - (Abstract Only)
Hinton Jr, A., Cox Jr, N.A. 2018. Media for aerobic recovery of campylobacter from mixed bacterial cultures. Meeting Abstract. pg. 396.

Antibiotic profiles of bacteria isolated on selective campylobacter media - (Abstract Only)
Hinton Jr, A., Rothrock Jr, M.J., Cosby, D.E., Ingram, K.D., Cox Jr, N.A. 2018. Antibiotic profiles of bacteria isolated on selective campylobacter media [abstract]. Poultry Science Association Meeting Abstract. 97(E-Suppl.1):207.

Reduction of Campylobacter on chicken livers using a low acid processing aid - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Landrum, M.A., Cox Jr, N.A., Cosby, D.E., Berrang, M.E., Hinton Jr, A., Mize, S.C., Jackson, J.S. 2018. Reduction of Campylobacter on chicken livers using a low acid processing aid. Advanced Food and Nutritional Sciences. 3:1-6.

Low pH processing aid to lower the presence of naturally occurring campylobacter on whole broiler carcasses - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Landrum, M., Cox Jr, N.A., Cosby, D.E., Berrang, M.E., Gamble, G.R., Da Costa, M.J., Pesti, G.M. 2018. Low pH processing aid to lower the presence of naturally occurring campylobacter on whole broiler carcasses. Advanced Food and Nutritional Sciences. 3:7-13.

Assessment of stabilized hydrogen peroxide as an antimicrobial agent for use in reducing campylobacter prevalence and levels on chicken broiler wings - (Abstract Only)
Bourassa, D.V., Harris, C.E., Bartenfeld, L.N., Buhr, R.J. 2018. Assessment of stabilized hydrogen peroxide as an antimicrobial agent for use in reducing campylobacter prevalence and levels on chicken broiler wings. Poultry Science Association Meeting Abstract. 97(E-Suppl.1)224. p.94.

Microbiological status of broiler respiratory tracts before and during catching for transport to the processing plant - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bourassa, D.V., Wilson, K.M., Czarick, M., Buhr, R.J. 2018. Microbiological status of broiler respiratory tracts before and during catching for transport to the processing plant. Journal of Applied Poultry Research. doi.org/10.3382/japr/pfy029.

Recovery of salmonella and campylobacter in various concentrations of cetylpyridinium chloride - (Abstract Only)
Cosby, D.E., Gamble, G.R., Cox Jr, N.A., Mize, S.C., Berrang, M.E., Hinton Jr, A. 2018. Recovery of salmonella and campylobacter in various concentrations of cetylpyridinium chloride. Poultry Science Association Meeting Abstract. 97(E-Suppl.1):207.

Turkey breeder pathogens-evaluation of vertical transmission of salmonella and campylobacter in breeder turkeys - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Crespo, M.D., Grimes, J.L., Kathariou, S., Cox Jr, N.A., Buhr, R.J., Smith, D.P. 2018. Turkey breeder pathogens-evaluation of vertical transmission of salmonella and campylobacter in breeder turkeys. Journal of Animal Science and Research. 2(2). doi.org/10.16966/2576-6457.112.

Choice of pre-enrichment media may influence recovery of salmonella from environmental poultry samples - (Popular Publication)
Cox Jr, N.A., Richardson, K.E., Cosby, D.E., Berrang, M.E., Hinton Jr, A. 2018. Choice of pre-enrichment media may influence recovery of salmonella from environmental poultry samples. Feedstuffs. 90(5).

Impact of egg holding temperatures on the recovery of salmonella from eggshells and stainless steel coupons - (Abstract Only)
Buhr, R.J., Bourassa, D.V., Wilson, K.M. 2018. Impact of egg holding temperatures on the recovery of salmonella from eggshells and stainless steel coupons. Poultry Science Association Meeting Abstract. 97(E-Suppl.1)229. p.96.

Impact of skip-a-day and every-day feeding programs on the recovery of salmonella and campylobacter following in broiler breeder pullets - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wilson, K.M., Bourassa, D.V., Mclendon, B.L., Wilson, J., Buhr, R.J. 2018. Impact of skip-a-day and every-day feeding programs on the recovery of salmonella and campylobacter following in broiler breeder pullets. Poultry Science. 97(7):2775-2784. doi.org/10.3382/ps/pey150.

Effect of dietary fructooligosaccharide supplementation on internal organs Salmonella colonization, immune response, ileal morphology and ileal immunohistochemistry in laying hens challenged with Salmonella Enteritidis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Adhikari, P., Cosby, D.E., Cox Jr, N.A., Franca, M.S., Williams, S.M., Gogal Jr, R.M., Ritz, C.W., Kim, W.K. 2018. Effect of dietary fructooligosaccharide supplementation on internal organs Salmonella colonization, immune response, ileal morphology and ileal immunohistochemistry in laying hens challenged with Salmonella Enteritidis. Poultry Science. 97:2525-2533. https://doi.org/10.3382/ps/pey101.

Washing broiler transport cages - if not, why not? - (Popular Publication)
Cox Jr, N.A., Berrang, M.E., Cosby, D.E., Northcutt, J.L., Smith, D.P., Hofacre, C.L., Meinersmann, R.J., Oakley, B.B., Wilson, J.L., Hinton Jr, A. 2018. Washing broiler transport cages - if not, why not? Poultry USA. pp. 22-23.

The effect of pre-enrichment media on the recovery and detection of Salmonella in feed - (Proceedings)
Richardson, K., Cosby, D.E., Cox Jr, N.A., Berrang, M.E. 2018. The effect of pre-enrichment media on the recovery and detection of Salmonella in feed. Journal of Food Processing and Technology. 9:60.

The effect of enrichment broth and temperature on the recovery of Salmonella - (Proceedings)
Cosby, D.E., Cox Jr, N.A., Berrang, M.E., Hinton Jr, A. 2018. The effect of enrichment broth and temperature on the recovery of Salmonella. Journal of Food Processing and Technology. 9:58-59.

Selective medium for aerobic incubation of Campylobacter - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hinton Jr, A., Cox Jr, N.A. 2018. Selective medium for aerobic incubation of Campylobacter. Journal of Food: Microbiology, Safety, and Hygiene. 3(1):1-6.

Effects of a dry hydrogen peroxide (DHP) air sanitation system used in an egg cooler on hatchability and chick quality - (Abstract Only)
Melo, E., Mcelreath, J., Wilson, J., Cox Jr, N.A., Jordan, B. 2018. Effects of a dry hydrogen peroxide (DHP) air sanitation system used in an egg cooler on hatchability and chick quality [abstract]. International Poultry Scientific Forum. Poultry Sci. 97(E-Suppl.1).

Incidence, species and antimicrobial resistance of naturally occurring Campylobacter isolates from quail carcasses sampled in a commercial processing facility - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cox Jr, N.A., Cosby, D.E., Thippareddi, H., Ritz, C.W., Berrang, M.E., Jackson, J.S., Mize, S.C., Kumar, S., Howard, A.K., Rincon, A.M., Ukidwe, M., Landrum, M., Frye, J.G., Plumblee Lawrence, J.R., Hiott, L.M., Jackson, C.R., Hinton Jr, A., Cook, K.L. 2018. Incidence, species and antimicrobial resistance of naturally occurring Campylobacter isolates from quail carcasses sampled in a commercial processing facility. Journal of Food Safety. 2018:38:e12438. https://doi.org/10.1111/jfs.12438.

Detecting Campylobacter coli in young chicks using two different cloacal swab techniques - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mclendon, B.L., Cox Jr, N.A., Cosby, D.E., Montiel, E.R., Russell, S.M., Hofacre, C.L., Landrum, M.A., Jackson, J.S., Wilson, J.L. 2018. Detecting Campylobacter coli in young chicks using two different cloacal swab techniques. Journal of Applied Poultry Research. 27(2):223-227. https://doi.org/10.3382/japr/pfx061.

Seeder bird production following inoculation with Campylobacter and Salmonella through various body openings - (Abstract Only)
Cox Jr, N.A., Cosby, D.E., Berrang, M.E., Hinton Jr, A., Harrison, M.A. 2018. Seeder bird production following inoculation with Campylobacter and Salmonella through various body openings [sbstract]. International Poultry Scientific Forum. 97(E.Suppl.1):335.

Use of 2-nitro-1-propanol as an intervention strategy in laying hens - (Abstract Only)
Koyun, O.Y., Cosby, D.E., Cox Jr, N.A., Kim, W.K. 2018. Use of 2-nitro-1-propanol as an intervention strategy in laying hens [abstract]. International Poultry Scientific Forum. 97(E-Suppl.1):292.

Dry and heat stress affects h2s production of Salmonella on selective plating media - (Abstract Only)
Richardson, K.E., Cox Jr, N.A., Cosby, D.E., Berrang, M.E. 2018. Dry and heat stress affects h2s production of Salmonella on selective plating media [abstract]. International Poultry Forum Proceedings. 97(E-Suppl.1):338.

Lab method used may influence ability to detect Salmonella - (Popular Publication)
Cox Jr, N.A., Richardson, K.E., Cosby, D.E., Berrang, M.E. 2017. Lab method used may influence ability to detect Salmonella. Feedstuffs. 8(12).

Formulation of a selective medium for aerobic growth of Campylobacter - (Abstract Only)
Hinton Jr, A., Cox Jr, N.A. 2018. Formulation of a selective medium for aerobic growth of Campylobacter. International Poultry Scientific Forum. 97(E-Suppl.1) pg. 327.

Evaluation of poultry water treatments during feed and water withdrawal on water usage and Salmonella prevalence in broilers - (Abstract Only)
Harris, C.E., Teo, M.L., Lu, L., Mou, C.T., Gotilla, K.A., Bartenfeld, L.N., Bourassa, D.V., Fairchild, B.D., Kiepper, B.K., Buhr, R.J. 2018. Evaluation of poultry water treatments during feed and water withdrawal on water usage and Salmonella prevalence in broilers. International Poultry Scientific Forum. 97(E-Suppl.1)M16. p.6.

Impact of desiccation and heat exposure stress on Salmonella tolerance to acidic conditions - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Richardson, K.E., Cox Jr, N.A., Cosby, D.E., Berrang, M.E. 2018. Impact of desiccation and heat exposure stress on Salmonella tolerance to acidic conditions. Journal of Environmental Science and Health. Part B, 53:2:141-144. 10.1080/03601234.2017.1397467.

Evaluation of cetylpyridinium chloride (CPC) on water usage and salmonella retention in broilers following feed and water withdrawal - (Abstract Only)
Harris, C.E., Bartenfeld, L.N., Bourassa, D.V., Fairchild, B.D., Kiepper, B.H., Buhr, R.J. 2017. Evaluation of cetylpyridinium chloride (CPC) on water usage and salmonella retention in broilers following feed and water withdrawal [abstract]. Poultry Science Association Meeting Abstract. 96(1):63. p. 23.

Evaluation of the addition of organic acids in the feed and/or water for broilers and the subsequent recovery of salmonella typhimurium from litter and ceca - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bourassa, D.V., Wilson, K.M., Ritz, C.W., Kiepper, B.K., Buhr, R.J. 2017. Evaluation of the addition of organic acids in the feed and/or water for broilers and the subsequent recovery of salmonella typhimurium from litter and ceca. Poultry Science. 97:(1)64-73. doi.org/10.3382/ps/pex289.

Effect of dietary supplementation of nitrocompounds on salmonella colonization and ileal immune gene expression in laying hens challenged with salmonella enteritidis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Adhikari, P., Cosby, D.E., Cox Jr, N.A., Kim, W.K. 2017. Effect of dietary supplementation of nitrocompounds on salmonella colonization and ileal immune gene expression in laying hens challenged with salmonella enteritidis. Poultry Science. 96(12):4280-4286.

Impact of litter salmonella status during feed withdrawal on salmonella recovery from the broiler crop and ceca - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Buhr, R.J., Bourassa, D.V., Hinton Jr, A., Fairchild, B.D., Ritz, C.W. 2017. Impact of litter salmonella status during feed withdrawal on salmonella recovery from the broiler crop and ceca. Poultry Science. 96:(12)4361-4369. doi.org10.3382/ps/pex231.

Relatedness of amylase-producing, endospore-forming bacteria from the alimentary tract of commercially processed broilers - (Abstract Only)
Hinton Jr, A., Ingram, K.D. 2017. Relatedness of amylase-producing, endospore-forming bacteria from the alimentary tract of commercially processed broilers. International Association for Food Protection Proceedings. p. 2-56.

Selective medium for growth of Campylobacter in containers incubated aerobically - (Abstract Only)
Hinton Jr, A. 2017. Selective medium for growth of Campylobacter in containers incubated aerobically [abstract]. Campylobacter Helicobacter and Related Organisms International Workshop. p. 270.

Evaluation of encapsulated sodium butyrate on growth performance, energy digestibility, gut development and Salmonella effect in broilers - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Liu, J.D., Bayir, H.O., Cosby, D.E., Cox Jr, N.A., Williams, S.M., Fowler, J. 2017. Evaluation of encapsulated sodium butyrate on growth performance, energy digestibility, gut development and Salmonella effect in broilers. Poultry Science. 96(10):3638-3644. doi.org/10.3382/ps/pex174.

Impact of low atmosphere pressure stunning of broilers on breast skin Salmonella and Campylobacter post-defeathering and breast fillet meat quality - (Abstract Only)
Bourassa, D.V., Bowker, B.C., Zhuang, H., Buhr, R.J. 2017. Impact of low atmosphere pressure stunning of broilers on breast skin Salmonella and Campylobacter post-defeathering and breast fillet meat quality [abstract]. European Symposium on Quality of Poultry Meat. p. 52.

Novel deboning method of chilled broiler carcasses (prior to evisceration) and its effect on meat quality - (Abstract Only)
Thippareddi, H., Rincon, A., Bowker, B.C., Zhuang, H., Buhr, R.J. 2017. Novel deboning method of chilled broiler carcasses (prior to evisceration) and its effect on meat quality [abstract]. Poultry Science Association Meeting Abstract. 96(1):572P. p. 207.

Effect of dietary bacteriophage supplementation in internal organs, fecal excretion and ileal immune response in laying hens challenged with salmonella enteritidis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Adhikari, P., Cosby, D.E., Cox Jr, N.A., Lee, J.H., Kim, W.K. 2017. Effect of dietary bacteriophage supplementation in internal organs, fecal excretion and ileal immune response in laying hens challenged with salmonella enteritidis. Poultry Science. 96(9):3264-3271. doi: 10.3382/ps/pex109.

Impact of alternative electrical stunning parameters on the ability of broilers to recover consciousness and meat quality - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bourassa, D.V., Bowker, B.C., Zhuang, H., Wilson, K.M., Harris, C.E., Buhr, R.J. 2017. Impact of alternative electrical stunning parameters on the ability of broilers to recover consciousness and meat quality. Poultry Science. 96(9):3495-3501. doi:10.3382/ps/pex120.

Efficacy of jatropha curcas plant extract against the survival of salmonella enteritidis - (Abstract Only)
Woods, A., Jackson-Davis, A., Cebert, E., Hinton Jr, A., Kassama, L. 2017. Efficacy of jatropha curcas plant extract against the survival of salmonella enteritidis[abstract]. International Association for Food Protection Proceedings. PI:193.

Can forced hot air quickly dry feces on transport cage flooring and eliminate Campylobacter before cage re-use? - (Trade Journal)
Cox Jr, N.A., Berrang, M.E., Northcutt, J.K., Hofacre, C.L., Cosby, D.E., Meinersmann, R.J., Oakley, B.B., Gamble, G.R., Wilson, J.L. 2017. Can forced hot air quickly dry feces on transport cage flooring and eliminate Campylobacter before cage re-use?. WATT Poultry USA. p. 22-24.

Formulating poultry processing sanitizers from alkaline salts of fatty acids - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hinton Jr, A. 2017. Formulating poultry processing sanitizers from alkaline salts of fatty acids. Journal of Food: Microbiology, Safety, and Hygiene. 1(3):116-117.

The lipopolysaccharide lipid-a long chain fatty acid is important for rhizobium leguminosarum growth and stress adaptation in free-living and nodule environments - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bourassa, D.V., Kannenberg, E.L., Sherrier, D.J., Buhr, R.J., Carlson, R. 2017. The lipopolysaccharide lipid-a long chain fatty acid is important for rhizobium leguminosarum growth and stress adaptation in free-living and nodule environments. Molecular Plant-Microbe Interactions. 30(2):161-175. doi.org/10.1094MPMI-11-16-0230-R.

Impacct of scalding duration and scalding water temperature on broiler processing wastewater loadings - (Abstract Only)
Harris, C.E., Gotilla, K.A., Bourassa, D.V., Buhr, R.J., Kiepper, B.H. 2017. Impacct of scalding duration and scalding water temperature on broiler processing wastewater loadings [abstract]. Poultry Science. 96(E-Suppl.1):M12. p.5.

Isolation and identification of amylase-producing, endospore-forming bacteria from the alimentary tract of commercially processed broilers - (Abstract Only)
Hinton Jr, A., Ingram, K.D. 3017. Isolation and identification of amylase-producing, endospore-forming bacteria from the alimentary tract of commercially processed broilers [abstract]. International Poultry Scientific Forum.

Treatment with a low pH processing aid to reduce campylobacter counts on broiler parts - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

A four-quadrant sequential streak technique to evaluate Campylobacter selective broths for suppressing background flora in broiler carcass rinses - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cox Jr, N.A., Richardson, L., Cosby, D.E., Berrang, M.E., Wilson, J.L., Harrison, M.A. 2016. A four-quadrant sequential streak technique to evaluate Campylobacter selective broths for suppressing background flora in broiler carcass rinses. Journal of Food Safety. doi:10.1111/jsf.12311.

Water sprays to lower the presence of Campylobacter on transport coop flooring in lab scale and commercial settings - (Trade Journal)
Cox Jr, N.A., Berrang, M.E., Northcutt, J., Meinersmann, R.J., Cosby, D.E., Oakley, B.B., Ladley, S.R., Hofacre, C.L., Wilson, J.L. 2016. Water sprays to lower the presence of Campylobacter on transport coop flooring in lab scale and commercial settings. WATT Poultry USA. pp. 34-35.

Stunning and scalding techniques, implications for yield and processing efficiency - (Proceedings)
Buhr, R.J. 2016. Stunning and scalding techniques, implications for yield and processing efficiency. Meeting Proceedings. Zinpro’s 4th International Poultry Symposium, Amsterdam, the Netherlands. 4:p.34-37.