Research Project: Integrated Research to Improve Aquatic Animal Health in Warmwater Aquaculture

Location: Aquatic Animal Health Research

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

Co-infection of infectious spleen and kidney necrosis virus, Aeromonas hydrophila, and Aeromonas dhakensis in native endemic Canara pearlspot Etroplus canarensis of Western Ghats, India - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kushala, K.B., Sankappa, N.M., Girisha, S.K., Dheeraj, S.B., Vinay, T.N., Lange, M.D., Suresh, T., Abernathy, J.W. 2025. Co-infection of infectious spleen and kidney necrosis virus, Aeromonas hydrophila, and Aeromonas dhakensis in native endemic Canara pearlspot Etroplus canarensis of Western Ghats, India. Aquaculture International. 33:248.

First report of Flavobacterium covae from diseased fish in Australia - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Single-nuclei transcriptome analysis of IgM+ cells isolated from channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) spleen - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Aldersey, J., Abernathy, J.W., Beck, B.H., Lange, M.D. 2025. Single-nuclei transcriptome analysis of IgM+ cells isolated from channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) spleen. Frontiers in Immunology. 16-2025. https://doi.org/10.3389/fimmu.2025.1547193.

Bacterial monitoring of queen conch Aliger gigas hatchery at the Puerto Rico Naguabo Aquaculture center - (Abstract Only)
Garcia, J.C., Beck, B.H., Davis, M., Bader, T.J., Espinoza, R., Lafrentz, B.R., Cassar, V., Díaz-Negron, E., Sotomayor, P., Mendez, S., Martin, B., Simpson, K. 2025. Bacterial monitoring of queen conch Aliger gigas hatchery at the Puerto Rico Naguabo Aquaculture center [ABSTRACT]. Aquaculture 2025, New Orleans, Louisiana. March 6-10, 2025.

Analysis of striped bass (Morone saxatilis) and white bass (M. chrysops) spleenic transcriptome following Streptococcus iniae infection - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Andersen, L.K., Abernathy, J.W., Farmer, B.D. et al. Analysis of Striped Bass (Morone saxatilis) and White Bass (M. chrysops) Splenic Transcriptome Following Streptococcus iniae Infection. Mar Biotechnol 27, 51 (2025).

Comparative genomic analysis of Flavobacterium species causing columnaris disease of freshwater fish in Thailand: insights into virulence and resistance mechanisms - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Characterization and molecular identification of Vibrio parahaemolyticus isolated from Litopenaeus vannamei following an outbreak in a low salinity recirculating system - (Abstract Only)
Simpson, K., Garcia, J.C., Martin, B., Kelly, A.M., Bruce, T.J., Davis, A.D., Beck, B.H., Roy, L.A. 2025. Characterization and molecular identification of Vibrio parahaemolyticus isolated from Litopenaeus vannamei following an outbreak in a low salinity recirculating system [ABSTRACT]. Aquaculture 2025, New Orleans, Louisiana. March 6-10, 2025.

Juvenile largemouth bass Micropterus salmoides disease susceptibility, gut microbiota, and immune response to Aeromonas spp. infection. - (Abstract Only)
Ledford, O.P., Schneider, C.M., Lafrentz, B.R., Garcia, J.C., Butts, I.A., Bruce, T.J. 2025. Juvenile largemouth bass Micropterus salmoides disease susceptibility, gut microbiota, and immune response to Aeromonas spp. infection [ABSTRACT]. Aquaculture 2025, New Orleans, Louisiana. March 6-10, 2025.

Efficacy of an immersion-based formalin-killed vaccine in largemouth bass Micropterus salmoides against motile Aeromonas septicemia. - (Abstract Only)
Schneider, C.M., Ledford, O.P., Lafrentz, B.R., Garcia, J.C., Butts, I.A., Bruce, T.J. 2024. Efficacy of an immersion-based formalin-killed vaccine in largemouth bass Micropterus salmoides against motile Aeromonas septicemia [ABSTRACT]. Aquaculture 2025, New Orleans, Louisiana. March 6-10, 2025.

Efficacy of a commercial water conditioner on transportation-, temperature-, and bacterial challenge stress responses of Ictalurus punctatus fingerlings - (Abstract Only)
Tuttle, J.T., Bruce, T.J., Roy, L.A., Abdelrahman, H.A., Garcia, J.C., Kelly, A.M. 2024. Efficacy of a commercial water conditioner on transportation-, temperature-, and bacterial challenge stress responses of Ictalurus punctatus fingerlings [ABSTRACT]. Aquaculture 2025, New Orleans, Louisiana. March 6-10, 2025.

The use of corn fermented protein with yeast as an alternative protein source in practical diets for pond production of Pacific white shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei) - (Popular Publication)
Davis, A.D., San Andres, C., Nguyen, K.Q., Gonzalez, J.L., Gutierrez, A., Rhodes, M.A., Garcia, J.C., Roy, L. 2024. The use of corn fermented protein with yeast as an alternative protein source in practical diets for pond production of Pacific white shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei). Fish Farming News. 2:1-18. Available: https://agriculture.auburn.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Auburn-Agriculture-AFFC-Newsletter-12042024.pdf

Humic substance combined with butyric acid could promote resistance to bacteria co-infections in channel catfish production - (Popular Publication)
Oladipupo, A.A., Kelly, A.M., Lafrentz, B.R., Roy, L.A., Davis, D.A., Bruce, T.J. 2024. Humic substance combined with butyric acid could promote resistance to bacteria co-infections in channel catfish production. Fish Farming News 2024 2024(2):16-17. 2024

F. covae recombinant protein interactions impact efficacy of multivalent vaccine in channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) - (Abstract Only)
Desilva, A., Churchman, E.M., Lange, M.D., Quiroz, V.L., Justice, M.E., Liles, M.R. 2024. F. covae recombinant protein interactions impact efficacy of multivalent vaccine in channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus). Autumn Immunology Conference Proceedings [ABSTRACT]. Autumn Immunology Conference Chicago, IL November 22-25, 2024.

Contributions of hemolytic proteins in virulent Aeromonas hydrophila to motile aeromonas septicemia disease of channel catfish (ictalurus punctatus) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhang, D., Wang, Y., Shoemaker, C.A., Wise, A.L., Beck, B.H. 2024. Contributions of hemolytic proteins in virulent Aeromonas hydrophila to motile aeromonas septicemia disease of channel catfish (ictalurus punctatus). FEMS Microbiology Letters. 372:108. https://doi.org/10.1093/femsle/fnae108.

High-efficiency genome editing in naturally isolated Aeromonas hydrophila and Edwardsiella piscicida using the CRISPR-Cas9 system - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Feng, J., Ma, Y., Zhang, D., Wang, Y. 2024. High-efficiency genome editing in naturally isolated Aeromonas hydrophila and Edwardsiella piscicida using the CRISPR-Cas9 system. Biotechnology and Bioengineering. 122:606-614. https://doi.org/10.1002/bit.28889.

Effect of carbonaceous materials on phosphorus removal in flow-through packed column systems - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chu, L., Song, Z., Zou, S. et al. Effect of carbonaceous materials on phosphorus removal in flow-through packed column systems. Environ Sci Pollut Res 31, 60555–60567 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-024-35268-5

Addressing re-emergent Streptococcus agalactiae in tilapia production through international collaboration - (Abstract Only)
Lafrentz, B.R. 2024. Addressing re-emergent Streptococcus agalactiae in tilapia production through international collaboration. Caribbean and Latin American Aquaculture [ABSTRACT]. Latin American & Caribbean Aquaculture 2024, September 24-27, 2024, Medellin, Colombia. Plenary.

Stocking density and growth of Pacific white shrimp Litopenaeus vannamei in intensive recirculating (indoor biofloc and outdoor mixotrophic) systems - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bajracharya, S., Roy, L., Garcia, J.C., Davis, A.D. 2025. Stocking density and growth of Pacific white shrimp Litopenaeus vannamei in intensive recirculating (indoor biofloc and outdoor mixotrophic) systems. North American Journal of Aquaculture. 2025. https://doi.org/10.1093/naaqua/vrae.

Quantifying male reproductive performance to improve hatchery production of hybrid catfish - (Abstract Only)

Streptococcus iniae challenge induces minimal acute histopathological changes in Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) selectively bred for disease resistance - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Beck, B.H., Lafrentz, B.R., Shoemaker, C.A., Lozano, C.A., Vela-Avitua, S., F. Ospina-Arango, J., Yazdi, H., Rye, M., Fogelson, S.B., Deshotel, M.B., Peatman, E. 2024. Streptococcus iniae challenge induces minimal acute histopathological changes in Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) selectively bred for disease resistance. European Association of Fish Pathologists. 44:2. https://doi.org/10.48045/001c.122603.2024.

Columnaris disease is caused by Flavobacterium columnare and three newly described Flavobacterium spp. - (Abstract Only)
Lafrentz, B.R., Králová, S., Burbick, C.R., Alexander, T.L., Phillips, C.W., Griffin, M.J., Waldbieser, G.C., Garcia, J.C., De Alexandre Sebasti, F., Soto, E., Loch, T.P., Liles, M.R., Snekvik, K.R. 2024. Columnaris disease is caused by Flavobacterium columnare and three newly described Flavobacterium spp.. Caribbean and Latin American Aquaculture [ABSTRACT]. Latin American & Caribbean Aquaculture 2024, September 24-27, 2024, Medellin, Colombia. 247.

Single-nuclei transcriptome analysis of channel catfish spleen provides insight into the immunome of an aquaculture-relevant species - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Aldersey, J., Lange, M.D., Beck, B.H., Abernathy, J.W. 2024. Single-nuclei transcriptome analysis of channel catfish spleen provides insight into the immunome of an aquaculture-relevant species. PLOS ONE. 19(9): e0309397. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0309397.

Assessment of dietary yeast-based additives for cultured catfish and tilapia health - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cacot, G., Davis, D. A., LaFrentz, B. R., Liles, M. R., Butts, I. A. E., Shoemaker, C. A., Beck, B. H., Farmer, M., & Bruce, T. J. (2024). Assessment of dietary yeast-based additives for cultured catfish and tilapia health. Journal of Fish Diseases, 47, e14008. https://doi.org/10.1111/jfd.14008

Ten years of selectively breeding Nile tilapia for disease resistance: Where are we and where are we going? - (Abstract Only)
LaFrentz, B.R., Shoemaker, C.A., Segovia, H., Lopez, C., Rye, M., Lozano, C.A., Vela-Avitua, S. 2024. Ten years of selectively breeding Nile tilapia for disease resistance: Where are we and where are we going[ABSTRACT]? Western Fish Disease Workshop and Fish Health Section AFS Annual Meeting, July 30 – August 1, 2024, Boise, ID, USA. 10.

Effects of minimum dissolved oxygen setpoints for aeration in semi-intensive pond production of Pacific White shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Araujo, A.N., San Andres, C.F., Nguyen, K.Q., Corby, T.L., Rhodes, M.A., Garcia, J.C., Roy, L.A., Stoeckel, J., Davis, A.D. 2024. Effects of minimum dissolved oxygen setpoints for aeration in semi-intensive pond production of Pacific White shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei). Aquaculture. 594. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aquaculture.2024.741376.

Novel lytic bacteriophage AhFM11 as an effective therapy against hypervirulent Aeromonas hydrophila - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sankappa, N.M., Kallappa, G.S., Boregowda, K., Ramachandra, N.M., Suresh, P.K., Balakrishna, D.S., Ballamoole, K.K., Thangavel, S., Sahoo, L., Lange, M.D., Deshotel, M.B., Abernathy, J.W. 2024. Novel lytic bacteriophage AhFM11 as an effective therapy against hypervirulent Aeromonas hydrophila. Scientific Reports. 14:16882. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-67768-2.

Temporal Dynamics of Motile Aeromonas Septicemia in Channel Catfish With Varied Skin Injury and Feeding Conditions - (Abstract Only)
Soku, Y., Lange, M.D., Shoemaker, C.A., Abernathy, J.W., Sankappa, N.M., Justice, M.E., Churchman, E.C., Quiroz, V.L., Mohamed, A. 2024. Temporal Dynamics of Motile Aeromonas Septicemia in Channel Catfish With Varied Skin Injury and Feeding Conditions [ABSTRACT]. American Fisheries Society Fish Health Section Seminars 2024, Webinar, July 11, 2024.

Novel Lytic Bacteriophage AhFM11 As An Effective Therapy Against Hypervirulent Aeromonas hydrophila - (Abstract Only)
Sankappa, N.M., Kallihosuru, B.K., Mandrira, R.N., Shivani, K.G., Kattapuni, S.P., Shriraje, B.D., Ballamoole, K.K., Thangavel, S., Sahoo, L., Lange, M.D., Deshotel, M.B., Abernathy, J.W. 2024. Novel Lytic Bacteriophage AhFM11 As An Effective Therapy Against Hypervirulent Aeromonas hydrophila [ABSTRACT]. American Fisheries Society Fish Health Section Seminars 2024, Webinar, July 11, 2024.

Evaluation of Recombinant Flavobacterium covae Protein Vaccines in Channel Catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) - (Abstract Only)
Evaluation of Recombinant Flavobacterium covae Protein Vaccines in Channel Catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) [ABSTRACT]. American Fisheries Society Fish Health Section Seminars 2024, Webinar, July 11, 2024.

Single-nuclei transcriptome analysis of channel catfish IgM-positive splenic fractions provides insight into the fish immunome from an aquaculture-relevant species - (Abstract Only)
Aldersey, J.E., Lange, M.D., Beck, B.H., Abernathy, J.W. 2024. Single-nuclei transcriptome analysis of channel catfish IgM-positive splenic fractions provides insight into the fish immunome from an aquaculture-relevant species [ABSTRACT]. 14th North American Comparative Immunology Workshop, Santa Cruz, CA. June 23-26, 2024.

The single-cell transcriptome analysis of channel catfish B and T cell lines - (Abstract Only)
Lange, M.D., Aldersey, J.E., Beck, B.H., Abernathy, J.W. 2024. The single-cell transcriptome analysis of channel catfish B and T cell lines [ABSTRACT]. 14th North American Comparative Immunology Workshop, Santa Cruz, CA. June 23-26, 2024.

Evaluation of orally delivered Aeromonas hydrophila vaccines in channel catfish - (Experiment Station)
Wise, A.L., Shoemaker, C.A., Beck, B.H., Bader, T.J., Zhang, D., Liles, M., Bruce, T., Barger, P. 2024. Evaluation of orally delivered Aeromonas hydrophila vaccines in channel catfish. Fish Farming News. 2024(1):13-15.

Experimental coinfection with columnaris and channel catfish virus disease in channel catfish fingerlings - (Popular Publication)
LaFrentz, B.R., Abernathy, J.W., Harrison, C.E., Wise, A.L., Vuglar, B.M., Beck, B.H. and Bruce, T.J. Experimental coinfection with columnaris and channel catfish virus disease in channel catfish fingerlings. Fish Farming News 2024(1):9-10. 2024. (Popular Publication)

Combinatorial metabolomic and transcriptomic analysis of muscle growth in hybrid striped bass (female white bass Morone chrysops x male striped bass M. saxatilis) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rajab, S., Andersen, L.K., Kenter, L.W., Berlinsky, D.L., Borski, R.J., Mcginty, A.S., Ashwell, C.M., Ferket, P.R., Daniels, H.V., Reading, B.J. 2024. Combinatorial metabolomic and transcriptomic analysis of muscle growth in hybrid striped bass (female white bass Morone chrysops x male striped bass M. saxatilis). BMC Genomics. 25:580. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12864-024-10325-y.

Gene expression profiles of white bass (Morone chrysops) and hybrid striped bass (M. chrysops x M. saxatilis) gill tissue following Flavobacterium covae infection - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Andersen, L.K., Abernathy, J.W., Farmer, B.D., Lange, M.D., Mcentire, M.E., Rawles, S.D. 2024. Gene expression profiles of white bass (Morone chrysops) and hybrid striped bass (M. chrysops x M. saxatilis) gill tissue following Flavobacterium covae infection. Comparative Immunology Reports. 6:200144. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cirep.2024.200144.

Flavobacterium covae is the predominant species of columnaris-causing bacteria impacting the catfish industry in the southeastern USA - (Abstract Only)
Lafrentz, B.R., Khoo, L.H., Lawrence, M.L., Petrie-Hanson, L., Hanson, L.A., Baumgartner, W.A., Hemstreet, W.G., Kelly, A.M., Garcia, J.C., Shelly, J.P., Johnston, A.E., Bruce, T.J. 2024. Flavobacterium covae is the predominant species of columnaris-causing bacteria impacting the catfish industry in the southeastern USA [abstract]. Eastern Fish Health Workshop, March 4-8, 2024, Gulfport, MS, USA. 61.

Using next-gen sequencing techniques to categorize microbiome communities within catfish production ponds - (Abstract Only)
Tuttle, J.T., Bruce, T.J., Roy, L.A., Abdelrahman, H.A., Garcia, J.C., Beck, B.H., Kelly, A.M. 2025. Using next-gen sequencing techniques to categorize microbiome communities within catfish production ponds [ABSTRACT]. 47th Annual AFS Eastern Fish Health Workshop. Gulfport, Mississippi. March 4-8, 2024

Single-cell transcriptome analysis of channel catfish whole spleen and IgM-positive splenic fractions provides insight into the fish immunome from an aquaculture-relevant species - (Abstract Only)
Aldersey, J., Lange, M.D., Beck, B.H., Abernathy, J.W. 2024. Single-cell transcriptome analysis of channel catfish whole spleen and IgM-positive splenic fractions provides insight into the fish immunome from an aquaculture-relevant species. Advances in Genome Biology and Technology[abstract].

Assessment of coinfection with Flavobacterium covae and channel catfish virus In channel catfish Ictalurus punctatus fingerlings - (Abstract Only)
Bruce, T.J., Johnston, A.E., Abernathy, J.W., Wise, A.L., Harrison, C.E., Vuglar, B.M., Lafrentz, B.R. 2024. Assessment of coinfection with Flavobacterium covae and channel catfish virus In channel catfish Ictalurus punctatus fingerlings. Annual Eastern Fish Health Workshop [absract]. 62.

EVALUATING THE EFFECTS OF SKIN INTEGRITY AND DIETARY STATUS ON MOTILE Aeromonas SEPTICEMIA INFECTIONS IN CHANNEL CATFISH Ictalurus punctatus - (Abstract Only)
Soku, Y., Lange, M.D., Shoemaker, C.A., Abernathy, J.W., Sankappa, N.M., Justice, M.E., Andersen, L.K., Churchman, E.C., Quiroz, V.L., Mohamed, A. 2024. EVALUATING THE EFFECTS OF SKIN INTEGRITY AND DIETARY STATUS ON MOTILE Aeromonas SEPTICEMIA INFECTIONS IN CHANNEL CATFISH Ictalurus punctatus [ABSTRACT]. Aquaculture America, San Antonio, TX Feb. 18-21 2024.

Tilapia: Aquaculture, biology and health management - (Book / Chapter)
Soto, E., Heckman, T.I., Paredes, G.R., Divya, R., Griffin, M.J., Loch, T.P., Lafrentz, B.R., Camus, A.C. 2024. Tilapia: Aquaculture, biology and health management. Book Chapter. 378-452. https://doi.org/10.1079/9781800629455.0000.

Diagnosis, isolation, and description of a novel amnoonvirus recovered from diseased fancy guppies, Poecilia reticulata - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Soto, E., Lafrentz, B.R., Yun, S., Megarani, D., Henderson, E., Piewbang, C., Johnston, A.E., Techangamsuwan, S., Ng, T., Warg, J., Surachetpong, W., Subramaniam, K. 2024. Diagnosis, isolation, and description of a novel amnoonvirus recovered from diseased fancy guppies, Poecilia reticulata. Journal of Fish Diseases. 47:e13937. https://doi.org/10.1111/jfd.13937.

Tilapia: Aquaculture, biology and health management - (Book / Chapter)
Xu, De-Hai and Shoemaker, C.A. Concurrent infections of tilapia, pp. 598-622. In: Thompson, K., Shoemaker, C., and Little, D.C. (eds.) Tilapia: Aquaculture, biology and health management. CABI, Wallingford, UK. 861 pp. 2025. (Book Chapter) https://doi.org/10.1079/9781800629455.0012

Indole-3-acetic acid promotes growth in bloom-forming Microcystis via an antioxidant response - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Baylous, H.R., Gladfelter, M.F., Gardner, M.I., Foley, M., Wilson, A.E., Steffen, M.M. 2024. Indole-3-acetic acid promotes growth in bloom-forming Microcystis via an antioxidant response. Harmful Algae. 133:102575. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.hal.2024.102575.

The relation between automatic aeration rate and expected dissolved oxygen on Pacific white shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei) semi-intensive outdoor pond production - (Abstract Only)
Araujo, A.N., San Andres, C.F., Nguyen, K.Q., Corby, T.L., Rhodes, M.A., Garcia, J.C., Roy, L.A., Davis, D.A. 2024. The relation between automatic aeration rate and expected dissolved oxygen on Pacific white shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei) semi-intensive outdoor pond production. Aquaculture America [ABSTRACT.] Aquaculture America 2024, San Antonio, Texas. Feb. 18-21, 2024

Feed utilization efficiency, intestinal histology, and physiological gene expression of Pacific white shrimp L. vannamei in biofloc systems - (Abstract Only)
Nguyen, K.Q., Hussain, A.E., Cuellar-Angel, J., Garcia, J.C., Bruce, T.J., Davis, D.A. 2024. Feed utilization efficiency, intestinal histology, and physiological gene expression of Pacific white shrimp L. vannamei in biofloc systems. Aquaculture America [ABSTRACT]. Aquaculture America 2024, San Antonio, Texas. Feb. 18-21, 2024

Something fishy! The difficulties of diagnosing piscine Lactococcosis - (Abstract Only)
Heckman, T.I., Yazdi, Z., Older, C.E., Griffin, M.J., Waldbieser, G.C., Chow, A.M., Silva, I.M., Anenson, K.M., Garcia, J.C., Lafrentz, B.R., Slavic, D., Toohey-Kurth, K.L., Yant, P., Fritz, H.M., Henderson, E.E., Adkinson, M., Soto, E. 2024. Something fishy! The difficulties of diagnosing piscine Lactococcosis. Aquaculture America [ABSTRACT]. Aquaculture America 2024, San Antonio, Texas. Feb. 18-21, 2024

The effect of low dissolved oxygen in greenwater systems of the Pacific white shrimp Litopenaeus vannamei - (Abstract Only)
San Andres, C.F., Araujo, A.A., Nguyen, K.Q., Corby, T.L., Rhodes, M.A., Roy, L.A., Garcia, J.C., Davis, D.A. 2024. The effect of low dissolved oxygen in greenwater systems of the Pacific white shrimp Litopenaeus vannamei. Aquaculture America [ABSTRACT]. Aquaculture America 2024, San Antonio, Texas. Feb. 18-21, 2024

Inclusion of frass from black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) larvae in aquafeeds modulates immune gene expression in channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) - (Abstract Only)
Abernathy, J.W., Muliya Sankappa, N., Lange, M.D., Aksoy, M., Eljack, R.M., Kucuktas, H., Beck, B.H. 2024. Inclusion of frass from black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) larvae in aquafeeds modulates immune gene expression in channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) [abstract]. Aquaculture America 2024, San Antonio, TX, February 18-21, 2024.

Time-course gene expression analysis of the early immune response of Nile tilapia bred for resistance to Streptococcus iniae reveals candidate genes underlying major QTL - (Abstract Only)
Abernathy, J.W., Lafrentz, B.R., Shoemaker, C.A., Peatman, E., Lange, M.D., Vela-Avitua, S., Lozana, C.A., Ospina-Arango, J.F., Beck, B.H., Rye, M. 2024. Time-course gene expression analysis of the early immune response of Nile tilapia bred for resistance to Streptococcus iniae reveals candidate genes underlying major QTL [ABSTRACT]. 31st International Plant and Animal Genome Conference, San Diego, CA. Jan 11-17, 2024.

Coinfection of channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) with virulent Aeromonas hydrophila and Flavobacterium covae exacerbates mortality - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wise, A.L., Lafrentz, B.R., Kelly, A.M., Liles, M.R., Griffin, M.J., Beck, B.H., Bruce, T.J. 2024. Coinfection of channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) with virulent Aeromonas hydrophila and Flavobacterium covae exacerbates mortality. Journal of Fish Diseases. 2024:e13912. https://doi.org/10.1111/jfd.13912.

Transcriptome analysis and immune gene expression of channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) fed diets with inclusion of frass from black soldier fly larvae - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sankappa, N.M., Lange, M.D., Aksoy, M., Eljack, R.M., Kucuktas, H., Beck, B.H., Abernathy, J.W. 2024. Transcriptome analysis and immune gene expression of channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) fed diets with inclusion of frass from black soldier fly larvae. Frontiers in Physiology. 14:1330368. https://doi.org/10.3389/fphys.2023.1330368.

Partial replacement of fishmeal with soy-based proteins in cultured largemouth bass - (Popular Publication)
Semla, J.L., Vuglar, B.M., Lafrentz, B.R., Davis, D.A., Butts, I.A., Bruce, T.J. 2023. Partial replacement of fishmeal with soy-based proteins in cultured largemouth bass. Fish Farming News. 2:2-3.

Pathology, microbiology, and genetic diversity associated with Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae and novel Erysipelothrix spp. infections in southern sea otters (Enhydra lutris nereis) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chang, R.K., Miller, M., Tekedar, H.C., Rose, D., Garcia, J.C., Lafrentz, B.R., Older, C.E., Waldbieser, G.C., Pomaranski, E., Shahin, K., Camus, A.C., Batac, F., Bryne, B., Murray, M.J., Griffin, M.J., Soto, E. 2024. Pathology, microbiology, and genetic diversity associated with Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae and novel Erysipelothrix spp. infections in southern sea otters (Enhydra lutris nereis). Frontiers in Microbiology. 14:1303235. https://doi.org/10.3389/fmicb.2023.1303235.

A supervised machine learning workflow for the reduction of highly dimensional biological data - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Andersen, L.K., Reading, B.J. 2023. A supervised machine learning workflow for the reduction of highly dimensional biological data. Artificial Intelligence in the Life Sciences. 5:100090. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ailsci.2023.100090.

Early divergent responses to virulent and attenuated vaccine isolates of Flavobacterium covae sp. nov. In channel catfish, Ictalurus punctatus - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhang, D., Zu, G., Thongda, W., Li, C., Ye, Z., Zhao, H., Beck, B.H., Mohammed, H., Peatman, E. 2023. Early divergent responses to virulent and attenuated vaccine isolates of Flavobacterium covae sp. nov. In channel catfish, Ictalurus punctatus. Fish and Shellfish Immunology. 144:109248. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fsi.2023.109248.

Acute thermal stress impacts sperm quality in blue catfish Ictalurus furcatus - (Abstract Only)
Martin, K., Abernathy, J.W., Barzegar-Fallah, S., Dunham, R., Liyange, S., Roy, L., Tackett, M., Wood, K., Butts, I.A. 2024. Acute thermal stress impacts sperm quality in blue catfish Ictalurus furcatus. Aquaculture America[abstract].

Columnaris disease is caused by Flavobacterium columnare and three newly described Flavobacterium spp. - (Abstract Only)
Lafrentz, B.R., Králová, S., Burbick, C.R., Alexander, T.L., Phillips, C.W., Griffin, M.J., Waldbieser, G.C., Garcia, J.C., Sebastião, F., Soto, E., Loch, T.P., Liles, M.R., Snekvik, K.R. 2024. Columnaris disease is caused by Flavobacterium columnare and three newly described Flavobacterium spp [abstract]. Aquaculture America 2024, February 18-21, 2024, San Antonio, TX, USA. 288.

Controlled laboratory challenge demonstrates moderate additive genetic variation in resistance to tilapia lake virus in Nile tilapia - (Abstract Only)
Lafrentz, B.R., Johnston, A.E., Lozano, C.A., Ospina-Arango, J.F., Shoemaker, C.A., Vela-Avitua, S., Rye, M., Beck, B.H. 2024. Controlled laboratory challenge demonstrates moderate additive genetic variation in resistance to tilapia lake virus in Nile tilapia [abstract]. Aquaculture America 2024, February 18-21, 2024, San Antonio, TX, USA. 290.

Flavobacterium covae is the predominant species of columnaris-causing bacteria impacting the channel catfish Ictalurus punctatus industry in the southeastern USA - (Abstract Only)
Lafrentz, B.R., Khoo, L.H., Lawrence, M.L., Petrie-Hanson, L., Hanson, L.A., Baumgartner, W.A., Hemstreet, W.G., Kelly, A.M., Garcia, J.C., Shelley, J.P., Johnston, A.E., Bruce, T.J., Griffin, M.J. 2024. Flavobacterium covae is the predominant species of columnaris-causing bacteria impacting the channel catfish Ictalurus punctatus industry in the southeastern USA [abstract]. Aquaculture America 2024, February 18-21, 2024, San Antonio, TX, USA. 289.

Striped bass (Morone saxatilis) egg quality: proteomic profiles of preovulatory oocytes and ovulated eggs via machine learning - (Abstract Only)
Andersen, L.K., Williams, V.N., Williams, T.I., Collins, L.B., Reading, B.J. 2024. Striped bass (Morone saxatilis) egg quality: proteomic profiles of preovulatory oocytes and ovulated eggs via machine learning [abstract]. Aquaculture America Conference, San Antonio, TX. February 18-21, 2024.

Isolation and characterization of phage AhFM11 against hypervirulent Aeromonas hydrophila and its use in aquaculture as a therapeutant - (Abstract Only)
Muliya Sankappa, N., Boregowda, K.K., Kallappa, G.S., Andersen, L.K., Thangavel, S., Abernathy, J.W. 2024. Isolation and characterization of phage AhFM11 against hypervirulent Aeromonas hydrophila and its use in aquaculture as a therapeutant. Aquaculture America[abstract].

The effects of different feed sizes on the growth of Pacific white shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei) in a BIOFLOC system - (Abstract Only)
Bajracharya, S., Garcia, J.C., Davis, A., Roy, L. 2024. The effects of different feed sizes on the growth of Pacific white shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei) in a BIOFLOC system [ABSTRACT]. Aquaculture America 2024. San Antonio, Texas. February 18-21, 2024.

The effects of stocking density on growth the growth of juvenile Pacific white shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei) in a green water system - (Abstract Only)
Bajracharya, S., Garcia, J.C., Davis, A., Roy, L. 2024. The effects of stocking density on growth the growth of juvenile Pacific white shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei) in a green water system [ABSTRACT]. Aquaculture America 2024. San Antonio, Texas. February 18-21, 2024.

Evaluation of various concentrations of a protease complex feed additive in low-salinity culture of Litopenaeus vannamei - (Abstract Only)
Tuttle, J., Bruce, T., Roy, L., Abdelrahman, H., Garcia, J.C., Beck, B.H., Kelly, A. 2024. Evaluation of various concentrations of a protease complex feed additive in low-salinity culture of Litopenaeus vannamei [ABSTRACT]. Aquaculture America 2024. San Antonio, Texas. February 18-21, 2024.

Transcriptomic response and gene co-expression network analyses of white bass (Morone chrysops) after being fed protein substitution diets toward a more sustainable aquaculture - (Abstract Only)
Muliya Sankappa, N., Fuller, S.A., Rawles, S.D., Green, B.W., Rosentrater, K., Mcentire, M.E., Huskey Jr, G., Beck, B.H., Webster, C.D., Abernathy, J.W. 2024. Transcriptomic response and gene co-expression network analyses of white bass (Morone chrysops) after being fed protein substitution diets toward a more sustainable aquaculture. Meeting Abstract[abstract].

Frass from black soldier fly larvae, Hermetia illucens, as a possible functional dietary ingredient on channel catfish feed - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Aksoy, M., Eljack, R.M., Aksoy, J., Beck, B.H. 2023. Frass from black soldier fly larvae, Hermetia illucens, as a possible functional dietary ingredient on channel catfish feed. Fishes. 8(11):542. https://doi.org/10.3390/fishes8110542.

Evaluation of recombinant Flavobacterium covae protein vaccines in channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) - (Abstract Only)
Churchman, E.M., Lange, M.D., Sankappa, N.M., Justice, M.E., Abernathy, J.W., Liles, M.R. 2023. Evaluation of recombinant Flavobacterium covae protein vaccines in channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) [ABSTRACT]. Southeastern Branch of the American Society for Microbiology Annual Meeting, Auburn, AL, November 3-5, 2023.

The role of quorum sensing response regulator luxr on Flavobacterium covae biofilm formation and virulence in channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) - (Abstract Only)
White, R.E., Churchman, E.M., Xu, T., Lange, M.D., Lafrentz, S., Lafrentz, B.R., Liles, M.R. 2023. The role of quorum sensing response regulator luxr on Flavobacterium covae biofilm formation and virulence in channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) [ABSTRACT]. Southeastern Branch of the American Society for Microbiology Annual Meeting, Auburn, AL, November 3-5, 2023.

Gene expression profiling of white bass (Morone chrysops) and hybrid striped bass (M. chrysops x M. saxatilis) gill over time following Flavobacterium columnare exposure - (Database / Dataset)
Andersen, L.K., Abernathy, J.W. 2024. Gene expression profiling of white bass (Morone chrysops) and hybrid striped bass (M. chrysops x M. saxatilis) gill over time following Flavobacterium columnare exposure. NIH Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) Database. GSE246056.

White spot syndrome virus (WSSV) in Alabama red swamp crayfish (Procambarus clarkii) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bruce, T.J., Abernathy, J.W., Tripp, N., Barnes, N., Harrison, C.E., Oladipupo, A.A., Krol, J.D., Wise, A.L., Warg, J.V., Stoeckel, J.A. 2023. White spot syndrome virus (WSSV) in Alabama red swamp crayfish (Procambarus clarkii). Journal of Fish Diseases. 47(2):e13873. https://doi.org/10.1111/jfd.13873.

Flavobacterium covae is the predominant species of columnaris causing bacteria impacting the channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) industry in the southeastern USA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lafrentz, B.R., Khoo, L.H., Lawrence, M.L., Petrie-Hanson, L., Hanson, L.A., Baumgartner, W.A., Hemstreet, W.G., Kelly, A.M., Garcia, J.C., Shelley, J.P., Johnston, A.E., Bruce, T.J., Griffin, M.J. 2024. Flavobacterium covae is the predominant species of columnaris causing bacteria impacting the channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) industry in the southeastern USA. Journal of Aquatic Animal Health. 36:3-15.

Flavobacterium covae is the predominant species of columnaris causing bacteria impacting the channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) industry in the southeastern USA - (Abstract Only)
Lafrentz, B.R., Khoo, L.H., Lawrence, M.L., Petrie-Hanson, L., Hanson, L.A., Baumgartner, W.A., Hemstreet, W.G., Kelly, A.M., Garcia, J.C., Shelley, J.P., Johnston, A.E., Bruce, T., Griffin, M.J. 2023. Flavobacterium covae is the predominant species of columnaris causing bacteria impacting the channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) industry in the southeastern USA [abstract]. 2023 Joint Meeting of the Northeast Fish Health Committee and the AFS Fish Health Section, Burlington, VT. July 24-28, 2023. 39.

A preliminary exploration of columnaris-causing bacteria isolated from cultured largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides) in the southeastern United States - (Abstract Only)
Johnston, A.E., Garcia, J.C., Lafrentz, B.R., Bruce, T.J., Beck, B.H. 2023. A preliminary exploration of columnaris-causing bacteria isolated from cultured largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides) in the southeastern United States [abstract]. 2023 Joint Meeting of the Northeast Fish Health Committee and the AFS Fish Health Section, Burlington, VT. July 24-28, 2023. 38.

Most treatments to control freshwater algal blooms are not effective: Meta-analysis of field experiments - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Anantapantula, S.S., Wilson, A.E. 2023. Most treatments to control freshwater algal blooms are not effective: Meta-analysis of field experiments. Water Research. 243(5):120342. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.watres.2023.120342.

Investigating the ability of edwardsiella ictaluri and flavobac-terium covae to persist within commercial catfish pond sedi-ments under laboratory conditions - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Tuttle, J., Bruce, T., Butts, I., Roy, L., Abdelrahman, H., Beck, B.H., Kelly, A. 2023. Investigating the ability of edwardsiella ictaluri and flavobac-terium covae to persist within commercial catfish pond sedi-ments under laboratory conditions. Pathogens. 12(7):871. https://doi.org/10.3390/pathogens12070871.

Pacific white shrimp (Liptopenaeus vannamei) transcriptome analysis after exposure to recombinant Vibrio parahaemolyticus PirA and PirB proteins - (Abstract Only)
Lange, M.D., Abernathy, J.W., Zhang, D., Shoemaker, C.A., Bader, T.J., Beck, B.H. 2023. Pacific white shrimp (Liptopenaeus vannamei) transcriptome analysis after exposure to recombinant Vibrio parahaemolyticus PirA and PirB proteins [abstract]. 21ST International Conference on Diseases of Fish and Shellfish, September 11-14, 2023. Aberdeen, UK.

Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) resistance to Francisella orientalis is heritable and not genetically correlated to growth performance - (Abstract Only)
Shoemaker, C.A., Lozano, C.A., Lafrentz, B.R., Mumma, W.P., Vela-Avitúa, S., Ospina-Arango, J., Yazdi, M., Rye, M. 2023. Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) resistance to Francisella orientalis is heritable and not genetically correlated to growth performance [ABSTRACT]. 21st International Conference on Diseases of Fish and Shellfish, September 11-14, 2023, Aberdeen, UK. 31.

Columnaris disease is caused by Flavobacterium columnare and three newly described Flavobacterium spp - (Abstract Only)
Lafrentz, B.R., Králová, S., Burbick, C.R., Alexander, T.L., Phillips, C.W., Griffin, M.J., Waldbieser, G.C., Garcia, J.C., De Alexandre Sebasti, F., Soto, E., Loch, T.P., Liles, M.R., Snekvik, K.R. 2023. Columnaris disease is caused by Flavobacterium columnare and three newly described Flavobacterium spp [abstract]. 21st International Conference on Diseases of Fish and Shellfish, September 11-14, 2023, Aberdeen, UK. 27.

Controlled laboratory challenge demonstrates moderate additive genetic variation in resistance to tilapia lake virus in Nile tilapia - (Abstract Only)
Lafrentz, B.R., Johnston, A.E., Lozano, C.A., Ospina-Arango, J.F., Shoemaker, C.A., Vela-Avitua, S., Rye, M., Beck, B.H. 2023. Controlled laboratory challenge demonstrates moderate additive genetic variation in resistance to tilapia lake virus in Nile tilapia [abstract]. 21st International Conference on Diseases of Fish and Shellfish, September 11-14, 2023, Aberdeen, UK. 31.

Potential roles of glutathione s-transferases in catfish skin and gills against bacterial infection - (Database / Dataset)
Zhang, D. 2023. Potential roles of glutathione s-transferases in catfish skin and gills against bacterial infection. National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI).

On demand feeding and the response of Pacific white shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei) to varying dietary protein levels in semi-intensive pond production - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Strebel, L., Nguyen, K., Corby, T., Rhodes, M., Beck, B.H., Roy, L., Davis, A.D. 2023. On demand feeding and the response of Pacific white shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei) to varying dietary protein levels in semi-intensive pond production. Aquaculture. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aquaculture.2023.739698.

Ultraviolet light differentially reduces viability of fish- and fish farm-associated flavobacteria (families Flavobacteriaceae and Weeksellaceae). - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Knupp, C., Faisal, M., Brenden, T.O., Soto, E., Lafrentz, B.R., Griffin, M.J., Wiens, G.D., Cavender, W., Van Vliet, D., Loch, T.P. 2023. Ultraviolet light differentially reduces viability of fish- and fish farm-associated flavobacteria (families Flavobacteriaceae and Weeksellaceae). North American Journal of Aquaculture. 85(4):311-323. https://doi.org/10.1002/naaq.10300.

The expression of recombinant monoclonal antibodies from existing hybridoma cell lines - (Abstract Only)
Churchman, E.M., Lange, M.D., Wise, A.L., Bruce, T.J. 2023. The expression of recombinant monoclonal antibodies from existing hybridoma cell lines [abstract]. North American Comparative Immunology Conference Workshop, Auburn, AL. June 6-8, 2023.

Global gene expression analyses of channel catfish after being fed diets with inclusion of frass from black soldier fly larvae - (Database / Dataset)
Abernathy, J.W., Lange, M.D., Aksoy, M., Eljack, R.M., Beck, B.H., Muliya Sankappa, N. 2024. Global gene expression analyses of channel catfish after being fed diets with inclusion of frass from black soldier fly larvae. NIH Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) Database. GSE231874. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/geo/query/acc.cgi?acc=GSE231874

Genome sequence of white spot syndrome virus (WSSV) isolated from Alabama crayfish - (Database / Dataset)
Abernathy, J.W., Bruce, T.J. 2023. Genome sequence of white spot syndrome virus (WSSV) isolated from Alabama crayfish. Genbank.

Fish immune responses to natural infection with carp edema virus (Koi sleepy disease): An emerging fish pathogen - (Abstract Only)
Muliya Sankappa, N., Abernathy, J.W. 2023. Fish immune responses to natural infection with carp edema virus (Koi sleepy disease): An emerging fish pathogen [ABSTRACT]. 13th North American Comparative Immunology (NACI) Workshop, Auburn, AL. June 4-7, 2023.

Persistence of a wild-type virulent aeromonas hydrophila isolate in pond sediments from commercial catfish ponds: a laboratory study - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Tuttle, J., Bruce, T., Abdelrahman, H., Roy, L., Butts, I., Beck, B.H., Kelly, A. 2023. Persistence of a wild-type virulent aeromonas hydrophila isolate in pond sediments from commercial catfish ponds: a laboratory study. Veterinary Sciences. 10(3):236. https://doi.org/10.3390/vetsci10030236.

Genetic variation in disease resistance traits in hybrid striped bass - (Abstract Only)

The infection dynamics of experimental Edwardsiella ictaluri and Flavobacterium covae coinfection in channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wise, A.L., Lafrentz, B.R., Kelly, A.M., Liles, M.R., Griffin, M.J., Beck, B.H., Bruce, T. 2023. The infection dynamics of experimental Edwardsiella ictaluri and Flavobacterium covae coinfection in channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus). Pathogens. 2023(12):462. https://doi.org/10.3390/ pathogens12030462.

Full utilization of liberated and modified fibers as feed binders from plant biomass - (Abstract Only)
Aksoy, B., Aksoy, M., Beck, B.H., Iglesias, C., Peresin, S., Via, B. 2023. Full utilization of liberated and modified fibers as feed binders from plant biomass [abstract]. 2023 Forest Products Society, Annual International Conference.

Determination of the role of quorum sensing response regulator LuxR on flavobacterium covae biofilm formation and virulence in channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) - (Abstract Only)
Churchman, E.M., White, R., Lange, M.D., Lafrentz, S., Lafrentz, B.R., Liles, M.R. 2023. Determination of the role of quorum sensing response regulator LuxR on flavobacterium covae biofilm formation and virulence in channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) [ABSTRACT]. American Society of Microbiology Microbe Conference, Houston, TX, June 15-19, 2023.

A recombinant 9E1 monoclonal antibody binds membrane and soluble channel catfish immunoglobulin M - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lange, M.D., Churchman, E.M., Wise, A.L., Bruce, T.J. 2023. A recombinant 9E1 monoclonal antibody binds membrane and soluble channel catfish immunoglobulin M. Fish and Shellfish Immunology Reports. 4:100086. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fsirep.2023.100086.

Peptidoglycan hydrolases as alternatives to antibiotics to treat Streptococcosis in fish - (Abstract Only)
Segree, A.T., Donovan, D.M., Abernathy, J.W., Shoemaker, C.A., Ramena, G.T. 2023. Peptidoglycan hydrolases as alternatives to antibiotics to treat Streptococcosis in fish [abstract]. Aquaculture America 2023, February 23-26, 2023, New Orleans, LA.

Genome-wide association study for Streptococcus iniae in Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) identifies a significant QTL for disease resistance - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Vela-Avitúa, S., Lafrentz, B.R., Lozano, C.A., Shoemaker, C.A., Ospina-Arango, J., Beck, B.H., Rye, M. 2023. Genome-wide association study for Streptococcus iniae in Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) identifies a significant QTL for disease resistance. Frontiers in Genetics. 14:1078381. https://doi.org/10.3389/fgene.2023.1078381.

Complex effects of dissolved organic matter, temperature, and initial bloom density on the efficacy of hydrogen peroxide to control cyanobacteria - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Buley, R.P., Gladfelter, M.F., Fernandez-Figueroa, E.G., Wilson, A.E. 2023. Complex effects of dissolved organic matter, temperature, and initial bloom density on the efficacy of hydrogen peroxide to control cyanobacteria. Environmental Science and Pollution Research. 30:43991-44005. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-023-25301-4.

Whole genome sequencing and annotation of seven strains of aeromonas veronii isolated from channel catfish - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Abernathy, J.W., Zhang, D., Liles, M., Lange, M.D., Shoemaker, C.A., Beck, B.H. 2023. Whole genome sequencing and annotation of seven strains of aeromonas veronii isolated from channel catfish. Microbiology Resource Announcements. 12(2):e01231-22. https://doi.org/10.1128/mra.01231-22.

The impact of antimicrobial peptides on the biofilm formation of aquaculture-relevant pathogens - (Abstract Only)
Lange, M.D., Salger, S.A., Reading, B.J., Peatman, E., Beck, B.H. 2023. The impact of antimicrobial peptides on the biofilm formation of aquaculture-relevant pathogens [ABSTRACT]. Aquaculture America Conference. New Orleans, LA, February 23-26, 2023

Epidemiology and economic impact of disease-related losses on commercial catfish farms: a seven-year case study from Alabama, USA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Abdelrahman, H.A., Hemstreet, W.B., Roy, L.A., Hanson, T.R., Beck, B.H., Kelly, A.M. 2022. Epidemiology and economic impact of disease-related losses on commercial catfish farms: a seven-year case study from Alabama, USA. Aquaculture. 566:739206. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aquaculture.2022.739206.

Transcriptome analysis of Pacific white shrimp (Liptopenaeus vannamei) after exposure to recombinant Vibrio parahaemolyticus PirA and PirB proteins - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lange, M.D., Abernathy, J.W., Rawles, A.A., Zhang, D., Shoemaker, C.A., Bader, T.J., Beck, B.H. 2023. Transcriptome analysis of Pacific white shrimp (Liptopenaeus vannamei) after exposure to recombinant Vibrio parahaemolyticus PirA and PirB proteins. Fish and Shellfish Immunology. 132. Article 108502. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fsi.2022.108502.

Growth performance, survival, blood chemistry, and immune gene expression of channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) fed probiotic-supplemented diets - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Nguyen, K.Q., Bruce, T.J., Oluwafunmilola, E.A., Liles, M.R., Beck, B.H., Davis, A.D. 2022. Growth performance, survival, blood chemistry, and immune gene expression of channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) fed probiotic-supplemented diets. Veterinary Sciences. 9(12):701. https://doi.org/10.3390/vetsci9120701.

Toward understanding factors associated with outbreaks of motile aeromonas septicemia in channel catfish (ictalurus punctatus) - (Abstract Only)

StriperHub: Striped bass (Morone saxatilis) aquaculture - (Abstract Only)
Reading, B., Anderson, L., Abernathy, J.W., Berlinsky, D., Bolton, G., Borski, R., Cerino, D., Ciaramella, M., Clark, R., Frinsko, M., Fuller, S.A., Gabel, S., Green, B.W., Hall, S., Herbst, E., Hopper, M., Kenter, L., Lopez, F., Nash, B., Parker, M., Quagrainie, K., Rawles, S.D., Wang, H. 2023. StriperHub: Striped bass (Morone saxatilis) aquaculture [abstract]. Aquaculture America 2023, February 23-26, 2023, New Orleans, LA.

Gene expression profiling of white bass when fed fish meal and fish meal replacement diets - (Database / Dataset)

Evaluation of aqueous magnesium concentration on performance of Pacific white shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei) cultured in low salinity water of west Alabama, USA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hernandez, D.P., Abdelrahman, H.A., Galkanda-Arachchige, H.S., Kelly, A.M., Butts, I.A., Davis, D., Beck, B.H., Roy, L.A. 2022. Evaluation of aqueous magnesium concentration on performance of Pacific white shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei) cultured in low salinity water of west Alabama, USA. Aquaculture. 565. Article 739133. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aquaculture.2022.739133.

Disease resistance in moronid aquaculture - (Abstract Only)
Abernathy, J.W., Lange, M.D., Farmer, B.D., Mcentire, M.E., Rawles, S.D. 2023. Disease resistance in moronid aquaculture [Abstract]. 30th Annual Plant and Animal Genome Conference, San Diego, CA, January 13-18, 2023.

Polycationic surfaces promote whole-cell immobilization and induce micro-granulation of Clostridium saccharoperbutylacetonicum N1-4 for enhanced biobutanol production - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jiménez-Bonilla, P., Zhang, J., Wang, Y., Blersch, D., Estela De-Bashan, L., Guo, L., Li, X., Zhang, D., Wang, Y. 2022. Polycationic surfaces promote whole-cell immobilization and induce micro-granulation of Clostridium saccharoperbutylacetonicum N1-4 for enhanced biobutanol production. ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces. 2022(14):49555-49567. https://doi.org/10.1021/acsami.2c14888.

StriperHub: Striped bass (Morone saxatilis) aquaculture - (Abstract Only)
Reading, B.J., Anderson, L.K., Abernathy, J.W., Berlinsky, D.L., Bolton, G., Borski, R.J., Cerino, D., Ciaramella, M., Clark, R.W., Frinsko, M.O., Fuller, S.A., Gabel, S., Green, B.W., Hall, S., Herbst, E., Hopper, M., Kenter, L.W., Lopez, F., Nash, B., Parker, M., Quagrainie, K., Rawles, S.D., Wang, H. 2022. StriperHub: Striped bass (Morone saxatilis) aquaculture [abstract]. The North Carolina Coastal Conference. North Carolina Sea Grant. November 7-8. NC State University McKimmon Center Raleigh, NC.

Nutritional evaluation of frass from black soldier fly larvae as potential feed ingredient for Pacific white shrimp, Litopenaeus vannamei - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Aksoy, M., Eljack, R.M., Beck, B.H., Peatman, E. 2022. Nutritional evaluation of frass from black soldier fly larvae as potential feed ingredient for Pacific white shrimp, Litopenaeus vannamei. Aquaculture. 27:101353. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aqrep.2022.101353.

Immunological and biochemical changes in Pacific white shrimp, Litopenaeus vannamei, challenged with Vibrio parahaemolyticus - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Aksoy, M., Eljack, R.M., Peatman, E., Beck, B.H. 2022. Immunological and biochemical changes in Pacific white shrimp, Litopenaeus vannamei, challenged with Vibrio parahaemolyticus. Microbial Pathogenesis. 172:105787. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.micpath.2022.105787.

Additive genetic variation in resistance of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) to Francisella orientalis and its genetic (co)variation to both harvest weight and resistance to Streptococcus agalactiae Ib - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Shoemaker, C.A., Lozano, C.A., Lafrentz, B.R., Mumma, W.P., Vela-Avitua, S., Ospina-Arango, J., Yazdi, M., Rye, M. 2022. Additive genetic variation in resistance of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) to Francisella orientalis and its genetic (co)variation to both harvest weight and resistance to Streptococcus agalactiae Ib. Aquaculture. 561:738736. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aquaculture.2022.738736.

Columnaris disease is caused by Flavobacterium columnare and three newly described Flavobacterium spp. - (Abstract Only)
Lafrentz, B.R., Kralova, S., Burbick, C.R., Alexander, T.L., Phillips, C.W., Griffin, M.J., Waldbieser, G.C., Garcia, J.C., Dealexandresebastiao, F., Soto, E., Loch, T.P., Liles, M.R., Snekvik, K.R. 2022. Columnaris disease is caused by Flavobacterium columnare and three newly described Flavobacterium spp. [abstract]. International Symposium on Aquatic Animal Health. 208. 9th International Symposium on Aquatic Animal Health, Santiago, Chile. September 5-8, 2022.

Draft genome sequences of Flavobacterium covae strains LSU-066-04 and LV-359-01 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Churchman, E.M., Parello, G., Lange, M.D., Farmer, B.D., Lafrentz, B.R., Beck, B.H., Liles, M.R. 2022. Draft genome sequences of flavobacterium covae strains LSU-066-04 and LV-359-01. Microbiology Resource Announcements. 11(7):e00352-22. https://doi.org/10.1128/mra.00352-22.

Coinfection by Group C Streptococcus dysgalactiae subsp. equisimilis and Flavobacterium davisii in Nile Tilapia, from the United States - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Shoemaker, C.A., Lafrentz, B.R., Beck, B.H., Paulson, M.D., Garcia, J.C., Heckman, T.I., Soto, E. 2022. Coinfection by Group C Streptococcus dysgalactiae subsp. equisimilis and Flavobacterium davisii in Nile Tilapia, from the United States. European Association of Fish Pathologists. https://doi.org/10.48045/001c.38695.

Columnaris disease is caused by Flavobacterium columnare and three newly described Flavobacterium spp. - (Abstract Only)
Lafrentz, B.R., Kralova, S., Burbick, C.R., Alexander, T.L., Phillips, C.W., Giffin, M.J., Waldbieser, G.C., Garcia, J.C., De Alexandre Sebasti, F., Soto, E., Loch, T., Liles, M.R., Snkvik, K.R. 2022. Columnaris disease is caused by Flavobacterium columnare and three newly described Flavobacterium spp [abstract]. Western Fish Disease Workshop, Hood River OR, May 16-20, 2022.

Novel animal feed binder from soybean hulls -evaluation of binding properties - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Aksoy, B., Aksoy, M., Jiang, Z., Beck, B.H. 2022. Novel animal feed binder from soybean hulls -evaluation of binding properties. Animal Feed Science and Technology. 288:115292. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.anifeedsci.2022.115292.

Draft genome sequence of flavobacterium covae strain LV-359-01 - (Database / Dataset)
Churchman, E.M., Parello, G., Lange, M.D., Farmer, B.D., Lafrentz, B.R., Beck, B.H., Liles, M.R. 2022. Draft genome sequence of flavobacterium covae strain LV-359-01. National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI). SAMN26856627.

Draft genome sequence of flavobacterium covae strain LSU-066-04 - (Database / Dataset)
Churchman, E.M., Parello, G., Lange, M.D., Farmer, B.D., Lafrentz, B.R., Beck, B.H., Liles, M.R. 2022. Draft genome sequence of flavobacterium covae strain LSU-066-04. National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI). SAMN26856626.

Shrimp transcriptome analysis after exposure to recombinant Vibrio parahaemolyticus PirA and PirB toxins - (Database / Dataset)
Rawles, A.A., Abernathy, J.W., Lange, M.D., Shoemaker, C.A., Zhang, D., Bader, T.J., Beck, B.H. 2022. Shrimp transcriptome analysis after exposure to recombinant Vibrio parahaemolyticus PirA and PirB toxins. National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI).

Development of an attenuated columnaris vaccine for catfish and other fish species in the southern region - (Popular Publication)
Harrison, C., Lafrentz, B.R., Bruce, T.J. 2022. Development of an attenuated columnaris vaccine for catfish and other fish species in the southern region. Fish Farming News. 2022(1):12-13.

White bass broodstock and genome resources development in support of hybrid striped bass aquaculture - (Abstract Only)
Abernathy, J.W., Rawles, S.D., Mcentire, M.E., Sealey, W.M., Gaylord, G.T., Webster, C.D. 2022. White bass broodstock and genome resources development in support of hybrid striped bass aquaculture[abstract]. 2022 North Carolina Aquaculture Development Conference. New Bern, NC. March 10-12, 2022.

Identification and characterization of differentially expressed channel catfish IgM transcripts after vaccination with antigens of virulent aeromonas hydrophila - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhang, D., Lange, M.D., Shoemaker, C.A., Beck, B.H. 2022. Identification and characterization of differentially expressed channel catfish IgM transcripts after vaccination with antigens of virulent aeromonas hydrophila. Fishes. 2022(7):24. https://doi.org/10.3390/fishes7010024.

The fish pathogen Flavobacterium columnare represents four distinct species: Flavobacterium columnare, Flavobacterium covae sp. nov., Flavobacterium davisii sp. nov. and Flavobacterium oreochromis sp. nov. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lafrentz, B.R., Králová, S., Burbick, C.R., Alexander, T.L., Phillips, C.W., Griffin, M.J., Waldbieser, G.C., Garcia, J.C., De Alexandre, S., Soto, E., Loch, T.P., Liles, M.R., Snekvik, K.R. 2022. The fish pathogen Flavobacterium columnare represents four distinct species: Flavobacterium columnare, Flavobacterium covae sp. nov., Flavobacterium davisii sp. nov. and Flavobacterium oreochromis sp. nov. Systematic and Applied Microbiology. 45:126293. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.syapm.2021.126293.

Characterization of novel soybean hull-based binders for aqua-feed pellets - (Abstract Only)
Alemdari, N.E., Aksoy, B., Aksoy, M., Beck, B.H., Jiang, Z. 2021. Characterization of novel soybean hull-based binders for aqua-feed pellets [abstract]. 2021 AIChE Annual Meeting Abstract.

A review of bacterial co-infections in farmed catfish: Components, diagnostics, and treatment directions - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wise, A.L., Lafrentz, B.R., Kelly, A.M., Khoo, L., Xu, T., Liles, M.R., Bruce, T.J. 2021. A review of bacterial co-infections in farmed catfish: Components, diagnostics, and treatment directions. Animals. 11:3240. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani11113240.

Catfish columnaris disease cases dominated by one genetic type of Flavobacterium columnare - (Popular Publication)
Lafrentz, B.R. 2021. Catfish columnaris disease cases dominated by one genetic type of Flavobacterium columnare. Fish Farming News. 2021(2):9.

Use of a Flavobacterium columnare DnaK recombinant protein vaccine to guard against columnaris disease in channel catfish - (Abstract Only)
Lange, M.D. 2021. Use of a Flavobacterium columnare DnaK recombinant protein vaccine to guard against columnaris disease in channel catfish. Proceedings of US-Japan Natural Resources Panel on Aquaculture [abstract]. 13-14.

Analysis of variation of immunoglobulin (Ig) M transcripts in channel catfish vaccinated with extracellular proteins of virulent Aeromonas hydrophila - (Database / Dataset)
Zhang, D., Lange, M.D., Shoemaker, C.A., Beck, B.H. 2022. Analysis of variation of immunoglobulin (Ig) M transcripts in channel catfish vaccinated with extracellular proteins of virulent Aeromonas hydrophila. National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI).

The effect of piscidin antimicrobial peptides on the formation of Gram-negative bacterial biofilms - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Prior, B.S., Lange, M.D., Salger, S.A., Reading, B.J., Peatman, E., Beck, B.H. 2022. The effect of piscidin antimicrobial peptides on the formation of Gram-negative bacterial biofilms. Journal of Fish Diseases. 45(1):99-105. https://doi.org/10.1111/jfd.13540.

Use of an immersion adjuvant with a Flavobacterium columnare recombinant protein vaccine in channel catfish - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lange, M.D., Abernathy, J.W., Farmer, B.D., Beck, B.H. 2021. Use of an immersion adjuvant with a Flavobacterium columnare recombinant protein vaccine in channel catfish. Fish and Shellfish Immunology. 117:136-139. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fsi.2021.07.025.

Failure of phenotypic markers to accurately identify black bass species and associated hybrids in Mobile River Basin, Alabama - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lewis, M.R., Silliman, K.E., Beck, B.H., Sammons, S.M., Peatman, E.J. 2021. Failure of phenotypic markers to accurately identify black bass species and associated hybrids in Mobile River Basin, Alabama. North American Journal of Fisheries Management. 41(5):1591-1601. https://doi.org/10.1002/nafm.10673.

Bioeconomics of Flavobacterium columnare Vaccine Pond Trials with Channel Catfish Ictalurus punctatus - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Malecki, J.K., Roy, L.A., Arias, C.R., Lange, M.D., Shoemaker, C.A., Beck, B.H., Truong, N.T., Hanson, T.R. 2021. Bioeconomics of Flavobacterium columnare Vaccine Pond Trials with Channel Catfish Ictalurus punctatus. North American Journal of Aquaculture. https://doi.org/10.1002/naaq.10191.

Bioeconomics of Flavobacterium columnare vaccine pond trials with channel catfish Ictalurus punctatus - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Malecki, J.K., Roy, L., Arias, C.R., Lange, M.D., Beck, B.H., Truong, N., Hanson, T.R. 2021. Bioeconomics of Flavobacterium columnare vaccine pond trials with channel catfish Ictalurus punctatus. North American Journal of Aquaculture. 83: 207-217. https://doi.org/10.1002/naaq.10191.

Toxicity of recombinant PirA and PirB derived from Vibrio parahaemolyticus in shrimp - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhang, D., Bader, T.J., Lange, M.D., Shoemaker, C.A., Beck, B.H. 2021. Toxicity of recombinant PirA and PirB derived from Vibrio parahaemolyticus in shrimp. Microbial Pathogenesis. 155:104886. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.micpath.2021.104886.

Genetic characterization of Flavobacterium columnare isolates from the Pacific Northwest, USA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Alexandre Sebastial, F., Shahin, K., Lafrentz, B.R., Griffin, M.J., Loch, T.P., Mukkatira, K., Veek, T., Richey, C., Adkison, M., Holt, R.A., Soto, E. 2021. Genetic characterization of Flavobacterium columnare isolates from the Pacific Northwest, USA. Diseases of Aquatic Organisms. 144: 151-158. https://doi.org/10.3354/dao03588.

Differential production and secretion of potentially toxigenic extracellular proteins from hypervirulent Aeromonas hydrophila under biofilm and planktonic culture - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Barger, P., Liles, M., Newton, J., Beck, B.H. 2021. Differential production and secretion of potentially toxigenic extracellular proteins from hypervirulent Aeromonas hydrophila under biofilm and planktonic culture. BMC Microbiology. 21:8. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12866-020-02065-2.

A novel paper-based and pH-sensitive intelligent detector in meat and seafood packaging - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Alamdari, N.E., Aksoy, B., Aksoy, M., Beck, B.H., Jiang, Z. 2021. A novel paper-based and pH-sensitive intelligent detector in meat and seafood packaging. Food Control. 224. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.talanta.2020.121913.

Three cases of acute bacterial sepsis in pygmy hippopotamus (Choeropsis Liberiensis) calves siblings - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Demaar, T.W., Lafrentz, B.R., Garner, M.G. 2021. Three cases of acute bacterial sepsis in pygmy hippopotamus (Choeropsis Liberiensis) calves siblings. Journal of Zoo and Wildlife Medicine. 52(2): 755-762. https://doi.org/10.1638/2020-0097.

Draft genome sequences of Cetobacterium somerae 2G large and two novel Cetobacterium isolates from intestines of channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lafrentz, B.R., Lafrentz, S.A., Beck, B.H., Arias, C. 2020. Draft genome sequences of Cetobacterium somerae 2G large and two novel Cetobacterium isolates from intestines of channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus). Microbiology Resource Announcements. 9:e01006-20. https://doi.org/10.1128/MRA.01006-20.

Proteome analysis of virulent Aeromonas hydrophila reveals the upregulation of iron acquisition systems in the presence of a xenosiderophore - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lange, M.D., Abernathy, J.W., Shoemaker, C.A., Zhang, D., Kirby, A., Peatman, E., Beck, B.H. 2020. Proteome analysis of virulent Aeromonas hydrophila reveals the upregulation of iron acquisition systems in the presence of a xenosiderophore. FEMS Microbiology Letters. 367(20):1-8. https://doi.org/10.1093/femsle/fnaa169.

Development of IglC and GroEL recombinant vaccines for francisellosis in Nile tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Shahin, K., Pirezan, F., Rogge, M., Lafrentz, B.R., Shrestha, R.P., Hildebrand, M., Lu, F., Hogenesch, H., Soto, E. 2020. Development of IglC and GroEL recombinant vaccines for francisellosis in Nile tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus. Fish and Shellfish Immunology. 105:341-349. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fsi.2020.07.045.

Genetic (co)variation between harvest weight and resistance to both Streptococcus iniae and S. agalactiae capsular type Ib in Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lafrentz, B.R., Lozano, C.A., Shoemaker, C.A., Garcia, J.C., Ospina-Arango, J.F., Rye, M. 2020. Genetic (co)variation between harvest weight and resistance to both Streptococcus iniae and S. agalactiae capsular type Ib in Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus). Aquaculture. 529:735726. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aquaculture.2020.735726.

Aeromonas hydrophila stimulated with deferoxamine mesylate LC-MSMS - (Database / Dataset)

Streptococcosis in fish - (Book / Chapter)
Shoemaker, C.A., Lafrentz, B.R., Garcia, J.C., Xu, D., Beck, B.H. 2020. Streptococcosis in fish. In: AFS-FHS (American Fisheries Society-Fish Health Section). FHS Blue Book: Suggested Procedures for the Detection and Identification of Certain Finfish and Shellfish Pathogens. AFS-FHS. Bethesda, Maryland. Chapter 1.3.3.

Use of dietary frass from black soldier fly larvae, Hermetia illucens, in hybrid tilapia (Nile x Mozambique, Oreocromis niloticus x O. mazambique) diets improves growth and resistance to bacterial diseases - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Aksoy, M., Eljack, R.M., Schrimsher, C., Beck, B.H. 2020. Use of dietary frass from black soldier fly larvae, Hermetia illucens, in hybrid tilapia (Nile x Mozambique, Oreocromis niloticus x O. mazambique) diets improves growth and resistance to bacterial diseases. Aquaculture Report. d. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aqrep.2020.100373.

EasyParallel: a GUI platform for parallelization of STRUCTURE and NEWHYBRIDS analyses - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhao, H., Beck, B.H., Fuller, S.A., Peatman, E. 2020. EasyParallel: a GUI platform for parallelization of STRUCTURE and NEWHYBRIDS analyses. PLoS One. 15(4):e0232110. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0232110.

Evaluation of stocking density and dietary fish meal inclusion for intensive tank production of Pacific White Shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei) cultured in low salinity waters of west Alabama - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Roy, L., Teichert-Coddington, D., Beck, B.H., Dahl, S., James, J., Guo, J., Davis, A. 2020. Evaluation of stocking density and dietary fish meal inclusion for intensive tank production of Pacific White Shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei) cultured in low salinity waters of west Alabama. North American Journal of Aquaculture. 82:345–353. https://doi.org/10.1002/naaq.10150.