Journal Articles
Wilson, K.M.; Rodrigues, D.R.; Briggs, W.N.; Duff, A.F. et al., "Evaluation of the impact of in ovo administered bacteria on microbiome of chicks through 10 days of age." Poult Sci 98 11 (2019) 5949-5960-5949-5960
Wilson, K.; Chasser, K.; Duff, A.; Briggs, W. et al., "Comparison of multiple methods for induction of necrotic enteritis in broilers. I" JOURNAL OF APPLIED POULTRY RESEARCH 27 (2018) 577-589-577-589
Vuong, C.N.; Chou, W.K.; Briggs, W.; Faulkner, O. et al., "Crude Inactivated Influenza A Virus Adjuvated with a Bispecific Antibody Complex Targeting Chicken CD40 and AIV M2e Confers Protection Against Lethal HPAI Challenge in Chickens" Monoclonal Antibodies in Immunodiagnosis and Immunotherapy 37 6 (2018) 245-251-245-251
Beer, L.C.; Bielke, L.R.; Barta, J.R.; Faulkner, O.B. et al., "Evaluation of autofluorescent Eimeria maxima oocysts as a potential indicator of non-viability when enumerating oocysts." Poult Sci 97 8 (2018) 2684-2689-2684-2689
Latorre, J.D.; Adhikari, B.; Park, S.H.; Teague, K.D. et al., "Evaluation of the epithelial barrier function and ileal microbiome in an established necrotic enteritis challenge model in broiler chickens" Frontiers in Veterinary Science 5 AUG (2018)
Hoelzer, K.; Bielke, L.R.; Blake, D.; Cox, E. et al., "Vaccines as alternatives to antibiotics for food producing animals. Part 1: challenges and needs" Veterinary Research 49 (2018) 70-70-70-70
Hoelzer, K.; Bielke, L.R.; Blake, D.; Cox, E. et al., "Vaccines as alternatives to antibiotics for food producing animals. Part 2: new approaches and potential solutions" Veterinary Research 49 (2018) 70-70-70-70
Graham, L.E.; Teague, K.D.; Latorre, J.D.; Yang, Y. et al., "Use of probiotics as an alternative to formaldehyde fumigation in commercial broiler chicken hatch cabinets" JOURNAL OF APPLIED POULTRY RESEARCH (2018)
Raehtz, S.; Hargis, B.M.; Kuttappan, V.A.; Pamukcu, R. et al., "High Molecular Weight Polymer Promotes Bone Health and Prevents Bone Loss Under Salmonella Challenge in Broiler Chickens." Front Physiol 9 (2018) 384-384
Yang, Y.; Wolfenden, A.; Mandal, R.; Faulkner, O. et al., "Evaluation of recombinant Salmonella vaccines to provide cross-serovar and cross-serogroup protection" POULTRY SCIENCE 96 12 (2017) 4352-4360-4352-4360
Mahaffey, D.; Graham, L.E.; Calhoun, N.; Merino-Guzman, R. et al., "Evaluation of A Lactic Acid Based Probiotic on Leaky Gut and Microbiome Associated with Salmonella Enteritidis Infection and Feed Restriction in Broiler Chickens" Approaches in Poultry, Dairy & Veterinary Sciences (2017)
Teague, K.D.; Graham, L.E.; Dunn, J.R.; Cheng, H.H. et al., "In ovo evaluation of FloraMax®-B11 on Marek's disease HVT vaccine protective efficacy, hatchability, microbiota composition, morphometric analysis, and Salmonella enteritidis infection in broiler chickens." Poult Sci 96 7 (2017) 2074-2082-2074-2082
Abousaad, S.; Lassiter, K.; Piekarski, A.; Chary, P. et al., "Effects of In Ovo feeding of dextrin-iodinated casein in broilers: I. Hatch weights and early growth performance." Poult Sci 96 5 (2017) 1473-1477-1473-1477
Abousaad, S.; Lassiter, K.; Piekarski, A.; Chary, P. et al., "Effect of in ovo feeding of dextrin-iodinated casein in broilers: II. Hatch window and growth performance." Poult Sci 96 5 (2017) 1478-1484-1478-1484
Baxter, M.F.A.; Merino-Guzman, R.; Latorre, J.D.; Mahaffey, B.D. et al., "Optimizing Fluorescein Isothiocyanate Dextran Measurement As a Biomarker in a 24-h Feed Restriction Model to Induce Gut Permeability in Broiler Chickens." Front Vet Sci 4 (2017) 56-56
Vuong, C.N.; Chou, W-K.; Kuttappan, V.A.; Hargis, B.M. et al., "A Fast and Inexpensive Protocol for Empirical Verification of Neutralizing Epitopes in Microbial Toxins and Enzymes." Front Vet Sci 4 (2017) 91-91
Kuttappan, V.A.; Vicuña, E.A.; Faulkner, O.B.; Huff, G.R. et al., "Evaluation of changes in serum chemistry in association with feed withdrawal or high dose oral gavage with dextran sodium sulfate- (DSS-) induced gut leakage in broiler chickens." Poult Sci 95 11 (2016) 2565-2569-2565-2569
Chou, W-K.; Chen, C-H.; Vuong, C.N.; Abi-Ghanem, D. et al., "Significant mucosal sIgA production after a single oral or parenteral administration using in vivo CD40 targeting in the chicken." Res Vet Sci 108 (2016) 112-115-112-115
Galarza-Seeber, R.; Latorre, J.D.; Wolfenden, A.D.; Hernandez-Velasco, X. et al., "Evaluation of Bacillus spp. as direct fed microbial (DFM) candidates for aflatoxin B1 biodegradation in broiler chickens" International Journal of Probiotics and Prebiotics 11 1 (2016) 29-35-29-35
Vuong, C.N.; Chou, W.K.; Hargis, B.M.; Berghman, L.R. et al., "Role of probiotics on immune function and their relationship to antibiotic growth promoters in poultry, a brief review" International Journal of Probiotics and Prebiotics 11 1 (2016) 1-6-1-6
Latorre, J.D.; Hernandez-Velasco, X.; Wolfenden, R.E.; Vicente, J.L. et al., "Evaluation and Selection of Bacillus Species Based on Enzyme Production, Antimicrobial Activity, and Biofilm Synthesis as Direct-Fed Microbial Candidates for Poultry." Front Vet Sci 3 (2016) 95-95
Galarza-Seeber, R.; Latorre, J.D.; Bielke, L.R.; Kuttappan, V.A. et al., "Leaky Gut and Mycotoxins: Aflatoxin B1 Does Not Increase Gut Permeability in Broiler Chickens." Front Vet Sci 3 (2016) 10-10
Vicuña, E.A.; Kuttappan, V.A.; Galarza-Seeber, R.; Latorre, J.D. et al., "Effect of dexamethasone in feed on intestinal permeability, differential white blood cell counts, and immune organs in broiler chicks." Poult Sci 94 9 (2015) 2075-2080-2075-2080
Vicuña, E.A.; Kuttappan, V.A.; Tellez, G.; Hernandez-Velasco, X. et al., "Dose titration of FITC-D for optimal measurement of enteric inflammation in broiler chicks." Poult Sci 94 6 (2015) 1353-1359-1353-1359
Kuttappan, V.A.; Berghman, L.R.; Vicuña, E.A.; Latorre, J.D. et al., "Poultry enteric inflammation model with dextran sodium sulfate mediated chemical induction and feed restriction in broilers." Poult Sci 94 6 (2015) 1220-1226-1220-1226
Galarza-Seeber, R.; Latorre, J.D.; Hernandez-Velasco, X.; Wolfenden, A.D. et al., "Isolation, screening and identification of Bacillus spp. As direct-fed microbial candidates for aflatoxin B1biodegradation" Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Biomedicine 5 9 (2015) 702-706-702-706
Menconi, A.; Hernandez-Velasco, X.; Vicuña, E.A.; Kuttappan, V.A. et al., "Histopathological and morphometric changes induced by a dextran sodium sulfate (DSS) model in broilers." Poult Sci 94 5 (2015) 906-911-906-911
Kuttappan, V.A.; Bielke, L.R.; Wolfenden, A.D.; Berghman, L.R. et al., "Comparison of different ELISA protocols for the detection of IgA against influenza nucleoproteins in trachea of vaccinated chickens." Poult Sci 94 2 (2015) 181-184-181-184
Latorre, J.D.; Hernandez-Velasco, X.; Kuttappan, V.A.; Wolfenden, R.E. et al., "Selection of Bacillus spp. for Cellulase and Xylanase Production as Direct-Fed Microbials to Reduce Digesta Viscosity and Clostridium perfringens Proliferation Using an in vitro Digestive Model in Different Poultry Diets." Front Vet Sci 2 (2015) 25-25
Kuttappan, V.A.; Vicuña, E.A.; Latorre, J.D.; Wolfenden, A.D. et al., "Evaluation of Gastrointestinal Leakage in Multiple Enteric Inflammation Models in Chickens." Front Vet Sci 2 (2015) 66-66
Latorre, J.D.; Hernandez-Velasco, X.; Bielke, L.R.; Vicente, J.L. et al., "Evaluation of a Bacillus direct-fed microbial candidate on digesta viscosity, bacterial translocation, microbiota composition and bone mineralisation in broiler chickens fed on a rye-based diet." Br Poult Sci 56 6 (2015) 723-732-723-732
Menconi, A.; Bielke, L.R.; Hargis, B.; Tellez, G., "Immuno-modulation and anti-inflammatory effects of antibiotic growth promoters versus probiotics in the intestinal tract" Journal of Microbiology Research and Reviews 2 7 (2014) 62-67-62-67
Latorre, J.D.; Hernandez-Velasco, X.; Kallapura, G.; Menconi, A. et al., "Evaluation of germination, distribution, and persistence of Bacillus subtilis spores through the gastrointestinal tract of chickens." Poult Sci 93 7 (2014) 1793-1800-1793-1800
Kallapura, G.; Morgan, M.J.; Pumford, N.R.; Bielke, L.R. et al., "Evaluation of the respiratory route as a viable portal of entry for Salmonella in poultry via intratracheal challenge of Salmonella Enteritidis and Salmonella Typhimurium." Poult Sci 93 2 (2014) 340-346-340-346
Menconi, A.; Pumford, N.R.; Morgan, M.J.; Bielke, L.R. et al., "Effect of chitosan on Salmonella Typhimurium in broiler chickens." Foodborne Pathog Dis 11 2 (2014) 165-169-165-169
Hernández-Velasco, X.; Chapman, H.D.; Owens, C.M.; Kuttappan, V.A. et al., "Absorption and deposition of xanthophylls in broilers challenged with three dosages of Eimeria acervulina oocysts." Br Poult Sci 55 2 (2014) 167-173-167-173
Tellez, G.; Latorre, J.D.; Kuttappan, V.A.; Kogut, M.H. et al., "Utilization of rye as energy source affects bacterial translocation, intestinal viscosity, microbiota composition, and bone mineralization in broiler chickens." Front Genet 5 (2014) 339-339
Kallapura, G.; Kogut, M.H.; Morgan, M.J.; Pumford, N.R. et al., "Fate of Salmonella Senftenberg in broiler chickens evaluated by challenge experiments." Avian Pathol 43 4 (2014) 305-309-305-309
Kallapura, G.; Botero, A.; Layton, S.; Bielke, L.R. et al., "Evaluation of recovery of Salmonella from trachea and ceca in commercial poultry" Journal of Applied Poultry Research 23 1 (2014) 132-136-132-136
Menconi, A.; Shivaramaiah, S.; Huff, G.R.; Prado, O. et al., "Effect of different concentrations of acetic, citric, and propionic acid dipping solutions on bacterial contamination of raw chicken skin." Poult Sci 92 8 (2013) 2216-2220-2216-2220
Kuttappan, V.; Faulkner, O.; Wolfenden, A.; Tellez, G. et al., "Novel Recombinant Food Safety Vaccines against Salmonella and Campylobacter in Broiler Chickens" International Journal of Biotechnology and Bioengineering Research 4 6 (2013) 589-596-589-596
Bhaskaran, H.P.; Donoghue, A.M.; Arsi, K.; Wooming, A. et al., "In vitro selection of enteric microflora for potential use as a competitive exclusion culture against Campylobacter in poultry" International Journal of Poultry Science 10 12 (2011) 940-945-940-945
Bielke, L.R.; Higgins, S.; Donoghue, A.; Donoghue, D. et al., "Salmonella host range of bacteriophages that infect multiple genera" POULTRY SCIENCE 86 12 (2007) 2536-2540-2536-2540
Bielke, L.R.; Higgins, S.E.; Donoghue, A.M.; Donoghue, D.J. et al., "Use of wide-host-range bacteriophages to reduce Salmonella on poultry products" International Journal of Poultry Science 6 10 (2007) 754-757-754-757
Bielke, L.R.; Higgins, S.E.; Donoghue, A.M.; Kral, T. et al., "Evaluation of alternative host bacteria as vehicles for oral administration of bacteriophages" International Journal of Poultry Science 6 10 (2007) 758-761-758-761
Vicente, J.; Higgins, S.; Bielke, L.R.; Tellez, G. et al., "Effect of probiotic culture candidates on Salmonella prevalence in commercial turkey houses" JOURNAL OF APPLIED POULTRY RESEARCH 16 3 (2007) 471-476-471-476
Higgins, S.E.; Higgins, J.P.; Bielke, L.R.; Hargis, B.M., "Selection and application of bacteriophages for treating Salmonella enteritidis infections in poultry" International Journal of Poultry Science 6 3 (2007) 163-168-163-168
Wolfenden, A.D.; Vicente, J.L.; Bielke, L.R.; Pixley, C.M. et al., "Effect of a defined Competitive Exclusion culture for prophylaxis and reduction of horizontal transmission of Salmonella enteritidis in broiler chickens" International Journal of Poultry Science 6 7 (2007) 489-492-489-492
Nava, G.M.; Bielke, L.R.; Callaway, T.R.; Castañeda, M.P., "Probiotic alternatives to reduce gastrointestinal infections: the poultry experience." Anim Health Res Rev 6 1 (2005) 105-118-105-118
Higgins, S.E.; Wolfenden, A.D.; Bielke, L.R.; Pixley, C.M. et al., "Application of ionized reactive oxygen species for disinfection of carcasses, table eggs, and fertile eggs" Journal of Applied Poultry Research 14 4 (2005) 716-720-716-720
Torres-Rodriguez, A.; Sartor, C.; Higgins, S.E.; Wolfenden, A.D. et al., "Effect of Aspergillus meal prebiotic (Fermacto) on performance of broiler chickens in the starter phase and fed low protein diets" Journal of Applied Poultry Research 14 4 (2005) 665-669-665-669
Bielke, L.R.; Elwood, A.L.; Donoghue, D.J.; Donoghue, A.M. et al., "Approach for selection of individual enteric bacteria for competitive exclusion in turkey poults." Poult Sci 82 9 (2003) 1378-1382-1378-1382
Chasser, K.; Wilson, K.; Briggs, W.; Duff, A. et al., "Comparison of multiple methods for induction of necrotic enteritis in broilers: II. Impact on the growth curve" POULTRY SCIENCE
Duff, A.F.; Baxter, M.F.A.; Graham, B.D.; Hargis, B.M. et al., "Preliminary studies on development of a novel subunit vaccine targeting Clostridium perfringens mucolytic enzymes for the control of necrotic enteritis in broilers" POULTRY SCIENCE
Chapters
"Chapter 12 - The interaction between gut microbiota and pathogens in poultry" In Improving Gut Health in Poultry. Edited by Ricke, S.. 2019.
"Gut Health and Susceptibility to Enteric Bacterial Diseases in Poultry" In Achieving Sustainable Production of Poultry Meat. Edited by Applegate, T.. 2017.
Bielke, L.R.; Hargis, B.M.; Latorre, J.D., "Impact of enteric health and mucosal permeability on skeletal health and lameness in poultry" In Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology. 2017.
"Alternative strategies for Salmonella control in poultry" In Salmonella - A Dangerous Foodborne Pathogen. Edited by Mahmoud, B.S.. 2012.
"Successes and failures of bacteriophage treatment of Enterobacteriaceae infections in the gastrointestinal tract" In Bacteriophages. Edited by Kurtboke, I.. 2011.
Patents
An Improvement for a Bacillus-vectored vaccine for enhancement of immune responses to Eimeria and other apicomplexan parasites. 9603915 Filed Feb 2014 and Issued Mar 2017.
Presentations
"Pioneer colonizing LAB as a driver of gut low-diversity: How does it shape host fitness?." In European Symposium on Poultry Nutrition. 2019.
"The Role of Gut Health in Poultry Production." In Maple Leaf Research Symposium. 2019.
"Proteome changes of neonatal chicken intestine related to inflammation, endocrine, and metabolism pathways impacted by in ovo administered bacteria." In International Conference on Probiotics, Prebiotics, Gut Microbiota, and Health. 2019.
"Proteome changes of neonatal chicken intestine related to inflammation, endocrine, and metabolism pathways impacted by in ovo administered bacteria." In European Symposium on Poultry Nutrition. 2019.
"Orally Administered Vaccines for Poultry." In World Vaccine Congress. 2019.
"Poultry Gut Health: Why and How." In Poultry Industry Council Research Day. 2019.
"Influence of enteric pioneer colonizers on cell growth and metabolism in day of hatch chicks." In International Conference on Poultry Intestinal Health. 2019.
"Novel subunit vaccine for the control of necrotic enteritis in broilers." In International Conference on Poultry Intestinal Health. 2019.
"Poultry Gut Microbiology, Disease Control in Antibiotic Free Programs." In Atlantic Poultry Conference. 2018.
"The role of probiotics in gut health for poultry production." In Biomin World Nutrition Forum. 2018.
"Characterization of the impact of select pioneer colonizing bacteria on the microbiome and GIT proteome of neonatal chicks." In University of Maryland Animal Sciences Seminar Series. 2018.
"A healthy and happy chicken makes for a healthy and delicious meal." In Evonik For the Love of Chicken: Thinking Today Tomorrow. 2018.
"Changes to the enteric proteome associated with select pioneer colonizing bacterial species in day of hatch chickens." In International Probiotics Conference. 2018.
"Evaluation of fecal shedding of Eimeria in chickens and turkeys as a parameter of effectiveness for therapeutic and prophylactic interventions." In International Symposium of Turkey Diseases. 2018.
"Comparison of multiple Clostridium perfringens strains and their influence on necrotic enteritis." In Gut Health Symposium. 2017.
"Effect of in ovo LAB and Gram-negative bacterial inoculation on cecal microbiome community of chicks." In Annual Multistate NE-1334 Symposium. 2017.
"Microbial profiles of neonatal broiler chicks after in ovo inoculation by Gram-negative or lactic acid bacteria." In International Probiotics Conference. 2017.
"Recombinant Orally Effective Vaccine Platforms Expressing Putative Conserved Antigens for Reduced Antimicrobial Usage in Poultry." In USDA/OIE Alternatives to Antibiotics Symposium. 2016.
"Early Mucosal Permeability Models for Studying Enterococcal Sponylitis (Kinky Back) in Broilers." In IHSIG Conference. 2016.
"Challenges and Solutions for Improving Enteric Health in Today’s Poultry Industry." In FARHP Seminar Series. 2016.
"Challenges and Solutions for Maintaining Enteric Health in Today’s Poultry Industry." In OSUN Seminar Series. 2015.
"Induction of enteric inflammation in chickens and methods of detection for mucosal permeability." In International Probiotics Conference. 2015.
"Development of an enteric inflammation model in broilers and methods to detect leaky gut." In Congress on Gastrointestinal Function. 2015.
"Development of an enteric inflammation model in broilers and methods to detect leaky gut – an overview." In Gut Health Symposium. 2014.
"In vitro enzyme production and viscosity determination by selective Bacillus spp. in different poultry diets." In Symposium on Gut Health in Production Animals. 2013.
"Comparison of acute dose oral gavage and prolonged dose drinking water administration of dextran sodium sulfate in brolier chicks." In Symposium on Gut Health in Production Animals. 2013.
"Comparison of chitosan and modified chitosan adjuvants for induction of mucosal immunity with inactivated autogenous vaccines in poultry." In Symposium on Gut Health in Production Animals. 2013.
"Evaluation of dextran sodium sulfate and xanthophyll pigment absorption for developing a gut inflammation model in broiler chickens." In Symposium on Gut Health in Production Animals. 2013.
"Comparison of Chitosan and Modified Chitosan Adjuvants for Induction of Mucosal Immunity with Inactivated Autogenous Vaccines in Poultry." In Annual Symposium for Arkansas Biosciences Institute. 2013.
"A Recombinant Orally-Effective Vaccine Platform for Immunoprophylaxis of Poultry." In IHSIG Conference. 2012.
"Recent Successes in Development of Commercialized Probiotics and Direct Fed Microbials (DFM)." In IHSIG Conference. 2012.
"Oral Administration of Chitosan-based Adjuvanted Inactivated Influenza Vaccine Stimulates Mucosal Immunity." In IHSIG Conference. 2012.
"A Novel Orally-Effective Vaccine Platform for Immunoprophylaxis of Poultry." In ISTP Turkey Conference. 2011.
"Salmonella control in poultry." In Minnesota Nutrtition Conference. 2011.