Projects

AQUATIC ANIMAL DIAGNOSTICS, PATHOGENESIS AND APPLIED EPIDEMIOLOGY Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 409121

VACCINOLOGY AND IMMUNITY OF AQUATIC ANIMALS Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 409116

HISTOLOGY OF FISH TISSUES FROM CURRENT RESEARCH INFORMATION SYSTEM (CRIS) PROJECTS Nonfunded Cooperative Agreement (N)   Accession Number: 411389

EFFICACY OF STREPTOCOCCAL VACCINES AND CHARACTERIZATION OF MECHANISMS OF IMMUNITY IN TILAPIA Nonfunded Cooperative Agreement (N)   Accession Number: 409100

FIELD TRIAL TO TEST THE EFFICACY OF AQUAVAC-COL VACCINE FOR PROTECTION AGAINST COLUMNARIS DISEASE OUTBREAKS IN TROUT Nonfunded Cooperative Agreement (N)   Accession Number: 411732

EFFICACY OF BACTERIAL PATHOGEN VACCINES IN TILAPIA UNDER FIELD CONDITIONS AND ISOLATION AND IDENTIFICATION OF FISH PATHOGENS Nonfunded Cooperative Agreement (N)   Accession Number: 409101

CATFISH PATHOGEN GENOMICS, EPIDEMIOLOGY AND VACCINES Specific Cooperative Agreement (S)   Accession Number: 409168

Publications

Flavobacterium columnare chemotaxis to channel catfish mucus - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (15-Aug-08)

Field Evaluation of a Modified Live Flavobacterium columnare Vaccine in Trout at a North Carolina Hatchery - (Abstract)

Bebak, J.A., Shoemaker, C.A., Klesius, P.H. 2008. Field Evaluation of a Modified Live Flavobacterium columnare Vaccine in Trout at a North Carolina Hatchery[abstract]. Aquatic Animal Drug Approval Partnership Program. p. 8-9.

Molecular Cloning, Sequencing and Characterization of Channel Catfish (Ictalurus punctatus, Rafinesque 1818) Cathepsin S Gene - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (18-Jul-08)

Phylogenetic relationships among Streptococcus agalactiae isolated from piscine, dolphin, bovine, and humansources: A dolphin and piscine associated with a fish epidemic in Kuwait is also associated with human meonatal... - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (17-Jul-08)

Immune response and host protection of Nile tilapia against parasite Ichthyophthirius multifiliis - (Abstract)

Xu, D., Klesius, P.H., Shoemaker, C.A. 2008. Immune response and host protection of Nile tilapia against parasite Ichthyophthirius multifiliis. In: Proceedings of the American Fisheries Society Fish Health Section, July 14-12, 2008, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada, p. 154.

Non infectivity of Cattle Streptococcus agalactiae in Nile Tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus and Channel Catfish, Ictalurus punctatus - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Garcia, J.C., Klesius, P.H., Evans, J.J., Shoemaker, C.A. 2008. Non infectivity of Cattle Streptococcus agalactiae in Nile Tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus and Channel Catfish, Ictalurus punctatus. Aquaculture. 281:151-154.

Effect of tricaine methanesulfonate on survival and reproduction of fish ectoparasite Ichthyophthirius multifiliis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Xu, D., Shoemaker, C.A., Klesius, P.H. 2008. Effect of tricaine methanesulfonate on survival and reproduction of fish ectoparasite Ichthyophthirius multifiliis. Parasitology Research. 103:979-982.

RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN FREQUENCY OF SKIN ULCERATION AND TOTAL PLASMA IMMUNOGLOBULIN (Ig)LEVELS IN ATLANTIC MENHADEN, BREVOORTIA TYRANNUS, FROM DELAWARE AND MARYLAND INLAND BAYS, U.S.A. - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (13-May-08)

Effect of Dietary Immunostimulants on Immunity and Disease Resistance of Channel Catfish and Nile Tilapia. - (Abstract) - (30-Apr-08)

Use of Modified Live Vaccines in Aquaculture - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (22-Apr-08)

Bacillus licheniformis isolated during a fishkill is non-pathogenic - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (22-Apr-08)

Flagella Structure and Gene Sequences of the Fish Pathogen Edwardsiella ictaluri - (Abstract)

Panangala, V.S., Russo, R., Van Santen, V.L., Klesius, P.H. 2008. Flagella Structure and Gene Sequences of the Fish Pathogen Edwardsiella ictaluri. In:108th General Meeting of the American Society of Microbiologists,June 1-5, 2008, Boston, MA. p. Z-025.

Effects of Varied Dietary Lipid Sources Tested in Tilapia Study - (Abstract)

Lim, C.E., Aksoy, M., Davis, D., Klesius, P.H. 2008. Effects of Varied Dietary Lipid Sources Tested in Tilapia Study. Global Aquaculture Advocate. 11(3): 68-70.

Cloning, Characterization and Expression of a FK506 Binding Protein from Edwardsiella icatluri - (Abstract)

Yeh, H., Klesius, P.H. 2008. Cloning, Characterization and Expression of a FK506 Binding Protein from Edwardsiella icatluri. In: 108th General Meeting of the American Society of Microbiologists. June 1-5, 2008. Boston, MA. p. Z001.

Bath immersion, booster vaccination strategy holds potential for protecting juvenile tilapia against Streptococcus iniae - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Klesius, P.H., Shoemaker, C.A., Evans, J.J. 2008. Bath immersion, booster vaccination strategy holds potential for protecting juvenile tilapia against Streptococcus iniae. Global Aquaculture Advocate. 11(3): 49-50.

Protective immunity of Nile tilapia against Ichthyophthirius multifiliis post immunization with live theronts and sonicated trophonts - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Xu, D., Klesius, P.H., Shoemaker, C.A. 2008. Protective immunity of Nile tilapia against Ichthyophthirius multifiliis post immunization with live theronts and sonicated trophonts. Fish and Shellfish Immunology. 25: 124-127.

Growth, Immune Response and Resistance to Streptococcus iniae of Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) Fed Diets Containing Cottonseed Meal and Supplemental Essential Amino Acid as Substitute for Soybean Meal - (Abstract)

Lim, C.E., Aksoy, M., Klesius, P.H. 2008. Growth, Immune Response and Resistance to Streptococcus iniae of Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) Fed Diets Containing Cottonseed Meal and Supplemental Essential Amino Acid as Substitute for Soybean Meal. In: Proceedings of XIII International Symposium on Fish Nutrition and Feeding. June 1-5, 2008. Florianopolis, Brazil. p. 59.

Interaction between dietary levels of victamin C and E on growth and immune responses in channel catfish, Ictalurus punctatus - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (25-Feb-08)

Sequences of a FK-506 binding protein from Edwardsiella ictaluri isolates - (Abstract)

Yeh, H., Klesius, P.H. 2008. Sequences of a FK-506 binding protein from Edwardsiella ictaluri isolates. Genbank. Accession Numbers EU427505, EU427506, EU427507, EU427508, EU427509, EU427510.

Aggression and mortality among Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) maintained in the laboratory at different densities - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Evans, J.J., Pasnik, D.J., Horley, P.J., Kraeer, K., Klesius, P.H. 2008. Aggression and mortality among Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) maintained in the laboratory at different densities. Research Journal of Animal Sciences. 2(2):57-64.

Immunity in Fish - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Shoemaker, C.A., Klesius, P.H., Lim, C.E. 2007. Immunity in Fish. Pezzato, L.E., Barros, M.M. and Furuya, W.M., Editors. Second Symposium on Nutrition and Health of Fish. November 12-17, 2007. Botucatu-Sao Paulo, Brazil. p. 53-65.

Growth Response and Resistance to Edwardsiella ictaluri of Channel Catfish (Ictalurus punctatus)Fed Diets Containing Distiller's Dried Grains with Solubles - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (10-Dec-07)

Probiotic Feeding Experiments with Juvenile Channel Catfish and Nile Tilapia - (Abstract)

Shelby, R.A., Lim, C.E., Aksoy, M., Klesius, P.H. 2007. Probiotic Feeding Experiments with Juvenile Channel Catfish and Nile Tilapia. Aquaculture Conference Proceedings. Aquaculture 2007. February 26 - March 2, 2007 San Antonio , Texas. p. 842.

DIFFERENTIAL GENE EXPRESSION OF PUTATIVE VIRULENCE GENES IN Flavobacterium columnare - (Abstract)

Zhang, Y., Shoemaker, C.A., Klesius, P.H., Arias, C. 2007. Differential gene expression of putative virulence genes in flavobacterium columnare. Aquaculture Conference Proceedings.Aquaculture 2007. February 26 - March 2, 2007 San Antonio , Texas. p. 34.

Increasing Fish Oil Levels in Commercial Diets Influences Hematological and Immunological Responses of Channel Catfish, Ictalurus punctatus - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (01-Dec-07)

Binding and Phagocytosis by Opsonized and Nonopsonized Channel Catfish Macrophages of Viable DsRed-fluorescent-labeled Edwardsiella ictaluri - (Abstract) - (30-Nov-07)

Complete structure, genomic organization, and expression of channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus, Rafinesque 1818) matrix metalloproteinase-9 gene - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Yeh, H., Klesius, P.H. 2008. Complete structure, genomic organization, and expression of channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus, Rafinesque 1818) matrix metalloproteinase-9 gene. Bioscience Biotechnology and Biochemistry. 72(3):702-714.

Immunostimulation, vaccine and phage therapy strategies in aquaculture - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Klesius, P.H., Evans, J.J., Shoemaker, C.A. 2007. Immunostimulation, vaccine and phage therapy strategies in aquaculture. In: Aquaculture Health International, Issue 11: 36-38.

Host-specific association between Flavobacterium columnare genomovars and fish species - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Olivares-Fuster, O., Baker, J.L., Terhune, J.S., Shoemaker, C.A., Klesius, P.H., Arias, C.R. 2007. Host-specific association between Flavobacterium columnare genomovars and fish species. Systematic and Applied Microbiology. 30: 624-633.

Analyzing data in aquaculture: practical significance, a new paradigm for determining the importance of results - (Abstract)

Welker, T.L., Welker, T.L., Klesius, P.H. 2008. Analyzing data in aquaculture: practical significance, a new paradigm for determining the importance of results. In: Aquaculture 2008. February 9-12, 2008. Orlando, FL. p. 508.

Immersion vaccination of tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) using a Streptococcus iniae vaccine - (Abstract)

Klesius, P.H., Shoemaker, C.A., Evans, J.J. 2008. Immersion vaccination of tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) using a Streptococcus iniae vaccine. Aquaculture America Conference 2008. Ferbruary 9-12, 2008. Lake Buena Vista, Florida. pg. 183.

A cohabitation challenge model in immunization trials for channel catfish against the parasite Ichthyophthirius - (Abstract)

Xu, D., Klesius, P.H., Shoemaker, C.A. 2008. A cohabitation challenge model in immunization trials for channel catfish against the parasite Ichthyophthirius. In: Aquaculture 2008. February 9-12, 2008. Orlando, FL. p.441.

BIOLOG MICROLOG® IDENTIFICATION OF Lactococcus garvieae INFECTION IN NILE TILAPIA Oreochromis niloticus AND PINTADO Pseudoplathystoma corruscans FROM BRAZIL - (Abstract)

Evans, J.J., Klesius, P.H., Shoemaker, C.A. 2008. Biolog microlog® identification of lactococcus garvieae infection in nile tilapia oreochromis niloticus and pintado pseudoplathystoma corruscans from brazil. Aquaculture America Conference 2008. February 9-12, 2008. Lake Buena Vista, Florida. pg. 99.

Flavobacterium columnare genomovar type influenced mortality in channel catfish Ictalurus punctatus - (Abstract) - (06-Nov-07)

Influence of Dietary Levels of Lipid and Vitamin E on Growth and Resistance of Nile Tilapia to Streptococcus iniae Challenge - (Abstract) - (01-Nov-07)

Relationship Between Nutrition and Fish Health - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Lim, C.E., Aksoy, M., Klesius, P.H., Shoemaker, C.A. 2007. Relationship Between Nutrition and Fish Health. In: II Symposium on Nutrition and Fish Health, November 14-16, 2007, Botucato, Brazil, pgs. 5-20.

Molecular typing of Streptococcus agalactiae isolates from fish - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Olivares-Fuster, O., Klesius, P.H., Evans, J.J., Arias, C.R. 2008. Molecular typing of Streptococcus agalactiae isolates from fish. Journal of Fish Diseases. 31(4):277-283.

TECHNOLOGY, COMPLEXITY AND CHANGE IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION SYSTEMS - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (12-Oct-07)

Development of skeletal deformities in a Streptococcus agalactiae-challenged male Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) broodfish and in its offsping - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Pasnik, D.J., Evans, J.J., Klesius, P.H. 2007. Development of skeletal deformities in a Streptococcus agalactiae-challenged male Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) broodfish and in its offsping. European Association of Fish Pathologists. 27(5) 2007, 169-176.

Channel catfish, Ictalurus punctatus, cyclophilin A and B cDNA characterization and expression analysis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Yeh, H., Klesius, P.H. 2008. Channel catfish, Ictalurus punctatus, cyclophilin A and B cDNA characterization and expression analysis. Veterinary Immunology and Immunopathology. 121: 370-377.

The macrophage chemotactic activity of Edwardsiella tarda extracellular products (ECP) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Wiedenmayer, A.A., Klesius, P.H., Evans, J.J., Shoemaker, C.A. 2008. The macrophage chemotactic activity of Edwardsiella tarda extracellular products. Journal of Fish Diseases. 31(5):331-342.

Flavobacterium columnare genomovar influences mortality in channel catfish (Ictalurus puncatus) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Shoemaker, C.A., Olivares-Fuster, O., Arias, C.R., Klesius, P.H. 2008. Flavobacterium columnare genomovar influences mortality in channel catfish (Ictalurus puncatus). Veterinary Microbiology 127: 353-359.

The Fish Immune System, with a Particular Emphasis on Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) - (Book/Chapter) - (07-Aug-07)

Feed deprivation increases the susceptiblity of channel catfish to columnaris disease - (Review Article)

Shoemaker, C.A., Klesius, P.H., Lim, C.E. 2007. Feed deprivation increases the susceptiblity of channel catfish to columnaris disease. Schering Plough Animal Health Aqua Focus 65: 1-4.

Molecular cloning and expression of channel catfish, Ictalurus punctatus, complement membrane attack complex inhibitor CD59 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Yeh, H., Klesius, P.H. 2007. Molecular cloning and expression of channel catfish, Ictalurus punctatus, complement membrane attack complex inhibitor CD59. Veterinary Immunology and Immunopathology. 120:246-253.

Generation and analysis of expressed sequence tags from the ciliate protozoan parasite Ichthyophthirius multifiliis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Abernathy, J.W., Xu, P., Li, P., Xu, D., Kucuktas, H., Klesius, P.H., Arias, C., Liu, Z. 2007. Generation and analysis of expressed sequence tags from the ciliate protozoan parasite Ichthyophthirius multifiliis. Biomed Central (BMC) Genomics. 8:176 pgs. 1-10.

Growth, Immune Response and Resistance (Oreochromis niloticus) to Streptococcus iniae Challenge of Nile Tilapia Fed Various Dietary Lipid Sources - (Abstract)

Lim, C.E., Aksoy, M., Davis, D., Klesius, P.H. 2007. Growth, Immune Response and Resistance (Oreochromis niloticus) to Streptococcus iniae Challenge of Nile Tilapia Fed Various Dietary Lipid Sources. Aquaculture Conference Proceedings. p.5.

IMMERSION VACCINATION OF NEWLY HATCHED AND SEX REVERSED NILE TILAPIA (Oreochromis niloticus) USING A STREPTOCOCCUS INIAE VACCINE - (Abstract)

Klesius, P.H., Shoemaker, C.A., Evans, J.J. 2007. Immersion vaccination of newly hatched and sex reversed nile tilapia (oreochromis niloticus) using a streptococcus iniae vaccine. page 92. European Association of Fish Pathologists. 13th EAFP International Conference on 'Disease of Fish and Shellfish' 17th-21st September, 2007 Grado, Italy.

GENOMIC DIVERSITY OF STREPTOCOCCUS AGALACTIAE FROM FISH, BOVINE AND HUMAN HOSTS - (Abstract)

Evans, J.J., Bohnsak, J., Klesius, P.H., Whiting, A.A., Garcia, J.C., Shoemaker, C.A. 2007. Genomic diversity of streptococcus agalactiae from fish, bovine and human hosts. page 131. European Association of Fish Pathologists. 13th EAFP International Conference on 'Disease of Fish and Shellfish' 17th-21st September, 2007 Grado, Italy.

Passive immunization of channel catfish Ictalurus punctatus with anti-Flavobacterium columnare sera - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Shelby, R.A., Shoemaker, C.A., Klesius, P.H. 2007. Passive immunization of channel catfish Ictalurus punctatus with anti-Flavobacterium columnare sera. Diseases of Aquatic Organisms. 77: 143-147.

Protective immunity of channel catfish against parasite Ichthyophthirius - (Abstract)

Xu, D., Klesius, P.H., Shoemaker, C.A. 2007. Protective immunity of channel catfish against parasite Ichthyophthirius. American Association of Veterinary Parasitologists Proceedings. 105: p.101.

Molecular Cloning, Expression and Genome Organization of Channel Catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) Matrix Metalloproteinase-9 - (Abstract)

Yeh, H., Klesius, P.H. 2007. Molecular Cloning, Expression and Genome Organization of Channel Catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) Matrix Metalloproteinase-9. Annual Eastern Fish Health Workshop. June 2007. page 79.

Strategies for Field Sampling When Large Sample Sizes are Required - (Abstract)

Bebak, J.A., Shoemaker, C.A., Arias, C.R., Klesius, P.H. 2007. Strategies for Field Sampling When Large Sample Sizes are Required. Annual Eastern Fish Health Workshop. June, 2007. p. 25.

Effect of Dietary Levels of Menhaden Fish Oil and Feeding Duration on Growth Performance, and Proximate and Fatty Acid Composition of Channel Catfish, Ictalurus punctatus - (Abstract)

Aksoy, M., Lim, C.E., Shelby, R.A., Klesius, P.H. 2007. Effect of Dietary Levels of Menhaden Fish Oil and Feeding Duration on Growth Performance, and Proximate and Fatty Acid Composition of Channel Catfish, Ictalurus punctatus. Meeting Abstract. 32nd Fish Feed and Nutrition Workshop, Auburn University, Auburn, AL, May 16, 2007.

Effects of yeast subcomponent diet supplements on growth, stress resistance and immune response in Nile tilapia - (Abstract)

Shelby, R.A., Lim, C.E., Aksoy, M., Welker, T.L., Klesius, P.H. 2007. Effects of yeast subcomponent diet supplements on growth, stress resistance and immune response in Nile tilapia. 32nd Fish and Feed Nutrition Workshop. Auburn University, Auburn, AL.

Molecular Characterization of a LacZ-Type Beta-Galactosidase Activity from Edwardsiella ictaluri - (Abstract)

Yeh, H., Klesius, P.H. 2007. Molecular Characterization of a LacZ-Type Beta-Galactosidase Activity from Edwardsiella ictaluri. American Society for Microbiology Annual Meeting Proceedings. pages Z-012.

Rapid detection of Flavobacterium columnare in fish using TaqMan real-time polymerase chain reaction assay - (Abstract)

Panangala, V.S., Shoemaker, C.A., Klesius, P.H. 2007. Rapid detection of Flavobacterium columnare in fish using TaqMan real-time polymerase chain reaction assay. American Fisheries Society Annual Meeting Proceedings. page 27.

Molecular typing of isolates of the fish pathogen, Flavobacterium columnare, by single-strand conformation polymorphism analysis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Olivares-Fuster, O., Shoemaker, C.A., Klesius, P.H., Arias, C.R. 2007. Molecular typing of isolates of the fish pathogen, Flavobacterium columnare, by single-strand conformation polymorphism analysis. FEMS Immunology and Medical Microbiology 269: 63-69.

Simultaneous Detection of Bacterial Fish Pathogens, Edwardsiella ictaluri, Flavobacterium columnnare and Aeromonas Hydrophila by Multiplex-PCR - (Abstract)

Panangala, V.S., Shoemaker, C.A., Vansanten, V.L., Dybvig, K., Klesius, P.H. 2007. Simultaneous Detection of Bacterial Fish Pathogens, Edwardsiella ictaluri, Flavobacterium columnnare and Aeromonas Hydrophila by Multiplex-PCR. American Society for Microbiology Annual Meeting Proceedings. page Z-001.

Growth, Immune Response and Resistance to Streptococcus iniae of Nile Tilapia Fed Diets Containing Various Levels of Vitamin C and E - (Abstract)

Lim, C.E., Aksoy, M., Li, M., Welker, T.L., Klesius, P.H. 2007. Growth, Immune Response and Resistance to Streptococcus iniae of Nile Tilapia Fed Diets Containing Various Levels of Vitamin C and E. 31st Fish Feed and Nutrition Workshop. Auburn University, Auburn, AL.

GENOMOVAR INFLUENCES FLAVOBACTERIUM COLUMNARE MORTALITY IN CHANNEL CATFISH (ICTALURUS PUNCTATUS) - (Abstract)

Shoemaker, C.A., Olivares-Fuster, O., Arias, C., Klesius, P.H., Evans, J.J. 2007. Genomovar influences flavobacterium columnare mortality in channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus). page 133. European Association of Fish Pathologists. 13th EAFP International Conference on 'Disease of Fish and Shellfish' 17th-21st September, 2007 Grado, Italy.

Effects of Dietary Bovine Lactoferrin on Disease Resistance, Immune Function, and Stress Resistance of Channel Catfish and Nile Tilapia - (Abstract)

Welker, T.L., Lim, C.E., Aksoy, M., Klesius, P.H. 2007. Effects of Dietary Bovine Lactoferrin on Disease Resistance, Immune Function, and Stress Resistance of Channel Catfish and Nile Tilapia. In: 31st Fish Feed and Nutrition Workshop, May 16-18, 2007, Auburn University, Auburn, AL. pgs. 27-28.

Experimental Edwardsiella ictaluri Infection Causes Mortality in White Perch (Morone americana) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Pasnik, D.J., Evans, J.J., Klesius, P.H. 2007. Experimental Edwardsiella ictaluri Infection Causes Mortality in White Perch (Morone americana). Journal of Animal and Veterinary Advances 6 (5):646-649.

A Modified Live Vaccine Against Flavobacterium columnare - (Abstract)

Shoemaker, C.A., Klesius, P.H., Evans, J.J. 2007. A modified live vaccine against Flavobacterium columnare. Flavobacterium 2007. May 2007. page 39.

Rapid detection of Flavobacterium columnare, the bacterium causing Columnaris Disease in fish - (Abstract)

Panangala, V.S., Shoemaker, C.A., Klesius, P.H. 2007. Rapid detection of Flavobacterium columnare, the bacterium causing Columnaris Disease in fish. Flavbacterium 2007. May 2007. page 44.

Genomic Organization of channel catfish, Ictalurus punctatus, matrix metalloproteinase-9-gene - (Abstract)

Yeh, H., Klesius, P.H. 2007. Genomic Organization of channel catfish, Ictalurus punctatus, matrix metalloproteinase-9-gene. Genbank. Accession No. EF486306.

Are Tilapia Infected with Gyrodactylus More Susceptible to Streptococcus? - (Abstract)

Xu, D., Shoemaker, C.A., Klesius, P.H. 2007. Are Tilapia Infected with Gyrodactylus More Susceptible to Streptococcus?. American Fisheries Society Annual Meeting Proceedings. page 9.

Tilapia Vaccines: Important Disease Prevention, Biosecurity Tools - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Klesius, P.H., Shoemaker, C.A., Evans, J.J. 2007. Tilapia Vaccines: Important Disease Prevention, Biosecurity Tools. Global Aquaculture Advocate May/June page 76, 78.

Sequencing of channel catfish, Ictalurus punctatus, cyclophilin A cDNA - (Abstract)

Yeh, H., Klesius, P.H. 2007. Sequencing of channel catfish, Ictalurus punctatus, cyclophilin A cDNA. Genbank. Accession No. EF424274.

Channel catfish, Ictalurus punctatus, cyclophilin B cDNA sequence - (Abstract)

Yeh, H., Klesius, P.H. 2007. Channel catfish, Ictalurus punctatus, cyclophilin B cDNA sequence. Genbank. Accession No. EF424275.

INFLUENCE OF NATURAL TRICHODINA SP.PARASITISM ON EXPERIMENTAL STREPTOCOCCUS INIAE OR Streptococcus AGALACTIAE INFECTION AND SURVIVAL OF YOUNG CHANNEL CATFISH ICTALURUS PUNCTATUS (RAFINESQUE) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Evans, J.J., Klesius, P.H., Pasnik, D.J., Shoemaker, C.A. 2007. Influence of natural trichodina sp. parasitism on experimental streptococcus iniae or streptococcus agalactiae infection and survival of young channel catfish ictalurus punctatus (rafinesque). Aquaculture Research. Volume 38, Issue 6:664-667.

Growth performance, and proximate and fatty acid composition of channel catfish, Ictalurus punctatus, fed for different duration with a commercial diet supplemented with various levels of menhaden fish oil - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Aksoy, M., Shelby, R.A., Lim, C.E., Klesius, P.H. 2007. Growth performance, and proximate and fatty acid composition of channel catfish, Ictalurus punctatus, fed for different duration with a commercial diet supplemented with various levels of menhaden fish oil. Journal of the World Aquaculture Society. 38(4): 461-474.

C DNA CLONING, CHARACTERIZATION AND EXPRESSION ANALYSIS OF CHANNEL CATFISH (ICTALURUS PUNCTATUS RAFINESQUE, 1818) PEROXIREDOXIN 6 GENE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Yeh, H., Klesius, P.H. 2007. c DNA cloning, characterization and expression analysis of channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus Rafinesque, 1818). Fish Physiology and Biochemistry Journal. 33(3): 233-239.

Growth Responses and Resistance to Streptococccus iniae of Nile Tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus Fed Diets Containing Distiller's Dried Grains with Solubles - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Lim, C.E., Garcia, J.C., Aksoy, M., Klesius, P.H., Shoemaker, C.A., Evans, J.J. 2007. Growth Responses and Resistance to Streptococccus iniae of Nile Tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus Fed Diets Containing Distiller's Dried Grains with Solubles. Journal of the World Aquaculture Society. Vol. 38, No. 2. p. 231-237.

Growth Responses and Resistance to Streptococcus iniae of Nile Tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus, Fed Diets Containing Distiller's Dried Grains with Solubles - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Lim, C.E., Garcia, J.C., Aksoy, M., Klesius, P.H., Shoemaker, C.A., Evans, J.J. 2006. Growth Responses and Resistance to Streptococcus iniae of Nile Tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus, Fed Diets Containing Distiller's Dried Grains with Solubles. 7th International Symposium on Tilapia in Aquaculture. Talk/Abstract. September 6-8, 2006. Veracruz, Mexico, p. 49.

Evaluation of the link between gyrodactylosis and streptococcosis of Nile tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus (L.) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Xu, D., Shoemaker, C.A., Klesius, P.H. 2007. Evaluation of the link between gyrodactylosis and streptococcosis of Nile tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus (L.). Journal of Fish Diseases. 30: 233-238.

Are there Economic Advantages for the Use of Immune Enhancer Strategies in Aquaculture? - (Abstract)

Klesius, P.H., Lim, C.E., Evans, J.J., Shoemaker, C.A. 2007. Are there Economic Advantages for the Use of Immune Enhancer Strategies in Aquaculture? Aquaculture Conference Proceedings. Aquaculture 2007. February 26 - March 2, 2007 San Antonio , Texas. p. 473.

Evaluation of a cohabitation challenge model in immunization trials for channel catfish, Ictalurus punctatus (Rafinesque), against Ichthyophthirius multifiliis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Xu, D., Klesius, P.H., Shoemaker, C.A. 2007. Evaluation of a cohabitation challenge model in immunization trials for channel catfish, Ictalurus punctatus (Rafinesque), against Ichthyophthirius multifiliis. Diseases of Aquatic Organisms. 74: 49-57.

CONCURRENT EXPERIMENTAL Streptococcus SPP. INFECTIONS AND NATURAL PARASITISM IN CHANNEL CATFISH Ictalurus punctatus - (Abstract)

Evans, J.J., Klesius, P.H., Pasnik, D.J., Shoemaker, C.A. 2007. Concurrent experimental streptococcus spp. infections and natural parasitism in channel catfish ictalurus punctatus. Aquaculture Conference Proceedings. Aquaculture 2007. February 26 - March 2, 2007 San Antonio , Texas. p. 282.

Growth performance and resistance to Edwardsiella ictaluri of channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) fed diets containing distiller's dried grains with solubles - (Abstract)

Lim, C.E., Aksoy M., Klesius, P.H. 2007. Growth performance and resistance to Edwardsiella ictaluri of channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) fed diets containing distiller's dried grains with solubles. Aquaculture Conference Proceedings. Aquaculture 2007. February 26 - March 2, 2007 San Antonio , Texas. p. 536.

Susceptibility of channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) fed dietary sodium chloride to nitrite toxicity - (Abstract)

Welker, T.L., Lim, C.E., Aksoy, M., Klesius, P.H. 2007. Susceptibility of channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) fed dietary sodium chloride to nitrite toxicity. Aquaculture Conference Proceedings. Aquaculture 2007. February 26 - March 2, 2007 San Antonio , Texas. p. 990.

Increasing Fish Oil Levels in Commercial Diets Influence Hematology and Immune Responses of Channel Catfish, Ictalurus punctatus - (Abstract)

Aksoy, M., Lim, C.E., Shelby, Richard A., Klesius, P.H. 2007. Increasing Fish Oil Levels in Commercial Diets Influence Hematology and Immune Responses of Channel Catfish, Ictalurus punctatus. Aquaculture Conference Proceedings. Aquaculture 2007. February 26 - March 2, 2007 San Antonio , Texas. p. 1024.

MULTIPLEX-PCR FOR SIMULTANEOUS DETECTION OF THREE FISH-PATHOGENIC BACTERIA, EDWARDSIELLA ICTALURI, FLAVOBACTERIUM COLUMNARE AND AEROMONAS HYDROPHILA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Panangala, V.S., Shoemaker, C.A., Van Santan, V.L., Dybvig, K., Klesius, P.H. 2007. Multiplex-PCR for simultaneous detection of three fish-pathogenic bacteria, Edwardsiella ictaluri, Flavobacterium columnare and Aeromonas hydrophila. Diseases of Aquatic Organisms 74: 199-208.

Stress in Public Displayed, Cultured, and Pet Fish - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Pasnik, D.J., Evans, J.J., Klesius, P.H., Welker, T.L. 2007. Stress in Public Displayed, Cultured, and Pet Fish. Proceedings of the Annual Meeting of the American Veterinary Medical Association. 144th AVMA Annual Convention July 14-18, 2007 Washington, DC.

STRESS IN PUBLIC DISPLAYED, CULTURED, AND PET FISH - (Abstract)

Pasnik, D.J., Evans, J.J., Klesius, P.H., Welker, T.L. 2007. Stress in public displayed, cultured, and pet fish. American Veterinary Medical Association 144th AVMA annual covention. July 14-18, 2007. Washington DC.

IMMUNE RESPONSE AND RESISTANCE TO STRESS AND EDWARDSIELLA ICTALURI CHALLENGE IN CHANNEL CATFISH, ICTALURUS PUNCTATUS, FED DIETS CONTAINING COMMERCIAL WHOLE-CELL YEAST OR YEAST SUBCOMPONENTS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Welker, T.L., Lim, C.E., Aksoy, M., Shelby, R.A., Klesius, P.H. 2007. Immune response and resistance to stress and Edwardsiella ictaluri challenge in channel catfish, Ictalurus punctatus, fed diets containing commercial whole-cell yeast or yeast subcomponents. Journal of the World Aquaculture Society. 38(1):24-35.

AN OVERVIEW STREPTOCOCCUS IN WARM-WATER FISH - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Evans, J.J., Klesius, P.H., Shoemaker, C.A. 2006. An overview Streptococcus in warm-water fish. Aquaculture Health International. Issue 7 pg. 10-14.

Influence of Dietary Lipid Sources on the Growth Performance, Immune Response and Resistance of Nile Tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus, to Streptoccus iniae Challenge - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Aksoy, M., Lim, C.E., Davis, A.D., Shelby, R.A., Klesius, P.H. 2007. Influence of Dietary Lipid Sources on the Growth Performance, Immune Response and Resistance of Nile Tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus, to Streptoccus iniae Challenge. Journal of Applied Aquaculture. Vol. 19(2) 2007. pgs. 29-49.

GROWTH, IMMUNE FUNCTION, AND DISEASE AND STRESS RESISTANCE OF JUVENILE NILE TILAPIA (OREOCHROMIS NILOTICUS) FED GRADED LEVELS OF BOVINE LACTOFERRIN - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Welker, T.L., Lim, C.E., Aksoy, M., Klesius, P.H. 2007. Growth, immune function, and disease and stress resistance of juvenile Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) fed graded levels of bovine lactoferrin. Aquaculture.262(2007):156-162.

IMMUNIZATION OF EYED CHANNEL CATFISH, ICTALURUS PUNCTATUS, EGGS WITH MONOVALENT FLAVOBACTERIUM COLUMNARE VACCINE AND BIVALENT F. COLUMNARE AND EDWARDSIELLA ICTALURI VACCINE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Shoemaker, C.A., Klesius, P.H., Evans, J.J. 2006. Immunization of eyed channel catfish, Ictalurus punctatus, eggs with monovalent Flavobacterium columnare vaccine and bivalent F. columnare and Edwardsiella ictaluri vaccine. Vaccine. 25(2007):1126-1131.

EFFECT OF SUB-LETHAL HYPOXIA 0N IMMUNE RESPONSE AND SUSCEPTIBILITY OF CHANNEL CATFISH,ICTALURUS PUNCTATUS,TO ENTERIC SEPTICEMIA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Welker, T.L., Mcnulty, S.T., Klesius, P.H. 2007. Effect of sub-lethal hypoxia on immune response and susceptibility of channel catfish,Ictalurus punctatus,to enteric septicemia. Journal of the World Aquaculture Society. 38(1):12-23.

First report of Yersinia ruckeri biotype 2 in the USA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Arias, C.R., Olivares-Fuster, O., Hayden, K., Shoemaker, C.A., Grizzle, J.M., Klesius, P.H. 2007. First report of Yersinia ruckeri biotype 2 in the USA. Journal of Aquatic Animal Health 19:35-40.

MOLECULAR CLONING AND EXPRESSION OF CHANNEL CATFISH, ICTALURUS PUNCTATUS, COMPLEMENT MEMBRANE ATTACK COMPLEX INHIBITOR CD59 - (Other)

Yeh, H., Klesius, P.H. 2006. Molecular cloning and expression of channel catfish, Ictalurus punctatus, complement membrane attack complex inhibitor CD59. Genbank.

SIMULTANEOUS DETECTION OF EDWARDSIELLA ICTALURI AND FLAVOBACTERIUM COLUMNARE BY DUAL IMMUNOFLUORESCENCE TEST - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Panangala, V.S., Shelby, R.A., Shoemaker, C.A., Klesius, P.H., Morrison, E.E. 2006. Simultaneous detection of Edwardsiella ictaluri and Flavobacterium columnare by dual immunofluorescence test. Proceedings of the 5th International Symposium on Aquatic Animal Health (American Fisheries Society, Fish Health Section). p. 208.

GROWTH RESPONSE AND ACQUIRED RESISTANCE OF NILE TILAPIA OREOCHROMIS NILOTICUS FOLLOWING INFECTION OR VACCINATION WITH STREPTOCOCCUS INIAE - (Abstract)

Shoemaker, C.A., Lim, C.E., Aksoy, M., Welker, T.L., Klesius, P.H., Evans, J.J. 2006. Growth response and acquired resistance of Nile tilapia Oreochromis niloticus following infection or vaccination with Streptococcus iniae. Proceedings 7th International Symposium on Tilapia in Aquaculture (ISTA7). September 6-8, 2006 Veracruz, Mexico. p. 43.

Growth Response and Acquired Resistance of Nile Tilapia Oreochromis niloticus Following Infection or Vaccination with Streptococcus iniae - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Shoemaker, C.A., Lim, C.E., Aksoy, M., Welker, T.L., Klesius, P.H., Evans, J.J. 2006. Growth Response and Acquired Resistance of Nile tilapia Oreochromis niloticus Following Infection or Vaccination with Streptococcus iniae. Proceedings 7th International Symposium on Tilapia in Aquaculture (ISTA7). September 6-8, 2006. Veracruz, Mexico. p. 43-48.

Growth response and acquired resistance of Nile tilapia Orechromis niloticus following infection or vaccination with Streptococcus iniae. - (Abstract)

Shoemaker, C.A., Lim, C.E., Aksoy, M., Welker, T.L., Klesius, P.H. 2006. Growth response and acquired resistance of Nile tilapia Oreochromis niloticus following infection or vaccination with Streptococcus inae. In proceedings of International Symposium on Tilapia in Aquaculture. Pgs. 43-48.

COMPARISON OF LIPOPOLYSACCARIDE AND PROTEIN PROFILES BETWEEN FLAVOBACTERIUM COLUMNARE STRAINS FROM DIFFERENT GENOMOVARS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Zhang, Y., Arias, C.R., Shoemaker, C.A., Klesius, P.H. 2006. Comparison of lipopolysaccaride and protein profiles between Flavobacterium columnare strains from different genomovars. Journal of Fish Diseases. 29:657-663.

VACCINES TO PREVENT STREPTOCOCCUS INIAE AND S. AGALACTIAE DISEASE IN TILAPIA OREOCHROMIS NILOTICUS - (Abstract)

Klesius, P.H., Evans, J.J., Shoemaker, C.A., Pasnik, D.J. 2006. Vaccines to prevent Streptococcus iniae and S. agalactiae disease in tilapia Oreochromis niloticus. 7th International Symposium on Tilapia in Aquaculture. Talk/Abstract. September 6-8, 2006. Veracruz, Mexico.

VACCINES TO PREVENT Streptococcus iniae AND S. agalactiae DISEASE IN NILE TILAPIA Oreochromis niloticus - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Klesius, P.H., Evans, J.J., Shoemaker, C.A., Pasnik, D.J. 2006. Vaccines to prevent Streptococcus iniae and S. agalactiae disease in Nile tilapia Oreochromis niloticus. Proceedings 7th International Symposium on Tilapia in Aquaculture (ISTA 7). September 6-8, 2006. Veracruz, Mexico. pg. 15-24.

Identification and Epidemiology of Streptococcus iniae and S. agalactiae in tilapias Oreochromis spp. - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Evans, J.J., Klesius, P.H., Shoemaker, C.A., Pasnik, D.J. 2006. Identification and Epidemiology of Streptococcus iniae and S. agalactiae in tilapias Oreochromis spp. Proceedings 7th International Symposium on Tilapia in Aquaculture. September 6-8, 2006. Veracruz, Mexico. p. 25-42.

IDENTIFICATION AND EPIDEMIOLOGY OF STREPTOCCOCUS INIAE AND S. AGALACTIAE - (Abstract)

Evans, J.J., Klesius, P.H., Shoemaker, C.A., Pasnik, D.J. 2006. Identification and epidemiology of Streptoccocus iniae and S. agalactiae. 7th International Symposium on Tilapia in Aquaculture. Talk/Abstract. September 6-8, 2006. Veracruz, Mexico.

FAS EXPRESSION AND APOPTOSIS IN THE FISH PARASITE ICHTHYOPHTHIRIUS - (Abstract)

Xu, D., Klesius, P.H., Shoemaker, C.A. 2006. Fas expression and apoptosis in the fish parasite Ichthyophthirius. International Aquatic Animal Health Symposium Proceedings. 5th International Symposium on Aquatic Animal Health. San Francisco, CA. September 1 - 7,2006.

FAS Expression and Apoptosis in the Fish Parasite Ichthyophthirus - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Xu, D., Klesius, P.H., Shoemaker, C.A. 2006. FAS expression and apoptosis in the fish parasite Ichthyophthirus. 5th International Symposium on Aquatic Animal Health. San Francisco, CA. September 2 - 6, 2006. P. 280.

SIMULTANEOUS DETECTION OF EDWARDSIELLA ICTALURI AND FLAVOBACTERIUM COLUMNARE BY DUAL IMMUNOFLUORESCENCE TEST - (Abstract)

Panangala, V.S., Shelby, R.A., Shoemaker, C.A., Klesius, P.H., Morrison, E.E. 2006. Simultaneous detection of Edwardsiella ictaluri and Flavobacterium columnare by Dual Immunofluorescence test. International Aquatic Animal Health Symposium Proceedings. 5th International Symposium on Aquatic Animal Health. San Francisco, CA. September 1 - 7, 2006.

GROWTH RESPONSE AND RESISTANCE TO STREPTOCOCCUS INIAE OF NILE TILAPIA (OREOCHROMIS NILOTICUS) FED DIETS CONTAINING DISTILLER'S DRIED GRAINS WITH SOLUBLES - (Abstract)

Lim, C.E., Garcia, J.C., Aksoy, M., Klesius, P.H., Shoemaker, C.A., Evans, J.J. 2006. Growth response and resistance to Streptococcus iniae of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) fed diets containing distiller's dried grains with solubles. 7th International Symposium on Tilapia in Aquaculture. Talk/Abstract. September 6-8, 2006. Veracruz, Mexico. p. 49.

Growth Response and Resistance to Streptococcus iniae of Nile Tilapia Oreochromis niloticus Fed Diets Containing Distiller¿s Dried Grains with Solubles - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Lim, C.E., Garcia, J.C., Aksoy, M., Klesius, P.H., Shoemaker, C.A., Evans, J.J. 2006. Growth response and resistance to Streptococcus iniae of Nile tilapia Oreochromis niloticus fed diets containing distiller¿s dried grains with solubles. 7th Proceedings International Symposium on Tilapia in Aquaculture. September 6-8, 2006 Veracruz, Mexico. on-line http://ag.arizona.edu/azaqua/ista/ISTA7/Papers/DDGS_Lim.doc

CLONING AND SEQUENCING OF CHANNEL CATFISH (ICTALURUS PUNCTATUS) MATRIX METALLOPROTEINASE-9 - (Other)

Yeh, H., Klesius, P.H. 2006. Cloning and sequencing of channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) matrix metalloproteinase-9. Genbank.

INTERACTIONS BETWEEN TRICHODINA SPP. PARASITISM AND STREPTOCOCCUS SPP. INFECTIONS IN CHANNEL CATFISH, ICTALURUS PUNCTATUS - (Abstract)

Pasnik, D.J., Evans, J.J., Klesius, P.H., Shoemaker, C.A. 2006. Interactions between Trichodina spp. parasitism and Streptococcus spp. infections in channel catfish, Ictalurus punctatus. 5th International Symposium on Aquatic Animal Health Proceedings. San Francisco, CA. September 2-6, 2006. p 211.

PROTECTIVE ANTIBODY RESPONSES FOLLOWING VACCINATION WITH STREPTOCOCCUS AGALACTIAE IN NILE TILAPIA, OREOCHROMIS NILOTICUS - (Abstract)

Pasnik, D.J., Evans, J.J., Klesius, P.H., Panangala, V.S., Shoemaker, C.A., Shelby, R.A. 2006. Protective antibody responses following vaccination with Streptococcus agalactiae in Nile tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus. 5th International Symposium on Aquatic Animal Health Proceedings. San Francisco, CA. September 2-6, 2006. p 210.

EFFECT OF DIETARY BOVINE LACTOFERRIN ON DISEASE AND STRESS RESISTANCE OF NILE TILAPIA (OREOCHROMIS NILOTICUS) - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Welker, T.L., Lim, C.E., Aksoy, M., Klesius, P.H. 2006. Effect of dietary bovine lactoferrin on disease and stress resistance of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus). Symposium of the Comparative Nutrition Society. August 4-9, 2006. Pages 208-212.

FIRST REPORT OF STREPTOCOCCUS AGALACTIAE AND LACTOCOCCUS GARVIEAE FROM A WILD BOTTLENOSE DOLPHIN (TURSIOPS TRUNCATUS) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Evans, J.J., Pasnik, D.J., Klesius, P.H., Al-Ablani, S. 2006. First report of Streptococcus agalactiae and Lactococcus garvieae from a wild bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus). Journal of Wildlife Diseases. 42 (3). pp. 561-569.

EFFECT OF BUFFERED AND UNBUFFERED TRICAINE METHANESULFONATE (MS-222) AT DIFFERENT CONCENTRATIONS ON THE STRESS RESPONSES OF CHANNEL CATFISH (ICTALURUS PUNCTATUS RAFINESQUE) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Welker, T.L., Lim, C.E., Aksoy, M., Klesius, P.H. 2007. Effect of buffered and unbuffered tricaine methanesulfonate (ms-222) at different concentrations on the stress responses of channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus Rafinesque). Journal of Applied Aquaculture. 19(3)pgs. 1-18.

THE MACROPHAGE CHEMOTACTIC ACTIVITY OF STREPTOCOCCUS AGALACTIAE AND STREPTOCOCCUS INIAE EXTRACELLULAR PRODUCTS (ECP) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Klesius, P.H., Evans, J.J., Shoemaker, C.A. 2007. The macrophage chemotactic activity of Streptococcus agalactiae and Streptococcus iniae extracellular products (ECP). Fish and Shellfish Immunology. 22(5)443-450.

A US Perspective on Selected Biotechnological Advancements in Fish Health Part II: Genetic stock improvement, biosecurity tools and alternative protein sources in fish diets - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Klesius, P.H., Evans, J.J., Shoemaker, C.A., Lim, C.E. 2007. A US perspective on selected biotechnological advancements in fish health Part II: Genetic stock improvement, biosecurity tools and alternative protein sources in fish diets. Aquaculture Health International. Issue 9:18-20.

EFFECTS OF PROBIOTIC BACTERIA AS DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS ON GROWTH AND DISEASE RESISTANCE IN YOUNG CHANNEL CATFISH, ICTALURUS PUNCTATUS (RAFINESQUE) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Shelby, R.A., Lim, C.E., Aksoy, M., Klesius, P.H. 2007. Effects of probiotic bacteria as dietary supplements on growth and disease resistance in young channel catfish, Ictalurus punctatus (Rafinesque). Journal of Applied Aquaculture. 19(1) pgs. 81-91.

A US PERSPECTIVE ON SELECTED BIOTECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCEMENTS IN FISH HEALTH PART 1: VACCINES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Klesius, P.H., Evans, J.J., Shoemaker, C.A., Lim, C.E. 2006. A US Perspective on Selected Biotechnological Advancements in Fish Health part 1: Vaccines. Aquaculture Health International. Issue 5 May 2006 pg 10-12 cont. on 21.

Differential Channel Catfish Ovary Cell Gene Expression after Experimental Infection with Edwardsiella Ictaluri - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Yeh, H., Klesius, P.H. 2006. Diferential channel catfish ovary cell gene expression after experimental infection with Edwardsiella ictaluri. 106th Annual Meeting of the American Society for Microbiology Orlando, FL. Abstract No. Z-005.

Channel catfish gene expression after Edwardsiella ictaluri infection. - (Other)

Yeh, H., Klesius, P.H. 2006. Channel catfish gene expression after Edwardsiella ictaluri infection. Genbank.

USE OF LOOP-MEDIATED ISOTHERMAL AMPLIFICATION METHOD FOR RAPID DETECTION OF EDWARDSIELLA ICTALURI AND FLAVOBACTERIUM COLUMNARE IN CHANNEL CATFISH - (Abstract)

Yeh, H., Shoemaker, C.A., Klesius, P.H. 2006. Use of loop-mediated isothermal amplification method for rapid detection of Edwardsiella ictaluri and Flavobacterium columnare in channel catfish. 11th International Symposium on Veterinary Epidemiology and Economics. p.272.

MOLECULAR CLONING AND SEQUENCING OF HEMOGLOBIN-BETA GENE OF CHANNEL CATFISH, ICTALURUS PUNCTATUS RAFINESQUE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Yeh, H., Shoemaker, C.A., Klesius, P.H. 2006. Molecular cloning and sequencing of hemoglobin-beta gene of channel catfish, Ictalurus punctatus Rafinesque. Fish Physiology and Biochemistry Journal. Volume 32(1): 83-92.

PROTECTION OF CHANNEL CATFISH AGAINST COLUMNARIS DISEASE BY PASSIVE IMMUNIZATION - (Abstract)

Shelby, R.A., Shoemaker, C.A., Klesius, P.H. 2006. Protection of channel catfish against columnaris disease by passive immunization. In proceedings of Catfish Culture Research Symposium.

BENEFICIAL USE OF ATTENUATED VACCINES IN AQUACULTURE - (Abstract)

Panangala, V.S., Klesius, P.H., Evans, J.J., Shoemaker, C.A. 2006. Beneficial use of attenuated vaccines in aquaculture. 31st Annual Eastern Fish Health Workshop. March 28-30, 2006. Charleston, SC. page 23.

ATYPICAL CLINICAL SIGNS OF STREPTOCOCCUS AGALACTIAE IN NILE TILAPIA (OREOCHROMIS NILOTICUS) - (Abstract)

Pasnik, D.J., Evans, J.J., Klesius, P.H. 2006. Atypical clinical signs of streptococcus agalactiae in nile tilapia (oreochromis niloticus). 31st Annual Eastern Fish Health Workshop. Charleston, SC. March 28-30, 2006. page 66.

NATURAL CONTENT AND PROCESSING OF ALTERNATIVE PROTEIN SOURCES: HISTOLOGIC EFFECTS IN FINGERLING CHANNEL CATFISH (ICTALURUS PUNCTATUS) - (Abstract)

Pasnik, D.J., Evans, J.J., Aksoy, M., Lim, C.E., Klesius, P.H. 2006. Natural content and processing of alternative protein sources: histologic effects in fingerling channel catfish (ictalurus punctatus). 31st Annual Eastern Fish Health Workshop. Charleston, SC. March 28-30, 2006. page 54.

APOPTOSIS IN ICHTHYOPHTHIRIUS MULTIFILIIS IS ASSOCIATED WITH EXPRESSION OF FAS RECEPTOR OF THERONTS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Xu, D., Klesius, P.H., Shoemaker, C.A. 2006. Apoptosis in Ichthyophthirius multifiliis is associated with expression of Fas receptor of theronts. Journal of Fish Diseases 29: 225-232.

METHOD OF PROTECTING FISH AGAINST COLUMNARIS DISEASE WITH MODIFIED LIVE FLAVOBACTERIUM COLUMNARE - (Patent Application)

Shoemaker, C.A., Klesius, P.H., Evans, J.J. 2006. Method of protecting fish against columnaris disease with modified live Flavobacterium columnare. U.S. Patent US 6,991,793 B2.

GROWTH RESPONSE AND ACQUIRED RESISTANCE OF NILE TILAPIA, OREOCHROMIS NILOTICUS (L.) THAT SURVIVED STREPTOCOCCUS INIAE INFECTION - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Shoemaker, C.A., Lim, C.E., Aksoy, M., Welker, T.L., Klesius, P.H. 2006. Growth response and acquired resistance of Nile tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus (L.) that survived Streptococcus iniae infection. Aquaculture Research. 37: 1238-1245.

BENEFITS OF THE USE OF ATTENUATED VACCINES IN AQUACULTURE - (Abstract)

Klesius, P.H., Evans, J.J., Shoemaker, C.A. 2006. Benefits of the use of attenuated vaccines in aquaculture. Aqua 2006: including World Aquaculture 2006 and Aquaculture Europe 2006. May 9-13, 2006. Florence, Italy. p.468.

STREPTOCOCCAL VACCINOLOGY IN WARM-WATER FISH - (Abstract)

Evans, J.J., Klesius, P.H., Shoemaker, C.A., Pasnik, D.J. 2006. Streptococcal vaccinology in warm-water fish. Aqua 2006 includes: World Aquaculture 2006 and Aquaculture/Europe2006. May 9-13, 2006. Florence, Italy. p. 293.

INDUCED CROSS PROTECTION IN CHANNEL CATFISH, ICTALURUS PUNCTATUS (RAFINESQUE), AGAINST DIFFERENT IMMOBILIZATION SEROTYPES OF ICHTHYOPHTHIRIUS MULTIFILIIS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Xu, D., Klesius, P.H., Panangala, V.S. 2006. Induced cross protection in channel catfish, Ictalurus punctatus (Rafinesque), against different immobilization serotypes of Ichthyophthirius multifiliis. Journal of Fish Diseases, 29: 131-138.

PASSIVE IMMUNIZATION OF NILE TILAPIA (OREOCHROMIS NILOTICUS) PROVIDES SIGNIFICANT PROTECTION AGAINST STREPTOCOCCUS AGALACTIAE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Pasnik, D.J., Evans, J.J., Klesius, P.H. 2006. Passive immunization of nile tilapia (oreochromis niloticus) provides significant protection against streptococcus agalactiae. Fish and Shellfish Immunology. Vol 21 Issue 4 pages 365-371.

ADVANCEMENTS IN FISH VACCINE DEVELOPMENT - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Klesius, P.H., Evans, J.J., Shoemaker, C.A. 2006. Advancements in fish vaccine development. Aquaculture Health International. Issue 4 February 2006 page 20-21.

MODIFIED LIVE VACCINES FOR GRAM NEGATIVE PATHOGENS OF CATFISH - (Abstract)

Klesius, P.H., Shoemaker, C.A., Evans, J.J. 2006. Modified live vaccines for gram negative pathogens of catfish. Aquaculture America Conference 2006. Las Vegas, Nevada. Febrauary 13-16, 2006. page 153.

ICHTHYOPHTHIRIUS (ICH) INDUCED CROSS PROTECTION IN CHANNEL CATFISH AGAINST DIFFERENT SEROTYPES OF ICH - (Abstract)

Xu, D., Klesius, P.H., Panangala, V.S. 2006. Ichthyophthirius (Ich) induced cross protection in channel catfish against different serotypes of Ich. Aquaculture America Conference.

THERAPEUTIC AND PROPHYLACTIC IMMUNIZATION AGAINST STREPTOCOCCUS INIAE INFECTION IN HYBRID STRIPED BASS MORONE CHRYSOPS X M. SAXATILIS - (Abstract)

Evans, J.J., Klesius, P.H., Shoemaker, C.A. 2006. Therapeutic and prophylactic immunization against streptococcus iniae infection in hybrid striped bass morone chrysops x m. saxatilis. Aquaculture America Conference 2006. Las Vegas, Nevada. February 13-16, 2006. page 97.

EFFECT OF HYPOXIA STRESS ON BLOOD GLUCOSE, PLASMA CORTISOL, AND SUSCEPTIBILITY TO EDWARDSIELLA ICTALURI IN CHANNEL CATFISH (ICTALURUS PUNCTATUS RAFINESQUE) - (Abstract)

Welker, T.L., Mcnulty, S.T., Klesius, P.H. 2006. Effect of hypoxia stress on blood glucose, plasma cortisol, and susceptibility to Edwardsiella ictaluri in channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus Rafinesque). Aquaculture America Conference. Las Vegas. NV. p. 166.

DELIVERY OF A STREPTOCOCCUS INIAE VACCINE USING ORALJECT¿ TECHNOLOGY IN TILAPIA OREOCHROMIS NILOTICUS¿ - (Abstract)

Shoemaker, C.A., Vandenberg, G., Desormeaux, A., Klesius, P.H., Evans, J.J. 2006. Delivery of a streptococcus iniae vaccine using oralject TM technology in tilapia oreochromis niloticus¿. Aquaculture America Conference 2006. Las Vegas, Nevada. February 13-16, 2006. page 279.

INFLUENCE OF DIETARY LEVELS OF FISH OIL AND VITAMIN E ON GROWTH AND RESISTANCE OF CHANNEL CATFISH TO EDWARSIELLA ICTALURI CHALLENGE - (Abstract)

Lim, C.E., Aksoy, M., Shelby, R.A., Li, M.H., Klesius, P.H. 2006. Influence of dietary levels of fish oil and vitamin E on growth and resistance of channel catfish to Edwarsiella ictaluri challenge. Aquaculture America Conference. Las Vegas. NV.

FEED DEPRIVATION AFFECTS THE RESISTANCE OF CHANNEL CATFISH TO EDWARDSIELLA ICTALURI INFECTION - (Review Article)

Lim, C.E., Aksoy, M., Klesius, P.H. 2006. Feed deprivation affects the resistance of channel catfish to Edwardsiella ictaluri infection. Global Aquaculture Advocate. July/August 2006, 9(4): 86-87.

GROWTH RESPONSE AND ACQUIRED RESISTANCE OF STREPTOCOCCUS INIAE-RECOVERED NILE TILAPIA, OREOCHROMIS NILOTIUCS - (Abstract)

Shoemaker, C.A., Lim, C.E., Aksoy, M., Welker, T.L., Klesius, P.H. 2006. Growth response and acquired resistance of Streptococcus iniae-recovered Nile tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus. 31st Annual Eastern Fish Health Workshop. Charleston, SC. p. 55.

THERAPEUTIC AND PROPHYLACTIC IMMUNIZATION AGAINST STREPTOCOCCUS INIAE INFECTION IN HYBRID STRIPED BASS (MORONE CHRYSOPS X M. SAXATILIS) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Evans, J.J., Klesius, P.H., Shoemaker, C.A. 2006. Therapeutic and prophylactic immunization against streptococcus iniae infection in hybrid striped bass (morone chrysops x m. saxatilis). Aquaculture Research. 37:742-750.

DETECTION OF OFF-FLAVOUR IN CHANNEL CATFISH (ICTALURUS PUNCTATUS RAFINESQUE) FILLETS BY TRAINED DOGS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Shelby, R.A., Myers, L.J., Schrader, K.K., Klesius, P.H. 2005. Detection of off-flavour in channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus Rafinesque) fillets by trained dogs. Aquaculture Research 2005, 37, 299-301.

EFFICACY OF A STREPTOCOCCUS INIAE MODIFIED BACTERIN DELIVERED USING ORALJECT¿ TECHNOLOGY IN NILE TILAPIA (OREOCHROMIS NILOTICUS) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Shoemaker, C.A., Vandenberg, G.W., Desormeaux, A., Klesius, P.H., Evans, J.J. 2006. Efficacy of a Streptococcus iniae modified bacterin delivered using Oralject TM technology in Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus). Aquaculture 255, 151-156.

ATTENUATED VACCINES FOR EDWARDSIELLA ICTALURI AND FLAVOBACTERIUM COLUMNARE OF CATFISH - (Abstract)

Klesius, P.H., Shoemaker, C.A., Evans, J.J. Attenuated vaccines for Edwardsiella ictaluri and Flavobacterium columnare of catfish. 2005. Research Workers in Animal Diseases Conference Proceedings, Special Session. St. Louis, MO.

SENSITIVE AND RAPID DETECTION OF FLAVOBACTERIUM COLUMNARE IN CHANNEL CATFISH ICTALURUS PUNCTATUS BY A LOOP-MEDIATED ISOTHERMAL AMPLIFICATION METHOD - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Yeh, H., Shoemaker, C.A., Klesius, P.H. 2006. Sensitive and rapid detection of Flavobacterium columnare in channel catfish Ictalurus punctatus by a loop-mediated isothermal amplification method. Journal of Applied Microbiology, 100 (2006) 919-925.

NUTRITION, IMMUNE RESPONSE AND DISEASE RESISTANCE IN FISH - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Lim, C.E., Aksoy, M., Klesius, P.H. 2005. Nutrition, immune response and disease resistance in fish. 1st Simposio De Nutricao E Saude De Peixes. Botucatu, Sao Paulo, Brazil. November 7-9, 2005. p. 46-83.

INTERACTION BETWEEN DIETARY LEVELS OF VITAMIN C AND E ON GROWTH AND IMMUNE RESPONSES IN CHANNEL CATFISH ICTALURUS PUNCTATUS - (Abstract)

Aksoy, M., Lim, C.E., Li, M.H., Klesius, P.H. 2006. Interaction between dietary levels of vitamin C and E on growth and immune responses in channel catfish Ictalurus punctatus. Aquaculture America Conference. Las Vegas, NV.

GOSSYPOL IN AQUACULTURE DIETS - (Abstract)

Lim, C.E., Aksoy, M., Klesius, P.H. 2006. Gossypol in aquaculture diets. Aquafeed Technical Workshop. VICTAM ASIA 2006. Bangkok, Thailand.

INTRA- AND INTERSPECIFIC PHENOTYPIC CHARACTERISTICS OF FISH-PATHOGENIC EDWARDSIELLA ICTALURI AND EDWARDSIELLA TARDA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Panangala, V.S., Shoemaker, C.A., Mcnulty, S.T., Arias, C.R., Klesius, P.H., 2006. Intra- and Interspecific phenotypic characteristics of fish-pathogenic Edwardsiella ictaluri and Edwardsiella tarda. Aquaculture Research, 37: 49-60.

ATTENUATED VACCINES AGAINST GRAM-NEGATIVE BACTERIAL PATHOGENS - (Abstract)

Klesius, P.H., Shoemaker, C.A., Evans, J.J. 2005. Attenuated vaccines against gram-negative bacterial pathogens. 6th Symposium on Diseases in Asian Aquaculture Proceedings. Colombo Plaza Hotel, Colombo, Sri Lanka. October 25-28, 2005.

RAPID TESTS FOR DETECTION OF TWO MAJOR FISH PATHOGENS EDWARDSIELLA ICTALURI AND FLAVOBACTERIUM COLUMNARE - (Abstract)

Panangala, V.S., Shelby, R.A., Shoemaker, C.A., Klesius, P.H. 2005. Rapid tests for detection of two major fish pathogens Edwardsiella ictaluri and Flavobacterium columnare. 6th Symposium on Diseases in Asian Aquaculture Proceedings. Colombo Plaza Hotel, Colombo, Sri Lanka. October 25-28, 2005.

IMMUNOFLUORESCENT TEST FOR SIMULTANEOUS DETECTION OF EDWARDSIELLA ICTALURI AND FLAVOBACTERIUM COLUMNARE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Panangala, V.S., Shelby, R.A., Shoemaker, C.A., Klesius, P.H., Mitra, A., Morrison, E.E. 2006. Immunofluorescent test for simultaneous detection of Edwardsiella ictaluri and Flavobacterium columnare. Diseases of Aquatic Organisms, 68: 197-207.

EXPERIMENTAL EDWARDSIELLA TARDA INFECTION IN NONABRADED CHANNEL CATFISH ICTALURUS PUNCTATUS BY IMMERSION - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Wiedenmayer, A.A., Evans, J.J., Klesius, P.H. 2006. Experimental Edwardsiella tarda infection in nonabraded channel catfish Ictalurus punctatus by immersion. Fisheries Science. 72(5) 1124-1126.

TOXICITY, STRESS RESPONSES, AND DISEASE SUSCEPTIBILITY IN NILE TILAPIA, OREOCHROMIS NILOTICUS, EXPOSED TO UNIONIZED AMMONIA - (Abstract)

Pasnik, D.J., Evans, J.J., Klesius, P.H., Brill, G.C. 2005. Toxicity, stress responses, and disease susceptibility in nile tilapia, oreochromis niloticus, exposed to unionized ammonia. 2005 Annual Meeting of the Fish Health Section/American Fisheries Society Transaction. Minneapolis, MN July 27-29, 2005. Abstract p. 37.

NILE TILAPIA, OREOCHROMIS NILOTICUS, BLOOD AGAR AND THE CULTURE OF FISH BACTERIAL PATHOGENS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Pasnik, D.J., Evans, J.J., Klesius, P.H. 2005. Nile tilapia, oreochromis niloticus, blood agar and the culture of fish bacterial pathogens. Bulletin of the European Association of Fish Pathologists. 25(5):218-224.

DIFFERENTIAL GENE EXPRESSION OF ICTALURUS PUNCTATUS AFTER EDWARDSIELLA ICTALURI INFECTION - (Other)

Yeh, H., Klesius, P.H. 2005. Differential gene expression of ictalurus punctatus after edwardsiella ictaluri infection. Genbank.

RAPID DETECTION AND IDENTIFICATION OF STREPTOCOCCUS INIAE USING A MONOCLONAL ANTIBODY-BASED INDIRECT FLUORESCENT ANTIBODY TECHNIQUE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Klesius, P.H., Evans, J.J., Shoemaker, C.A., Yeh, H., Goodwin, A.E., Adams, A., Thompson, K. 2006. Rapid detection and identification of streptococcus iniae using a monoclonal antibody-based indirect fluorescent antibody technique. Aquaculture. 258(1-4). p. 180-186

SUSCEPTIBILITY OF NILE TILAPIA TO INFECTION OF THE PARASITE ICHTHYOPHTHIRIUS MULTIFILIIS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Xu, D., Klesius, P.H. 2006. Susceptibility of nile tilapia to infection of the parasite ichthyophthirius multifiliis. Journal of the World Aquaculture Society. Vol 37(3) p. 60-63.

CUTANEOUS ANTIBODIES FROM CATFISH IMMUNE TO ICHTHYOPHTHIRIUS (ICH) INDUCED APOPTOSIS OF ICH THERONTS - (Abstract)

Xu, D., Klesius, P.H., Shoemaker, C.A. 2005. Cutaneous antibodies from catfish immune to Ichthyophthirius (Ich) induced apoptosis of Ich theronts. American Fisheries Society Annual Meeting. Page 386.

IMMUNOGENICITY OF A STREPTOCOCCUS AGALACTIAE VACCINE: THE ROLE OF EXTRACELLULAR ANTIGENS AND ANTIBODIES - (Abstract)

Pasnik, D.J., Evans, J.J., Panangala, V.S., Klesius, P.H., Shelby, R.A., Shoemaker, C.A. 2005. Immunogenicity of a streptococcus agalactiae vaccine: the role of extracellular antigens and antibodies. 2005 Annual Meeting of the Fish Health Section/American Fisheries Society Transaction July 27-29, 2005. Minneapolis, MN. Abstract p. 37.

UN-IONIZED AMMONIA EXPOSURE IN NILE TILAPIA: TOXICITY, STRESS RESPONSE, AND SUSCEPTIBILITY TO STREPTOCOCCUS AGALACTIAE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Evans, J.J., Pasnik, D.J., Brill, G.C., Klesius, P.H. 2006. Un-ionized ammonia exposure in Nile Tilapia: Toxicity, Stress Response, and Susceptibility to Streptococcus agalactiae. North American Journal of Aquaculture. 68(1):23-33.

DEVELOPMENT OF AN INDIRECT ENZYME-LINKED IMMUNOABSORBENT ASSAY USING A MONOCLONAL ANTIBODY TO IDENTIFY CHANNEL CATFISH, ICTALURUS PUNCTATUS (RAFINESQUE), FILLETS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

McNulty, S.T., Klesius, P.H. 2005. Development of an indirect enzyme-linked immunoabsorbent assay using a monoclonal antibody to identify channel catfish, Ictalurus punctatus (Rafinesque), fillets. Aquaculture Research 36, 1279-1284.

STREPTOCOCCUS INIAE EXTRACELLULAR-PRODUCT VACCINE: EVALUATION IN VACCINATION AND CHALLENGE MODEL USING CALCEIN MARKED TILAPIA, OREOCHROMIS NILOTICUS - (Abstract)

Klesius, P.H., Evans, J.J., Shoemaker, C.A., Pasnik, D.J. 2005. Streptococcus iniae extracellular-product vaccine: evaluation in vaccination and challenge model using calcein marked tilapia, oreochromis niloticus. European Association of Fish Pathologists. 12th EAFP International Conference on Diseases of Fish and Shellfish 11th ¿ 16th September 2005 Copenhagen, Denmark. pg 100.

EFFICACY OF A STREPTOCOCCUS INIAE VACCINE DELIVERED USING ORALJECT¿ TECHNOLOGY IN TILAPIA (OREOCHROMIS NILOTICUS) - (Abstract)

Shoemaker, C.A., Vandenberg, G., Desormeaux, A., Klesius, P.H., Evans, J.J. 2005. Efficacy of a streptococcus iniae vaccine delivered using oralject¿ technology in tilapia (oreochromis niloticus). European Association of Fish Pathologists. 12th EAFP International Conference on Diseases of Fish and Shellfish 11th ¿ 16th September 2005 Copenhagen, Denmark. pg 101.

SURVIVAL, STRESS, AND STREPTOCOCCUS AGALACTIAE SUSCEPTIBILITY IN NILE TILAPIA, OREOCHROMIS NILOTICUS, FOLLOWING UNIONIZED AMMONIA EXPOSURE - (Abstract)

Evans, J.J., Pasnik, D.J., Brill, G.C., Klesius, P.H. 2005. Survival, stress, and streptococcus agalactiae susceptibility in nile tilapia, oreochromis niloticus, following unionized ammonia exposure. European Association of Fish Pathologists. 12th EAFP International Conference on Diseases of Fish and Shellfish 11th ¿ 16th September 2005 Copenhagen, Denmark. pg 83.

EFFECT OF MS-222 CONCENTRATION WITH AND WITHOUT BUFFERING ON THE STRESS RESPONSE OF CHANNEL CATFISH - (Abstract)

Welker, T.L., Lim, C.E., Aksoy, M., Klesius, P.H. 2005. Effect of MS-222 concentration with and without buffering on the stress response of channel catfish. Annual Meeting of the American Fisheries Society. Anchorage, Alaska. p. 403.

INTRA-AND INTERSPECIFIC PHENOTYPIC AND GENOTYPIC COMPARISON OF FISH-PATHOGENIC EDWARDSIELLA ICTALURI AND EDWARDSIELLA TARDA - (Abstract)

Panangala, V.S., Vansanten, V.L., Shoemaker, C.A., Mcnulty, S.T., Arias, C.R., Klesius, P.H. 2005. Intra-and interspecific phenotypic and genotypic comparison of fish-pathogenic edwardsiella ictaluri and edwardsiella tarda. American Society of Microbiologists Abstracts.

FIRST DESCRIPTION OF AN ADHESION DEFECTIVE MUTANT OF FLAVOBACTERIUM COLUMNARE PRODUCED BY B-LACTAM SELECTION - (Abstract)

Bader, J.A., Shoemaker, C.A., Klesius, P.H. 2005. First description of an adhesion defective mutant of Flavobacterium columnare produced by b-lactam selection. In proceedings of American Society for Microbiology.

RAPID, SPECIFIC, AND SENSITIVE DETECTION OF FLAVOBACTERIUM COLUMNARE BY A LOOP-MEDIATED ISOTHERMAL AMPLIFICATION METHOD - (Abstract)

Yeh, H., Shoemaker, C.A., Klesius, P.H. 2005. Rapid, specific, and sensitive detection of flavobacterium columnare by a loop-mediated isothermal amplification method. American Society of Microbiologists Abstracts.

A VACCINATION AND CHALLENGE MODEL USING CALCEIN MARKED FISH - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Klesius, P.H., Evans, J.J., Shoemaker, C.A., Pasnik, D.J. 2006. A vaccination and challenge model using calcein marked fish. Fish and Shellfish Immunology 20: 20-28.

DURATION OF PROTECTIVE ANTIBODIES AND CORRELATION WITH SURVIVAL IN NILE TILAPIA (OREOCHROMIS NILOTICUS) FOLLOWING STREPTOCOCCUS AGALACTIAE VACCINATION - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Pasnik, D.J., Evans, J.J., Klesius, P.H. 2005. Duration of protective antibodies and correlation with survival in nile tilapia (oreochromis niloticus) following streptococcus agalactiae vaccination. Diseases of Aquatic Organisms. 66:129-134.

DETECTION OF CUTANEOUS ANTIBODIES AGAINST FLAVOBACTERIUM COLUMNARE IN CHANNEL CATFISH, ICTALURUS PUNCTATUS, (RAFINESQUE) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Shoemaker, C.A., Xu, D., Shelby, R.A., Klesius, P.H. 2005. Detection of cutaneous antibodies against flavobacterium columnare in channel catfish, ictalurus punctatus, (rafinesque). Aquaculture Research 36(8): 813-818.

EVALUATION OF A LOOP-MEDIATED ISOTHERMAL AMPLIFICATION METHOD FOR RAPID DETECTION OF CHANNEL CATFISH ICTALURUS PUNCTATUS IMPORTANT BACTERIAL PATHOGEN EDWARDSIELLA ICTALURI - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Yeh, H., Shoemaker, C.A., Klesius, P.H. 2005. Evaluation of a loop-mediated isothermal amplification method for rapid detection of channel catfish Ictalurus punctatus important bacterial pathogen Edwardsiella ictaluri. Journal of Microbiological Methods 63(1): 36-44.

CUTANEOUS ANTIBODIES FROM CHANNEL CATFISH IMMUNE TO ICHTHYOPHTHIRIUS MULTIFILIIS (ICH) INDUCED APOPTOSIS OF ICH THERONTS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Xu, D., Klesius, P.H., Shoemaker, C.A. 2005. Cutaneous antibodies from channel catfish immune to ichthyophthirius multifiliis (ich) induced apoptosis of ich theronts. Journal of Fish Diseases 28(4): 213-220.

ANTIGENICITY OF STREPTOCOCCUS AGALACTIAE EXTRACELLULAR PRODUCTS AND VACCINE EFFICACY - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Pasnik, D.J., Evans, J.J., Panangala, V.S., Klesius, P.H., Shelby, R.A., Shoemaker, C.A. 2005. Antigenicity of streptococcus agalactiae extracellular products and vaccine efficacy. Journal of Fish Diseases. 28(4):205-212.

WHOLE CELL FATTY ACID PROFILES OF FLAVOBACTERIUM COLUMNARE FROM FISH - (Abstract)

Shoemaker, C.A., Arias, C.R., Klesius, P.H., Welker, T.L. 2005. Whole cell fatty acid profiles of flavobacterium columnare from fish. American Society of Microbiologists Abstracts. 105th General Meeting of the American Society for Microbiology. Atlanta, GA June 5-9, 2005.

ISOLATION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF STRAINS OF FLAVOBACTERIUM COLUMNARE FROM BRAZIL - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Figueiredo, H.C., Klesius, P.H., Arias, C., Evans, J.J., Shoemaker, C.A., Pereira Junior, D.J., Peixoto, M.T. 2005. Isolation and characterization of strains of flavobacterium columnare from brazil. Journal of Fish Diseases. 28(4):199-204.

TECHNIQUE FOR IDENTIFYING FLAVOBACTERIUM COLUMNARE USING WHOLE CELL FATTY ACID PROFILES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Shoemaker, C.A., Arias, C.R., Klesius, P.H., Welker, T.L. 2005. Technique for identifying Flavobacterium columnare using whole cell fatty acid profiles. Journal of Aquatic Animal Health 17: 267-274.

ANALYSIS OF 16S-23S INTERGENIC SPACER REGIONS (ISRS) OF THE RRNA OPERONS IN EDWARDSIELLA ICTALURI AND EDWARDSIELLA TARDA ISOLATES FROM FISH - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Panangala, V.S., Van Santen, V.L., Shoemaker, C.A., Klesius, P.H. 2005. Analysis of 16s-23s intergenic spacer regions (isrs) of the rRNA operons in Edwardsiella ictaluri and Edwardsiella tarda isolates from fish. Journal of Applied Microbiology 99: 657-669.

COMPARISON OF TWO FISH KILL EVENTS INVOLVING HUMAN BACTERIAL PATHOGENS: INFLUENCE OF ENVIRONMENTAL STRESSORS AND HARMFUL ALGAE - (Abstract)

Glibert, P.M., Evans, J.J., Klesius, P.H., Shoemaker, C.A., Alexander, J.A., 2005. Comparison of two fish kill events involving human bacterial pathogens: influence of environmental stressors and harmful algae. American Society of Limnology and Oceanography (ASLO). 2005 Aquatic Sciences Meeting. February 20-25, 2005, Salt Lake City Utah, USA.

NO APPARENT DIFFERENCES IN INTESTINAL HISTOLOGY OF CHANNEL CATFISH (ICTALURUS PUNCTATUS) FED HEAT-TREATED AND NON-HEAT-TREATED RAW SOYBEAN MEAL - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Evans, J.J., Pasnik, D.J., Peres, H., Lim, C.E., Klesius, P.H. 2005. No apparent differences in intestinal histology of channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) fed heat-treated and non-heat-treated raw soybean meal. Aquaculture Nutrition. 11;123-129.

IMMUNITY OF CHANNEL CATFISH AGAINST ICHTHYOPHTHIRIUS MULTIFILIIS - (Abstract)

Xu, D., Klesius, P.H. 2004. Immunity of channel catfish against ichthyophthirius multifiliis. American Society for Microbiology Branch Meeting.

DEVELOPMENT OF EDWARDSIELLA ICTALURI VACCINES - (Abstract)

Shoemaker, C.A., Klesius, P.H. 2004. Development of edwardsiella ictaluri vaccines. American Society for Microbiology Branch Meeting.

DEVELOPMENT OF AN INDIRECT ENZYME-LINKED IMMUNOABSORBENT ASSAY USING A MONOCLONAL ANTIBODY TO IDENTIFY CHANNEL CATFISH (ICTALURUS PUNCTATUS) FILLETS - (Abstract)

Mcnulty, S.T., Klesius, P.H. 2004. Development of an indirect enzyme-linked immunoabsorbent assay using a monoclonal antibody to identify channel catfish (ictalurus punctatus) fillets. American Society for Microbiology Branch Meeting.

TRANSMISSION AND DETECTION OF FLAVOBACTERIUM COLUMNARE IN CHANNEL CATFISH, ICTALURUS PUNCTATUS (RAFINESQUE) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Welker, T.L., Shoemaker, C.A., Arias, C.R., Klesius, P.H. 2005. Transmission and detection of Flavobacterium columnare in channel catfish, Ictalurus punctatus. Diseases of Aquatic Organisms. 63: 129-138.

OVERVIEW OF THE IMMUNE SYSTEM OF FISH - (Abstract)

Shoemaker, C.A., Klesius, P.H., Xu, D., Shelby, R.A. 2005. Overview of the immune system of fish. Aquaculture America Conference.

SUSCEPTIBILITY OF NILE TILAPIA TO INFECTION OF ICHTHYOPHTHIRIUS MULTIFILIIS - (Abstract)

Xu, D., Klesius, P.H. 2005. Susceptibility of nile tilapia to infection of ichthyophthirius multifiliis. Aquaculture America Conference.

PHENOTYPIC AND GENOTYPIC COMPARISONS OF EDWARDSIELLA ICTALURI AND EDWARDSIELLA TARDA ISOLATES FROM FISH - (Abstract)

Panangala, V.S., Shoemaker, C.A., Klesius, P.H. 2005. Phenotypic and genotypic comparisons of edwardsiella ictaluri and edwardsiella tarda isolates from fish. Aquaculture America Conference.

USE OF LOOP-MEDIATED ISOTHERMAL AMPLIFICATION FOR RAPID DETECTION OF CHANNEL CATFISH ICTALURUS PUNCTATUS IMPORTANT BACTERIAL PATHOGEN - (Abstract)

Yeh, H., Shoemaker, C.A., Klesius, P.H. 2005. Use of loop-mediated isothermal amplification for rapid detection of channel catfish ictalurus punctatus important bacterial pathogen. Aquaculture America Conference.

DIETARY STRATEGIES TO IMPROVE VACCINATION EFFICIENCY - (Abstract)

Klesius, P.H., Evans, J.J., Shoemaker, C.A., Pasnik, D.J., Lim, C.E. 2005. Dietary strategies to improve vaccination efficiency. Aquaculture America Conference.

EFFECT OF HYPOXIA ON STRESS AND HEAT SHOCK PROTEIN EXPRESSION IN CHANNEL CATFISH (ICTALURUS PUNCTATUS RAFINESQUE) - (Abstract)

Welker, T.L., Klesius, P.H., Arias, C.R., Small, B.C. 2005. Effect of hypoxia on stress and heat shock protein expression in channel catfish (ictalurus punctatus rafinesque). Aquaculture America Conference.

PLANT-BASED DIETS CONTAINING ANTI-NUTRITIONAL FACTORS CAN CAUSE TISSUE CHANGES IN CHANNNEL CATFISH ICTALURUS PUNCTATUS - (Abstract)

Pasnik, D.J., Evans, J.J., Lim, C.E., Klesius, P.H., Yildirim, M., Barros, M.M., Peres, H., 2005. Plant-based diets containing anti-nutritional factors can cause tissue changes in channnel catfish ictalurus punctatus. Aquaculture America Conference. January 17-20, 2005. New Orleans, Louisiana.

EFFECT OF DIETARY ß-GLUCAN LEVELS ON THE GROWTH RESPONSE AND EFFICACY OF STREPTOCOCCUS INIAE VACCINE IN NILE TILAPIA, OREOCHROMIS NILOTICUS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Whittington, R., Lim, C.E., Klesius, P.H. 2005. Effect of dietary ß-glucan levels on the growth response and efficacy of streptococcus iniae vaccine in nile tilapia, oreochromis niloticus. Aquaculture 248: 217-225.

PRODUCTION, CHARACTERIZATION AND EVALUATION OF VIRULENCE OF AN ADHESION DEFECTIVE MUTANT OF FLAVOBACTERIUM COLUMNARE PRODUCED BY B-LACTUM SELECTION - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Bader, J.A., Shoemaker, C.A., Klesius, P.H. 2005. Production, characterization and evaluation of virulence of an adhesion defective mutant of flavobacterium columnare produced by b-lactum selection. Letters in Applied Microbiology. Vol. 40: 123-127.

GOSSYPOL IN PURIFIED AND PRACTICAL DIETS: EFFECT ON GROWTH PERFORMANCE, IMMUNE RESPONSES AND RESISTANCE OF CHANNEL CATFISH ICTALURUS PUNCTATUS TO EDWARDSIELLA ICTALURI INFECTION - (Abstract)

Lim, C.E., Yildirim, M., Wan, P., Klesius, P.H. 2005. Gossypol in purified and practical diets: effect on growth performance, immune responses and resistance of channel catfish ictalurus punctatus to edwardsiella ictaluri infection. Aquaculture America Conference.

STARCH HYDROLYSIS TESTING OF MULTIPLE ISOLATES FOR RAPID DIFFERENTIATION OF STREPTOCOCCUS INIAE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Evans, J.J., Klesius, P.H., Shoemaker, C.A. 2004. Starch hydrolysis testing of multiple isolates for rapid differentiation of streptococcus iniae. Bulletin of the European Association of Fish Pathologists. 24(5)2004:231-239.

QUANTITATIVE DETECTION OF SERUM IMMUNOGLOBULIN IN CHANNEL CATFISH BY COMPETITIVE INHIBITION ELISA - (Abstract)

Shelby, R.A., Xu, D., Klesius, P.H. 2004. Quantitative detection of serum immunoglobulin in channel catfish by competitive inhibition elisa. Veterinary Immunology International Symposium.

STREPTOCOCCAL VACCINOLOGY IN AQUACULTURE - (Book/Chapter)

Klesius, P.H., Evans, J.J., Shoemaker, C.A., Pasnik, D.J. 2006. Streptococcal vaccinology in aquaculture. Book Chapter in Tilapia Biology, Culture, and Nutrition. Chhorn E. Lim and Carl D. Webster editors. Food Products Press an imprint of The Haworth Press Inc.,Binghamton, New York. Chapter 17 p. 583-606.

PARASITES AND DISEASES - (Book/Chapter)

Shoemaker, C.A., Xu, D., Evans, J.J., Klesius, P.H. 2006. Parasites and diseases. Chapter in Tilapia Biology, Culture, and Nutrition. Chhorn Lim and Carl Webster editors. Food Products Press an imprint of the Haworth Press, Inc, Binghamton, New York. Chapter 16 p. 561-582.

DIETARY GOSSYPOL IS OF LITTLE OR NO BENEFIT IN IMPROVING THE RESISTANCE OF CHANNEL CATFISH TO EDWARSIELLA ICTALURI INFECTION - (Popular Publication)

Lim, C.E., Yildrim-Aksoy, M., Klesius, P.H. 2004. Dietary gossypol is of little or no benefit in improving the resistance of channel catfish to edwarsiella ictaluri infection. Global Aquaculture Advocate.

NUTRITIONAL VALUE OF HEAT-TREATED SOYBEAN MEAL FOR CHANNEL CATFISH (ICTALURUS PUNCTATUS) - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Lim, C.E., Peres, H., Klesius, P.H. 2004. Nutritional value of heat-treated soybean meal for channel catfish (ictalurus punctatus). Fish Nutrition and Feeding Symposium Proceedings.

AQUACULTURE INDUSTRY AND FISH NUTRITION RESEARCH IN THE UNITED STATES - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Lim, C.E., Klesius, P.H. 2005. Aquaculture industry and fish nutrition research in the United States. Proceedings of 5th Symposium of World's Chinese Scientists on Nutrition and Feeding of Finfish and Shellfish. p. 54-74.

CONTROL Y PREVENCION DE STREPTOCOCCUS EN PECES MEDIANTE VACUNACION - (Book/Chapter)

Klesius, P.H., Evans, J.J., Shoemaker, C.A. 2004. Control y prevencion de streptococcus en peces mediante vacunacion. Book Chapter. Varela Editora E Livraria. Sao Paulo.

TRANSMISSION AND DETECTION OF FLAVOBACTERIUM COLUMNARE IN CHANNEL CATFISH (ICTALURUS PUNCTATUS RAFINESQUE) - (Abstract)

Welker, T.L., Arias, C.R., Shoemaker, C.A., Klesius, P.H. 2004. Transmission and detection of flavobacterium columnare in channel catfish (ictalurus punctatus rafinesque). American Fisheries Society Annual Meeting.

PREVALENCE OF AND VACCINATION AGAINST STREPTOCOCCUS INIAE - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Shoemaker, C.A., Klesius, P.H., Evans, J.J. 2004. Prevalence of and vaccination against Streptococcus iniae. Proceedings of 5th International Conference on Recirculating Aquaculture. p. 86-94.

GENETIC FINGERPRINTING OF FLAVOBACTERIUM COLUMNARE ISOLATES FROM CULTURED FISH - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Arias, C.R., Welker, T.L., Shoemaker, C.A., Abernathy, J.W., Klesius, P.H. 2004. Genetic fingerprinting of Flavobacterium columnare isolates from cultured fish. Journal of Applied Microbiology. 97:421-428.

EFFECT OF ß-D-GLUCAN ON THE GROWTH RESPONSE AND EFFICACY OF STREPTOCOCCUS INIAE VACCINE IN NILE TILAPIA, OREOCHROMIS NILOTICUS - (Abstract)

Whittington, R., Lim, C.E., Klesius, P.H. 2004. Effect of ß-d-glucan on the growth response and efficacy of streptococcus iniae vaccine in nile tilapia, oreochromis niloticus. 11th International Symposium on Nutrition and Feeding in fish, Phuket Island, Thailand.

USE OF ALTERNATIVE PROTEIN SOURCES IN DIETS OF WARMWATER FISH - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Lim, C.E., Klesius, P.H. 2004. Use of alternative protein sources in diets of warmwater fish. 11th International Symposium on Nutrition and Feeding in fish, Phuket Island, Thailand.

DETECTION OF CUTANEOUS ANTIBODIES AGAINST FLAVOBACTERIUM COLUMNARE IN CHANNEL CATFISH - (Abstract)

Shoemaker, C.A., Xu, D., Shelby, R.A., Klesius, P.H. 2004. Detection of cutaneous antibodies against flavobacterium columnare in channel catfish. Meeting Abstract.

WARM WATER FISH VACCINOLOGY IN CATFISH PRODUCTION - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Klesius, P.H., Evans, J.J., Shoemaker, C.A. 2004. Warm water fish vaccinology in catfish production. Animal Health Research Reviews 5 (2):305-311.

A PCR ASSAY TO MONITOR CHANNEL CATFISH (ICTALURUS PUNCTATUS) EGGS FOR FLAVOBACTERIUM COLUMNARE - (Abstract)

Bader, J.A., Whittington, R., Shoemaker, C.A., Klesius, P.H. 2004. A pcr assay to monitor channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) eggs for Flavobacterium columnare. In proceedings of Annual Eastern Fish Health Workshop.

DEVELOPMENT OF AN ELISA TO MEASURE THE HUMORAL IMMUNE RESPONSE OF HYBRID STRIPED BASS MORONE CHRYSOPS X M. SAXATILIS TO STREPTOCOCCUS INIAE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Shelby, R.A., Shoemaker, C.A., Klesius, P.H. 2004. Development of an ELISA to measure the humoral immune response of hybrid striped bass Morone chrysops X M. saxatilis to Streptococcus iniae. Aquaculture Research. 35(10):997-1001.

EFFICACY OF STREPTOCOCCUS AGALACTIAE (GROUP B) VACCINE IN TILAPIA (OREOCHROMIS NILOTICUS) BY INTRAPERITONEAL AND BATH IMMERSION ADMINISTRATION - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Evans, J.J., Klesius, P.H., Shoemaker, C.A. 2004. Efficacy of streptococcus agalactiae (group B) vaccine in tilapia (oreochromis niloticus) by intraperitoneal and bath immersion administration. Vaccine. vol 22 (27-28). p. 3769-3773.

DELAWARE BAY FISH HEALTH MONITORING: EVALUATION OF COPEPOD PARASITISM IN ATLANTIC MENHADEN (BREVOORTIA TYRANNUS) - (Abstract)

PASNIK, D.J., EVANS, J.J., HUMPHRIES, E., BENZ, G., POYNTON, S.L., KLESIUS, P.H. DELAWARE BAY FISH HEALTH MONITORING: EVALUATION OF COPEPOD PARASITISM IN ATLANTIC MENHADEN (BREVOORTIA TYRANNUS). 60th ANNUAL NORTHEAST FISH & WILDLIFE CONFERENCE APRIL 25-28, 2004. MEETING ABSTRACT. 2004.

IN VITRO INHIBITORY EFFECT OF GOSSYPOL FROM GOSSYPOL-ACETIC ACID, AND (+)- AND (-)-ISOMERS OF GOSSYPOL ON THE GROWTH OF EDWARDSIELLA ICTALURI - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Yildirim-Aksoy, M., Lim, C.E., Dowd, M., Wan, P., Klesius, P.H., Shoemaker, C.A. 2004. In vitro inhibitory effect of gossypol from gossypol-acetic acid, and (+)- and (-)-isomers of gossypol on the growth of Edwardsiella ictaluri. Journal of Applied Microbiology. 97:97-82.

POTENCY AND SHELF-LIFE OF A STREPTOCOCCUS AGALACTIAE VACCINE IN NILE TILAPIA (OREOCHROMIS NILOTICUS) - (Abstract)

PASNIK, D.J., EVANS, J.J., KLESIUS, P.H., SHOEMAKER, C.A. POTENCY AND SHELF-LIFE OF A STREPTOCOCCUS AGALACTIAE VACCINE IN NILE TILAPIA (OREOCHROMIS NILOTICUS). ANNUAL EASTERN FISH HEALTH WORKSHOP. 2004.

IMMUNE RESPONSES OF CHANNEL CATFISH AGAINST ICHTHYOPHTHIRIUS MULTIFILIIS AFTER IMMUNIZATION WITH LIVE THERONTS AND SONICATED TROPHONTS - (Abstract)

Xu, D., Klesius, P.H., Shelby, R.A. 2004. Immune responses of channel catfish against ichthyophthirius multifiliis after immunization with live theronts and sonicated trophonts. Annual Eastern Fish Health Workshop.

ABSENCE OF INTESTINAL HISTOLOGIC CHANGES IN FINGERLING CHANNEL CATFISH (ICTALURUS PUNCTATUS) FED RAW SOYBEAN MEAL - (Abstract)

EVANS, J.J., PASNIK, D.J., PERES, H., LIM, C.E., KLESIUS, P.H. ABSENCE OF INTESTINAL HISTOLOGIC CHANGES IN FINGERLING CHANNEL CATFISH (ICTALURUS PUNCTATUS) FED RAW SOYBEAN MEAL. ANNUAL EASTERN FISH HEALTH WORKSHOP. 2004.

ISOLATION OF EDWARDSIELLA ICTALURI FROM TADPOLE MADTOM, NOTURUS GYRINUS IN A SOUTHWESTERN NEW JERSEY RIVER - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Klesius, P.H., Lovy, J., Evans, J.J., Washuta, E., Arias, C. 2004. Isolation of Edwardsiella Ictaluri from tadpole madtom, Noturus gyrinus in a southwestern New Jersey River. Journal of Aquatic Animal Health. 15(14):295-301.

A TWO YEAR STUDY ON THE PROGRESS OF SENESCENCE IN ICHTHYOPHTHIRIUS MULTIFILIIS FOUQUET - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Xu, D., Klesius, P.H. 2004. Two year study on the infectivity of Ichthyophthirius multifiliis in channel catfish Ictalurus punctatus. Diseases of Aquatic Organisms. 59:131-134.

THE USE OF AN N-HALAMINE DISINFECTANT TO PREVENT AND TREAT FUNGUS ON EGGS OF CHANNEL CATFISH (ICTALURUS PUNCTATUS) - (Abstract)

DELANEY, M.A., KLESIUS, P.H., WORLEY, S.D. THE USE OF AN N-HALAMINE DISINFECTANT TO PREVENT AND TREAT FUNGUS ON EGGS OF CHANNEL CATFISH (ICTALURUS PUNCTATUS). AQUACULTURE CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS. 2004.

SENESCENCE OF THE PARASITE ICHTHYOPHTHIRIUS MULTIFILIIS BY CONTINUAL PASSAGE ON CHANNEL CATFISH UNDER LABORATORY CONDITIONS - (Abstract)

Xu, D., Klesius, P.H. 2004. Senescence of the parasite ichthyophthirius multifiliis by continual passage on channel catfish under laboratory conditions. Aquaculture Conference Proceedings.

WARM WATER FISH VACCINES - (Abstract)

KLESIUS, P.H., EVANS, J.J., SHOEMAKER, C.A. WARM WATER FISH VACCINES. AQUACULTURE 2004 CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS. 2004.

A MODIFIED LIVE VACCINE AGAINST FLAVOBACTERIUM COLUMNARE - (Abstract)

SHOEMAKER, C.A., KLESIUS, P.H., EVANS, J.J. A MODIFIED LIVE VACCINE AGAINST FLAVOBACTERIUM COLUMNARE. AQUACULTURE 2004 CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS. 2004.

DEVELOPMENT OF A METHOD TO DIFFERENTIATE CHANNEL CATFISH ICTALURUS PUNCTATUS FILLETS FROM IMPOTED BASA PANGASIUS SP. FILLETS BASED ON METHYLATED FATTY ACID (FAME) PROFILES - (Abstract)

McNulty, S.T., Evans, J.J., Klesius, P.H. 2004. Development of a method to differentiate channel catfish ictalurus punctatus fillets from impoted basa pangasius sp. fillets based on methylated fatty acid (fame) profiles. Aquaculture 2004. Aquaculture 2004 March 1-5, 2004, Honolulu, Hawaii. p. 392 Book of Abstracts.

DETECTION OF CATFISH OFF-FLAVOR COMPOUNDS BY TRAINED DOGS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Shelby, R.A., Schrader, K., Tucker, A., Klesius, P.H., Myers, L.J. 2004. Detection of catfish off-flavor compounds by trained dogs. Aquaculture Research.Vol.52(4)

SURVIVAL AND VIRULENCE OF STREPTOCOCCUS AGALACTIAE AND ITS TRANSMISSION FROM NILE TILAPIA (OREOCHROMIS NILOTICUS) TO SHEEPSHEAD MINNOWS (CYPRINODON VARIEGATUS) WHEN EXPOSED TO DIFFERENT WATER MICROCOSMS AND TEMPERATURES - (Abstract)

Garcia, J.C., Klesius, P.H., Evans, J.J. Survival and virulence of streptococcus agalactiae and its transmission from nile tilapia (oreochromis niloticus) to sheepshead minnows (cyprinodon variegatus) when exposed to different water microcosms and temperatures. 6th Annual Meeting of the Southern Conference of Researchers in Aquatic Diseases. 9th Biennial Meeting of the Fish Diagnostician's Workshop. 55th Annual Meeeting of the Animal Disease Research Workers in Southern States. 19th Annual Meeting of the Southern Conference on Animal Parasites. February 8-10, 2004. Biloxi, Mississippi. 2004.

LETHALITY OF EXPERIMENTAL INFECTION BY IMMERSION OF EDWARDSIELLA TARDA IN CHANNEL CATFISH (ICTALURUS PUNCTATUS) - (Abstract)

Wiedenmayer, A.A., Klesius, P.H., Evans, J.J. Lethality of experimental infection by immersion of edwardsiella tarda in channel catfish (ictalurus punctatus). 6th Annual Meeting of the Southern Conference of Researchers in Aquatic Diseases. 9th Biennial Meeting of the Fish Diagnostician's Workshop. 55th Annual Meeting of the Animal Disease Research Workers in Southern States. 19th Annual Meeting of the Southern Conference on Animal Parasites. February 8-10, 2004. Biloxi, Mississippi. 2004.

IMMUNE RESPONSE AND HOST PROTECTION OF CHANNEL CATFISH, ICTALURUS PUNCTATUS (RAFINESQUE) AGAINST ICHTHYOPHTHIRIUS MULTIFILIIS AFTER IMMUNIZATION WITH LIVE THERONTS AND SONICATED TROPHONTS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Xu, D., Klesius, P.H., Shelby, R.A. 2004. Immune response and host protection of channel catfish, Ictalurus punctatus (Rafinesque) against Ichthyophthirius multifiliis after immunization with live theronts and sonicated trophonts.Journal of Fish Diseases. 27:135-141.

CLONING AND SEQUENCING OF CHANNEL CATFISH HEMOGLOBIN- BETA CDNA - (Other)

Yeh, H., Klesius, P.H. 2003. Cloning and sequencing of channel catfish hemoglobin- beta cdna. Genbank. AY462104.

STREPTOCOCCUS AGALACTIAE VACCINATION AND INFECTION STRESS IN NILE TILAPIA, OREOCHROMIS NILOTICUS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

EVANS, J.J., KLESIUS, P.H., SHOEMAKER, C.A., FITZPATRICK, B.T. STREPTOCOCCUS AGALACTIAE VACCINATION AND INFECTION STRESS IN NILE TILAPIA, OREOCHROMIS NILOTICUS. JOURNAL OF APPLIED AQUACULTURE. 2004. vol 16 numbers 3/4:105-115.

HYPOXIC CONDITIONS INDUCE HSP70 PRODUCTION IN THE BLOOD, BRAIN AND HEAD KIDNEY OF JUVENILE NILE TILAPIA OREOCHROMIS NILOTICUS(L.) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Delaney, M.A., Klesius, P.H. 2004. Hypoxic conditions induce hsp70 production in the blood, brain and head kidney of juvenile nile tilapia oreochromis niloticus(l.). Aquaculture.

EFFECTS OF SUBLETHAL DISSOLVED OXYGEN STRESS ON BLOOD GLUCOSE AND SUSCEPTIBILITY TO STREPTOCOCCUS AGALACTIAE IN NILE TILAPIA OREOCHROMIS NILOTICUS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Evans, J.J., Shoemaker, C.A., Klesius, P.H. 2004. Effects of sublethal dissolved oxygen stress on blood glucose and susceptibility to Streptococcus agalactiae in nile tilapia Oreochromis niloticus. Journal of Aquatic Animal Health. 15:202-208.

SURVIVAL OF STREPTOCOCCUS AGALACTIAE FROM FROZEN FISH FOLLOWING NATURAL AND EXPERIMENTAL INFECTIONS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Evans, J.J., Wiedenmayer, A.A., Klesius, P.H., Shoemaker, C.A. 2004. Survival of Streptococcus agalactiae from frozen fish following natural and experimental infections. Aquaculture. 233:15-21.

GROWTH, CHEMICAL COMPOSITION AND RESISTANCE TO STREPTOCOCCUS INIAE CHALLENGE OF NILE TILAPIA (OREOCHROMIS NILOTICUS) FED GRADED LEVELS OF DIETARY INOSITOL - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Peres, H., Lim, C.E., Klesius, P.H. 2004. Growth, chemical composition and resistance to Streptococcus iniae challenge of nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) fed graded levels of dietary inositol. Aquaculture. 235:423-432.

DETECTION OF FLAVOBACTERIUM COLUMNARE BY PCR - (Abstract)

Welker, T.L., Arias, C.R., Shoemaker, C.A., Klesius, P.H. 2004. Detection of flavobacterium columnare by pcr. World Aquaculture Society Meeting.

IMMUNE RESPONSE INDUCED BY N-LAUROYLSARCOSINE EXTRACTED OUTER-MEMBRANE PROTEINS OF AN ISOLATE OF EDWARDSIELLA ICTALURI IN CHANNEL CATFISH - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Bader, J.A., Shoemaker, C.A., Klesius, P.H. 2004. Immune response induced by N-Lauroylsarcosine extracted outer-membrane proteins of an isolate of Edwardsiella ictaluri in channel catfish. Fish and Shellfish Immunology. 16(3):415-428.

FEED DEPRIVATION OF CHANNEL CATFISH, ICTALURUS PUNCTATUS (RAFINESQUE), INFLUENCED ORGANOSOMATIC INDICES, CHEMICAL COMPOSITION AND SUSCEPTIBILITY TO FLAVOBACTERIUM COLUMNARE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Shoemaker, C.A., Klesius, P.H., Lim, C.E., Yildirim, M. 2003. Feed deprivation of channel catfish, Ictalurus punctatus (Rafinesque), influenced organosomatic indices, chemical composition and susceptibility to Flavobacterium columnare. Journal of Fish Diseases. 27(9):553-561.

DETECTION AND DISTRIBUTION OF FLAVOBACTERIUM COLUMNARE IN EXPERIMENTALLY INFECTED CHANNEL CATFISH (ICTALURUS PUNCTATUS) USING CULTURE AND POLYMERASE CHAIN REACTION - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Shoemaker, C.A., Bader, J.A., Nusbaum, K.E., Klesius, P.H. 2004. Detection and distribution of flavobacterium columnare in experimentally infected channel catfish (ictalurus punctatus) using culture and polymerase chain reaction. Journal of Applied Aquaculture.

VACCINATION STRESS IN NILE TILAPIA, OREOCHROMIS NILOTICUS - (Abstract)

KLESIUS, P.H., EVANS, J.J., SHOEMAKER, C.A., FITZPATRICK, B.T. VACCINATION STRESS IN NILE TILAPIA, OREOCHROMIS NILOTICUS. THE EUROPEAN ASSOCIATION OF FISH PATHOLOGISTS. INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE "DISEASES OF FISH AND SHELLFISH". 2003.

CHARACTERIZATION AND EPIZOOTIOLOGY OF AN EMERGING FISH PATHOGEN, GROUP B STREPTOCOCCUS AGALACTIAE. - (Abstract)

EVANS, J.J., KLESIUS, P.H., SHOEMAKER, C.A. CHARACTERIZATION AND EPIZOOTIOLOGY OF AN EMERGING FISH PATHOGEN, GROUP B STREPTOCOCCUS AGALACTIAE. BOOK OF ABSTRACTS THE EUROPEAN ASSOCIATION OF FISH PATHOLOGISTS 11TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE "DISEASE OF FISH AND SHELLFISH". 2003.

A MODIFIED ENZYME-LINKED IMMUNOSORBENT ASSAY FOR DETECTION OF CUTANEOUS ANTIBODY AGAINST ICHTHYOPHTHIRIUS MULTIFILIIS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Xu, D., Klesius, P.H., Shelby, R.A. 2003. A modified enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay for detection of cutaneous antibody against Ichthyophthirius multifiliis. European Association of Fish Pathologists. 23(5):228-234.

EFFECT OF NATURAL FREE GOSSYPOL AND GOSSYPOL-ACETIC ACID ON GROWTH PERFORMANCE AND RESISTANCE OF CHANNEL CATFISH (ICTALURUS PUNCTATUS) TO EDWARDSIELLA ICTALURI CHALLENGE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Yildirim-Aksoy, M., Lim, C.E., Wan, P.J., Klesius, P.H. 2004. Effect of natural free gossypol and gossypol-acetic acid on growth performance and resistance of channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) to Edwardsiella ictaluri challenge. Aquaculture Nutrition. 10:153-165.

GROWTH PERFORMANCE AND DISEASE RESISTANCE OF CHANNEL CATFISH (ICTALURUS PUNCTATUS) FED DIETS CONTAINING NATURAL FREE GOSSYPOL AND GOSSYPOL ACETIC ACID - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Lim, C.E., Yildirim, M., Wan, P.J., Klesius, P.H. 2003. Growth performance and disease resistance of channel catfish (ictalurus punctatus) fed diets containing natural free gossypol and gossypol acetic acid. Meeting Abstract.

WARM WATER FISH VACCINOLOGY - (Abstract)

KLESIUS, P.H., EVANS, J.J., SHOEMAKER, C.A. WARM WATER FISH VACCINOLOGY. INTERNATIONAL VETERINARY VACCINES AND DIAGNOSTICS CONFERENCE. 2003.

FISH VACCINOLOGY - (Abstract)

KLESIUS, P.H., EVANS, J.J., SHOEMAKER, C.A. FISH VACCINOLOGY. ANNUAL EASTERN FISH HEALTH WORKSHOP. 2003.

MODIFIED LIVE VACCINES AGAINST EDWARDSIELLA ICTALURI AND FLAVOBACTERIUM COLUMNARE - (Abstract)

SHOEMAKER, C.A., KLESIUS, P.H., EVANS, J.J., ARIAS, C.R. MODIFIED LIVE VACCINES AGAINST EDWARDSIELLA ICTALURI AND FLAVOBACTERIUM COLUMNARE. ANNUAL EASTERN FISH HEALTH WORKSHOP. 2003.

A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF EDWARDSIELLA ICTALURI PARENT (EILO) AND EDWARDSIELLA ICTULARI RIFAMPICIN-MUTANT (RE-33)ISOLATES USING LIPOPOLYSACCHARIDES, OUTER MEMBRANE PROTEINS, FATTY ACIDS, BIOLOG, API 20E, AND GENOMIC ANALYSES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

ARIAS, C.R., SHOEMAKER, C.A., EVANS, J.J., KLESIUS, P.H. A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF EDWARDSIELLA ICTALURI PARENT (EILO) AND EDWARDSIELLA ICTULARI RIFAMPICIN-MUTANT (RE-33)ISOLATES USING LIPOPOLYSACCHARIDES, OUTER MEMBRANE PROTEINS, FATTY ACIDS, BIOLOG, API 20E, AND GENOMIC ANALYSES. JOURNAL OF FISH DISEASES. 2003. 26, 415-421.

EFFECTS OF SUBLETHAL DISSOLVED OXYGEN STRESS ON BLOOD GLUCOSE AND SUSCEPTIBILITY TO STREPTOCOCCUS AGALACTIAE IN NILE TILAPIA, OREOCHROMIS NILOTICUS - (Abstract)

KLESIUS, P.H., EVANS, J.J., SHOEMAKER, C.A. EFFECTS OF SUBLETHAL DISSOLVED OXYGEN STRESS ON BLOOD GLUCOSE AND SUSCEPTIBILITY TO STREPTOCOCCUS AGALACTIAE IN NILE TILAPIA, OREOCHROMIS NILOTICUS. ANNUAL MEETING WORLD AQUACULTURE SOCIETY. 2003.

EPIZOOTIC OF STREPTOCOCCUS AGALACTIAE IN WILD MULLET, LIZA KLUNZINGERI (DAY) IN KUWAIT - (Abstract)

EVANS, J.J., KLESIUS, P.H., GLIBERT, P.M., SHOEMAKER, C.A., AL-SARAWI, M.A., LANDSBERG, J.H., DUREMDEZ, R., AL MARZOK, A., AL ZENKI, S. EPIZOOTIC OF STREPTOCOCCUS AGALACTIAE IN WILD MULLET, LIZA KLUNZINGERI (DAY) IN KUWAIT. ANNUAL MEETING WORLD AQUACULTURE SOCIETY. 2003.

FEED DEPRIVATION IN A CONTROLLED ENVIRONMENT INCREASED SUSCEPTIBILITY OF CHANNEL CATFISH TO DISEASE - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Shoemaker, C.A., Klesius, P.H., Lim, C.E., Yildirim, M. 2003. Feed deprivation in a controlled environment increased susceptibility of channel catfish to disease. Catfish Farmers of America Research Symposium.

CUTANEOUS IMMUNITY AGAINST THE PARASITE ICHTHYOPHTHIRIUS MULTIFILIIS IN CHANNEL CATFISH - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Xu, D., Klesius, P.H., Shelby, R.A. 2003. Cutaneous immunity against the parasite ichthyophthirius multifiliis in channel catfish. Alabama Chapter of the American Fisheries Association Regional Meeting.

COMPOUNDS IN COTTONSEED MEAL OTHER THAN GOSSYPOL IMPROVED THE RESISTANCE OF CHANNEL CATFISH TO EDWARDSIELLA ICTALURI CHALLENGE - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Lim, C.E., Yildirim, M., Klesius, P.H., Shoemaker, C.A. 2003. Compounds in cottonseed meal other than gossypol improved the resistance of channel catfish to edwardsiella ictaluri challenge. Catfish Farmers of America Research Symposium.

PROTECTIVE EFFECT OF CUTANEOUS ANTIBODY PRODUCED BY CHANNEL CATFISH IMMUNE TO ICHTHYOPHTHIRIUS ON COHABITED NON-IMMUNE CATFISH - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

XU, D., KLESIUS, P.H. PROTECTIVE EFFECT OF CUTANEOUS ANTIBODY PRODUCED BY CHANNEL CATFISH IMMUNE TO ICHTHYOPHTHIRIUS ON COHABITED NON-IMMUNE CATFISH. JOURNAL OF FISH DISEASES. 2003.

A MODIFIED LIVE VACCINE AGAINST ENTERIC SEPTICEMIA IN CHANNEL CATFISH - (Abstract)

SHOEMAKER, C.A., KLESIUS, P.H., ARIAS, C.R., EVANS, J.J. A MODIFIED LIVE VACCINE AGAINST ENTERIC SEPTICEMIA IN CHANNEL CATFISH. INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM OF FISH VACCINOLOGY. 2003.

POLYPHASIC APPROACH TO FISH PATHOGENS IDENTIFICATION - (Abstract)

ARIAS, C., SHOEMAKER, C.A., EVANS, J.J., KLESIUS, P.H. POLYPHASIC APPROACH TO FISH PATHOGENS IDENTIFICATION. Alabama Chapter of the American Fisheries Association Regional Meeting. 2003.

A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF EDWARDSIELLA ICTALURI PARENT (ELIO) AND EDWARDSIELLA ICTULARI RIFAMPICIN-MUTANT (RE-33) ISOLATES - (Abstract)

ARIAS, C.R., SHOEMAKER, C.A., EVANS, J.J., KLESIUS, P.H. A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF EDWARDSIELLA ICTALURI PARENT (ELIO) AND EDWARDSIELLA ICTULARI RIFAMPICIN-MUTANT (RE-33) ISOLATES. CATFISH FARMERS OF AMERICA RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM. 2003.

GROWTH PERFORMANCE AND IMMUNE RESPONSE OF CHANNEL CATFISH (ICTALURUS PUNCTATUS) FED DIETS CONTAINING GRADED LEVELS OF GOSSYPOL - ACETIC ACID - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Yildirim, M., Lim, C.E., Wan, P., Klesius, P.H. 2003. Growth performance and immune response of channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) fed diets containing graded levels of gossypol - acetic acid. Aquaculture. 219:751-768.

DEVELOPMENT OF AN IMMUNOASSAY TO MEASURE THE HUMORAL IMMUNE RESPONSE OF HYBRID STRIPED BASS MORONE CHRYSOPS X M. SAXATILIS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Shelby, R.A., Shoemaker, C.A., Klesius, P.H. 2003. Development of an Immunoassay to measure the humoral immune response of hybrid striped bass Morone chrysops X M. saxatilis. Veterinary Immunology and Immunopathology. 91(3-4):217-225.

EFFECTS OF DIETARY BETA-HYDROXY-BETA-METHYLBUTYRATE ON GROWTH AND SURVIVAL OF TILAPIA (OREOCHROMIS NILOTICUS) VACCINATED AGAINST STREPTOCOCCUS INIAE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Whittington, R., Shoemaker, C.A., Lim, C.E., Klesius, P.H. 2003. Effects of dietary beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutyrate on growth and survival of tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) vaccinated against Streptococcus iniae. Journal of Applied Aquaculture. 3(4): 25-36.

EFFECT OF SUBSTITUTION OF COTTONSEED MEAL FOR SOYBEAN MEAL ON GROWTH, HEMATOLOGY AND IMMUNE RESPONSES OF TILAPIA (OREOCHROMIS NILOTICUS) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Lim, C.E., Yildirim, M., Klesius, P.H. 2002. Effect of substitution of cottonseed meal for soybean meal on growth, hematology and immune responses of tilapia (oreochromis niloticus). Global Aquaculture Advocate.

STREPTOCOCCUS INIAE INFECTION AND TISSUE DISTRIBUTION IN HYBRID STRIPED BASS (MORONE CHRYSOPS X MORONE SAXATILIS) FOLLOWING INOCULATION OF THE GILLS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

MCNULTY, S.T., KLESIUS, P.H., SHOEMAKER, C.A., EVANS, J.J. STREPTOCOCCUS INIAE INFECTION AND TISSUE DISTRIBUTION IN HYBRID STRIPED BASS (MORONE CHRYSOPS X MORONE SAXATILIS) FOLLOWING INOCULATION OF THE GILLS. AQUACULTURE 220(1-4) 2003 165-173

INFLUENCE OF FEED DEPRIVATION ON HEMATOLOGY, MACROPHAGE CHEMOTAXIS, AND RESISTANCE TO EDWARDSIELLA ICTALURI CHALLENGE OF CHANNEL CATFISH - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Lim, C.E., Klesius, P.H. 2003. Influence of feed deprivation on hematology, macrophage chemotaxis, and resistance to edwardsiella ictaluri challenge of channel catfish. Journal Of Aquatic Animal Health; Vol.15, No.1, pp.13-20.

CONTROL AND PREVENTION OF STREPTOCOCCUS IN FISHES BY VACCINATION - (Abstract)

Klesius, P.H., Evans, J.J., Shoemaker, C.A. 2002. Control and prevention of Streptococcus in fishes by vaccination [abstract]. 7th Brazilian Meeting of Pathologists of Aquatic Organisms and 3rd Latin American Meeting of Pathologists of Aquatic Organisms. p. 397-409.

EFFICACY OF STREPTOCOCCUS INIAE VACCINE ADMINISTERED BY INTRAPERITONEAL AND INTRAMUSCULAR ROUTES IN TILAPIA - (Other)

EVANS, J.J., KLESIUS, P.H., SHOEMAKER, C.A. EFFICACY OF STREPTOCOCCUS INIAE VACCINE ADMINISTERED BY INTRAPERITONEAL AND INTRAMUSCULAR ROUTES IN TILAPIA. (poster presentation). USDA-ARS Technology Showcase. 2003.

A MODIFIED ELISA FOR DETECTION OF CUTANEOUS ANTIBODY AGAINST ICHTHYOPHTHIRIUS - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Xu, D., Klesius, P.H., Shelby, R.A. 2003. A modified elisa for detection of cutaneous antibody against ichthyophthirius. Aquaculture America Conference.

ISOLATION,PURIFICATION, AND MOLECULAR WEIGHT DETERMINATION OF SERUM IMMUNOGLOBULIN FROM GULF MENHADEN: DEVELOPMENT OF AN ENZYME-LINKED IMMUNOSORBENT ASSAY TO ASSESS SERUM IMMUNOGLOBULIN CONCENTRATIONS FROM ATLANTIC MENHADEN - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

SHELBY, R.A., EVANS, J.J., KLESIUS, P.H. ISOLATION,PURIFICATION, AND MOLECULAR WEIGHT DETERMINATION OF SERUM IMMUNOGLOBULIN FROM GULF MENHADEN: DEVELOPMENT OF AN ENZYME-LINKED IMMUNOSORBENT ASSAY TO ASSESS SERUM IMMUNOGLOBULIN CONCENTRATIONS FROM ATLANTIC MENHADEN. JOURNAL OF AQUATIC ANIMAL HEALTH. 2002. 15(4):254-262.

EFFECTS OF BAMBERMYCINS AND VIRGINIAMYCIN ON PERFORMANCE AND BODY COMPOSITION OF JUVENILE CHANNEL CATFISH, ICTALURUS PUNCTATUS - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Lim, C.E., Phelps, R., Klesius, P.H. 2003. Effects of bambermycins and virginiamycin on performance and body composition of juvenile channel catfish, ictalurus punctatus. American Fisheries Society, Symposium 38, Bethesda, Maryland. pp. 247-251.

HYPOXIA INDUCES HSP 70 PRODUCTION IN JUVENILE NILE TILAPIA, OREOCHROMIS NILOTICUS (L.) - (Proceedings/Symposium)

DELANEY, M.A., KLESIUS, P.H. HYPOXIA INDUCES HSP 70 PRODUCTION IN JUVENILE NILE TILAPIA, OREOCHROMIS NILOTICUS (L.). AQUATIC FISH HEALTH INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM. 2002.

PROTECTIVE EFFECT OF CUTANEOUS ANTIBODY AGAINST ICHTHYOPHTHIRIUS ON CHANNEL CATFISH - (Abstract)

Xu, D., Klesius, P.H. 2002. Protective effect of cutaneous antibody against ichthyophthirius on channel catfish. Aquatic Fish Health International Symposium.

A TRANSPORT SYSTEM FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF VIABILITY OF ACINETOBACTER CALCOACETICUS, STREPTOCOCCUS INIAE, AND S. AGALACTIAE OVER VARYING TIME PERIODS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

EVANS, J.J., WIEDENMAYER, A.A., KLESIUS, P.H. A TRANSPORT SYSTEM FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF VIABILITY OF ACINETOBACTER CALCOACETICUS, STREPTOCOCCUS INIAE, AND S. AGALACTIAE OVER VARYING TIME PERIODS. EUROPEAN ASSOCIATION OF FISH PATHOLOGISTS. 22(4):238-246. 2002.

EFFECT OF SUBSTITUTION OF COTTONSEED MEAL FOR SOYBEAN MEAL ON GROWTH, HEMATOLOGY AND IMMUNE RESPONSES OF TILAPIA (OREOCHROMIS NILOTICUS) - (Abstract)

Lim, C.E., Yildirim, M., Klesius, P.H. 2002. Effect of substitution of cottonseed meal for soybean meal on growth, hematology and immune responses of tilapia (oreochromis niloticus). World Agriculture Conference.

NUTRITIONAL VALUE OF HEAT-TREATED SOYBEAN MEAL FOR CHANNEL CATFISH (ICTALURUS PUNCTATUS) - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Peres, H., Lim, C.E., Klesius, P.H. 2002. Nutritional value of heat-treated soybean meal for channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus). Proceeding of Fish Nutrition and Feeding Symposium Proceedings. p. 190.

GROWTH PERFORMANCE AND IMMUNE RESPONSE OF CHANNEL CATFISH(ICTALURUS PUNCTATUS) FED DIETS CONTAINING GRADED LEVELS OF GOSSYPOL ACETATE - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Yildirim, M., Lim, C.E., Wan, P.J., Klesius, P.H. 2002. Growth performance and immune response of channel catfish(Ictalurus punctatus) fed diets containing graded levels of gossypol acetate. Proceedings of Fish Nutrition and Feeding Symposium Proceedings. p. 162.

A FISH KILL OF MASSIVE PROPORTION IN KUWAIT BAY, ARABIAN GULF, 2001: THE ROLES OF BACTERIAL DISEASE, HARMFUL ALGAE, AND EUTROPHICATION - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

GLIBERT, P.M., LANDSBERG, J.H., EVANS, J.J., AL-SARAWI, M.A., FARAJ, M., HAYWOOD, A., IBRAHEM, S., KLESIUS, P.H., POWELL, C., SHOEMAKER, C.A. A FISH KILL OF MASSIVE PROPORTION IN KUWAIT BAY, ARABIAN GULF, 2001: THE ROLES OF BACTERIAL DISEASE, HARMFUL ALGAE, AND EUTROPHICATION. HARMFUL ALGAE. 1 (2002) 215-231.

DEVELOPMENT OF AN INDIRECT ELISA TO DETECT HUMORAL RESPONSE TO FLAVOBACTERIUM COLUMNARE INFECTION OF CHANNEL CATFISH, ICTALURUS PUNCTATUS (RAFINESQUE) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Shoemaker, C.A., Shelby, R.A., Klesius, P.H. 2003. Development of an indirect elisa to detect humoral response to Flavobacterium columnare infection of channel catfish, Ictalurus punctatus (Rafinesque). Journal of Applied Aquaculture. 14:43-52.

DEVELOPMENT AND USE OF MODIFIED LIVE VACCINE IN CATFISH - (Abstract)

KLESIUS, P.H., SHOEMAKER, C.A., EVANS, J.J. DEVELOPMENT AND USE OF MODIFIED LIVE VACCINE IN CATFISH. FISH VACCINATION WORKSHOP IV / CELL BIOLOGY & IMMUNOLOGY. 2002.

EFFICACY OF STREPTOCOCCUS INIAE VACCINE ADMINISTRATED BY INTRAPERITONEAL AND INTRAMUSCULAR ROUTES IN TILAPIA - (Other)

EVANS, J.J., KLESIUS, P.H., SHOEMAKER, C.A. EFFICACY OF STREPTOCOCCUS INIAE VACCINE ADMINISTRATED BY INTRAPERITONEAL AND INTRAMUSCULAR ROUTES IN TILAPIA. FISH VACCINATION WORKSHOP IV / CELL BIOLOGY & IMMUNOLOGY. POSTER PRESENTATION. 2002.

IN OVO VACCINATION OF CHANNEL CATFISH - (Other)

SHOEMAKER, C.A., KLESIUS, P.H., EVANS, J.J. IN OVO VACCINATION OF CHANNEL CATFISH. FISH VACCINATION WORKSHOP IV / CELL BIOLOGY & IMMUNOLOGY. POSTER PRESENTATION. 2002.

EFFICACY OF STREPTOCOCCUS INIAE VACCINE ADMINISTRATED IN NILE TILAPIA OREOCHROMIS NILOTICUS - (Abstract)

KLESIUS, P.H., SHOEMAKER, C.A., EVANS, J.J. EFFICACY OF STREPTOCOCCUS INIAE VACCINE ADMINISTRATED IN NILE TILAPIA OREOCHROMIS NILOTICUS. 6TH ASIAN FISHERIES FORUM ASIAN FISHERIES SOCIETY. 2001.

STRESS CONTROL FOR HEALTHY FISH - (Abstract)

KLESIUS, P.H., EVANS, J.J., SHOEMAKER, C.A. STRESS CONTROL FOR HEALTHY FISH. 6th ECUADORIAN AQUACULTURE CONFERENCE. 2001

CUTANEOUS ANTIBODIES IN EXCISED SKIN FROM CHANNEL CATFISH, ICTALURUS PUNCTATUS RAFINESQUE, IMMUNE TO ICHTHYOPHTHIRIUS MULTIFILIIS - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Xu, D., Klesius, P.H., Shelby, R.A. 2002. Cutaneous antibodies in excised skin from channel catfish, ictalurus punctatus rafinesque, immune to ichthyophthirius multifiliis. Journal of Fish Diseases 2002, 25, pgs.45-52.

STRESS CONTROL FOR HEALTHY FISH - (Proceedings/Symposium)

KLESIUS, P.H., EVANS, J.J., SHOEMAKER, C.A. STRESS CONTROL FOR HEALTHY FISH. SIXTH ECUADORIAN AQUACULTURE CONFERENCE OCTOBER 24-27, 2001 PROCEEDINGS. 2001.

IN OVO VACCINATION OF CHANNEL CATFISH - (Other)

SHOEMAKER, C.A., KLESIUS, P.H., EVANS, J.J. IN OVO VACCINATION OF CHANNEL CATFISH. VETERINARY IMMUNOLOGY INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM. POSTER. 2001.

PROTECTIVE ROLE OF ANTIBODY AGAINST STREPTOCICCUS INIAE INFECTION OF TILAPIA - (Other)

SHELBY, R.A., KLESIUS, P.H., SHOEMAKER, C.A., EVANS, J.J. PROTECTIVE ROLE OF ANTIBODY AGAINST STREPTOCICCUS INIAE INFECTION OF TILAPIA. VETERINARY IMMUNOLOGY INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM. POSTER. 2001.

THE DISEASE CONTINUUM MODEL: BI-DIRECTIONAL RESPONSE BETWEEN STRESS AND INFECTION LINKED BY NEUROIMMUNE CHANGE IN BIOSECURITY IN AQUACULTURE PRODUCTION SYSTEMS: EXCLUSION OF PATHOGENS AND OTHER UNDESIRABLES - (Book/Chapter)

Klesius, P.H.; Shoemaker, C.A.; Evans, J.J. The Disease Continuum Model: BI-Directional Respose Betwwen Stress and Infection Linked by Neuroimmune Change. Lee, C.-S.; O'Bryen, P.J. eds. Biosecurity in Aquaculture production Systems: Exclusion of pathogens and Other Undesirables. p.13-34. 2003. The World Aquaculture Society, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70803. United States.

DISEASE PREVENTION IN CHANNEL CATFISH, TILAPIA AND HYBRID STRIPED BASS CULTURED IN EARTHEN PONDS AND WATER RE-USE TANK PRODUCTION SYSTEMS MODEL - (Abstract)

KLESIUS, P.H., SHOEMAKER, C.A., EVANS, J.J. DISEASE PREVENTION IN CHANNEL CATFISH, TILAPIA AND HYBRID STRIPED BASS CULTURED IN EARTHEN PONDS AND WATER RE-USE TANK PRODUCTION SYSTEMS MODEL. BIOSECURITY IN AQUACULTURE PRODUCTION: DISEASE PREVENTION. 2001.

PREVALENCE OF STREPTOCOCCUS INIAE IN TILAPIA, HYBRID STRIPED BASS AND CHANNEL CATFISH FROM FISH FARMS IN THE UNITED STATES - (Abstract)

SHOEMAKER, C.A., KLESIUS, P.H., EVANS, J.J. PREVALENCE OF STREPTOCOCCUS INIAE IN TILAPIA, HYBRID STRIPED BASS AND CHANNEL CATFISH FROM FISH FARMS IN THE UNITED STATES. AQUACULTURE. 2001.

VACCINE STRATEGIES FOR MANAGEMENT OF FISH DISEASES - (Abstract)

KLESIUS, P.H., SHOEMAKER, C.A., EVANS, J.J. VACCINE STRATEGIES FOR MANAGEMENT OF FISH DISEASES. 4TH LATIN AMERICAN AQUACULTURE CONGRESS & EXHIBITION. PANAMA. 2000.

MULTI-DISCIPLINARY APPROACH TO UNDERSTANDING RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN FISH SIZE, NUTRITION, HEMATOCRIT VALUES, IMMUNOGLOBULIN LEVELS, BACTERIAL FLORA AND LESIONS IN ATLANTIC MENHADEN(B T)FROM ESTUARINE ENVIRONMENTS IN DELAWARE - (Abstract)

KLESIUS, P.H., EVANS, J.J., HUMPHRIES, E., SHELBY, R.A., SHOEMAKER, C.A., DICKY, E., GARCIA, J.C., COLE, T. MULTI-DISCIPLINARY APPROACH TO UNDERSTANDING RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN FISH SIZE, NUTRITION, HEMATOCRIT VALUES, IMMUNOGLOBULIN LEVELS, BACTERIAL FLORA AND LESIONS IN ATLANTIC MENHADEN(BREVOORTIA TYRANNUS)FROM ESTUARINE ENVIRONMENTS IN DELAWARE. DELAWARE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENT CONTROL, DELAWARE TECHNICAL INSTITUTE / FISH HEALTH WORKSHOP. 2000.

DELAWARE FISH HEALTH MONITORING: GROSS AND HISTOLOGICAL OBSERVATIONS IN ATLANTIC MENHADEN (BREVOORTIA TYRANNUS) AND BAY ANCHOVY (ANCHOA MITCHELLI) IN 1999 - (Other)

EVANS, J.J., HUMPHRIES, E., DICKEY, E., KLESIUS, P.H. DELAWARE FISH HEALTH MONITORING: GROSS AND HISTOLOGICAL OBSERVATIONS IN ATLANTIC MENHADEN (BREVOORTIA TYRANNUS) AND BAY ANCHOVY (ANCHOA MITCHELLI) IN 1999. CDC NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON PFIESTERIA: FROM BIOLOGY TO PUBLIC HEALTH. POSTER. 2000.

FISH HEALTH MONITORING, MORTALITIES AND MALADIES: DELAWARE 1999 AND 2000 - (Abstract)

EVANS, J.J., HUMPHRIES, E., DICKEY, E., KLESIUS, P.H. FISH HEALTH MONITORING, MORTALITIES AND MALADIES: DELAWARE 1999 AND 2000. dELAWARE dEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL, DELAWARE TECHNICAL INSTITUTE / FISH HEALTH WORKSHOP. 2000.

DEVELOPMENT AND USE OF MODIFIED LIVE EDWARDSIELLA ICTALURI VACCINE AGAINST ENTERIC SEPTICEMIA OF CATFISH. - (Other)

KLESIUS, P.H., SHOEMAKER, C.A., EVANS, J.J. DEVELOPMENT AND USE OF MODIFIED LIVE EDWARDSIELLA ICTALURI VACCINE AGAINST ENTERIC SEPTICEMIA OF CATFISH. 2nd INTERNATIONAL VETERINARY VACCINES AND DIAGNOSTICS CONFERENCE. POSTER PRESENTATION. 2000.

EFFICACY OF A MODIFIED LIVE EDWARDSIELLA ICTALURI VACCINE IN CHANNEL CATFISH AS YOUNG AS SEVEN DAYS POST HATCH. - (Other)

SHOEMAKER, C.A., KLESIUS, P.H., EVANS, J.J., BRICKER, J.M. EFFICACY OF A MODIFIED LIVE EDWARDSIELLA ICTALURI VACCINE IN CHANNEL CATFISH AS YOUNG AS SEVEN DAYS POST HATCH. 2nd INTERNATIONAL VETERINARY VACCINES AND DIAGNOSTICS CONFERENCE. POSTER. 2000.

EFFICACY OF STREPTOCOCCUS INIAE VACCINE ADMINISTRATED BY INTRAPERITONEAL AND INTRAMUSCULAR ROUTES IN TILAPIA - (Other)

EVANS, J.J., KLESIUS, P.H., SHOEMAKER, C.A. EFFICACY OF STREPTOCOCCUS INIAE VACCINE ADMINISTRATED BY INTRAPERITONEAL AND INTRAMUSCULAR ROUTES IN TILAPIA. 2nd INTERNATIONAL VETERINARY VACCINES AND DIAGNOSTICS CONFERENCE. POSTER. 2000.

COMMUNICABLE BACTERIAL DISEASES IN FISH FARMING: PREVENTION BY VACCINATION AND IMMUNOSTIMULATION - (Proceedings/Symposium)

KLESIUS, P.H., EVANS, J.J., SHOEMAKER, C.A. COMMUNICABLE BACTERIAL DISEASES IN FISH FARMING: PREVENTION BY VACCINATION AND IMMUNOSTIMULATION. PanAmerican Congress of Veterinarian Science. 2000.

VACCINATION: A HEALTH MANAGEMENT PRACTICE FOR PREVENTING DISEASES CAUSED BY STREPTOCOCCUS IN TILAPIA AND OTHER CULTURED FISH - (Abstract)

KLESIUS, P.H., SHOEMAKER, C.A., EVANS, J.J. VACCINATION: A HEALTH MANAGEMENT PRACTICE FOR PREVENTING DISEASES CAUSED BY STREPTOCOCCUS IN TILAPIA AND OTHER CULTURED FISH. TILAPIA AQUACULTURE. FIFTH INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON TILAPIA AQUACULTURE. 2000.

VACCINATION: A HEALTH MANAGEMENT PRACTICE FOR PREVENTING DISEASES CAUSED BY STREPTOCOCCUS IN TILAPIA AND OTHER CULTURED FISH. - (Proceedings/Symposium)

KLESIUS, P.H., SHOEMAKER, C.A., EVANS, J.J. VACCINATION: A HEALTH MANAGEMENT PRACTICE FOR PREVENTING DISEASES CAUSED BY STREPTOCOCCUS IN TILAPIA AND OTHER CULTURED FISH. PROCEEDINGS FROM THE FIFTH INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON TALIPIA AQUACULTURE. 2000.

DISEASES OF TILAPIA WITH EMPHASIS ON ECONOMICALLY IMPORTANT PATHOGENS - (Proceedings/Symposium)

SHOEMAKER, C.A., KLESIUS, P.H., EVANS, J.J. DISEASES OF TILAPIA WITH EMPHASIS ON ECONOMICALLY IMPORTANT PATHOGENS. PROCEEDINGS FROM THE FIFTH INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON TALIPIA AQUACULTURE. 2000.

DISEASES OF TILAPIA WITH EMPHASIS ON ECONOMICALLY IMPORTANT PATHOGENS - (Abstract)

SHOEMAKER, C.A., KLESIUS, P.H., EVANS, J.J. DISEASES OF TILAPIA WITH EMPHASIS ON ECONOMICALLY IMPORTANT PATHOGENS. TILAPIA AQUACULTURE. FIFTH INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON TILAPIA AQUACULTURE. 2000.

DENSITY AND DOSE: FACTORS AFFECTING MORTALITY OF STREPTOCOCCUS INIAE INFECTED TILAPIA (OREOCHROMIS NILOTICUS) - (Abstract)

SHOEMAKER, C.A., EVANS, J.J., KLESIUS, P.H. DENSITY AND DOSE: FACTORS AFFECTING MORTALITY OF STREPTOCOCCUS INIAE INFECTED TILAPIA (OREOCHROMIS NILOTICUS). EUROPEAN ASSOCIATION OF FISH PATHOLOGISTS. NINTH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE "DISEASE OF FISH AND SHELLFISH". 1999.

STREPTOCOCCUS INIAE VACCINE FOR PREVENTION OF STREPTOCOCCUS DISEASE IN TILAPIA - (Other)

Klesius, P.H., Shoemaker, C.A., Evans, J.J. Streptococcus iniae vaccine for prevention of Streptococcus disease in Tilapia. Eurpoean association of fish pathologists. Ninth International Conference "Disease of Fish and Shellfish". Poster. 1999.

ROUTE OF INFECTION, LETHAL DOSE AND ORGAN DISSEMINATION OF STREPTOCOCCUS INIAE IN HYBRID STRIPED BASS (MORONE CHRYSOPS X M. SAXATILIS) AND TILAPIA (OREOCHROMIS NILOTICUS) - (Abstract)

EVANS, J.J., SHOEMAKER, C.A., KLESIUS, P.H. ROUTE OF INFECTION, LETHAL DOSE AND ORGAN DISSEMINATION OF STREPTOCOCCUS INIAE IN HYBRID STRIPED BASS (MORONE CHRYSOPS X M. SAXATILIS) AND TILAPIA (OREOCHROMIS NILOTICUS). EUROPEAN ASSOCIATION OF FISH PATHOLOGISTS. NINTH INTERNATION CONFERENCE "DISEASE OF FISH AND SHELLFISH". 1999.

EFFICACY OF A KILLED STREPTOCOCCUS INIAE VACCINE - (Abstract)

SHOEMAKER, C.A., EVANS, J.J., KLESIUS, P.H. EFFICACY OF A KILLED STREPTOCOCCUS INIAE VACCINE. 24th ANNUAL EASTERN FISH HEALTH WORKSHOP. 1999.

EFFICACY OF A KILLED STREPTOCOCCUS INIAE VACCINE IN TILAPA (OREOCHROMIS NILOTICUS) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

KLESIUS, P.H., SHOEMAKER, C.A., EVANS, J.J. EFFICACY OF A KILLED STREPTOCOCCUS INIAE VACCINE IN TILAPA (OREOCHROMIS NILOTICUS). EUROPEAN ASSOCIATION OF FISH PATHOLOGISTS. 19(1),39, 1999.

THE USE OF PRIMARY CULTURES OF BRAIN CELLS FROM TILAPIA OREOCHROMIS NILOTICA AND OTHER TELEOST CELLS IN TOXICITY TESTING. - (Abstract)

EVANS, J.J., KLESIUS, P.H. THE USE OF PRIMARY CULTURES OF BRAIN CELLS FROM TILAPIA OREOCHROMIS NILOTICA AND OTHER TELEOST CELLS IN TOXICITY TESTING. MARINE ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH. 2000. volume 50 Nos 1-5 July - December 2000

VACCINES: PREVENTION OF DISEASES IN AQUATIC ANIMALS - (Abstract)

KLESIUS, P.H., SHOEMAKER, C.A., EVANS, J.J., LIM, C.E. VACCINES: PREVENTION OF DISEASES IN AQUATIC ANIMALS. BOOK OF ABSTRACTS AQUACULTURE AMERICA. 1999.

THE USE OF FRESHLY ISOLATED PRIMARY BRAIN CELLS FROM TILAPIA OREOCHROMIS NILOTICA IN TOXICITY TESTING - (Abstract)

EVANS, J.J., KLESIUS, P.H. THE USE OF FRESHLY ISOLATED PRIMARY BRAIN CELLS FROM TILAPIA OREOCHROMIS NILOTICA IN TOXICITY TESTING. BOOK OF ABSTRACTS AQUACULTURE AMERICA. 1999.

DEVELOPMENT AND USE OF VACCINES FOR FISH CULTURED IN WARM-WATER - (Abstract)

KLESIUS, P.H., SHOEMAKER, C.A., EVANS, J.J. DEVELOPMENT AND USE OF VACCINES FOR FISH CULTURED IN WARM-WATER. 3rd INTERNATIONAL AQUATIC ANIMAL HEALTH SYMPOSIUM PROCEEDINGS. 1998.

WARM-WATER FISH VACCINES: DEVELOPMENT AND USE - (Abstract)

KLESIUS, P.H., SHOEMAKER, C.A., EVANS, J.J. WARM-WATER FISH VACCINES: DEVELOPMENT AND USE. WORLD AQUACULTURE SOCIETY MEETING. 1998. p. 299.