Projects

COUNTERMEASURES TO PREVENT AND CONTROL AVIAN MYCOPLASMOSIS Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 409821

MANAGERIAL AND NUTRITIONAL STRATEGIES TO IMPROVE PRODUCTION EFFICIENCY OF HEAVY BROILER CHICKENS Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 412499

REDUCING AMMONIA LEVELS IN BROILER HOUSES Specific Cooperative Agreement (S)   Accession Number: 408780

DIETARY SUPPORT EFFECTS ON EGGSHELL MICROSTRUCTURE AND PERFORMANCE SUBSEQUENT TO PULLET AND EARLY LAY PERIOD MG VACCINATION IN EGG-LAYING CH Specific Cooperative Agreement (S)   Accession Number: 410407

MANAGERIAL/NUTRITIONAL STRATEGIES OF BROILER CHICKENS TO IMPROVE PRODUCTION EFFICIENCY Specific Cooperative Agreement (S)   Accession Number: 412217

IMPROVING BROILER HOUSE ENVIRONMENT BY REDUCING AMMONIA AND MORTALITY Specific Cooperative Agreement (S)   Accession Number: 405440

DETERMINATION OF EGGSHELL MICROSTRUCTURAL CHARACTERISTICS AND ASSOCIATED PHYSIOLOGICAL PROFILES IN MG-VACCINATED EGG-LAYING CHICKENS Specific Cooperative Agreement (S)   Accession Number: 408859

Publications

DIAGNOSIS OF MYCOPLASMA GALLISEPTICUM FROM A BROILER BREEDER FLOCK: COMPARISON OF THREE DIAGNOSTIC METHODS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Evans, J.D., Thornton, D., Branton, S.L. 2009. Diagnosis of mycoplasma gallisepticum from a broiler breeder flock: comparison of three diagnostic methods. International Journal of Poultry Science 8(2):104-107.

Effects of Prelay 6/85-Strain Mycoplasma gallisepticum Inoculation Alone or in Conjunction with the Inoculation of F-Strain Mycoplasma gallisepticum During Lay on the Blood Characteristics of Commercial Egg-Laying Hens - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (21-Nov-08)

Effects of 6/85-strain Mycoplasma gallisepticum Vaccination Alone at Ten Weeks of Age or in Conjunction with F-strain M. gallisepticum Inoculation Overlays at 22 or 45 Weeks of Age on the Reproductive and Digestive....Hens. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Viscione, K.A., Branton, S.L., Vance, A.M., Gerard, P.D., Whitmarsh, S.K., Peebles, E.D. 2009. Effects of 6/85-strain Mycoplasma gallisepticum Vaccination Alone at Ten Weeks of Age or in Conjunction with F-strain M. gallisepticum Inoculation Overlays at 22 or 45 Weeks of Age on the Reproductive and Digestive....Hens.. Poultry Science 88:657-570.

Recent Advances in Mycoplasma gallisepticum Vaccine Administration - (Popular Publication)

Branton, S.L., Leigh, S.A., Purswell, J.L. 2008. Recent Advances in Mycoplasma gallisepticum Vaccine Administration. Feed and Livestock Magazine 5(4):28-31.

Effects of System Pressure and Nozzle Type on Spray Application of Avian Vaccines - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Purswell, J.L., Fritz, B.K., Branton, S.L., Leigh, S.A. 2008. Effects of System Pressure and Nozzle Type on Spray Application of Avian Vaccines. Applied Engineering in Agriculture 24(6):785-789.

GROWTH PERFORMANCE AND PHYSIOLOGICAL VARIABLES FOR BROILER CHICKENS SUBJECTED TO SHORT-TERM ELEVATED CARBON DIOXIDE CONCENTRATIONS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Olanrewaju, H.A., Dozier III, W.A., Purswell, J.L., Branton, S.L., Miles, D.M., Lott, B.D., Pescatore, A.J., Thaxton, J.P. 2008. Growth performance and physiological variables for broiler chickens subjected to short-term elevated carbon dioxide concentrations. International Journal of Poultry Science. 7(8):738-742.

The USDA Poultry Research Unit at Mississippi State: Impacting the Bottom Line of the Poultry Research. - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Branton, S.L. 2007. The USDA Poultry Research Unit at Mississippi State: Impacting the Bottom Line of the Poultry Research.. National Poultry Breeders Roundtable Proceedings pp54-61.

Interactive Effects of Ammonia and Light Intensity on Hematochemical Variables in Broiler Chickens - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Olanrewaju, H.A., Thaxton, J.P., Dozier III, W.A., Purswell, J.L., Branton, S.L. 2008. Interactive Effects of Ammonia and Light Intensity on Hematochemical Variables in Broiler Chickens. Poultry Science 87:1407-1414.

Assessing Thermal Comfort of Broiler Chicks During Brooding - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Purswell, J.L., Lott, B.D., Dozier III, W.A., Roush, W.B., Branton, S.L. 2008. Assessing Thermal Comfort of Broiler Chicks During Brooding. International Journal of Poultry Science 7(3):202-206.

Effects of prelay ts11-strain Mycoplasma gallisepticum inoculation and time specific F-strain Mycoplasma gallisepticum inoculation overlays on internal egg and eggshell characteristics of commercial laying hens - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Vance, A.M., Branton, S.L., Collier, S.D., Gerard, P.D., Peebles, E.D. 2008. Effects of prelay ts11-strain Mycoplasma gallisepticum inoculation and time specific F-strain Mycoplasma gallisepticum inoculation overlays on internal egg and eggshell characteristics of commercial laying hens. Poultry Science 87:1358-1363.

Stabilization of live Mycoplasma gallisepticum vaccines during vaccination with second generation Spray-Vac® vaccine stabilizer - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Leigh, S.A., Branton, S.L., Collier, S.D. 2008. Stabilization of live Mycoplasma gallisepticum vaccines during vaccination with second generation Spray-Vac® vaccine stabilizer. Journal of Applied Poultry Research 17:278-282.

Effect of Selected Water Temperatures Used in Mycoplasma gallisepticum Vaccine Reconstitution on Titer at Selected Time Intervals - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Branton, S.L., Leigh, S.A., Roush, W.B., Purswell, J.L., Olanrewaju, H.A., Collier, S.D. 2008. Effect of Selected Water Temperatures Used in Mycoplasma gallisepticum Vaccine Reconstitution on Titer at Selected Time Intervals. Avian Diseases. 52(2):291-296.

Effects of a Prelay 6/85-strain Mycoplasma gallisepticum Inoculation Alone or in Conjunction with Subsepuent F-Strain Mycoplasma gallisepticum Inoculation During Lay on the Internal Egg Characteristics of ..... - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Viscoine, K.A., Branton, S.L., Gerard, P.D., Whitmarsh, S.K., Peebles, E.D. 2008. Effects of a Prelay 6/85-strain Mycoplasma gallisepticum Inoculation Alone or in Conjunction with Subsepuent F-Strain Mycoplasma gallisepticum Inoculation During Lay on the Internal Egg Characteristics of ...... Poultry Science 87:1120-1124.

Effects of time specific F-strain Mycoplasma gallisepticum inoculation overlays on pre-lay ts11-strain Mycoplasma gallisepticum inoculation on performance characteristics of commercial laying hens - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Vance, A.M., Branton, S.L., Collier, S.D., Gerard, P.D., Peebles, E.D. 2008. Effects of time specific F-strain Mycoplasma gallisepticum inoculation overlays on pre-lay ts11-strain Mycoplasma gallisepticum inoculation on performance characteristics of commercial laying hens. Poultry Science. 87:655-660.

Effects of Supplemental Dietary Phytase and 25-Hydroxycholecalciferol on the Performance Characteristics of Commercial Layers Inoculated before or at the Onset of Lay with the F-Strain of Mycoplasma gallisepticum - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Peebles, E.D., Branton, S.L., Burnham, M.R., Whitmarsh, S.K., Gerard, P.D. 2008. Effects of Supplemental Dietary Phytase and 25-Hydroxycholecalciferol on the Performance Characteristics of Commercial Layers Inoculated before or at the Onset of Lay with the F-Strain of Mycoplasma gallisepticum . Poultry Science. 87:598-601.

Effects of 6/85-strain Mycoplasma gallisepticum inoculation alone at 10 weeks of age or in conjunction with F-strain Mycoplasma gallisepticum inoculation overlays at 22 or 45 weeks of age on the performance of commercial .... - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Viscione, K.A., Branton, S.L., Vance, A.M., Gerard, P.D., Whitmarsh, S.K., Peebles, E.D. 2008. Effects of 6/85-strain Mycoplasma gallisepticum inoculation alone at 10 weeks of age or in conjunction with F-strain Mycoplasma gallisepticum inoculation overlays at 22 or 45 weeks of age on the performance of commercial egg-laying hens. Poultry Science. 87:588-593.

INTERACTIVE EFFECTS OF AMMONIA AND LIGHT INTENSITY ON OCULAR, FEAR AND LEG HEALTH IN BROILER CHICKENS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Olanrewaju, H.A., Miller, W.W., Maslin, W.R., Thaxton, J.P., Dozier III, W.A., Purswell, J.L., Branton, S.L. 2007. Interactive effects of ammonia and light intensity on ocular, fear and leg health in broiler chickens. International Journal of Poultry Science. 6(10):762-769.

Interactive Effects of Ammonia and Light Intensity on Ocular, Fear and Leg Health in Broiler Chickens - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Olanrewaju, H.A., Miller, W.W., Maslin, W.R., Thaxton, J.P., Dozier Iii, W.A., Purswell, J.L., Branton, S.L. 2007. Interactive Effects of Ammonia and Light Intensity on Ocular, Fear and Leg Health in Broiler Chickens. International Journal of Poultry Science 6(10):762-769.

Effects of Supplemental Dietary Phytase and 25-Hydroxycholecalciferol on the Digestive and Reproductive Organ Characteristics of Commercial Layers Inoculated Before or at the Onset of Lay with the F-Strain of Mycoplasma galli - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Peebles, E.D., Branton, S.L., Burnham, M.R., Whitmarsh, S.K., Gerard, P.D. 2007. Effects of Supplemental Dietary Phytase and 25-Hydroxycholecalciferol on the Digestive and Reproductive Organ Characteristics of Commercial Layers Inoculated Before or at the Onset of Lay with the F-Strain of Mycoplasma galli. Poultry Science. 86:1805-1809.

LIVE PERFORMANCE AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT OF BROILERS FED DIETS VARYING IN AMINO ACIDS AND PHYTASE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Dozier III, W.A., Kidd, M.T., Corzo, A., Owens, P.R., Branton, S.L. 2008. Live performance and environmental impact of broilers fed diets varying in amino acids and phytase. Animal Feed Science And Technology. 141:92-103.

The effects of increasing sodium chloride concentration on Mycoplasma gallisepticum vaccine survival in solution. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Leigh, S.A., Evans, J.D., Branton, S.L., Collier, S.D. 2008. The effects of increasing sodium chloride concentration on Mycoplasma gallisepticum vaccine survival in solution.. Avian Diseases. 52:136-138.

Influence of ACTH-infusion on acid-base balance and blood physiological variables in broiler chickens. - (Trade Journal)

Olanrewaju, H.A., Branton, S.L. 2007. Influence of ACTH-infusion on acid-base balance and blood physiological variables in broiler chickens.. Feedinfo News Service. 3:1-4.

Effects of increased dosages of Mycoplasma gallisepticum vaccine, MYCOVAC-L® on layers chickens subsequently challenged with virulent Mycoplasma gallisepticum: egg production and serological response - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Evans, J.D., Leigh, S.A., Branton, S.L., Collier, S.D. 2007. Effects of increased dosages of Mycoplasma gallisepticum vaccine, MYCOVAC-L® on layers chickens subsequently challenged with virulent Mycoplasma gallisepticum: egg production and serological response. pp. 912-917. . Avian Diseases.

AN ADJUSTABLE NUTRIENT MARGIN OF SAFETY COMPARISON USING LINEAR AND STOCHASTIC PROGRAMMING IN AN EXCEL SPREADSHEET - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Roush, W.B., Purswell, J.L., Branton, S.L. 2007. An adjustable nutrient margin of safety comparison using linear and stochastic programming in an excel spreadsheet. 16:514-520. LINEAR AND STOCHASTIC PROGRAMMING IN AN EXCEL SPREADSHEET linear and stochastic programming in an excel spreadsheet . Journal of Applied Poultry Research.

Identifying Process Variables for a Low Atmospheric Pressure Stunning/Killing System - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Purswell, J.L., Thaxton, J.P., Branton, S.L. 2007. Identifying Process Variables for a Low Atmospheric Pressure Stun/Kill System. Journal of Applied Poultry Research. 16:509-513.

Electrolyte Diets, Stress, and Acid-Base Balance in Broiler Chickens - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Olanrewaju, H.A., Thaxton, J.P., Dozier III, W.A., Branton, S.L. 2007. Electrolyte Diets, Stress, and Acid-Base Balance in Broiler Chickens. Poultry Science. 86:1363-1371.

Apparent Metabolizable Energy Needs of Broilers from 2.0 to 4.0 kg as Influenced by Ambient Temperature - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Dozier III, W.A., Purswell, J.L., Kidd, M.T., Corzo, A., Branton, S.L. 2007. Apparent Metabolizable Energy Needs of Broilers from 2.0 to 4.0 kg as Influenced by Ambient Temperature. Journal of Applied Poultry Research. 16:206-218.

Effects of Supplemental Dietary Phytase and 25-Hydroxycholecalciferol on the Blood Characteristics of Commercial Layers Innoculated Before or at the Onset of Lay with the F-Stain of Mycoplasma gallisepticum - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Peebles, E.D., Branton, S.L., Burnham, M.R., Whitmarsh, S.K., Gerard, P.D. 2007. Effects of Supplemental Dietary Phytase and 25-Hydroxycholecalciferol on the Blood Characteristics of Commercial Layers Innoculated Before or at the Onset of Lay with the F-Stain of Mycoplasma gallisepticum. Poultry Science. 86:768-774.

DIETARY APPARENT METABOLIZABLE ENERGY AND AMINO ACID DENSITY EFFECTS ON GROWTH AND CARCASS TRAITS OF HEAVY BROILERS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Dozier III, W.A., Corzo, A., Kidd, M.T., Branton, S.L. 2007. Dietary apparent metabolizable energy and amino acid density effects on growth and carcass traits of heavy broilers. Journal of Applied Poultry Research. 16:192-205.

APPARENT METABOLIZABLE ENERGY NEEDS OF BROILERS FROM 2.0 TO 4.0 KG AS INFLUENCED BY AMBIENT TEMPERATURE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Dozier III, W.A., Purswell, J.L., Kidd, M., Corzo, A., Branton, S.L. 2007. Apparent metabolizable energy needs of broilers from 2.0 to 4.0 kg as influenced by ambient temperature. Journal of Applied Poultry Research. 16:206-218.

The Recognition of a vlhA Protein from the F-Strain of Mycoplasma gallisepticum with Monoclonal Antibody 6F10 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Pharr, G.T., Branton, S.L., Cooksey, A.M., Hanson, L.A., Burgess, S.C., Bottoms, C.C., Mccarthy, F.M., Collier, S.D. 2006. The Recognition of a vlhA Protein from the F-Strain of Mycoplasma gallisepticum with Monoclonal Antibody 6F10. International Journal of Poultry Science. 5(8):789-795, 2006.

STOCKING DENSITY EFFECTS OF MALE BROILERS DESTINED FOR FAST-FOOD MARKETS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Dozier III, W.A., Thaxton, J.P., Olanrewaju, H.A., Branton, S.L., Roush, W.B. 2006. Stocking density effects of male broilers destined for fast-food markets. Poultry Science. 85:344-351.

GROWTH PERFORMANCE, MEAT YIELD, AND ECONOMIC RESPONSES OF ROSS X ROSS 308 BROILERS PROVIDED DIETS VARYING IN METABOLIZABLE ENERGY FROM 3O TO 59 DAYS OF AGE DURING LOW AND MODERATE TEMPERATURES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Dozier III, W.A., Price, C.J., Kidd, M.T., Corzo, A., Anderson, J., Branton, S.L. Growth performance, meat yield, and economic responses of ross x ross 308 broilers provided diets varying in metabolizable energy from 3o to 59 days of age during low and moderate temperatures. Journal of Applied Poultry Research. 15:383-393.

A REVIEW OF LIGHTING PROGRAMS FOR BROILER PRODUCTION - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Olanrewaju, H.A., Thaxton, J.P., Dozier III, W.A., Purswell, J.L., Roush, W.B., Branton, S.L. 2006. A review of lighting programs for broiler production. International Journal of Poultry Science. 5(3):301-308, 2006.

INITIAL PROTEOMICS ANALYSIS OF DIFFERENTIALLY EXPRESSED PROTEINS FROM MYCOPLASMA GALLISEPTICUM VACCINE STRAINS TS-11 AND F DETECTED BY WESTERN BLOTTING - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Collier, S. D., Pharr, G. T., Branton, S. L., Evans, J. D., Leigh, S. A., and Felfoldi, B. 2006. Initial Proteomics Analysis of Differentially Expressed Proteins from Mycoplasma gallisepticum Vaccine Strains ts-11 and F Detected by Western Blotting. Int. J. of Poultry Sci. 5(4): 330-336.

EFFECTS OF S6-STRAIN MYCOPLASMA GALLISEPTICUM INOCULATION AT TEN, TWENTY-TWO, OR FORTY-FIVE WEEKS OF AGE ON THE BLOOD CHARACTERISTICS OF COMMERCIAL EGG LAYING HENS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Peebles, E.D., Basenko, E.Y., Branton, S.L., Whitmarsh, S.K., Gerard, P.D. 2006. Effects of s6-strain mycoplasma gallisepticum inoculation at ten, twenty-two, or forty-five weeks of age on the blood characteristics of commercial egg laying hens. Poultry Science. 85:2012-2018, 2006.

STOCKING DENSITY AND PHYSIOLOGICAL ADAPTIVE RESPONSES OF BROILERS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Thaxton, J.P., Dozier III, W.A., Branton, S.L., Morgan, G.W., Miles, D.M., Roush, W.B., Lott, B.D., Vizzier-Thaxton, Y. 2006. Stocking density and physiological adaptive responses of broilers. Poultry Science. 85:819-824.

GROWTH RESPONSES OF MALE BROILERS SUBJECTED TO HIGH AIR VELOCITY AT EITHER 12 OR 24 HOURS FROM 37 TO 51 DAYS OF AGE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Dozier III, W.A., Purswell, J.L., Branton, S.L. Growth responses of male broilers subjected to high air velocity at either 12 or 24 hours from 37 to 51 days of age. Journal of Applied Poultry Research.

GROWTH PERFORMANCE, MEAT YIELD, AND ECONOMIC RESPONSES OF BROILERS PROVIDED DIETS VARYING IN AMINO ACID DENSITY FROM THIRTY-SIX TO FIFTY-NINE DAYS OF AGE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Dozier III, W.A., Kidd, W.A., Corzo, A., Anderson, J., Branton, S.L. 2006. Growth performance, meat yield, and economic responses of broilers provided diets varying in amino acid density from thirty-six to fifty-nine days of age. Journal of Applied Poultry Research. 15:383-393.

STRESS AND ACID-BASE BALANCE IN CHICKENS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Olanrewaju, H.A., Wongpichet, S., Thaxton, J.P., Dozier III, W.A., and Branton, S.L. 2006 Stress and Acid-Base Balance in Chickens. Poultry Science 85:1266-1274.

COMPARISON OF GOMPERTZ AND NEURAL NETWORK MODELS OF BROILER CHICKENS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Roush, W.B., Dozier III, W.A., Branton, S.L. 2006. Comparison of gompertz and neural network models of broiler chickens. Poultry Science. 85:794-797.

EFFECTS OF TWO DIVERSE AIR VELOCITIES AT HIGH TEMPERATURES WITH A HIGH DEW POINT ON BROILER PERFORMANCE - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Dozier III, W.A., Lott, B., Branton, S.L. 2005. Effects of two diverse air velocities at high temperatures with a high dew point on broiler performance. Southern Poultry Science Society Meeting. Abstract 208. p. 49.

Ocular responses of ammonia in broiler chickens - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Miles, D.M., Miller, W.W., Branton, S.L., Maslin, W.R., Lott, B.D. 2006. Ocular responses of ammonia in broiler chickens. Avian Diseases. 50:45-49.

EFFECTS OF THE ADDITION OF ROLLER MILL GROUND CORN TO PELLETED FEED ON PELLETING PARAMETERS, BROILER PERFORMANCE, AND INTESTINAL STRENGTH - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Dozier III, W.A., Behnke, K., Kidd, M.T., and Branton, S.L. 2006. Effects of the addition of roller mill ground corn to pelleted feed on pelleting parameters, broiler performance, and intestinal strength. Journal of Applied Poultry Science. 15(2):236-244.

GROWTH, MEAT YIELD, AND ECONOMIC RESPONSES OF BROILERS PROVIDED THREE-AND FOUR-PHASE REGIMENS FORMULATED TO MODERATE AND HIGH NUTRIENT DENSITY DURING A 56 DAY PRODUCTION PERIOD - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Dozier III, W.A., Gordon, R.W., Anderson, J., Kidd, M.T., Corzo, A., Branton, S.L. 2006. Growth, meat yield, and economic responses of broilers provided three-and four-phase regimens formulated to moderate and high nutrient density during a 56 day production period. Journal of Applied Poultry Research. 15:312-325.

GROWTH RESPONSES, PLASMA METABOLITES, NITROGEN EXCRETION, AND AMMONIA PRODUCTION OF MALE BROILERS PROVIDED DIETS VARYING IN AMINO ACID DENSITY - (Abstract)

Dozier, III, W.A., Kidd, M.T., Corzo, A., Miles, D.M., Branton, S.L. 2005. Growth responses, plasma metabolites, nitrogen excretion, and ammonia production of male broilers provided diets varying in amino acid density [abstract]. Poultry Science Association Meeting Abstract. p.42

STOCKING DENSITY ON GROWTH PERFORMANCE AND PROCESSING YIELDS OF HEAVY BROILERS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Dozier III, W.A., Thaxton, J.P., Branton, S.L., Morgan, G.W., Miles, D.M., Roush, W.B., Lott, B.D., Vizzier-Thaxton, Y. 2005. Stocking density on growth performance and processing yields of heavy broilers. Poultry Science. 84:1332-1338.

PROTEOMIC ANALYSIS OF MYCOPLASMA GALLISEPTICUM VACCINE STRAIN F - (Abstract) - (15-Apr-05)

LIVE PERFORMANCE RESPONSES OF MALE BROILERS SUBJECTED TO CONSTANT OR VARIABLE AIR VELOCITIES AT MODERATE TEMPERATURES WITH A HIGH DEW POINT - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Dozier III, W.A., Lott, B.D., Branton, S.L. 2005. Live performance responses of male broilers subjected to constant or variable air velocities at moderate temperatures with a high dew point. Poultry Science. 84:1328-1331.

GROWTH RESPONSES OF MALE BROILERS SUBJECTED TO INCREASING AIR VELOCITIES AT HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURES AND A HIGH DEWPOINT - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Dozier III, W.A., Lott, B.D., Branton, S.L. 2005. Growth responses of male broilers subjected to increasing air velocities at high ambient temperatures and a high dewpoint. Poultry Science. 84:962-966.

MYCOPLASMA GALLISEPTICUM: CURRENT AND DEVELOPING MEANS TO CONTROL THE AVIAN PATHOGEN - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Evans, J.D., Leigh, S.A., Branton, S.L., Collier, S.D., Pharr, G.T., Bearson, S.M. 2005. Mycoplasma gallisepticum: current and developing means to control the avian pathogen. Journal of Applied Poultry Research. 14:757-763.

BREEDER HEN DIETARY L-CARNITINE AFFECTS PROGENY CARCASE TRAIT - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Kidd, M.T., Mcdaniel, C.D., Peebles, E.D., Barber, S.J., Corzo, A., Branton, S.L., Woodworth, J.C. 2005. Breeder hen dietary l-carnitine affects progeny carcase trait. British Poultry Science. 46:97-103.

A SELF-PROPELLED, CONSTANT SPEED SPRAY VACCINATOR FOR COMMERCIAL LAYER CHICKENS - (Abstract)

Branton, S.L., Roush, W.B., Evans, J.D., Collier, S.D., Pharr, G.T. 2005. A self-propelled, constant speed spray vaccinator for commercial layer chickens. Southern Poultry Science Society Meeting. Abstract 210. p. 50.

A COMPARISON OF FITTING GROWTH MODELS WITH A GENETIC ALGORITHM AND NONLINEAR REGRESSION - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Roush, W.B., Branton, S.L. 2005. A comparison of fitting growth models with a genetic algorithm and nonlinear regression. Southern Poultry Science Society Meeting. Abstract 207. p. 49.

SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE OF ELEVATED CARBON DIOXIDE CONCENTRATIONS ON BROILER GROWTH RESPONSES - (Abstract)

Olanrewaju, H.A., Dozier III, W.A., Branton, S.L., Miles, D.M., Lott, B.D., Fairchild, B., Pescatore, A. 2005. Short-term exposure of elevated carbon dioxide concentrations on broiler growth responses. Southern Poultry Science Society Meeting. Abstract 213. p. 50.

EFFECTS OF MG VACCINATIONS ON B AND T-CELL POPULATIONS IN LAYER CHICKENS - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Collier, S.D., Pharr, G.T., Branton, S.L., Evans, J.D. 2005. Effects of mg vaccinations on b and t-cell populations in layer chickens. Southern Poultry Science Society Meeting. Abstract 206. p. 49.

EVALUATION OF STOCKING DENSITY ON PHYSIOLOGICAL ADAPTIVE RESPONSES OF BROILERS - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Thaxton, J.P., Dozier III, W.A., Branton, S.L., Morgan, G.W., Miles, D.M., Roush, W.B., Lott, B.D., Vizzier-Thaxton, Y. 2005. Evaluation of stocking density on physiological adaptive responses of broilers. Southern Poultry Science Society Meeting. Abstract 70. p. 17.

EFFECTS OF F-STRAIN MYCOPLASMA GALLISEPTICUM INOCULATION AT TWELVE WEEKS OF AGE AND DIET SUPPLEMENTATION ON THE PERFORMANCE AND EGG CHARACTERISTICS OF COMMERCIAL LAYERS - (Abstract)

Park, S.W., Peebles, E.D., Branton, S.L., Kidd, M.T., Whitmarsh, S.K., Gerard, P.D. 2005. Effects of f-strain mycoplasma gallisepticum inoculation at twelve weeks of age and diet supplementation on the performance and egg characteristics of commercial layers. Southern Poultry Science Society Meeting. Abstract 84. p. 41.

GROWTH RESPONSES AND MEAT YIELD OF BROILERS PROVIDED THREE AND FOUR FEED PROGRAMS FORMULATED TO MODERATE AND HIGH NUTRIENT DENSITY DURING A 56-DAY PRODUCTION PERIOD - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Dozier III, W.A., Gordon, R., Kidd, M., Branton, S.L. 2005. Growth responses and meat yield of broilers provided three and four feed programs formulated to moderate and high nutrient density during a 56-day production period. Southern Poultry Science Society Meeting. Abstract 96. p. 24.

IN VIVO PERSISTENCE OF MYCOPLASMA GALLISEPTICUM VACCINE STRAIN 6/85 SINGLY AND FOLLOWING CHALLENCE BY MYCOPLASMA GALLISEPTICUM F-STRAIN - (Abstract)

Evans, J.D., Collier, S.D., Pharr, G.T., Branton, S.L. 2005. In vivo persistence of mycoplasma gallisepticum vaccine strain 6/85 singly and following challence by mycoplasma gallisepticum f-strain. Southern Poultry Science Society Meeting. Abstract 84. p. 21.

EVALUATION OF STOCKING DENSITY ON INTESTINAL MOCROFLORA OF BROILERS - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Putskam, M., Vizzier-Thaxton, Y., Dozier III, W.A., Thaxton, J.P., Roush, W.B., Branton, S.L., Morgan, G.W., Miles, D.M., Lott, B.D. 2005. Evaluation of stocking density on intestinal microflora of broilers. Southern Poultry Science Society Meeting. Abstract 71. p. 18.

EVALUATION OF STOCKING DENSITY ON LIVE PERFORMANCE AND PROCESSING YIELD OF BROILERS - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Dozier III, W.A., Thaxton, J., Branton, S.L., Morgan, G., Miles, D.M., Roush, W.B., Lott, B., Vizzier-Thaxton, Y. 2005. Evaluation of stocking density on live performance and processing yield of broilers. Southern Poultry Science Society Meeting. Abstract 69. p. 17.

A COMPARISON OF FITTING GROWTH MODELS WITH A GENETIC ALGORITHM AND NONLINEAR REGRESSION - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Roush, W.B., Branton, S.L. 2005. A comparison of fitting growth models with a genetic algorithm and nonlinear regression. Poultry Science. v. 84. pp. 494-502.

A SELF-PROPELLED, CONSTANT SPEED SPRAY VACCINATOR FOR COMMERCIAL LAYER CHICKENS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Branton, S.L., Lott, B.D., Evans, J.D., Collier, S.D., Roush, W.B., Bearson, S.M., Bearson, B.L., Pharr, G.T. 2005. A self-propelled, constant speed spray vaccinator for commercial layer chickens. Avian Diseases. 49:147-151.

SPATIAL DISPARITY OF AMMONIA FLUX WITHIN A BROILER HOUSE AT ONE AND 21 DAYS OF AGE - (Abstract)

Miles, D.M., Owens, P.R., Rowe, D.E., Branton, S.L. 2004. Spatial disparity of ammonia flux within a broiler house at one and 21 days of age [abstract]. Poultry Science. 83(supplement 1):146.

Atmospheric ammonia is detrimental to the performance of modern commercial broilers - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Miles, D.M., Branton, S.L., Lott, B.D. 2004. Atmospheric ammonia is detrimental to the performance of modern commercial broilers. Poultry Science 83:1650-1654.

THREONINE NEEDS FOR BROILER CHICKENS WITH DIFFERENT GROWTH RATES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Kidd, M.T., Corzo, A., Hoehler, D., Kerr, B.J., Barber, S.J., Branton, S.L. 2004. Threonine needs for broiler chickens with different growth rates. Poultry Science. 83:1368-1375.

EGG CHARACTERISTICS OF COMMERCIAL EGG LAYING HENS BETWEEN 20 AND 58 WEEKS OF AGE WHEN INOCULATED WITH THE S6-STRAIN OF MYCOPLASMA GALLISEPTICUM AT 10, 22, OR 45 WEEKS OF AGE - (Abstract)

Basenko, E.Y., Park, S.2., Peebles, E.D., Branton, S.L., Maurice, D.V., Whitmarsh, S.K., Gerard, P.D. 2004. Egg characteristics of commercial egg laying hens between 20 and 58 weeks of age when inoculated with the s6-strain of mycoplasma gallisepticum at 10, 22, or 45 weeks of age. Poultry Science. 82(Suppl. 1): Abstract 127. p. 108.

EFFECTS OF FASTING ON SERUM LIPIDS AND LIPOPROTEIN PROFILES IN THE EGG-LAYING HEN (GALLUS DOMESTICUS) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Peebles, E.D., Burnham, M.R., Walzem, R.L., Branton, S.L., Gerard, P.D. 2004. Effects of fasting on serum lipids and lipoprotein profiles in the egg-laying hen (gallus domesticus). Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology. Part A 138:305-311.

OPTIMIZATION OF PHASE FEEDING OF STARTER, GROWER AND FINISHER DIETS FOR BROILERS BY MIXTURE DESIGN: 48 DAY PRODUCTION PERIOD - (Abstract)

Roush, W.B., Boykin, D.L., Branton, S.L. 2004. Optimization of phase feeding of starter, grower and finisher diets for broilers by mixture design: 48 day production period. Southern Poultry Science Society Meeting. v. 83. Abstract 143. p. 36.

EFFECT OF HIGH FLOW RATE NIPPLE DRINKERS ON THE PERFORMANCE OF 21 D OLD MALE BROILER CHICKS - (Abstract)

Roush, W.B., Lott, B.D., Branton, S.L. 2004. Effect of high flow rate nipple drinkers on the performance of 21 d old male broiler chicks. Poultry Science Association Meeting. v. 83(Suppl. 1). p. 74. Abstract M296.

DIETARY GLYCINE NEEDS OF BROILER CHICKS - (Abstract)

Corzo, A., Kidd, M.T., Burnham, D.J., Branton, S.L., Kerr, B.J. 2004. Dietary glycine needs of broiler chicks. Poultry Science Association Meeting. v. 83(Suppl. 1). p. 314. Abstract W6.

VALINE NEEDS FOR IMMUNE RESPONSES IN MALE BROILERS FROM DAY 21 TO 42 - (Abstract)

Thornton, S.A., Pharr, G.T., Corzo, A., Branton, S.L., Kidd, M.T. 2004. Valine needs for immune responses in male broilers from day 21 to 42. Poultry Science Association Meeting. v. 83(Suppl. 1). p. 325. Abstract T94.

INTERRELATIONSHIP OF THREONINE AND GLYCINE IN GROWING BROILERS - (Abstract)

Corzo, A., Kidd, M.T., Burnham, D.J., Branton, S.L., Kerr, B.J. 2004. Interrelationship of threonine and glycine in growing broilers. Poultry Science Association Meeting. v. 83(Suppl. 1). Abstract W6. p. 314.

EVALUATION OF DIFFERENT MEANS OF FEEDING CORTICOSTERONE TO BROILERS TO ELICIT A STRESS RESPONSE - (Abstract)

Virden, W.S., Zumwalt, C.D., Thaxton, J.P., Branton, S.L., Kidd, M.T. 2004. Evaluation of different means of feeding corticosterone to broilers to elicit a stress response. Poultry Science Association Meeting. v. 83(Suppl. 1). Abstract M299. p. 74.

BREEDER HEN AND BROILER DIETARY CARNITINE: CARRY-OVER AND DIETARY EFFECTS ON PROGENY GROWTH AND CARCASS TRAITS - (Abstract)

Kidd, M.T., Mcdaniel, C.D., Peebles, E.D., Barber, S.J., Corzo, A., Branton, S.L. 2004. Breeder hen and broiler dietary carnitine: carry-over and dietary effects on progeny growth and carcass traits. Poultry Science Association Meeting. v. 83(Suppl. 1). Abstract W6. p. 316.

OPTIMIZATION OF PHASE FEEDING OF STARTER, GROWER AND FINISHER DIETS FOR MALE BROILERS BY MIXTURE EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN: 48-DAY PRODUCTION PERIOD - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Roush, W.B., Boykin, D.L., Branton, S.L. 2004. Optimization of phase feeding of starter, grower and finisher diets for male broilers by mixture experimental design: 48-day production period. Poultry Science. 83:1264-1275.

EFFECT OF OVERLAYING F STRAIN MYCOPLASMA GALLISEPTICUM ON TS-11 VACCINATED LAYING HENS - (Abstract)

Branton, S.L., Peebles, E.D., Gerard, P.D., Evans, J.D., Collier, S.D., Maslin, W.R., Vance, A.M. 2004. Effect of overlaying f strain mycoplasma gallisepticum on ts-11 vaccinated laying hens. Southern Poultry Science. Abstract 84. p. 21.

DEVELOPMENT OF A "WATER STICK" TO MEASURE NIPPLE WATERER FLOW RATES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Miles, D.M., Lott, B.D., Branton, S.L., Simmons, J.D. 2004. Development of a "water stick" to measure nipple waterer flow rates. Journal of Applied Poultry Research. 13:258-262.

LITTER GASEOUS FLUX FOR BROILER CHICKS AT ONE DAY OF AGE - (Abstract)

Miles, D.M., Owens, P.R., Rowe, D.E., Branton, S.L. 2004. Litter gaseous flux for broiler chicks at one day of age. International Poultry Scientific Forum Abstracts. p. 37

EXPRESSION AND SUBCELLULAR LOCATION OF A LEUCINE AMINOPEPTIDASE OF MYCOPLASMA GALLINARUM - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Wan, X., Branton, S.L., Hughlett, M.B., Pharr, G.T. 2004. Expression and subcellular location of a leucine aminopeptidase of mycoplasma gallinarum. Poultry Science. 3(1):70-74.

EFFECT OF INFECTIOUS LARYNGOTRACHEITIS METHOD OF VACCINE ADMINISTRATION AND DOSAGE ON COMMERCIAL BROILERS - (Abstract)

Branton, S.L., Morgan, G.W., Roush, W.B., Thornton, D.T., Stayer, P.A., Bowman, V.R., Williams, K.D. 2004. Effect of infectious laryngotracheitis method of vaccine administration and dosage on commercial broilers. Southern Poultry Science Society Meeting. Abstract 131. p. 32.

INFECTION BY THE TS-11 STRAIN OF MYCOPLASMA GALLISEPTICUM IN COMMERCIAL EGG-LAYING HENS PERSISTS IN CONJUNCTION WITH A SUBSEQUENT INFECTION BY THE F-STRAIN - (Abstract)

Vance, A.M., Collier, S.D., Branton, S.L., Peebles, E.D., Evans, J.D. 2004. Infection by the ts-11 strain of mycoplasma gallisepticum in commercial egg-laying hens persists in conjunction with a subsequent infection by the f-strain. Southern Poultry Science Society Meeting. Abstract 83. p. 21.

DIETARY AMINO ACID AND SODIUM BICARBONATE RESPONSES IN BROILERS REARED IN HOT ENVIRONMENTAL TEMPERATURES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Kidd, M.T., Barber, S.J., Zumwalt, C.D., Branton, S.L., Hoehler, D. 2003. Dietary amino acid and sodium bicarbonate responses in broilers reared in hot environmental temperatures. Journal of Applied Poultry Research. 12:145-152.

TOWARDS CONTROL OF MYCOPLASMA GALLISEPTICUM-INDUCED MYCOPLASMOSIS IN POULTRY - (Popular Publication)

Evans, J.D., Collier, S.D., Branton, S.L. 2003. Towards control of mycoplasma gallisepticum-induced mycoplasmosis in poultry. Feedinfo News Service (www.feedinfo.com).

TOTAL AND WATER-SOLUBLE PHOSPHORUS IN BROILER LITTER OVER THREE FLOCKS WITH LITTER TREATMENT AND DIETARY INCLUSION OF HIGH AVAILABLE PHOSPHORUS CORN AND PHYTASE SPPLEMENTATION - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Miles, D.M., Moore, P.A., Smith, D.R., Rice, D.W., Stillborn, H.L., Rowe, D.E., Lott, B.D., Branton, S.L., Simmons, J.D. 2003. Total and water-soluble phosphorus in broiler litter over three flocks with litter treatment and dietary inclusion of high available phosphorus corn and phytase supplementation. Poultry Science. 82:1544-1549.

IDENTIFICATION AND INITIAL CHARACTERIZATION OF A PUTATIVE MYCOPLASMA GALLINARUM LEUCINE AMINOPEPTIDASE GENE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Wan, X., Branton, S.L., Hanson, L.A., Pharr, G.T. 2004. Identification and initial characterization of a putative mycoplasma gallinarum leucine aminopeptidase gene. Current Microbiology. 48:32-38.

INDUCTION OF A MYCOPLASMA GALLISEPTICUM PMGA GENE IN THE CHICKEN TRACHEAL RING ORGAN CULTURE MODEL - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

BEARSON, S.M., COLLIER, S.D., BEARSON, B.L., BRANTON, S.L. INDUCTION OF A MYCOPLASMA GALLISEPTICUM PMGA GENE IN THE CHICKEN TRACHEAL RING ORGAN CULTURE MODEL. AVIAN DISEASES. 2003. v. 47. p. 745-749.

INDUCTION OF THE MYCOPLASMA GALLISEPTICUM PMGA1.2 GENE IN THE CHICKEN TRACHEAL RING ORGAN CULTURE MODEL (INTERNATIONAL POULTRY SCIENTIFIC FORUM, ATLANTA, GA, 1/20-21/2003) - (Abstract)

BEARSON, S.M., COLLIER, S.D., BRANTON, S.L., BEARSON, B.L., MONTGOMERY, R.D. INDUCTION OF THE MYCOPLASMA GALLISEPTICUM PMGA1.2 GENE IN THE CHICKEN TRACHEAL RING ORGAN CULTURE MODEL. INTERNATIONAL POULTRY SCIENTIFIC FORUM. 2003. ABSTRACT P. 52.

BROILER CORNEA AND BODY WEIGHT RESPONSE TO LOW LEVEL AMMONIA EXPOSURE - (Abstract)

Miles, D.M., Branton, S.L., Lott, B.L., Miller, W.W. 2003. Broiler cornea and body weight response to low level ammonia exposure [abstract]. International Poultry Forum Proceedings 82:126.

EFFECTS OF F-STRAIN MYCOPLASMA GALLISEPTICUM INOCULATION AT TWELVE WEEKS OF AGE ON EGG YOLK COMPOSITION IN COMMERCIAL EGG LAYING HENS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

BURNHAM, M.R., PEEBLES, E.D., BRANTON, S.L., MAURICE, D.V., GERARD, P.D. EFFECTS OF F-STRAIN MYCOPLASMA GALLISEPTICUM INOCULATION AT TWELVE WEEKS OF AGE ON EGG YOLK COMPOSITION IN COMMERCIAL EGG LAYING HENS. JOURNAL OF POULTRY SCIENCE. 2003. V. 82. P. 577-584.

EFFECT OF AMMONIA GAS CONCENTRATION AND DURATION ON MEAT-TYPE CHICKEN CORNEA - (Abstract)

Miles, D.M., Miller, W.W., Branton, S.L., Maslin, W.R. 2002. Effect of ammonia gas concentration and duration on meat-type chicken cornea [abstract]. Proceedings American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists. 1 p.

QUANTIFIED DETRIMENT OF AMMONIA TO BROILERS - (Abstract)

Miles, D.M., Branton, S.L., Lott, B.D., Simmons, J.D. 2002. Quantified detriment of ammonia to broilers [abstract]. Poultry Science Association Meeting Abstract 81:54-55..