Projects

STRATEGIES TO OPTIMIZE CARCASS YIELD AND MEAT QUALITY OF RED MEAT ANIMALS Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 412264

CONTROL OF PATHOGENIC AND SPOILAGE BACTERIA ON RED MEAT Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 410528

PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF SHIGA-TOXIGENIC ESCHERICHIA COLI IN LIVESTOCK Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 410408

PREVENTION OF ZOONOTIC PATHOGEN TRANSMISSION FROM ANIMAL MANURE TO HUMAN FOOD Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 409875

EFFECT OF DISTILLERS GRAINS ON E. COLI O157:H7 IN FINISHING FEEDLOT CATTLE Trust (T)   Accession Number: 412678

STRATEGIES TO IMPROVE THE TENDERNESS OF VASTUS LATERALIS MUSCLES Trust (T)   Accession Number: 413499

COLONIZATION CHARACTERISTCS OF BOVINE RECTO-ANAL JUNCTION TISSUE BY ESCHERICHIA COLI O157:H7 Trust (T)   Accession Number: 412001

EFFECTS ON ESCHERICHIA COLI O157:H7 AND SALMONELLA PREVALENCE AND LEVELS FROM FEEDING A DIRECT FED MICROBIAL (DFM) TO FEEDLOT CATTLE Trust (T)   Accession Number: 412073

COMPLETE GENOMIC SEQUENCE OF SIX SHIGA-TOXIGENIC E. COLI (STEC) NON-O157 STRAINS Trust (T)   Accession Number: 412969

EVALUATION OF THE INTERACTION BETWEEN GENOTYPE AND ADMINISTRATION OF AGGRESSIVE IMPLANT STRATEGIES ON BEEF TENDERNESS Trust (T)   Accession Number: 413510

EVALUATION OF BEEF RECTUS FEMORIS STEAKS AS SUBSTITUTIONS FOR BEEF TOP SIRLOIN STEAKS IN FOOD SERVICE APPLICATIONS Trust (T)   Accession Number: 411995

HIDE TO CARCASS TRANSFER OF E. COLI O157:H7 AND SALMONELLA IN SMALL SCALE (LESS THAN 1000 HEAD/DAY) BEEF PROCESSING PLANTS Trust (T)   Accession Number: 412681

ENUMERATION OF SALMONELLA THROUGHOUT THE PORK HARVESTING PROCESS Trust (T)   Accession Number: 411921

GENETIC VARIATION BETWEEN SHIGA-TOXIGENIC E. COLI (STEC) O157 STRAINS OF HUMAN CLINICAL AND BEEF ORIGIN Trust (T)   Accession Number: 411951

SOURCE ATTRIBUTION OF ANTIBIOTIC RESISTANT SALMONELLA IN CATTLE PROCESSING PLANTS Trust (T)   Accession Number: 412074

Publications

Prevalence of the prion gene E211K variant in U.S. cattle - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Heaton, M.P., Keele, J.W., Harhay, G.P., Richt, J., Koohmaraie, M., Wheeler, T.L., Shackelford, S.D., Casas, E., King, D.A., Sonstegard, T.S., Van Tassell, C.P., Neibergs, H.L., Chase, C.C., Kalbfleisch, T.S., Smith, T.P., Clawson, M.L., Laegreid, W.W. 2008. Prevalence of the prion gene E211K variant in U.S. cattle. BioMed Central (BMC) Veterinary Research [journal online]. 4:25. Available: (http://www.biomedcentral.com/1746-6148/4/25).

Markers on bovine chromosome 20 associated with fat related traits and incidence of contracting bovine respiratory disease - (Abstract)

Garcia, M.D., Matukumalli, L., Wheeler, T.L., Shackelford, S.D., Koohmaraie, M., Smith, T.P., Casas, E. 2008. Markers on bovine chromosome 20 associated with fat related traits and incidence of contracting bovine respiratory disease [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science Supplement. 86(E-Suppl. 2):210. Abstract #W54.

Estimates of genetic parameters for kyphosis in two crossbred swine populations - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Holl, J.W., Rohrer, G.A., Shackelford, S.D., Wheeler, T.L., Koohmaraie, M. 2008. Estimates of genetic parameters for kyphosis in two crossbred swine populations. Journal of Animal Science. 86:1765-1769.

Source tracking of Escherichia coli O157:H7 and Salmonella contamination in the lairage environment at commercial U.S. beef processing plants and identification of an effective intervention - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Arthur, T.M., Bosilevac, J.M., Harhay, D.M., Kalchayanand, N., King, D.A., Shackelford, S.D., Wheeler, T.L., Koohmaraie, M. 2008. Source tracking of Escherichia coli O157:H7 and Salmonella contamination in the lairage environment at commercial U.S. beef processing plants and identification of an effective intervention. Journal of Food Protection. 71(9):1752-1760.

Prevalence and Characterization of Salmonella in Bovine Lymph Nodes Potentially Destined for Use in Ground Beef - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Arthur, T.M., Harhay, D.M., Bosilevac, J.M., Guerini, M.N., Kalchayanand, N., Wells, J., Shackelford, S.D., Wheeler, T.L., Koohmaraie, M. 2008. Prevalence and characterization of Salmonella in bovine lymph nodes potentially destined for use in ground beef. Journal of Food Protection 71(8):1685-1688.

Update on genetic markers for pork quality - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Rohrer, G.A., Holl, J.W., Lindholm-Perry, A.K., Nonneman, D.J., Shackelford, S.D., Wheeler, T.L., Koohmaraie, M. 2007. Update on genetic markers for pork quality. Conference Proc., National Swine Improvement Federation Conference & Ann. Mtg., Dec. 5-7, 2007. Kansas City, MO, NSIF Volume 32, www.nsif.com

Genetic parameters for kyphosis in pork carcasses - (Abstract)

Holl, J.W., Rohrer, G.A., Shackelford, S.D., Wheeler, T.L., Koohmaraie, M. 2008. Genetic parameters for kyphosis in pork carcasses [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 86(E-Suppl. 3):48. Abstract #32.

Evaluation of various antimicrobial interventions for the reduction of Escherichia coli O157:H7 on bovine heads during processing - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Kalchayanand, N., Arthur, T.M., Bosilevac, J.M., Brichta-Harhay, D.M., Guerini, M.N., Wheeler, T.L., Koohmaraie, M. 2008. Evaluation of various antimicrobial interventions for the reduction of Escherichia coli O157:H7 on bovine heads during processing. Journal of Food Protection 71(3):621-624.

Prevalence of the prion gene E211K variant in U.S. cattle - (Abstract)

Heaton, M.P., Keele, J.W., Harhay, G.P., Richt, J., Koohmaraie, M., Wheeler, T.L., Shackelford, S.D., Casas, E., King, D.A., Sonstegard, T.S., Van Tassell, C.P., Neibergs, H.L., Chase, C.C., Kalbfleisch, T.S., Smith, T.P., Clawson, M.L., Laegreid, W.W. 2008. Prevalence of the prion gene E211K variant in U.S. cattle (abstract). Plant and Animal Genome XVI Conference. Poster No. P538.

Assessing the association of single nucleotide polymorphisms at the thyroglobulin gene with carcass traits in beef cattle - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Casas, E., White, S.N., Shackelford, S.D., Wheeler, T.L., Koohmaraie, M., Bennett, G.L., Smith, T.P.L. 2007. Assessing the association of single nucleotide polymorphisms at the thyroglobulin gene with carcass traits in beef cattle. Journal of Animal Science. 85:2807-2814.

Listeria prevalence and L. monocytogenes serovar diversity at cull cow/bull processing plants in the United States - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Guerini, M.N., Harhay, D.M., Shackelford, S.D., Arthur, T.M., Bosilevac, J.M., Kalchayanand, N., Wheeler, T.L., Koohmaraie, M. 2007. Listeria prevalence and Listeria monocytogenes serovar diversity at cull cow and bull processing plants in the United States. Journal of Food Protection. 70(11):2578-2582.

Beef Longissimus Slice Shear Force Measurement Among Steak Locations and Institutions - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Wheeler, T.L., Shackelford, S.D., Koohmaraie, M. 2007. Beef longissimus slice shear force measurement among steak locations and institutions. Journal of Animal Science 85:2283-2289.

Noninvasive Prediction of Beef Longissimus Tenderness - (Abstract)

Wheeler, T.L., Shackelford, S.D., King, D.A., Koohmaraie, M. 2007. Noninvasive prediction of beef longissimus tenderness. Proc. 60th Reciprocal Meat Conference, June 17-20, 2007, Brookings, SD. http://www.meatscience.org/pubs/rmcarchv/2007/presentations/RMC_2007_060_4_084_Wheeler.pdf

Effect of Blade Tenderization, Aging Time and Aging Temperature on Tenderness of Beef Longissimus Lumborum and Gluteus Medius - (Abstract)

King, D.A., Wheeler, T.L., Shackelford, S.D., Pfeiffer, K., Nickelson, R., Koohmaraie, M. 2007. Effect of blade tenderization, aging time and aging temperature on tenderness of beef longissimus lumborum and gluteus medius. Proc. 60th Reciprocal Meat Conference, June 17-20, 2007, Brookings, SD. Available: http://www.meatscience.org/pubs/rmcarchv/2007/presentations/RMC_2007_060_4_019_King.pdf

Effects of pH-Enhancement on Sarcomere Length, Desmin Degradation, Moisture Retention, Palatability and Consumer Acceptability of Normal and Callipyge Lamb - (Abstract)

Everts, A.K.R., Wulf, D.M., Wheeler, T.L., Everts, A.J., Daniel, J.A. 2007.Effects of pH-enhancement on sarcomere length, desmin degradation, moisture retention, palatability and consumer acceptability of normal and callipyge lamb. Proc. 60th Reciprocal Meat Conference, June 17-20, 2007, Brookings, SD. http://www.meatscience.org/pubs/rmcarchv/2007/presentations/RMC_2007_060_4_020_Everts.pdf

The u-Calpain and Calpastatin Tenderness Markers are Predictive of Tenderness Variation Among Samples Obtained From Commercial U.S. Select Beef Carcasses - (Abstract)

Shackelford, S.D., Casas, E., Smith, T.P., Wheeler, T.L., Koohmaraie, M. 2007. The u-calpain and calpastatin tenderness markers are predictive of tenderness variation among samples obtained from commercial U.S. select beef carcasses. Proc. 60th Reciprocal Meat Conference, June 17-20, 2007, Brookings, SD. http://www.meatscience.org/pubs/rmcarchv/2007/presentations/RMC_2007_060_4_073_Shackelford.pdf

Comparison of the molecular genotypes of Escherichia coli O157:H7 from the hides of beef cattle in different regions of North America - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Arthur, T.M., Bosilevac, J.M., Nou, X., Shackelford, S.D., Wheeler, T.L., Koohmaraie, M. 2007. Comparison of the molecular genotypes of Escherichia coli O157:H7 from the hides of beef cattle in different regions of North America. Journal of Food Protection. 70(7):1622-1626.

Microbiological characterization of lamb carcasses at commercial processing plants in the United States - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Kalchayanand, N., Arthur, T.M., Bosilevac, J.M., Harhay, D.M., Guerini, M.N., Shackelford, S.D., Wheeler, T.L., Koohmaraie, M. 2007. Microbiological characterization of lamb carcasses at commercial processing plants in the United States. Journal of Food Protection 70(8):1811-1819.

ACROSS-BREED ADJUSTMENT FACTORS FOR EXPECTED PROGENY DIFFERENCES FOR CARCASS TRAITS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Van Vleck, L.D., Cundiff, L.V., Wheeler, T.L., Shackelford, S.D., Koohmaraie, M. 2007. Across-breed adjustment factors for expected progeny differences for carcass traits. Journal of Animal Science. 85:1369-1376.

Effects of a Minimal Hide Wash Cabinet on the Levels and Prevalence of Escherichia coli O157:H7 and Salmonella on the Hides of Beef Cattle at Slaughter - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Arthur, T.M., Bosilevac, J.M., Brichta-Harhay, D.M., Kalchayanand, N., Shackelford, S.D., Wheeler, T.L., Koohmaraie, M. 2007. Effects of a Minimal Hide Wash Cabinet on the Levels and Prevalence of Escherichia coli O157:H7 and Salmonella on the Hides of Beef Cattle at Slaughter. Journal of Food Protection 70:1076-1079.

Transportation and lairage environment effects on prevalence, numbers, and diversity of Escherichia coli O157:H7 on hides and carcasses of beef cattle at processing - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Arthur, T.M., Bosilevac, J.M., Harhay, D.M., Guerini, M.N., Kalchayanand, N., Shackelford, S.D., Wheeler, T.L., Koohmaraie, M. 2007. Transportation and lairage environment effects on prevalence, numbers, and diversity of Escherichia coli O157:H7 on hides and carcasses of beef cattle at processing. Journal of Food Protection 70(2):280-286.

Evaluation in beef cattle of six deoxyribonucleic acid markers developed for dairy traits reveals an osteopontin polymorphism associated with postweaning growth. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

White, S.N., Casas, E., Allan, M.F., Keele, J.W., Snelling, W.M., Wheeler, T.L., Shackelford, S.D., Koohmaraie, M., Smith, T.P. 2007. Evaluation in beef cattle of six deoxyribonucleic acid markers developed for dairy traits reveals an osteopontin polymorphism associated with post-weaning growth. Journal of Animal Science. 85:1-10.

BREED EFFECTS ON GROWTH, CARCASS AND MEAT QUALITY TRAITS OF SHEEP - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Leymaster, K.A., Shackelford, S.D., Wheeler, T.L., Koohmaraie, M. 2006. Breed effects on growth, carcass and meat quality traits of sheep. Proceedings of the British Society of Animal Science, New Developments in Sheepmeat Quality. p. 43-47.

CONTRIBUTION OF POSTMORTEM PROTEOLYSIS AND SARCOMERE LENGTH TO VARIATION IN BEEF GLUTEUS MEDIUS AND TRICEPS BRACHII TENDERNESS - (Abstract)

King, D.A., Wheeler, T.L., Shackelford, S.D., Koohmaraie, M. 2006. Contribution of postmortem proteolysis and sarcomere length to variation in beef gluteus medius and triceps brachii tenderness. Meeting Abstract. Proc. 59th Reciprocal Meat Conference, June 18-21, 2006, Champaign-Urbana, IL. Available: http://www.meatscience.org/pubs/rmcarchv/2006/presentations/RMC06_Abstracts.pdf

DIRECT BREED EFFECTS ON GROWTH, CARCASS, AND MEAT QUALITY TRAITS OF SHEEP - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Leymaster, K.A., Shackelford, S.D., Wheeler, T.L., Koohmaraie, M. 2006. Direct breed effects on growth, carcass, and meat quality traits of sheep. Proceedings of the 8th World Congress of Genetics Applied to Livestock Production. CD-ROM Communication No. 32-12. Belo Horizonte, Brazil.

LACK OF ASSOCIATION OF CALPASTATIN HAPLOTYPES WITH MEAT QUALITY IN A DUROC-LANDRACE SWINE RESOURCE POPULATION - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Nonneman, D.J., Rohrer, G.A., Shackelford, S.D., Wheeler, T.L., Koohmaraie, M. 2005. Lack of association of calpastatin haplotypes with meat quality in a Duroc-Landrace swine resource population. Proc., Midwestern Section of the American Society of Animal Science. Abstract #38. p. 9.

TESTING FOR INTERACTIONS BETWEEN CALPASTATIN AND U-CALPAIN MARKERS IN BEEF CATTLE ON TENDERNESS TRAITS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Casas, E., White, S.N., Wheeler, T.L., Shackelford, S.D., Koohmaraie, M., Riley, D.G., Chase, C.C. Jr., Johnson, D.D., Smith, T.P. 2006. Effects of calpastatin and u-calpain markers in beef cattle on tenderness traits. Journal of Animal Science. 84:520-525.

TESTING FOR INTERACTIONS BETWEEN CALPASTATIN AND U-CALPAIN MARKERS IN BEEF CATTLE ON TENDERNESS TRAITS - (Abstract)

Casas, E., White, S.N., Wheeler, T.L., Shackelford, S.D., Koohmaraie, M., Riley, D.G., Chase, C.C., Johnson, D.D., Smith, T.P. 2006. Testing for interactions between Calpastatin and u-Calpain markers in beef cattle on tenderness traits [abstract]. Midwestern Section of the American Society of Animal Science. 84(Suppl. 2):135. Paper No. 329.

EVALUATION OF WOOL AND HAIR BREEDS FOR GROWTH, CARCASS, AND MEAT QUALITY TRAITS - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Leymaster, K.A., Shackelford, S.D., Wheeler, T.L., Koohmaraie, M. 2005. Evaluation of wool and hair breeds for growth, carcass, and meat quality traits. In: Proceedings of the North American Hair Sheep Symposium, October 6-8, 2005, San Angelo, TX. 2005 CDROM.

A GENOME SCAN FOR LOCI AFFECTING PORK QUALITY IN A DUROC-LANDRACE F2 POPULATION - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Rohrer, G.A., Thallman, R.M., Shackelford, S.D., Wheeler, T.L., Koohmaraie, M. 2005. A genome scan for loci affecting pork quality in a Duroc-Landrace F2 population. Animal Genetics. 37:17-27.

IDENTIFICATION OF GENETIC MARKERS FOR FAT DEPOSITION AND MEAT TENDERNESS ON BOVINE CHROMOSOME 5: DEVELOPMENT OF A LOW DENSITY SNP MAP - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Stone, R.T., Casas, E., Smith, T.P.L., Keele, J.W., Harhay, G.P., Bennett, G.L., Koohmaraie, M., Wheeler, T.L., Shackelford, S.D., Snelling, W.M. 2005. Identification of genetic markers for fat deposition and meat tenderness on bovine chromosome 5: Development of a low-density single nucleotide polymorphism map. Journal of Animal Science. 83:2280-2288.

A NEW SNP IN CAPN1 EXTENDS THE CURRENT TENDERNESS MARKER TEST TO INCLUDE CATTLE OF BOS INDICUS, BOS TAURUS, AND CROSSBRED DESCENT - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

White, S.N., Casas, E., Wheeler, T.L., Shackelford, S.D., Koohmaraie, M., Riley, D.G., Chase, C.C., Johnson, D.D., Keele, J.W., Smith, T.P. 2005. A new snp in capn1 extends the current tenderness marker test to include cattle of bos indicus, bos taurus, and crossbred descent. Journal of Animal Science. 83:2001-2008.

EFFECTS OF LOW-DOSE, LOW-PENETRATION ELECTRON BEAM IRRADIATION OF CHILLED BEEF CARCASS SURFACE CUTS ON ESCHERICHIA COLI O157:H7 AND MEAT QUALITY - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Arthur, T.M., Wheeler, T.L., Shackelford, S.D., Bosilevac, J.M., Nou, X., Koohmaraie, M. 2005. Effects of low-dose, low-penetration electron beam irradiation of chilled beef carcass surface cuts on Escherichia coli O157:H7 and meat quality. Journal of Food Protection. 68(4):666-672.

A NEW SNP MARKER IN CAPN1 IS ASSOCIATED WITH TENDERNESS IN CATTLE OF INDICINE, TAURINE, AND ADMIXED DESCENT - (Abstract)

White, S.N., Casas, E., Wheeler, T.L., Shackelford, S.D., Koohmaraie, M., Riley, D.G., Chase, C.C., Johnson, D.D., Keele, J.W., Smith, T.P. 2005. A new snp marker in capn1 is associated with tenderness in cattle of indicine, taurine, and admixed descent. Proc., Plant & Animal Genome XIII, San Diego, CA. P528. p. 203. 2005.

CHARACTERIZATION OF BIOLOGICAL TYPES OF CATTLE (CYCLE VII): CARCASS, YIELD, AND LONGISSIMUS PALATABILITY TRAITS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Wheeler, T.L., Cundiff, L.V., Shackelford, S.D., Koohmaraie, M. 2005. Characterization of biological types of cattle (Cycle VII): Carcass, yield, and longissimus palatability traits. Journal of Animal Science. 83:196-207.

ASSOCIATION OF MARKERS IN THE BOVINE CAPN1 GENE WITH MEAT TENDERNESS IN LARGE CROSSBRED POPULATIONS THAT SAMPLE INFLUENTIAL INDUSTRY SIRES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Page, B.T., Casas, E., Quaas, R.L., Thallman, R.M., Wheeler, T.L., Shackelford, S.D., Koohmaraie, M., White, S.N., Bennett, G.L., Keele, J.W., Dikeman, M.E., Smith, T.P. Association of markers in the bovine capn1 gene with meat tenderness in large crossbred populations that sample influential industry sires. Journal of Animal Science. 82:3474-3481. 2004.

ON-LINE CLASSIFICATION OF U.S. SELECT BEEF CARCASSES FOR LONGISSIMUS TENDERNESS USING VISIBLE AND NEAR-INFRARED REFLECTANCE SPECTROSCOPY - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Shackelford, S.D., Wheeler, T.L., Koohmaraie, M. 2005. On-line classification of US select beef carcasses for longissimus tenderness using visible and near-infrared reflectance spectroscopy. Meat Science. 69:409-415.

GENOME SCAN FOR LOCI AFFECTING PORK QUALITY IN A DUROC-LANDRACE F2 POPULATION - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Rohrer, G.A., Thallman, R.M., Shackelford, S.D., Wheeler, T.L., Koohmaraie, M. 2004. Genome scan for loci affecting pork quality in a Duroc-Landrace F2 population. Proc., 29th Int. Conf. Anim. Genet. (ISAG) Toyko, Japan, 9/11-16/2004. Abstract F076. Pg 143.

FACTORS REGULATING LAMB LONGISSIMUS TENDERNESS ARE AFFECTED BY AGE AT SLAUGHTER - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Veiseth, E., Shackelford, S.D., Wheeler, T.L., Koohmaraie, M. 2004. Factors regulating lamb longissimus tenderness are affected by age at slaughter. Meat Science. 68:635-640.

DEVELOPMENT OF OPTIMAL PROTOCOL FOR VISIBLE AND NEAR-INFRARED REFLECTANCE SPECTROSCOPIC EVALUATION OF MEAT QUALITY - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Shackelford, S.D., Wheeler, T.L., Koohmaraie, M. 2004. Development of optimal protocol for visible and near-infrared reflectance spectroscopic evaluation of meat quality. Meat Science. 68:371-381.

INDICATORS OF TENDERIZATION ARE DETECTABLE BY 12 H POSTMORTEM IN OVINE LONGISSIMUS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Veiseth, E., Shackelford, S.D., Wheeler, T.L., Koohmaraie, M. 2004. Indicators of tenderization are detectable by 12 h postmortem in ovine longissimus. Journal of Animal Science. 82:1428-1436.

ASSOCIATION OF CAPN1 MARKERS WITH BEEF TENDERNESS IN CROSSBRED, MULTIBREED POPULATIONS - (Abstract)

White, S.N., Page, B.T., Casas, E., Koohmaraie, M., Wheeler, T.L., Shackelford, S.D., Keele, J.W., Smith, T.P. 2004. Association of CAPN1 markers with beef tenderness in crossbred, multibreed populations. Proc.,Plant and Animal Genome Abstracts. P644. p. 232.

CHARACTERIZATION OF O157:H7 AND OTHER ESCHERICHIA COLI ISOLATES RECOVERED FROM CATTLE HIDES, FECES, AND CARCASSES - (Research Notes)

Gallagher, G.A., Arthur, T.M., Rivera Betancourt, M., Nou, X., Shackelford, S.D., Wheeler, T.L., Koohmaraie, M. 2004. Characterization of O157:H7 and other Escherichia coli isolates recovered from cattle hides, feces, and carcasses. Journal of Food Protection. 67(5):993-998.

ESCHERICHIA COLI O157 PREVALENCE AND ENUMERATION OF AEROBIC BACTERIA, ENTEROBACTERIACEAE, AND ESCHERICHIA COLI O157 AT VARIOUS STEPS IN COMMERCIAL BEEF PROCESSING PLANTS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Arthur, T.M., Bosilevac, J.M., Nou, X., Shackelford, S.D., Wheeler, T.L., Kent, M.P., Jaroni, D., Pauling, B., Allen, D.M., Koohmaraie, M. 2004. Escherichia coli O157 prevalence and enumeration of aerobic bacteria, Enterobacteriacae, and Escherichia coli O157 at various steps in commercial beef processing plants. Journal of Food Protection. 67(4):658-665.

CHARACTERIZATION OF BIOLOGICAL TYPES OF CATTLE (CYCLE VI): CARCASS, YIELD, AND LONGISSIMUS PALATABILITY TRAITS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Wheeler, T.L., Cundiff, L.V., Shackelford, S.D., Koohmaraie, M. 2004. Characterization of biological types of cattle (Cycle VI): carcass, yield, and longissimus palatability traits. Journal of Animal Science. 82:1177-1189.

EVALUATION OF SAMPLING, COOKERY, AND SHEAR FORCE PROTOCOLS FOR OBJECTIVE EVALUATION OF LAMB LONGISSIMUS TENDERNESS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Shackelford, S.D., Wheeler, T.L., Koohmaraie, M. 2004. Evaluation of sampling, cookery, and shear force protocols for objective evaluation of lamb longissimus tenderness. Journal of Animal Science. 82:802-807.

THEORY AND APPLICATION OF GENOME-BASED APPROACHES TO IMPROVE QUALITY AND VALUE OF BEEF - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

SMITH, T.P., THALLMAN, R.M., CASAS, E., SHACKELFORD, S.D., WHEELER, T.L., KOOHMARAIE, M. 2003. THEORY AND APPLICATION OF GENOME-BASED APPROACHES TO IMPROVE QUALITY AND VALUE OF BEEF. OUTLOOK IN AGRICULTURE. 32(4):253-265. 2003.

PREVALENCE OF ESCHERICHIA COLI O157 AND LEVELS OF AEROBIC BACTERIA AND ENTEROBACTERIACEAE ARE REDUCED WHEN HIDES ARE WASHED AND TREATED WITH CETYLPYRIDINIUM CHLORIDE AT A COMMERCIAL BEEF PROCESSING PLANT - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Bosilevac, J.M., Arthur, T.M., Wheeler, T.L., Shackelford, S.D., Rossman, M., Reagan, J.O., Koohmaraie, M. 2004. Prevalence of Escherichia coli O157 and levels of aerobic bacteria and Enterobacteriaceae are reduced when hides are washed and treated with cetylpyridinium chloride at a commercial beef processing plant. Journal of Food Protection. 67(4):646-650.

VARIATION IN PALATABILITY AND BIOCHEMICAL TRAITS WITHIN AND AMONG ELEVEN BEEF MUSCLES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Rhee, M., Wheeler, T.L., Shackelford, S.D., Koohmaraie, M. 2004. Variation in palatability and biochemical traits within and among eleven beef muscles. Journal of Animal Science. 82:534-550.

THE ACCURACY AND REPEATABILITY OF UNTRAINED LABORATORY CONSUMER PANELISTS IN DETECTING DIFFERENCES IN BEEF LONGISSIMUS TENDERNESS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Wheeler, T.L., Shackelford, S.D., Koohmaraie, M. 2004. The accuracy and repeatability of untrained laboratory consumer panelists in detecting differences in beef longissimus tenderness. Journal of Animal Science. 82:557-562.

TECHNICAL NOTE: USE OF BELT GRILL COOKERY AND SLICE SHEAR FORCE FOR ASSESSMENT OF PORK LONGISSIMUS TENDERNESS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Shackelford, S.D., Wheeler, T.L., Koohmaraie, M. 2004. Technical note: use of belt grill cookery and slice shear force for assessment of pork longissimus tenderness. Journal of Animal Science. 82:238-241.

PROTOCOL FOR EVALUATING THE EFFICACY OF CETYLPYRIDINIUM CHLORIDE AS A BEEF HIDE INTERVENTION - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Bosilevac, J.M., Wheeler, T.L., Rivera-Betancourt, M., Nou, X., Arthur, T.M., Shackelford, S.D., Kent, M.P., Jaroni, D., Osborn, M.S., Rossman, M., Reagan, J.O., Koohmaraie, M. 2004. Protocol for evaluating the efficacy of cetylpyridinium chloride as a beef hide intervention. Journal of Food Protection. 67(2):303-309.

CARCASS, YIELD, AND PALATABILITY TRAITS OF STEER PROGENY OF HEREFORD, ANGUS, BRANGUS, BEEFMASTER, BONSMARA, AND ROMOSINUANO SIRES - (Abstract)

Wheeler, T.L., Shackelford, S.D., Cundiff, L.V., Koohmaraie, M. 2003. Carcass, yield, and palatability traits of steer progeny of Hereford, Angus, Brangus, Beefmaster, Bonsmara, and Romosinuano sires [abstract]. American Meat Science Association Conference Reciprocal Proceedings. 56:113.

EFFECTS OF BREED OF SIRE ON CARCASS COMPOSITION AND SENSORY TRAITS OF LAMB - (Abstract)

Shackelford, S.D., Leymaster, K.A., Wheeler, T.L., Koohmaraie, M. 2003. Effects of breed of sire on carcass composition and sensory traits of lamb [abstract]. American Meat Science Association Conference Reciprocal Proceedings. 56:112.

SEASONAL PREVALENCE OF SHIGA TOXIN-PRODUCING ESCHERICHIA COLI, INCLUDING O157:H7 AND NON-O157 SEROTYPES, AND SALMONELLA IN COMMERCIAL BEEF PROCESSING PLANTS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Gallagher, G.A., Arthur, T.M., Rivera-Betancourt, M., Nou, X., Shackelford, S.D., Wheeler, T.L., Koohmaraie, M. 2003. Seasonal prevalence of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli, including O157:H7 and non-O157 serotypes, and Salmonella in commercial beef processing plants. Journal of Food Protection. 66(11):1978-1986.

EFFECT OF CHEMICAL DEHAIRING ON THE PREVALENCE OF ESCHERICHIA COLI O157:H7 AND THE LEVELS OF AEROBIC BACTERIA AND ENTEROBACTERIACEAE ON CARCASSES IN A COMMERCIAL BEEF PROCESSING PLANT - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Nou, X., Rivera-Betancourt, M., Bosilevac, J.M., Wheeler, T.L., Shackelford, S.D., Gwartney, B.L., Reagan, J.O., Koohmaraie, M. 2003. Effect of chemical dehairing on the prevalence of Escherichia coli O157:H7 and the levels of aerobic bacteria and Enterobacteriaceae on carcasses in a commercial beef processing plant. Journal of Food Protection. 66(11):2005-2009.

PREDICTION OF RETAIL PRODUCT WEIGHT AND PERCENTAGE USING REAL-TIME ULTRASOUND AND CARCASS MEASUREMENTS IN BEEF CATTLE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Greiner, S.P., Rouse, G.H., Wilson, D.E., Cundiff, L.V., Wheeler, T.L. 2003. Prediction of retail product weight and percentage using real-time ultrasound and carcass measurements in beef cattle. Journal of Animal Science. 81:1736-1742.

FEED EFFICIENCY OF F1 CROSS STEERS BY BRITISH AND CONTINENTAL EUROPEAN SIRE BREEDS - (Other)

Cundiff, L.V., Wheeler, T.L., Shackelford, S.D., Koohmaraie, M. 2004. Feed efficiency of F1 cross steers by British and Continental European sire breeds [abstract]. Midwestern Section of the American Society of Animal Science 82(2):38.

THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ULTRASOUND MEASUREMENTS AND CARCASS FAT THICKNESS AND LONGISSIMUS MUSCLE AREA IN BEEF CATTLE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Greiner, S.P., Rouse, G.H., Wilson, D.E., Cundiff, L.V., Wheeler, T.L. 2003. The relationship between ultrasound measurements and carcass fat thickness and longissimus muscle area in beef cattle. Journal of Animal Science. 81:676-682.

ACCURACY OF PREDICTING WEIGHT AND PERCENTAGE OF BEEF CARCASS RETAIL PRODUCT USING ULTRASOUND AND LIVE ANIMAL MEASURES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Greiner, S.P., Rouse, G.H., Wilson, D.E., Cundiff, L.V., Wheeler, T.L. 2003. Accuracy of predicting weight and percentage of beef carcass retail product using ultrasound and live animal measures. Journal of Animal Science. 81:466-473.

ON-LINE PREDICTION OF YIELD GRADE, LONGISSIMUS MUSCLE AREA, PRELIMINARY YIELD GRADE, ADJUSTED PRELIMINARY YIELD GRADE, AND MARBLING SCORE USING THE MARC BEEF CARCASS IMAGE ANALYSIS SYSTEM - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Shackelford, S.D., Wheeler, T.L., Koohmaraie, M. 2003. On-line prediction of yield grade, longissimus muscle area, preliminary yield grade, adjusted preliminary yield grade, and marbling score using the MARC beef carcass image analysis system. Journal of Animal Science. 81:150-155.

EVALUATION OF SINGLE NUCLEOTIDE POLYMORPHISMS IN CAPN1 FOR ASSOCIATION WITH MEAT TENDERNESS IN CATTLE. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Page, B.T., Casas, E., Heation, M.P., Cullen, N.G., Hyndman, D.L., Morris, C.A., Crawford, A.M., Wheeler, T.L., Koohmaraie, M., Keele, J.W., Smith, T.P.L. Journal Animal Science. 2002. v. 80. p. 3077-3085.

THE EFFICACY OF THREE OBJECTIVE SYSTEMS FOR IDENTIFYING BEEF CUTS THAT CAN BE GUARANTEED TENDER - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Wheeler, T.L., Vote, D., Leheska, J.M., Shackelford, S.D., Belk, K.E., Wulf, D.M., Gwartney, B.L., Koohmaraie, M. 2002. The efficacy of three objective systems for identifying beef cuts that can be guaranteed tender. Journal of Animal Science. 80:3315-3327.