Projects

Interventions to Reduce Epizootic Pathogenic Bacteria in Swine and Cattle Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 409636

Microbial Interactions and Interventions to Reduce Transmission of Foodborne Pathogens Through Poultry Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 410712

Eimeria Detection and Identification - Early Diagnosis Nonfunded Cooperative Agreement (N)   Accession Number: 412230

Phenotypic and Genotypic Comparison of Clostridium Difficile Isolates from a Semi-Closed Population of Swine and Humans in a Vertically Inte Trust (T)   Accession Number: 415054

Publications

Prevalence of Clostridium Difficile in An Integrated Swine Operation - (Abstract)

Harvey, R.B., Norman, K.N., Scott, M.H., Hume, M.E., Andrews, K. 2008. Prevalence of Clostridium difficile in an integrated swine operation [abstract]. Proceedings of the 9th Biennial Congress of the Anaerobe Society of the Americas, June 23-27, 2008, Long Beach, CA. p. 151.

Antibiotic and disinfectant susceptibility profiles of vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus faecium (VRE) isolated from community wastewater in Texas - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Beier, R.C., Duke, S.E., Ziprin, R.L., Harvey, R.B., Hume, M.E., Poole, T.L., Scott, H.M., Highfield, L.D., Alali, W.Q., Andrews, K., Anderson, R.C., Nisbet, D.J. 2008. Antibiotic and disinfectant susceptibility profiles of vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus faecium (VRE) isolated from community wastewater in Texas. Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology. 80(3):188-194.

Autoinducer AI-2 is involved in regulating a variety of cellular processes in Salmonella Typhimurium - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (26-Oct-07)

DNA microarray analysis reveals crosstalk of Salmonella enterica serovar Typhimurium with AI-2 of Escherichia coli - (Abstract)

Jesudhasan, P.R., Cepeda, M.L., Widmer, K., Dowd, S.E., Soni, K.A., Hume, M.E., Zhu, J., Pillai, S.D. 2007. DNA microarray analysis reveals crosstalk of Salmonella enterica serovar Typhimurium with AI-2 of Escherichia coli [abstract]. In: American Society for Microbiology Cell to Cell Communication in Bacteria Abstracts, October 7-10, 2007, Austin, Texas. No. 110A.

Gene regulation of Salmonella enterica serovar Typhimurium as influenced by LuxS/AI-2 - (Abstract)

Jesudhasan, P.R., Cepeda, M.L., Widmer, K., Dowd, S.E., Soni, K.A., Hume, M.E., Zhu, J., Pillai, S.D. 2007. Gene regulation of Salmonella enterica serovar Typhimurium as influenced by LuxS/AI-2 [abstract]. American Society for Microbiology Cell to Cell Communication in Bacteria Abstracts, October 7-10, 2007, Austin, Texas. No. 111B.

Autoinducer-2 controls virulence of Salmonella enterica serovar Typhimurium - (Abstract)

Jesudhasan, P.R., Cepeda, M.L., Widmer, K., Dowd, S.E., Soni, K.A., Hume, M.E., Zhu, J., Pillai, S.D. 2007. Autoinducer-2 controls virulence of Salmonella enterica serovar Typhimurium [abstract]. American Society for Microbiology Cell to Cell Communication in Bacteria Abstracts, October 7-10, 2007, Austin, Texas. No. 108A.

Clostridium difficile prevalence in an integrated swine operation in Texas - (Abstract)

Harvey, R.B., Hume, M.E., Norman, K.N., Scott, H.M., Andrews, K., Martin, J.D., Anderson, R.C., Nisbet, D.J. 2007. Clostridium difficile prevalence in an integrated swine operation in Texas [abstract]. Proceedings of Allen D. Leman Swine Conference. 34:28.

Enrichment of 3-nitro-1-propionic acid-metabolizing bacteria in avian feces - (Abstract)

Anderson, R.C., Lan, W., Hume, M.E., Krueger, N.A., Callaway, T.R., Nisbet, D.J. 2007. Enrichment of 3-nitro-1-propionic acid-metabolizing bacteria in avian feces [abstract]. In: Proceedings of 5th International Symposium on Anaerobic Microbiology, June 21-24, 2007, Domzale, Slovenija. p. 2-3.

Determination of chlorate metabolism in bovine ruminal fluid HPLC - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Beier, R.C., Hume, M.E., Anderson, R.C., Oliver, C.E., Callaway, T.R., Edrington, T.S., Nisbet, D.J. 2007. HPLC determination of chlorate metabolism in bovine ruminal fluid. Journal of Environmental Science and Health Part B. 42:717-726.

Comparison of in Vitro Fermentation and Molecular Microbial Profiles of High Fiber Feed Substrates (Hffs) Incubated with Chicken Cecal Inocula - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Dunkley, K.D., Dunkley, C.S., Njongmeta, N.L., Callaway, T.R., Hume, M.E., Kubena, L.F., Nisbet, D.J., Ricke, S.C. 2007. Comparison of in vitro fermentation and molecular microbial profiles of high-fiber feed substrates incubated with chicken cecal inocula. Poultry Science. 86:801-810.

Molting in Salmonella enteritidis challenged laying hens fed alfalfa crumble diet part I: SE colonization and virulence gene hilA response - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Dunkley, K.D., McReynolds, J.L., Hume, M.E., Dunkley, C.S., Callaway, T.R., Kubena, L.F., Nisbet, D.J., Ricke, S.C. 2007. Molting in Salmonella enteritidis-challenged laying hens fed alfalfa crumbles. I. Salmonella enteritidis colonization and virulence gene hilA response. Poultry Science. 86:1633-1639.

Novel Surveillance of Salmonella enterica Serotype Heidelberg Epidemics in a Closed Community - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Vincent, V., Scott, H.M., Harvey, R.B., Alali, W.Q., Hume, M.E. 2007. Novel surveillance of Salmonella enterica serotype Heidelberg epidemics in a closed community. Foodborne Pathogens and Disease. 4(3):375-385.

Effects of Feed Additives and Mixed Eimeria Spp. Infection on Intestinal Microbial Ecology of Broilers - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Hume, M.E., Clemente-Hernandez, S., Oviedo-Rondon, E. 2006. Effects of feed additives and mixed Eimeria species infection on intestinal microbial ecology of broilers. Poultry Science. 85:2106-2111.

In Vitro Bacterial Growth and in Vivo Rumen Microbiota Populations Associated with Bloat in Steers Grazing Wheat Forage - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Min, B.R., Pinchak, W.E., Anderson, R.C., Hume, M.E. 2006. In vitro bacterial growth and in vivo rumen microbiota populations associated with bloat in steers grazing wheat forage. Journal of Animal Science. 84:2873-2882.

Antimicrobial Resistance of Enteric Bacteria from An Integrated Population of Swine and Humans - (Abstract)

Harvey, R.B., Scott, H.M., Poole, T.L., Hume, M.E., Highfield, L.D., Alali, W.Q., Anderson, R.C., Nisbet, D.J. 2005. Antimicrobial resistance of enteric bacteria from an integrated population of swine and humans [abstract]. Proceedings of Allen D. Leman Swine Conference. 32(Suppl.):8.

Characterization of Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococcus Faecium Isolated from a Semi-Closed Population of Healthy Humans in the United States - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Poole, T.L., Hume, M.E., Campbell, L.D., Scott, H.M., Alali, W.Q., Harvey, R.B. 2005. Vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus faecium strains isolated from community wastewater from a semi-closed agri-food system in Texas. Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy. 49:4382-4385.

Genotypic and Phenotypic Characterization of Enteric Bacteria in An Integrated Population of Swine and Humans - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Harvey, R.B., Scott, H.M., Poole, T.L., Hume, M.E., Highfield, L.D., Alali, W.Q., Anderson, R.C., Nisbet, D.J. 2005. Genotypic and phenotypic characterization of enteric bacteria in an integrated population of swine and humans. Proceedings of SafePork 2005. p. 234-237.

Characterization of Glycopeptide-Resistant Enterococcus Faecium Isolated from a Semi-Closed Vertically Integrated Population of Humans and Swine in the United States - (Abstract)

Poole, T.L., Hume, M.E., Campbell, L.D., Scott, H.M., Alali, W.Q., Harvey, R.B. 2005. Characterization of glycopeptide-resistant Enterococcus faecium isolated from a semi-closed vertically integrated population of humans and swine in the United States [abstract]. Annual Conference on Antimicrobial Resistance. p. 35.

Phenotypic and Genotypic Comparisons of Campylobacter Isolated from U.S. Dairy Cows - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Harvey, R.B., Hume, M.E., Droleskey, R.E., Edrington, T.S., Sheffield, C.L., Callaway, T.R., Ziprin, R.L., Scott, H.M., Anderson, R.C., Nisbet, D.J. 2005. Further characterization of Campylobacter isolated from U.S. dairy cows. Foodborne Pathogens and Disease. 2:182-187.

An Atypical Campylobacter Coli Exhibiting Unusual Morphology - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Ziprin, R.L., Hume, M.E., Andrews, K., Droleskey, R.E., Harvey, R.B., Sheffield, C.L. 2005. An atypical Campylobacter coli exhibiting unusual morphology. Current Microbiology. 51:1-4.

The Chloramphenicol Resistance Gene Cmla Is Disseminated on Transferable Plasmids That Confer Multiple-Drug Resistance in Swine Escherichia Coli - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Bischoff, K.M., White, D.G., Hume, M.E., Poole, T.L., Nisbet, D.J. 2005. The chloramphenicol resistance gene cmlA is disseminated on transferable plasmids that confer multiple-drug resistance in swine Escherichia coli. FEMS Microbiology Letters. 243:285-291.

Effects of Experimental Chlorate Preparations As Feed and Water Supplements on Escherichia Coli Colonization and Contamination of Beef Cattle and Carcasses - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Anderson, R.C., Carr, M.A., Miller, R.K., King, D.A., Carstens, G.E., Genovese, K.J., Callaway, T.R., Edrington, T.S., Jung, Y.S., McReynolds, J.L., Hume, M.E., Beier, R.C., Elder, R.O., Nisbet, D.J. 2005. Effects of experimental chlorate preparations as feed and water supplements on Escherichia coli colonization and contamination of beef cattle and carcasses. Food Microbiology. 22:439-447.

Genetic Diversity of Escherichia Coli Isolates in Irrigation Water and Associated Sediments: Implications for Source Tracking - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Lu, L., Hume, M.E., Sternes, K.L., Pillai, S.D. 2004. Genetic diversity of Escherichia coli isolates in irrigation water and associated sediments: Implications for source tracking. Water Research. 38:3899-3908.

Characterization of Antimicrobial Resistance among Pseudomonas Aeruginosa Isolates Recovered from Companion Animals, 1994-2003 - (Abstract)

Beier, R.C., White, D.G., McDermott, P.F., Foley, S.L., Zhao, S., Hume, M.E., Poole, T.L., Nisbet, D.J., Walker, R.D. 2004. Characterization of antimicrobial resistance among Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolates recovered from companion animals, 1994-2003 [abstract]. 2004 Conference on Antimicrobial Resistance. p. 40.

Salmonella Serotype and Genotype Diversity in Lactating and Non-Lactating Dairy Cows - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Hume, M.E., Edrington, T.S., Looper, M.L., Callaway, T.R., Genovese, K.J., Nisbet, D.J. 2004. Salmonella genotype diversity in non-lactating and lactating dairy cows. Journal of Food Protection. 67:2280-2283.

Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococcus Faecium Microbial Ecology in Broiler Chickens - (Abstract)

Hume, M.E., Lu, L., Burnham, M., Ziprin, R.L., Donskey, C.J. 2004. Vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus faecium microbial ecology in broiler chickens [abstract]. 2004 Conference on Antimicrobial Resistance. p. 40.

Comparison of Zinc Acetate and Propionate Addition on Gastrointestinal Tract Fermentation and Susceptibility of Laying Hens to Salmonella Enteritidis During Forced Molt - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Moore, R.W., Park, S.Y., Kubena, L.F., Byrd Ii, J.A., Mcreynolds, J.L., Burnham, M.R., Hume, M.E., Birkhold, S.G., Nisbet, D.J., Ricke, S.C. 2004. Comparison of zinc acetate and propionate addition on gastrointestinal tract fermentation and susceptibility of laying hens to salmonella enteritidis during forced molt. Poultry Science 83:1276-1286

Use of Midi-Fatty Acid Methyl Ester Analysis to Monitor the Transmission of Campylobacter During Commercial Poultry Processing - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Hinton Jr, A., Cason Jr, J.A., Hume, M.E., Ingram, K.D. 2004. Use of midi-fatty acid methyl ester analysis to monitor the transmission of campylobacter during commercial poultry processing. Journal of Food Protection. 67(8):1610-1616.

Denaturing Gradient Gel Electrophoresis (Dgge) As a Rapid Method for Assessing Gastrointestinal Tract Microflora Responses in Laying Hens Fed Similar Zinc Molt Induction Diets - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Ricke, S.C., Hume, M.E., Park, S.Y., Moore, R.W., Birkhold, S.G., Kubena, L.F., Nisbet, D.J. 2004. Denaturing gradient gel electrophoresis (DGGE) as a rapid method for assessing gastrointestinal tract microflora responses in laying hens fed similar zinc molt induction diets. Journal of Rapid Methods and Automation in Microbiology. 12:69-81.

Autoinducer 2-Like Activity Associated with Foods and Its Interaction with Food Additives - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Lu, L., Hume, M.E., Pillai, S.D. 2004. Autoinducer 2-like activity associated with foods and its interaction with food additives. Journal of Food Protection. 67:1457-1462.

Effect of Immersion Chilling Operations and Refrigerated Storage on Campylobacter Populations Associated with Broiler Carcasses - (Abstract)

Hinton Jr, A., Cason Jr, J.A., Hume, M.E., Ingram, K.D. 2004. Effect of immersion chilling operations and refrigerated storage on campylobacter populations associated with broiler carcasses. [abstract] Annual Meeting of the Institute of Food Technologists. Paper No.67E-2.

Variation in the Faecal Shedding of Salmonella and E. Coli O157:h7 in Lactating Dairy Cattle and Examination of Salmonella Genotypes Using Pulsed Field Gel Electrophoresis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Edrington, T.S., Hume, M.E., Looper, M.L., Fitzgerald, A.C., Callaway, T.R., Genovese, K.J., Bischoff, K.M., McReynolds, J.L., Anderson, R.C., Nisbet, D.J. 2004. Variation in the faecal shedding of Salmonella and E. coli O157:H7 in lactating dairy cattle and examination of Salmonella genotypes using pulsed field gel electrophoresis. Letters In Applied Microbiology. 38:366-372.

Inhibition of Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococcus by in Vitro Continuous-Flow Cultures of Human Stool Microflora with and Without Anaerobic Gas Supplementation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Hume, M.E., Poole, T.L., Pultz, N.J., Hanrahan, J.A., Donskey, C.J. 2004. Inhibition of vancomycin-resistant enterococcus by continuous-flow cultures of human stool microflora with and without anaerobic gas supplementation. Current Microbiology. 48:364-367.

Effect of Drinking Water Administration of Experimental Chlorate Ion Preparations on Salmonella Enterica Serovar Typhimurium Colonization in Weaned and Finished Pigs - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Anderson, R.C., Hume, M.E., Genovese, K.J., Callaway, T.R., Jung, Y., Edrington, T.S., Poole, T.L., Harvey, R.B., Bischoff, K.M., Nisbet, D.J. 2004. Effect of drinking water administration of experimental chlorate ion preparations on Salmonella enterica serovar typhimurium colonization in weaner and finished pigs. Veterinary Research Communications. 28:179-189.

Riboprinter Characterization and Antibiotic Sensitivity Profiles of Campylobacter Coli Isolates from Swine - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Sheffield, C.L., Hume, M.E., Droleskey, R.E., Harvey, R.B., Bischoff, K.M. 2003. Riboprinter characterization and antibiotic sensitivity profiles of Campylobacter coli isolates from swine. Proceedings of International Symposium on Digestive Physiology in Pigs. 2:108-110.

Cecal Colonization of Chicks by Bovine-Derived Strains of Campylobacter - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Ziprin, R.L., Sheffield, C.L., Hume, M.E., Drinnon, D.L., Harvey, R.B. 2003. Cecal colonization of chicks by bovine-derived strains of Campylobacter. Avian Diseases. 47:1429-1433.

Failure of Viable Nonculturable Campylobacter Jejuni to Colonize the Cecum of Newly Hatched Leghorn Chicks - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Ziprin, R.L., Droleskey, R.E., Hume, M.E., Harvey, R.B. 2003. Failure of viable nonculturable Campylobacter jejuni to colonize the cecum of newly hatched leghorn chicks. Avian Diseases. 47:753-758.

Ribotype Characterization and Antimicrobial Susceptibility Profiles of Campylobacter Coli Isolates from Swine - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

SHEFFIELD, C.L., HUME, M.E., DROLESKEY, R.E., HARVEY, R.B., BISCHOFF, K.M. RIBOTYPE CHARACTERIZATION AND ANTIMICROBIAL SUSCEPTIBILITY PROFILES OF CAMPYLOBACTER COLI ISOLATES FROM SWINE. Online Journal of Veterinary Research. 2003. v. 7. p. 52-58.

Experimental Chlorate Preparations As Feed and Water Supplements: I. Effects on E. Coli Contamination of Beef Cattle - (Experiment Station)

Anderson, R.C., Carr, M.A., Miller, R.K., Genovese, K.J., Elder, R.O., Callaway, T.R., Edrington, T.S., Jung, Y., Hume, M.E., Beier, R.C. 2003. Experimental chlorate preparations as feed and water supplements: I. Effects on E. coli contamination of beef cattle. In: 2002 Beef Cattle Research in Texas. College Station, TX: Texas A&M University. p. 13-17.

Poultry Digestive Microflora Biodiversity As Indicated by Denaturing Gradient Gel Electrophoresis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Hume, M.E., Kubena, L.F., Edrington, T.S., Donskey, C.J., Moore, R.W., Ricke, S.C., Nisbet, D.J. 2003. Poultry digestive microflora biodiversity as indicated by denaturing gradient gel electrophoresis. Poultry Science. 82:1100-1107.

Detection by Dgge of Modifications in Crop and Cecal Bacterial Populations Following Feed Withdrawal and Forced Molt - (Abstract) - (20-Jan-03)

Effects of Zinc Compounds on the Environment of the Gastrointestinal Tract and Susceptibility of Laying Hens to Salmonella Enteritidis During Forced Molt - (Abstract) - (20-Jan-03)

Male-Specific Coliphages As Fecal Contamination Indicators for Screening Vegetable Produce - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Endley, S., Lu, L., Vega, E., Hume, M.E., Pillai, S.D. 2003. Male-specific coliphages as fecal contamination indicators for screening vegetable produce. Journal of Food Protection. 66:88-93.

Poultry Digestive Biodiversity As Indicated by Denaturing Gradient Gel Electrophoresis - (Abstract) - (13-Aug-02)