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Jeffrey S. Karns

Research Microbiologist

Publications

Dynamics of endemic infectious diseases of animal and human importance on three dairy herds in the northeastern United States - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Pradhan, A., Van Kessel, J.S., Karns, J.S., Wolfgang, D.R., Hovingh, E., Nelen, K.A., Smith, J.M., Whitlock, R.H., Fyock, T., Ladely, S.R., Cray, P.J., Schukken, Y.H. 2009. Dynamics of endemic infectious diseases of animal and human importance on three dairy herds in the northeastern United States . Journal of Dairy Science. 92:1811-1825.

Design of Integrating Waveguide Biosensor - (Book/Chapter) - (01-Aug-08)

Strain-dependent variations in attachment of E. coli to soil particles of different sizes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Pachepsky, Y.A., Karns, J.S., Yu, O., Shelton, D.R., Guber, A.K., Van Kessel, J.S. 2008. Strain-dependent variations in attachment of E. coli to soil particles of different sizes. International Agrophysics. 22:61-66.

Risk Factors Associated with the Presence of Viable Listeria Monocytogenes in Bulk Tank Milk from U.S. Dairies - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Antognoli, M., Lombard, J.E., Wagner, B.A., Mcclusky, B.J., Van Kessel, J.S., Karns, J.S. 2009. Risk factors associated with the presence of viable Listeria monocytogenes in bulk tank milk from US Dairies. Zoonoses and Pulic Health. 56(2009):77-83.

Environmental sampling to predict fecal prevalence of Salmonella in an intensively monitored dairy herd - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Van Kessel, J.S., Karns, J.S., Wolfgang, D.R., Hovingh, E., Jayarao, B.M., Van Tassell, C.P., Schukken, Y.H. 2008. Environmental sampling to predict fecal prevalence of Salmonella in an intensively monitored dairy herd. Journal of Food Protection. 71(10):1967-1973.

A Multiple Protocol to Improve Diagnosis and Isolation of Shiga Toxin-Producing Escherichia coli (STEC) from Human Stool Specimens - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Shelton, D.R., Karns, J.S., Park, C.H. 2008. A multiple protocol to improve diagnosis and isolation of shiga toxin-producing escherichia coli (stec) from human stool specimens. Diagnostic Microbiology and Infectious Disease. http://dx.DOI.org/10.1016/j.diagmicrobio.2008.05.001.

Loss of Bioactive Phosphorus and Enteric Bacteria in Runoff from Dairy Manure Applied to Sod - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Dao, T.H., Guber, A.K., Sadeghi, A.M., Karns, J.S., Van Kessel, J.S., Shelton, D.R., Pachepsky, Y.A., Mccarty, G.W. 2008. Loss of Bioactive Phosphorus and Enteric Bacteria in Runoff from Dairy Manure Applied to Sod. Soil Science. 173:511-521.

Diversity of Escherichia Coli in a Dairy Farm - (Abstract)

Son, I., Van Kessel, J.S., Karns, J.S. 2008. Diversity of escherichia coli in a dairy farm. April 23, 2008. BARC Poster Day .

Whole Genome Association Study of Johne's Disease - (Abstract)

Settles, M., Zanella, R., Mckay, S., Schnabel, R., Taylor, J., Fyock, T., Whitlock, R., Schukken, Y., Hovingh, E., Van Kessel, J.S., Karns, J.S., Smith, J., Neibergs, H. 2008. Whole Genome Association Study of Johne's Disease. 3rd International Symposium on Animal Functional Genomics (ISAFG), April 7th-9th, 2008, Edinburg, UK.

Prevalence of E. coli Virulence Factors in Raw Bulk Tank Milk from U.S. Dairy Farms - (Abstract)

Karns, J.S., Van Kessel, J.S., Lombard, J.E. 2008. Prevalence of E. coli Virulence Factors in Raw Bulk Tank Milk from U.S. Dairy Farms. The American Society for Microbiology 108th General Meeting in Boston, Massachusetts, June 1- 5, 2008.

Prevalence of Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes in Raw, Bulk Tank Milk From US Dairy Farms - (Abstract)

Van Kessel, J.S., Karns, J.S., Lombard, J.E. 2008. Prevalence of Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes in Raw, Bulk Tank Milk From US Dairy Farms. 95th Annual Meeting of the International Association for Food Protection (IAFP) August 3-6, 2008, Columbus, Ohio. Paper No. P2-21.

Development of a Rapid and Sensitive Immunoassay for Detection and Subsequent Recovery of Bacillus anthracis Spores in Environmental Samples - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Hang, J., Sundaram, A.K., Zhu, P., Shelton, D.R., Karns, J.S., Martin, P.A., Li, S., Amstutz, P., Tang, C.M. 2008. Development of a Rapid and Sensitive Immunoassay for Detection and Subsequent Recovery of Bacillus anthracis Spores in Environmental Samples. Journal of Microbial Methods. 73:242¿246.

Comparison of Escherichia coli from Milk and Milk Filters with E. coli from Feces and Environmental Samples on a Dairy Farm - (Abstract)

Karns, J.S., Son, I., Van Kessel, J.S. 2008. Comparison of Escherichia coli from Milk and Milk Filters with E. coli from Feces and Environmental Samples on a Dairy Farm. The American Society for Microbiology 108th General Meeting, Boston, Massachusetts. June 1-5, 2008.

Diversity of Escherichia coli in a Dairy Farm - (Abstract)

Son, I., Van Kessel, J.S., Karns, J.S. 2008. Diversity of Escherichia coli in a Dairy Farm. The American Society for Microbiology 108th General Meeting in Boston, Massachusetts, June 1-5, 2008.

Heritability of Genetic Tolerance to Johne¿s Disease - (Abstract)

Zanella, R., Settles, M., Fyock, T., Whitlock, R., Schukken, Y., Van Kessel, J.S., Karns, J.S., Hovingh, E., Smith, J., Van Tassell, C.P., Gaskins, C., Neibergs, H. 2008. Heritability of Genetic Tolerance to Johne¿s Disease. Joint ADSA-ASAS Meeting, July 7th-11th, 2008, Indianapolis, Indiana. p.4.

Evaluation of Microbial Water Quality Indicators in a Forested/Agricultural Watershed - (Abstract)

Shelton, D.R., Karns, J.S., Sadeghi, A.M., Coppock, C.R., Pachepsky, Y.A. 2008. Evaluation of Microbial Water Quality Indicators in a Forested/Agricultural Watershed. Proceedings of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers International (ASABE). Online: request.asp?JID=1&AID=24306&CID=iwqe2008&v=&i=&T=1&refer=7&access=

Real-time PCR testing of pooled (1:5) fecal samples comparison to HEYM culture - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Whitlock, R.H., Mangold, B.L., Mcadams, S., Fyock, T., Sweeney, R., Schukken, Y., Smith, J., Van Kessel, J.S., Hovingh, E., Karns, J.S., Wolfgang, D., Johnson, T. 2007. Real-time PCR testing of pooled (1:5) fecal samples comparison to HEYM culture. International Colloquium on Paratuberculosis, Tsukuba, Japan. No.75b. http://www.paratuberculosis.org/pubs/proc9/abst75b_o1.htm.

Longitudinal study of a clonal, sub-clinical outbreak of Salmonella enterica subsp. enterica Serovar Cerro in a US dairy herd - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Van Kessel, J.S., Karns, J.S., Wolfgang, D.R., Hovingh, E., Schukken, Y. 2007. Longitudinal study of a clonal, sub-clinical outbreak of Salmonella enterica subsp. enterica Serovar Cerro in a US dairy herd. Foodborne Pathogens and Disease. 4(4):449-461.

Strain-dependent variations in attachment of E. coli to soil particles of different sizes - (Abstract)

Yu, O., Pachepsky, Y.A., Karns, J.S., Shelton, D.R., Guber, A.K. 2007. Strain-dependent variations in attachment of E. coli to soil particles of different sizes. ASA-CSSA-SSSA International Annual Meeting, November 4-8, 2007, New Orleans, LA. Abstract 292-24. 2007 CDROM.

Incidence of Escherichia coli O157:H7 and E. coli Virulence Factors in US Bulk Tank Milk as Deteremined by Polymerase Chain Reaction - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Karns, J.S., Van Kessel, J.S., McClusky, B.J., Perdue, M.L. 2007. Incidence of Escherichia coli O157:H7 and E. coli Virulence Factors in U.S. Bulk Tank Milk as Deteremined by Polymerase Chain Reaction. Journal of Dairy Science. 90:3212-3219.

The relationship between Salmonella detection from milk filters and bulk milk and the fecal shedding prevalence of Salmonella in a dairy herd - (Abstract)

Van Kessel, J.S., Karns, J.S., Wolfgang, D.R., Hovingh, E., Schukken, Y. 2007. The relationship between Salmonella detection from milk filters and bulk milk and the fecal shedding prevalence of Salmonella in a dairy herd. Joint Meeting of the ADSA, AMSA, ASAS and PSA, July 7-12, 2007, San Antonio, Texas.

A Mathematical Model of the Dynamics of Salmonella Cerro Infection in a U.S. Dairy Herd - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Chapagain, P.P., Van Kessel, J.S., Karns, J.S., Wolfgang, D.R., Hovingh, E., Nelen, K., Schukken, Y.H., Grohn, Y.T. 2007. A mathematical model of the dynamics of Salmonella Cerro infection in a U.S. dairy herd. Epidemiology and Infection. Available: http://Journals.Cambridge.org.

A Multiple Protocol to Improved Diagnosis and Isolation of Shiga toxin-Producing Escherichia coli (STEC) from Human Stool Specimens - (Abstract)

Shelton, D.R., Park, C., Karns, J.S. 2007. A multiple protocol to improved diagnosis and isolation of shiga toxin-producing escherichia coli (stec) from human stool specimens. 107th Annual Meeting of the American Society for Microbiology, May 21-25, 2007, Toronto, Canada.

Survival of Escherichia Coli in Cow Pats in Pasture and in Laboratory Conditions - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Van Kessel, J.S., Pachepsky, Y.A., Shelton, D.R., Karns, J.S. 2007. Survival of Escherichia coli in cow pats in pasture and in laboratory conditions. Journal of Applied Microbiology. 103(4):1122-1127.

Comparison of Release and Transport of Manure-Borne E. Coli and Enterococci under Grass Buffer Conditions - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Guber, A.K., Karns, J.S., Pachepsky, Y.A., Sadeghi, A.M., Van Kessel, J.S., Dao, T.H. 2007. Comparison of release and transport of manure-borne E. coli and Enterococci under grass buffer conditions. Letters in Applied Microbiology. 44(2):161-167.

Impact of Microbial Diversity on Rapid Detection of Enterohemorrhagic Escherichia Coli in Surface Waters - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Shelton, D.R., Karns, J.S., Higgins, J.A., Van Kessel, J.S., Perdue, M.L., Belt, K.T., Russel-Anelli, J., Debroy, C. 2006. Impact of microbial diversity on rapid detection of enterohemorrhagic Escherichia coli in surface waters. Federation of European Microbiological Societies Microbiology Letters. 261:95-101.

Differences in Release and Transport of Manure-Borne E. Coli and Enterococci in Grass Buffer Conditions - (Abstract)

Guber, A.A., Karns, J.S., Pachepsky, Y.A., Sadeghi, A.M., Van Kessel, J.S., Dao, T.H. 2006. Differences in release and transport of manure-borne E. coli and Enterococci in grass buffer conditions. ASA-CSSA-SSSA International Meeting, November 12-16, 2006, Indianapolis, Indiana. CD-ROM.

A Long Term, Sub-Clinical, Outbreak of Salmonella Enterica Subsp. Enterica Cerro in a Pennsylvania Dairy Herd - (Abstract)

Van Kessel, J.S., Karns, J.S., Wolfgang, D.R., Hovingh, E., Schukken, Y. 2006. A long term, sub-clinical, outbreak of Salmonella enterica subsp. enterica Cerro in a Pennsylvania dairy herd. Joint Meeting of the ADSA, AMSA, ASAS and PSA, Minneapolis, MN, July 9-13, 2006.

Impact of Microbial Diversity on Detection of Water-Borne Enterohemorrhagic Escherichia Coli - (Abstract)

Shelton, D.R., Karns, J.S., Higgins, J.A., Van Kessel, J.S., Belt, K.T., Debroy, C. 2006. Impact of microbial diversity on detection of water-borne enterohemorrhagic Escherichia coli [abstract]. 2nd FEMS Congress of European Microbiologists, July 4-8, 2006, Madrid, Spain.

Detection of Pathogenic Agents Using the Integrating Waveguide Biosensor - (Abstract)

Shelton, D.R., Zhu, P., Hang, J., Li, S., Karns, J.S., Amstutz, P., Tang, C. 2006. Detection of pathogenic agents using the integrating waveguide biosensor [abstract]. The Ninth World Congress on Biosensors, May 10-12, 2006, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Detection of Pathogenic Agents Using the Integrating Waveguide Biosensor - (Abstract)

Tang, C., Shelton, D.R., Zhu, P., Hang, J., Li, S., Karns, J.S., Amstutz, P. 2006. Detection of pathogenic agents using the Integrating Waveguide Biosensor. ASM Biodefense Research Meeting, February 15-18, 2006, Baltimore, MD. p.39.

Mathematical Modeling of the Dynamics of Salmonella Cerro Infection in a Us Dairy Herd - (Abstract)

Chapagain, P.P., Van Kessel, J.S., Karns, J.S., Wolfgang, D., Schukken, Y.H., Grohn, Y.T. 2006. Mathematical modeling of the dynamics of Salmonella Cerro infection in a U.S. dairy herd. American Physical Society. p. 1.

Subtyping Listeria Monocytogenes from Bulk Tank Milk Using Automated Repetitive Element-Based Pcr - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Van Kessel, J.S., Karns, J.S., Gorski, L.A., Perdue, M.L. 2006. Subtyping Listeria monocytogenes from bulk tank milk using automated repetitive element-based PCR. Journal of Food Protection. 6:2707-2712.

Prevalanece of Salmonella Enterica in Bulk Tank Milk from U.S. Dairies As Determined by Pcr - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Karns, J.S., Van Kessel, J.S., Mccluskey, B.J., Perdue, M.L. 2005. Prevalanece of Salmonella Enterica in bulk tank milk from U.S. Dairies as determined by pcr. Journal of Dairy Science. 88:3475-3479.

Rapid Germination and Growth of Bacillus Anthracis - (Abstract)

Hang, J., Sundaram, A., Shelton, D.R., Karns, J.S., Zhu, P., Amstutz, P., Tang, C. 2005. Rapid Germination and Growth of Bacillus Anthracis. ASM Biodefense Research Meeting, March 20-23, 2005, Baltimore, MD. p.60.

Sensitive and Rapid Biosensor and Assays for Detection of Bacillus Anthracis Spores - (Abstract)

Sundaram, A., Hang, J., Shelton, D.R., Karns, J.S., Zhu, P., Li, S., Amstutz, P., Bull, R., Tang, C. 2005. Sensitive and Rapid Biosensor and Assays for Detection of Bacillus Anthracis Spores. ASM Biodefense Research Meeting, March 20-23, 2005, Baltimore, MD. p.60.

A Biosensor Platform for Genetic Identification and Quantitation of Bacillus Anthracis - (Abstract)

Zhu, P., Shelton, D.R., Higgins, J.A., Karns, J.S., Bull, R.L., Martin, P.A., Amstutz, P., Tang, C. 2005. A Biosensor Platform for Genetic Identification and Quantitation of Bacillus Anthracis. ASM Biodefense Research Meeting, March 20-23, 2005, Baltimore, MD.

Subtyping Listeria Monocytogenes from Bulk Tank Milk Using Automated Repetitive Element-Based Pcr - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Van Kessel, J.S., Karns, J.S., Gorski, L.A., Perdue, M.L. 2005. Subtyping Listeria monocytogenes from bulk tank milk using automated repetitive element-based PCR. In: International Association for Food Protection Proceedings, August 14-17, 2005, Baltimore, MD. p. 14.

Detection of Water Borne E. Coli Using the Integrated Waveguide Biosensor - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Shu, P., Shelton, D.R., Karns, J.S., Sundaram, A., Li, S., Amstutz, P., Tang, C. 2005. Detection of water borne E. coli using the integrated waveguide biosensor. Biosensors and Bioelectronics. 21:678-683.

Detecting Pathogens in Cattle and Meat - (Book/Chapter)

Fratamico, P.M., Gehring, A.G., Karns, J.S., Van Kessel, J.S. 2005. Detecting pathogens in cattle and meat. Book Chapter. Improving the Safety of Fresh Meat, Woodhead Publishing Ltd., Cambridge, UK pg:25-55

Tir and Stx Positive E. Coli in Stream Waters in a Metropolitan Area - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Higgins, J.A., Karns, J.S., Shelton, D.R., Belt, K.T., Anelli, J. 2005. Tir- and stx- positive E. coli in stream waters in a metropolitan area. Applied and Environmental Microbiology. 71:2511-2519.

Analysis of Bacillus Anthracis Spores in Milk Using Mass Spectrometry - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Whiteaker, J., Karns, J.S., Fenselau, C., Perdue, M.L. 2004. Analysis of Bacillus anthracis spores in milk using mass spectrometry. Foodborne Pathogens and Disease. l(3):185-194.

Prevalence of Salmonellae, Listeria Monocytogenes and Fecal Coliforms in Bulk Tank Milk on U.S. Dairies - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Van Kessel, J.S., Karns, J.S., Gorski, L.A., McCluskey, B.J., Perdue, M.L. 2004. Prevalence of Salmonellae, Listeria monocytogenes and fecal coliforms in bulk tank milk on U.S. dairies. Journal of Dairy Science. p. 2822-2830.

Estimation of Viable Escherichia Coli 0157 in Surface Waters Using Enrichment in Conjunction with Immunological Detection - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Shelton, D.R., Higgins, J.A., Van Kessel, J.S., Pachepsky, Y.A., Belt, K., Karns, J.S. 2004. Estimation of viable Escherichia coli 0157 in surface waters using enrichment in conjunction with immunological detection. Journal of Microbiological Methods. 58:223-231.

Prevalence of Salmonella Enterica in Bulk Tank Milk from Us Dairies As Determined by Pcr - (Abstract)

Karns, J.S., Van Kessel, J.S., McCluskey, B.J., Perdue, M.L. 2005. Prevalence of Salmonella enterica in bulk tank milk from US Dairies as determined by PCR. International Association for Food Protection Proceedings, August 14-17, 2005, Baltimore, MD. p.1

A Combined Immunological-Pcr Biosensor for Detection of Water Borne E. Col 0157:h7 - (Abstract)

Zhu, P., Shelton, D.R., Karns, J.S., Sundaram, A., Li, S., Amstutz, P., Tang, C. 2004. A combined immunological-PCR biosensor for detection of water borne E. coli O157:H7. American Society of Microbiology Meeting, Bio-Defense Research. p. 24.

Surveying the Baltimore Ecosystem Study Stream Sites for the Presence of Enteric Pathogens - (Abstract)

Higgins, J.A., Shelton, D.R., Karns, J.S., Russell-Anelli, J., Belt, K. 2003. Surveying the Baltimore Ecosystem study stream sites for the presence of enteric pathogens [Abstract]. Baltimore Ecosystem Study Annual Meeting. Brochure p.1.

Detection and Characterization of Pathogenic E. Coli in Surface Waters: Implications for Preharvest Produce - (Abstract)

Shelton, D.R., Pachepsky, Y.A., Belt, K.T., Debroy, C., Karns, J.S. 2003. Detection and characterization of pathogenic E. coli in surface waters: Implications for preharvest produce. United States-Japan Cooperative Program in Natural Resources. p. 12.

Evaluation of Parameters Affecting Detection of Escherichia Coli 0157 in Enriched Water Samples Using Immunomagnetic Electrochemiluminescence - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Shelton, D.R., Van Kessel, J.S., Wachtel, M.R., Belt, K.T., Karns, J.S. 2003. Evaluation of parameters affecting detection of Escherichia Coli 0157 in enriched water samples using immunomagnetic electrochemiluminescence. Journal of Microbiological Methods. p. 717-725.

Detection and Fate of Bacillus Anthracis (Sterne) Vegetative Cells and Spores Added to Bulk Tank Milk - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Perdue, M.L., Karns, J.S., Higgins, J.A., Van Kessel, J.S. 2003. Detection and fate of Bacillus anthracis (Sterne) vegetative cells and spores added to bulk tank milk. Journal of Food Protection. 66:2349-2354.

Use of Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reactions(pcr) for the Detection of Pathogenic Microbes in Bulk Tank Milk - (Abstract)

Karns, J.S., Van Kessel, J.S., Perdue, M.L. 2003. Use of Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reactions(PCR) for the detection of pathogenic microbes in bulk tank milk. Joint Abstracts of the American Dairy Science and Society of Animal Science. p.369

Survey of Bulk Tank Milk in the United States for Food-Borne Bacterial Pathogens - (Abstract)

Van Kessel, J.S., Karns, J.S., McCluskey, B.J., Perdue, M.L. 2003. Survey of bulk tank milk in the United States for food-borne bacterial pathogens. [Abstract]. Joint Abstracts of the American Dairy Science and Society of Animal Science. p.369.

Using Portable Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (Rt-Pcr) Assays to Detect Salmonella in Raw Milk - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

VAN KESSEL, J.S., KARNS, J.S., PERDUE, M.L. USING PORTABLE REAL-TIME POLYMERASE CHAIN REACTION (RT-PCR) ASSAYS TO DETECT SALMONELLA IN RAW MILK. JOURNAL OF FOOD PROTECTION. 2003. pp.1762-1767.

Using Portable Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (Rt-Pcr) Assays to Detect Salmonella Spp. in Raw Milk - (Abstract)

VAN KESSEL, J.S., KARNS, J.S., PERDUE, M.L. USING PORTABLE REAL-TIME POLYMERASE CHAIN REACTION (RT-PCR) ASSAYS TO DETECT SALMONELLA SPP. IN RAW MILK. AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR MICROBIOLOGY. 2003. P-068.

Real-Time Pcr Assays for the Quantitation of Enteropathogenic E.COLI in Water - (Abstract) - (01-May-03)

Specific Detection of Pathogens in Environmental Samples: Agricultural Research Meets Bioterrorism - (Abstract)

Karns, J.S. 2003. Specific detection of pathogens in environmental samples: Agricultural research meets bioterrorism [abstract]. 53rd Annual Meeting Canadian Society of Microbiologists, May 25-28, 2003, Ville de Laval, Montreal, Canada. p. 1.

Estimating Escherichia Coli O157 Populations in Water Samples Using Immunomagnetic Electrochemiluminescence - (Abstract)

Shelton, D.R., Van Kessel, J.S., Karns, J.S. 2003. Estimating Escherichia coli O157 populations in water samples using immunomagnetic ectrochemiluminescence. American Society for Microbiology Annual Meeting. p.96

Molecular Tools to Evaluate the Epidemiology and Control of Waterborne Zoonotic Infections - (Abstract)

Higgins, J.A., Shelton, D.R., Karns, J.S., Belt, K. 2003. Molecular tools to evaluate the epidemiology and control of waterborne zoonotic infections. American Association of Veterinary Parasitologists Proceedings, July 22, 2003.Denver, Colorado. p. 61.

Prevalence and Molecular Characterization of Enteropathogenic E. Coli in Streams Along An Urban-Rural Gradient in the Baltimore, Maryland Metropolitan Area - (Abstract)

Higgins, J.A., Karns, J.S., Shelton, D.R., Belt, K. 2003. Prevalence and molecular characterization of enteropathogenic E. coli in streams along an urban-rural gradient in the Baltimore, Maryland Metropolitan Area [abstract]. American Society for Microbiology Annual Meeting. p. 125.

Release Rates of Manure-Borne Coliform Bacteria from Data on Leaching Through Stony Soil - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Shelton, D.R., Pachepsky, Y.A., Sadeghi, A.M., Stout, W.L., Karns, J.S., Gbarek, W.J. 2003. Release rates of manure-borne coliform bacteria from data on leaching through stony soil. Vadose Zone Journal. 2:34-39.

A Handheld Real Time Thermal Cycler for Bacterial Pathogen Detection - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Higgins, J.A., Nasarabadi, S., Karns, J.S., Shelton, D.R., Cooper, M., Gbakima, A., Koopman, R.P. 2003. A handheld real time thermal cycler for bacterial pathogen detection. Biosensors and Bioelectronics. p. 115-1123.

Animal Manure: Bacterial Pathogens and Disinfection Technologies - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (01-Aug-02)

Fluorescent Real-Time Molecular (Pcr) Detection of Zoonotic Bacteria and Viruses in Bulk Milk. - (Abstract)

Perdue, M.L., Karns, J.S., Van Kessel, J.S., Higgins, J.A. 2002. Fluorescent Real-Time Molecular (PCR) Detection of zoonotic bacteria and viruses in bulk milk. p.3. . International Meeting on Molecular Epidemiology and Evolutionary Genetics in Infectious Disease.

Mobile Laboratory for Bacillus Anthracis Detection - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Black, S., Higgins, J.A., Karns, J.S., Perdue, M.L., Breeze, R., House, D., Cooper, M., Tucker, L., Miller, D. 2002. Mobile laboratory for Bacillus anthracis detection. National Cancer Institute, United States Army Medical Institute of Infectious Disease, United States Department of Agriculture Spring Research Fair.

A Field Investigation of Bacillus Anthracis Contamination of U.S. Department of Agriculture and Other Washington, D.C., Buildings During the Anthrax Attack of October 2001 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Higgins, J.A., Cooper, M., Tucker, L., Black, S., Miller, D., Karns, J.S., Manthey, E., Breeze, R., Perdue, M.L. 2003. A field investigation of Bacillus anthracis contamination of U.S. Department of Agriculture and other Washington, D.C., buildings during the anthrax attack of October 2001. Applied and Environmental Microbiology. 69:593-599.

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