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Dana M Miles
                        Genetics and Sustainable Agriculture Research

                        




                        
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                            ProjectsDynamic, Data-Driven, Sustainable, and Resilient Crop Production Systems for the U.S.
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                                                                    (D)Accession Number: 445492Dynamic, Data-Driven, Sustainable, and Resilient Crop Production Systems for the U.S.
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                                                                    (S)Accession Number: 443825Dynamic, Data-Driven, Sustainable, and Resilient Crop Production Systems for the U.S.
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                                                                    (S)Accession Number: 443866**Publications**
                                                (Clicking on the reprint icon
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                                                    will take you to the publication reprint.)Effects of cover crops and soil amendments on soil CO2 fluxes in Mississippi corn cropping system on upland soil
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Hu, J., Miles, D.M., Adeli, A., Brooks, J.P., Podrebarac, F.A., Smith, R.K., Lei, F., Li, X., Jenkins, J.N., Moorehead II, R.J. 2023. Effects of cover crops and soil amendments on soil CO2 fluxes in Mississippi corn cropping system on upland soil. Environments. 10(2): 19. https://doi.org/10.3390/environments10020019.Combined effects of organic amendments and fertilization on cotton growth and yield
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Adeli, A., Brooks, J.P., Miles, D.M., Todd, M., Feng, G.G., Jenkins, J.N. 2022. Combined effects of organic amendments and fertilization on cotton growth and yield. Agronomy Journal. 2022;1-12. https://DOI.org/10.1002/agj2.21178.Broiler litter ammonia: caked, surface, and base moisture effects on emissions
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Miles, D.M., Brooks, J.P., Adeli, A., Moore Jr, P.A. 2022. Broiler litter ammonia: caked, surface, and base moisture effects on emissions. International Journal of Poultry Science. 21(3):129-135. https://doi.org/10.3923/ijps.2022.129.135.Decomposition of poultry litter organic matter may be slowed by co-applied industrial and agricultural byproducts
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Li, Y., Tewolde, H., Miles, D.M., Munyon, J.W., Brooks, J.P., Feng, G.G., Yang, M., Zhang, F. 2021. Decomposition of poultry litter organic matter may be slowed by co-applied industrial and agricultural byproducts. Journal of Environmental Quality. 50:364-374. DOI: 10.1002/jeq2.20189.Effects of supplemental dietary phytase & 25-hydroxycholecalciferol on excreta characteristics and nutrient content from commercial layers inoculated before or at the onset of lay with the F-strain of Mycoplasms gallisepticum
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Miles, D.M., Branton, S.L., Peebles, D.E., Burnham, M.R., Brooks, J.P., Moore Jr, P.A. 2021. Effects of supplemental dietary phytase & 25-hydroxycholecalciferol on excreta characteristics and nutrient content from commercial layers inoculated before or at the onset of lay with the F-strain of Mycoplasms gallisepticum. International Journal of Poultry Science. 20:209-214. https://doi.org/10.3923/ijps.2021.209.214.Impact of biochar on greenhouse gas emissions and soil carbon sequestration in corn growth under drip irrigation with mulching
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Yang, W., Feng, G.G., Miles, D.M., Gao, L., Jia, Y., Li, C., Qu, Z. 2020. Impact of biochar on greenhouse gas emissions and soil carbon sequestration in corn growth under drip irrigation with mulching. Science of the Total Environment. 729:138752. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.138752.Management strategies on an Upland soil for improving soil properties
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Adeli, A., Brooks, J.P., Read, J.J., Feng, G.G., Miles, D.M., Shankle, M.W., Barksdale, D.N., Jenkins, J.N. 2020. Management strategies on an Upland soil for improving soil properties. Soil Science. 51(3); 413-429. HTTPS://DOI.ORG/10.1080/00103624.2019.1709490.Corn and soybean grain yield responses to soil amendments and cover crop in upland soils
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Adeli, A., Brooks, J.P., Read, J.J., Feng, G.G., Miles, D.M., Shankle, M.W., Jenkins, J.N. 2019. Corn and soybean grain yield responses to soil amendments and cover crop in upland soils. Journal of Plant Nutrition. 42(19):2484-2497. https://doi.org/10.1080/01904167.2019.1655046.Cholesterol, yield, tibia and clavicle ash of broilers fed high available Phosphorus corn and/or Phytase with/without Alum litter treatment

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Miles, D.M., Moore Jr, P.A., Brooks, J.P., Smith, D.R., Stilborn, H.L., Rice, D.W., Branton, S.L. 2019. Cholesterol, yield, tibia and clavicle ash of broilers fed high available Phosphorus corn and/or Phytase with/without Alum litter treatment. International Journal of Poultry Science. 18(7)349-352.Development of the ARS air scrubber: A device for reducing ammonia, dust and odor in exhaust air from animal rearing facilities

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Moore Jr., P.A., Li, H., Burns, R., Miles, D.M., Maguire, R., Ogejo, J., Reiter, M., Buser, M., Trabue, S.L. 2018. Development of the ARS air scrubber: A device for reducing ammonia, dust and odor in exhaust air from animal rearing facilities. Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems. 2:1-10.Phosphorus leaching from soil cores from a twenty-year study evaluating alum treatment of poultry litter

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Anderson, K.R., Moore Jr, P.A., Miller, D.M., DeLaune, P.B., Edwards, D.R., Kleinman, P.J., Cade-Menun, B.J., Miles, D.M. 2018. Phosphorus leaching from soil cores from a twenty-year study evaluating alum treatment of poultry litter. Journal of Environmental Quality. 47:530-537.Effects of land-applied ammonia scrubber solutions on yield, nitrogen uptake, soil test phosphorus and phosphorus runoff

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Martin, J.W., Moore Jr, P.A., Hong, L., Ashworth, A.J., Miles, D.M. 2018. Effects of land-applied ammonia scrubber solutions on yield, nitrogen uptake, soil test phosphorus and phosphorus runoff. Journal of Environmental Quality. 47(2):263-269.Mineral composition of litter in commercial broiler houses

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Miles, D.M., Brooks, J.P., Moore Jr, P.A. 2018. Mineral composition of litter in commercial broiler houses. International Journal of Poultry Science. 17(2)85-91.Broiler litter x industrial by-products reduce nutrients and microbial losses in surface runoff when applied to forages
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Adeli, A., Read, J.J., Brooks, J.P., Miles, D.M., Feng, G.G., Jenkins, J.N. 2017. Broiler litter x industrial by-products reduce nutrients and microbial losses in surface runoff when applied to forages. Journal of Environmental Quality. 46:339-347.Mid-flock and post-harvest spatial characterization of broiler litter gas flux and nutrients

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Miles, D.M., Brooks, J.P., Moore Jr, P.A. 2016. Mid-flock and post-harvest spatial characterization of broiler litter gas flux and nutrients. International Journal of Poultry Science. 15(5):175-181.Cultivation and qPCR detection of pathogenic and antibiotic resistant bacteria establishment in naive broiler houses

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Effect of alum additions to poultry litter on in-house ammonia and greenhouse gas concentrations and emissions

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Eugene, B., Moore Jr, P.A., Li, H., Miles, D.M., Trabue, S.L., Burn, R., Buser, M. 2015. Effect of alum additions to poultry litter on in-house ammonia and greenhouse gas concentrations and emissions. Journal of Environmental Quality. 44:1530-1540.Using broiler and swine manure lagoon effluent in sawdust-based swine mortality composts: effects of nutrients, bacteria, and gaseous emissions
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)McLaughlin, M.R., Brooks, J.P., Adeli, A., Miles, D.M. 2015. Using broiler and swine manure lagoon effluent in sawdust-based swine mortality composts: Effects of nutrients, bacteria, and gaseous emissions. Science of the Total Environment. 532:265-280.Broiler house litter sampling: the final frontier

- (Abstract Only)Miles, D.M., Brooks, J.P., Rowe, D.E., Moore Jr, P.A., Evans, J.D., Jenkins, J.N. 2015. Broiler house litter sampling: the final frontier. ASABE Annual International Meeting. Paper number 152152501. doi: 10.13031/aim.20152152501.Pathogen re-colonization of in-house composted and non-composted broiler litter
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Brooks, J.P., Mclaughlin, M.R., Adeli, A., Miles, D.M. 2015. Pathogen re-colonization of in-house composted and non-composted broiler litter. Journal of Applied Poultry Research. 24:157–167. doi.org/10.3382/japr/pfv013.Ammonia and nitrous oxide emissions from a commercial broiler house
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Miles, D.M., Moore Jr., P.A., Burns, R.T., Brooks, J.P. 2014. Ammonia and nitrous oxide emissions from a commercial broiler house. Journal of Environmental Quality. 43:1119-1124.Spatial and temporal analysis of microbial populations in production broiler house litter in the southeastern U.S.

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Roberts, B.N., Bailey, R.H., McLaughlin, M.R., Miles, D.M., Brooks, J.P. 2013. Spatial and temporal analysis of microbial populations in production broiler house litter in the southeastern U.S. Journal of Applied Poultry Research. 22:759-770.Broiler litter ammonia emissions near sidewalls, feeders and waterers

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Miles, D.M., Brooks, J.P., McLaughlin, M.R., Rowe, D.E. 2013. Broiler litter ammonia emissions near sidewalls, feeders and waterers. Poultry Science. 92:1693-1698.Ammonia and greenhouse gas emissions in swine mortality composts of sawdust, broiler litter, and swine lagoon effluent

- (Abstract Only)Miles, D.M., McLaughlin, M.R., Brooks, J.P., Adeli, A. 2013. Emissions from swine mortalilty composts [abstract]. Waste to Worth: "Spreading" Science and Solutions, April 1-5, 2013, Denver, CO. http://www.extension.org/pages/67661/emissions-in-swine-mortality-composts.White meat-Green farm: case study of Brinson Farms

- (Abstract Only)Miles, D.M. 2013. White meat-green farm: case study of Brinson Farms [abstract]. Waste to Worth: "Spreading" Science and Solutions, April 1-5, 2013, Denver, CO. http://www.extension.org/pages/67659/white-meat-green-farm:-case-study-of-brinson-farms.Litter generated ammonia captured by activated carbon derived from broiler litter

- (Abstract Only)Brisolara, K.F., Miles, D.M., Lima, I.M. 2013. Litter generated ammonia captured by activated carbon derived from broiler litter [abstract]. Waste to Worth: "Spreading" Science and Solutions, April 1-5, 2013, Denver, CO. http://www.extension.org/pages/67575/litter-generated-ammonia-captured-by-activated-carbon-derived-ffrom-broiler-litter.Critical litter moisture maximizes ammonia generation

- (Other)Miles, D.M. 2012. Critical litter moisture maximizes ammonia generation. Emerging Trends: A newsletter of the Mississippi Poultry Association. 4:22-23.The effect of poultry manure application rate and AlCl3 treatment on bacterial fecal indicators in runoff

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Brooks, J.P., McLaughlin, M.R., Adeli, A., Miles, D.M. 2012. The effect of poultry manure application rate and AlCl3 treatment on bacterial fecal indicators in runoff. Journal of Water and Health. 10:619-628.Assessment of nutrients, bacteria, and gaseous emissions in swine mortality composts of sawdust, broiler litter, and swine lagoon effluent

- (Abstract Only)McLaughlin, M.R., Brooks, J.P., Adeli, A., Miles, D.M. 2012. Assessment of nutrients, bacteria, and gaseous emissions in swine mortality composts of sawdust, broiler litter, and swine lagoon effluent. Agronomy Abstracts. http://scisoc.confex.com/scisoc/2012am/webprogram/Paper72618.html.Chemical property of poultry litter amended with selected industrial and agricultural byproducts

- (Abstract Only)Tewolde, H., Brooks, J.P., Miles, D.M., Adeli, A. 2012. Chemical property of poultry litter amended with selected industrial and agricultural byproducts [abstract]. Agronomy Abstracts. CD-ROM.Litter ammonia losses amplified by higher air flow rates

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Miles, D.M., Rowe, D.E., Moore Jr., P.A. 2012. Litter ammonia losses amplified by higher air flow rates. Journal of Applied Poultry Research. 21:874-880.Poultry litter moisture management to reduce ammonia

- (Other)Miles, D.M. 2012. Poultry litter moisture management to reduce ammonia. World Wide Web. http://www.ars.usda.gov/SP2UserFiles/Program/212/LivestockGRACEnet/LitterMoisture.pdf.Poultry housing emissions perspective

- (Abstract Only)Miles, D.M. 2011. Poultry housing emissions perspective. Soil Science of America Abstract. http:\\scisoc.confex.com/scisoc/2011am/webprogram/Paper66905.html, CD-ROM.High Litter Moisture Content Suppresses Litter Ammonia Volatilization

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Miles, D.M., Rowe, D.E., Cathcart, T.C. 2011. High litter moisture content suppresses litter ammonia volatilization. Poultry Science. 90:1397-1405.Litter Ammonia Generation:  Moisture Content and Organic vs. Inorganic Bedding Materials

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Miles, D.M., Rowe, D.E., Cathcart, T.C. 2011. Litter ammonia generation:  moisture content and organic versus inorganic bedding materials. Poultry Science. 90:1162-1169.Spatial contrasts of seasonal and intraflock broiler litter trace gas emissions, physical and chemical properties

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Miles, D.M., Brooks, J.P., Sistani, K.R. 2011. Spatial contrasts of seasonal and intraflock broiler litter trace gas emissions, physical and chemical properties. Journal of Environmental Quality. 40:176-187.Microbial and Antibiotic REsistant Constituents Associated with Biological Aerosols Within A Commercial Poultry House

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Brooks, J.P., McLaughlin, M.R., Scheffler, B.E., Miles, D.M. 2010. Microbial and antibiotic resistant constituents associated with biological aerosols and poultry litter within a commercial poultry house. Science of the Total Environment. 408:4770-4777.Ammonia emissions factors from broiler litter in barns, in storage, and after land application

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Moore Jr, P.A., Miles, D.M., Burns, R., Pote, D.H., Berg, K., Choi, I. 2011. Ammonia emissions factors from broiler litter in barns, storage, and after land application. Journal of Environmental Quality. 40:1395-1404.Poultry Industry Trends for Litter Utilization

- (Proceedings)Miles, D.M., Brooks, J.P. 2010. Poultry Industry Trends for Litter Utilization. WEF Residuals and Biosolids Conference, Water Environment Federation. p. 1440-1447.  CD-Rom.Poultry industry trends for litter usage

- (Abstract Only)Miles, D.M., Brooks, J.P. 2010. Poultry industry trends for litter usage. Proceedings Residuals and Biosolids Conference, May 23-26, 2010, Savannah, GA. p. 1440. CD-ROM.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.Vertical stratification of ammonia in a broiler house

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Miles, D.M. 2008. Vertical stratification of ammonia in a broiler house. Journal of Applied Poultry Research. 17:348-353.Evaluating carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide flux from N- and P-based broiler litter fertilization of bermudagrass

- (Abstract Only)Miles, D.M., Adeli, A., Brooks, J.P. 2008. Evaluating carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide flux from N- and P-based broiler litter fertilization of bermudagrass [abstract]. Agronomy Abstracts. Paper No. 68-15.Instrumentation for evaluating differences in ammonia volatilization from broiler litter and cake

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Miles, D.M., Owens, P.R., Moore Jr., P.A., Rowe, D.E. 2008. Instrumentation for evaluating differences in ammonia volatilization from broiler litter and cake. Journal of Applied Poultry Research. 17:340-347.Update:  EPA exemption pending for ammonia emissions from broiler farms

- (Popular Publication)Miles, D.M. 2008. Update:  EPA exemption pending for ammonia emissions from broiler farms. Emerging Trends, Quarterly Newsletter of the Mississippi Poultry Association Grower Advisory Committee.  p. 4-5.Evaluation of ammonia emissions from broiler litter

- (Proceedings)Reducing Ammonia Emissions from Poultry Litter with Alum

- (Proceedings)Moore Jr, P.A., Burns, R., Miles, D.M. 2008. Reducing Ammonia Emissions from Poultry Litter with Alum. In: Proceedings of Mitigating Air Emissions from Animal Feeding Operations Conference, May 19-21, 2008, Des Moines, Iowa. p. 90-94.Moisture management of broiler litter:  Effects on ammonia generation

- (Abstract Only)Miles, D.M., Rowe, D.E., Brooks, J.P. 2007. Moisture management of broiler litter:  Effects on ammonia generation [abstract]. Agronomy Abstracts. Poster #245-24, CD-ROM.Efffacy of activated carbon from broiler litter in the removal of litter generated ammonia

- (Proceedings)Fitzmorris, K.B., Miles, D.M., Lima, I.M. 2007. Efffacy of activated carbon from broiler litter in the removal of litter generated ammonia. Proceedings International Symposium on Air Quality and Waste Management for Agriculture. 701P0907 CD-ROM.Efficacy of Activated Carbon from Broiler Litter in the Removal of Litter Generated Ammonia

- (Proceedings)Fitzmorris, K.B., Miles, D.M., Lima, I.M. 2007. Efficacy of Activated Carbon from Broiler Litter in the Removal of Litter Generated Ammonia. In: Proceedings of the International Symposium on Air Quality and Waste Management for Agriculture. ASABE. 6 pages.Spatial Shifts in Microbial Population Structure Within Poultry Litter Associated with Physicochemical Properties

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Lovanh, N.C., Cook, K.L., Rothrock Jr, M.J., Miles, D.M., Sistani, K.R. 2007. Spatial Shifts in Microbial Population Structure Within Poultry Litter Associated with Physicochemical Properties. Poultry Science. Vol 86 pages 1840-1849Nitrogen and P dynamics in a plant, soil and runoff system as influenced by broiler litter management

- (Abstract Only)Adeli, A., Brooks, J.P., Miles, D.M., Rowe, D.E., Read, J.J. 2007. Nitrogen and P dynamics in a plant, soil and runoff system as influenced by broiler litter management [abstract]. Agronomy Abstracts. p.119.Spatial Variability of Ammonia Production in Poultry House: Biological, Chemical, and Physical Effects at Microscale.

- (Proceedings)Lovanh, N.C., Cook, K.L., Rothrock Jr, M.J., Miles, D.M., Sistani, K.R. 2007. Spatial Variability of Ammonia Production in Poultry House: Biological, Chemical, and Physical Effects at Microscale.. International Ammonia Conference in Agriculture.WINTER BROILER LITTER GASES AND NITROGEN COMPOUNDS:  TEMPORAL AND SPATIAL TRENDS

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Miles, D.M., Rowe, D.E., Owens, P.R. 2008. Winter broiler litter gases and nitrogen compounds:  Temporal and spatial trends. Atmospheric Environment. 42:3351-3363.Antibiotic resistant bacteria associated with biological aerosols within broiler houses

- (Abstract Only)Brooks, J.P., Miles, D.M. 2007. Antibiotic resistant bacteria associated with biological aerosols within broiler houses [Abstract]. Proceedings American Society of Microbiology. CD-ROM.What's missing in the connection between CAFO rules and nutrient TMDL's

- (Proceedings)Miles, D.M. 2007. What's missing in the connection between CAFO rules and nutrient TMDL's. Proceedings Water Environment Federation/AWWA Joint Residuals and Biosolids Management Conference, April 15-18, 2007, Denver, CO. p. 746-753 CDROM.Improving Mississippi water quality:  CAFO regulations and nutrient TMDLs

- (Popular Publication)Miles, D.M. 2007. Improving Mississippi water quality:  CAFO regulations and nutrient TMDLs. Emerging Trends, Quarterly Newsletter of the Mississippi Poultry Grower Advisory Committee.  p. 10-11.Yucca schidigera and Quillaja saponaria supplementation in broiler diets

- (Abstract Only)Corzo, A., Kidd, M.T., Miles, D.M., Dozier, W.A., Cheeke, P.R. 2007. Yucca schidigera and Quillaja saponaria supplementation in broiler diets [abstract]. International Poultry Scientific Forum. p. 64.Cumulative Ammonia Quantification from Litter with Instantaneous Flux Estimates

- (Abstract Only)Miles, D.M., Rowe, D.E., Owens, P.R., Moore Jr., P.A., Smith, D.R. 2007. Cumulative ammonia quantification from litter with instantaneous flux estimates [abstract]. International Poultry Scientific Forum.  p. 54.LOW COST AMMONIA MEASUREMENT FOR GROWERS USING TREATED PAPER

- (Popular Publication)Miles, D.M. 2006. Low cost ammonia measurement for growers using treated paper. Emerging Trends, Mississippi Poultry Association Grower Advisory Committee. Winter 2005-2006:11.MANAGEMENT OPTIONS FOR REDUCING AMMONIA EMISSIONS FROM POULTRY LITTER

- (Abstract Only)Management Options for Reducing Ammonia Emissions from Poultry Litter

- (Proceedings)Moore Jr, P.A., Miles, D.M., Burns, R., Pote, D.H., Berg, K. 2007. Management Options for Reducing Ammonia Emissions from Poultry Litter. In: G. Monteny, E. Hartung, editors.  Proceedings of the International Ammonia in Agriculture Conference, March 17-25, 2007, Wageningen, The Netherlands. p. 167-168.Broiler cake potential to emit ammonia

- (Proceedings)Miles, D.M. 2006. Broiler cake potential to emit ammonia. In: Proceedings of the National Poultry Waste Management Symposium,October 23-25, 2006, Springdale, Arkansas. p. 59-63.EFFECT OF BROILER LITTER PHYSICAL, CHEMICAL, AND SPATIAL CHARACTERISTICS ON THE MICROBIAL POPULATION EVALUATED USING MOLECULAR TECHNIQUES

- (Abstract Only)Cook, K.L., Lovanh, N.C., Rothrock Jr, M.J., Miles, D.M., Sistani, K.R. 2006. Effect of broiler litter physical, chemical, and spatial characteristics on the microbial population evaluated using molecular techniques. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts.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.CONCURRENT MEASUREMENT OF LITTER GAS FLUX AND NUTRIENTS WITH AIR AND LITTER PROPERTIES IN POULTRY HOUSES TO IMPROVE EMISSION ESTIMATES

- (Proceedings)Miles, D.M., Rowe, D.E., Owens, P.R. 2006. Concurrent measurement of litter gas flux and nutrients with air and litter properties in poultry houses to improve emission estimates. Proceedings of the Workshop on Agricultural Air Quality: State of the Science. p. 914-920.EVALUATION AND MANAGEMENT OF AMMONIA EMISSIONS FROM POULTRY LITTER

- (Proceedings)Moore Jr, P.A., Miles, D.M., Burns, R., Pote, D.H., Berg, K. 2006. Evaluation and management of ammonia emissions from poultry litter. In: Proceedings of the Workshop on Agricultural Air Quality: State of the Science, June 5-8, 2006, Potomac, Maryland. p. 304-310.AMMONIA VOLATILIZATION FROM BROILER LITTER AND CAKE VIA LABORATORY ACID TRAP SYSTEM

- (Abstract Only)Miles, D.M., Owens, P.R., Rowe, D.E., Moore, P.A. 2006. Ammonia volatilization from broiler litter and cake via laboratory acid trap system [abstract]. International Poultry Scientific Forum. p. 41.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.SPATIAL VARIABILITY OF LITTER GAS FLUX AND NUTRIENTS WITHIN TWO COMMERCIAL BROILER HOUSES AT THE END OF A WINTER FLOCK

- (Abstract Only)Miles, D.M., Owens, P.R., Rowe, D.E. 2005. Spatial variability of litter gas flux and nutrients within two commercial broiler houses at the end of a winter flock [abstract]. Agronomy Abstracts. 2005 CDROM.Spatial variability of litter gaseous flux within a commercil broiler house:  Ammonia, nitrous oxide, carbon dioxide, and methane

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Miles, D.M., Owens, P.R., Rowe, D.E. 2006. Spatial variability of litter gaseous flux within a commercial broiler house:  Ammonia, Nitrous Oxide, Carbon Dioxide, and Methane. Poultry Science. 85:167-172.VALINE NEEDS FOR IMMUNE AND GROWTH RESPONSES IN BROILERS FROM 3 TO 6 WEEKS OF AGE

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Thornton, S.A., Corzo, A., Pharr, G.T., Dozier III, W.A., Miles, D.M., Kidd, M.T. 2006. Valine needs for immune and growth responses in broilers from 3 to 6 weeks of age. British Poultry Science. 47:190-199.GROWTH RESPONSES, PLASMA METABOLITES, NITROGEN EXCRETION, AND AMMONIA PRODUCTION OF MALE BROILERS PROVIDED DIETS VARYING IN AMINO ACID DENSITY

- (Abstract Only)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.42STOCKING 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.SOIL EXTRACTABLE PHOSPHORUS CHANGES WITH TIME AFTER APPLICATION OF FERTILIZER: 1. LITTER FROM POULTRY FED MODIFIED DIETS

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Smith, D.R., Moore Jr, P.A., Miles, D.M. 2005. Soil extractable phosphorus changes with time after application of fertilizer: 1. litter from poultry fed modified diets. Soil Science. 170(7):530-542.WINTER GASEOUS FLUX FROM LITTER FOR COMMERCIAL BROILERS AT PLACEMENT, MIDDLE AND END OF FLOCK

- (Abstract Only)Miles, D.M., Owens, P.R., Rowe, D.E. 2005. Winter gaseous flux from broiler litter for commercial broilers at placement, middle and end of flock [abstract]. International Poultry Scientific Forum Abstracts. p. 50.SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE OF ELEVATED CARBON DIOXIDE CONCENTRATIONS ON BROILER GROWTH RESPONSES

- (Abstract Only)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.EVALUATION OF STOCKING DENSITY ON PHYSIOLOGICAL ADAPTIVE RESPONSES OF BROILERS

- (Proceedings)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.EVALUATION OF STOCKING DENSITY ON EATING AND DRINKING BEHAVIOR OF BROILERS

- (Proceedings)Beilmann, T., Thaxton, J.P., Dozier III, W.A., Roush, W.B., Miles, D.M., Lott, B.D., Vizzier-Thaxton, Y. 2005. Evaluation of stocking density on eating and drinking behavior of broilers. Southern Poultry Science Society Meeting. Abstract 40. p. 10.EVALUATION OF STOCKING DENSITY ON INTESTINAL MOCROFLORA OF BROILERS

- (Proceedings)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.IS VALINE LIMITING IN BROILER GROWTH DIETS BASED ON CORN AND SOYBEAN MEAL

- (Proceedings)Thornton, S.A., Corzo, A., Dozier III, W.A., Miles, D.M., Kidd, M.T. 2005. Is valine limiting in broiler growth diets based on corn and soybean meal. Southern Poultry Science Society Meeting. Abstract 191. p. 45.EVALUATION OF STOCKING DENSITY ON LIVE PERFORMANCE AND PROCESSING YIELD OF BROILERS

- (Proceedings)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.SPATIAL DISPARITY OF AMMONIA FLUX WITHIN A BROILER HOUSE AT ONE AND 21 DAYS OF AGE

- (Abstract Only)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.SPATIAL VARIABILITY OF NUTRIENT SPECIES WITHIN A POULTRY HOUSE

- (Abstract Only)Owens, P.R., Miles, D.M., Rowe, D.E. 2004. Spatial variability of nutrient species within a poultry house [abstract]. Poultry Science. 83(supplement 1):395.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.DECREASING PHOSPHOROUS RUNOFF LOSSES FROM LAND APPLIED POULTRY LITTER WITH DIETARY MODIFICATIONS AND ALUM ADDITION

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Smith, D.R., Moore Jr, P.A., Miles, D.M., Haggard, B.E., Daniel, T.C. 2004. Decreasing phosphorous runoff losses from land applied poultry litter with dietary modifications and alum addition. Journal of Environmental Quality. 33:2210-2216.USING GEOSTATISTICS TO DETERMINE SPATIAL VARIABILITY OF NUTRIENTS WITHIN A POULTRY HOUSE

- (Popular Publication)Owens, P.R., Miles, D.M., Rowe, D.E. 2004. Using geostatistics to determine spatial variability of nutrients species in a poultry house. Feedinfo News Service. Available: http://www.feedinfo.com/console/PageViewer.aspx?page=94041.AIR EMISSION STANDARDS

- (Proceedings)Miles, D.M., Owens, P.R., Sistani, K.R. 2004. Air emission standards: Poultry production and ammonia. Proceedings The Poultry Federation Annual Poultry Symposium. p.8-11.USING GEOSTATISTICS TO DETERMINE THE VARIABILITY OF NUTIENT SPECIES IN A POULTRY HOUSE

- (Abstract Only)Owens, P.R., Miles, D.M., Rowe, D.E. 2004. Using geostatistics to determine the variability of nutient species in a poultry house [abstract]. International Poultry Scientific Forum Abstracts. p. 23.LITTER GASEOUS FLUX FOR BROILER CHICKS AT ONE DAY OF AGE

- (Abstract Only)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. 37MINERAL COMPOSITION OF POULTRY LITTER RESULTING FROM DIETARY HAP CORN AND PHYTASE ENZYME WITH ALUM LITTER TREATMENT

- (Abstract Only)Miles, D.M., Rowe, D.E., Moore, P.A., Rice, D.W., Smith, D.R. 2003. Mineral composition of poultry litter resulting from dietary HAP corn and phytase enzyme with alum litter treatment [abstract]. Agronomy Abstracts.  CD-ROM.EFFECTS OF MANURE AMENDMENTS AND DIET TREATMENTS ON SOIL TEST P WITH TIME

- (Abstract Only)SMITH, D.R., MOORE JR, P.A., MILES, D.M., MAXWELL, C.V. EFFECTS OF MANURE AMENDMENTS AND DIET TREATMENTS ON SOIL TEST P WITH TIME. SOIL SCIENCE SOCIETY OF AMERICA ANNUAL MEETING. 2003.PHOSPHORUS RUNOFF AND AMMONIA VOLATILIZATION FROM POULTRY AND SWINE FED PHYTASE DIETS

- (Abstract Only)SMITH, D.R., MOORE JR, P.A., MILES, D.M., MAXWELL, C.V., DELAUNE, P.B., DANIEL, T.C., HAGGARD, B.E. PHOSPHORUS RUNOFF AND AMMONIA VOLATILIZATION FROM POULTRY AND SWINE FED PHYTASE DIETS. SOIL SCIENCE SOCIETY OF AMERICA ANNUAL MEETING. 2003.BROILER PHOSPHORUS INTAKE VERSUS BROILER PHOSPHORUS OUTPUT IN THE          UNITED STATES: NUTRITION OR SOIL SCIENCE

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)MILES, D.M., SISTANI, K.R. BROILER PHOSPHORUS INTAKE VERSUS BROILER PHOSPHORUS OUTPUT IN THE UNITED STATES: NUTRITION OR SOIL SCIENCE? WORLD'S  POULTRY SCIENCE JOURNAL. 2002. v.58.p.493-500.Rearing temperature is inconsequential to broiler phosphorus excretion

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Miles, D.M., Sistani, K.R., Rowe, D.E., Branton, S.L., Lott, B.D. 2003. Rearing temperature is inconsequential to broiler phosphorus excretion. Journal of Applied Poultry Research. 12:389-393.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.MISSISSIPPI POULTRY RESEARCHERS EVALUATE SAND LITTER IN A COMMERCIAL BROILER HOUSE

- (Trade Journal)MILES, D.M., CHAMBLEE, T.N. Sand can be used as litter in broiler hourses. Poultry Times. 2003. March 17, 2003.WATER REQUIREMENTS AND SUPPLY FLOW RATES FOR BROILER PRODUCTION

- (Abstract Only)Miles, D.M., Simmons, J.D., Lott, B.D. 2003. Water requirements and supply flow rates for broiler production [abstract]. Southern Poultry Science Society Meeting Abstracts 82:103.BROILER CORNEA AND BODY WEIGHT RESPONSE TO LOW LEVEL AMMONIA EXPOSURE

- (Abstract Only)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.MYCOPLASMA GALLINARUM INFECTION IN COMMERCIAL LAYERS AND ONSET OF FATTY LIVER HEMORRHAGIC SYNDROME

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Branton, S.L., Bearson, S.D., Bearson, B.L., Maslin, W.R., Collier, S.D., Miles, D.M., Pharr, G.T. 2003. Mycoplasma gallinarum infection in commercial layers and onset of fatty liver hemorrhagic syndrome. Avian Diseases. 47:458-462.EFFECT OF AMMONIA GAS CONCENTRATION AND DURATION ON MEAT-TYPE CHICKEN CORNEA

- (Abstract Only)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.THE EFFECTS OF HIGH AIR VELOCITY ON BROILER PERFORMANCE

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Simmons, J.D., Miles, D.M., Lott, B.D. 2003. The effects of high air velocity on broiler performance. Poultry Science. 82:232-234.QUANTIFIED DETRIMENT OF AMMONIA TO BROILERS

- (Abstract Only)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..EFFECT OF VACCINE APPLICATOR PRESSURIZATION ON MYCOPLASMA GALLISEPTICUM

- (Abstract Only)Branton, S.L., Collier, S.D., Simmons, J.D., Lott, B.D., Miles, D.M. 2002. Effect of vaccine applicator pressurization on mycoplasma gallisepticum. Poultry Science. 81(Supplement 1):128.IMPACT OF DRYING METHOD, REARING, TEMPERATURE, AND DIETARY PHOSPHORUS      LEVEL ON BROILER MANURE NUTRIENT COMPOSITION

- (Proceedings)Sistani, K.R., Rowe, D.E., McGowen, S.L., Brink, G.E., Miles, D.M. 2001. Impact of drying method, rearing temperature, and dietary phosphorus      level on broiler manure nutrient composition. Proceedings International Symposium addressing Animal Production and the Environment, October 3-5,2001, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina.EFFECTS OF DRYING METHOD AND REARING TEMPERATURE ON BROILER MANURE         NUTRIENT CONTENT

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Sistani, K.R., Rowe, D.E., Miles, D.M., May, J.D. 2001. Effects of drying method and rearing temperature on broiler manure nutrient content. Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis. 32:2307-2316.IMPACT OF DRYING METHOD, DIETARY PHOSPHORUS LEVELS, AND METHODOLOGY        ON PHOSPHORUS CHEMISTRY OF BROILER MANURE

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Sistani, K.R., Miles, D.M., Rowe, D.E., May, J.D. 2001. Impact of drying method, diet, and environment on phosphorus chemistry of broiler manure. Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis. 32:2783-2793.EFFECT OF STOCKING DENSITY ON BROILER PERFORMANCE USING SAND AND WOOD      SHAVINGS AS BROILER BEDDING MATERIAL

- (Abstract Only)Miles, D.M., Lott, B.D., May, J.D., Simmons, J.D., Branton, S.L. 2001. Effect of stocking density on broiler performance using sand and wood shavings as broiler bedding material [abstract]. Poultry Science 80S:15.HIGH CYCLIC TEMPERATURES WITH DIFFERING AIR VELOCITIES: THE EFFECT ON      PERFORMANCE OF MALE BROILERS

- (Abstract Only)Lott, B.D., Simmons, J.D., May, J.D., Branton, S.L., Miles, D.M. 2001. High cyclic temperatures with differing air velocities: The effect on      performance of male broilers [abstract]. Poultry Science. 80(Supplement1):22.AIR VELOCITY AND HEAT DISSIPATION FROM BROILERS

- (Proceedings)May, J.D., Lott, B.D., Simmons, J.D., Miles, D.M. 2000. Air velocity and heat dissipation from broilers. Proceedings XXI World Poultry Congress Conference. p. 15-17.PHOSPHORUS EXCRETA: EFFECT OF DIET AND REARING ENVIRONMENT IN MALE AND FEMALE BROILERS

- (Proceedings)Miles, D.M., May, J.D., Lott, B.D. 2000. Phosphorus excreta: effect of diet and rearing environment in male and female broilers. Procedings XXI World Poultry Congress Proceedings. p. 10-14.


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