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                            **Publications**
                                                (Clicking on the reprint icon
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                                                    will take you to the publication reprint.)Gene expression profiles of white bass (Morone chrysops) and hybrid striped bass (M. chrysops x M. saxatilis) gill tissue following Flavobacterium covae infection
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Andersen, L.K., Abernathy, J.W., Farmer, B.D., Lange, M.D., Mcentire, M.E., Rawles, S.D. 2024. Gene expression profiles of white bass (Morone chrysops) and hybrid striped bass (M. chrysops x M. saxatilis) gill tissue following Flavobacterium covae infection. Comparative Immunology Reports. 6:200144. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cirep.2024.200144.Repeated copper sulfate treatments have no effect on growth and survival of juvenile Walleye
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Farmer, B.D., Straus, D.L., Johnson, J., Ledbetter, C.K., Deshotel, M.B. 2024. Repeated copper sulfate treatments have no effect on growth and survival of juvenile Walleye. North American Journal of Aquaculture. 86:250-254. https://doi.org/10.1002/naaq.10333.Antiparasitic effects of peracetic acid on striped bass infested with Trichodina spp
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Farmer, B.D., Straus, D.L., Deshotel, M.B., Fuller, S.A., Reading, B.J., Meinelt, T. 2023. Antiparasitic effects of peracetic acid on striped bass infested with Trichodina spp. North American Journal of Aquaculture. https://doi.org/10.1002/naaq.10332.Bacteriophage endolysin treatment for systemic infection of Streptococcus iniae in hybrid striped bass

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Columnaris disease: a bacterial infection caused by Flavobacterium columnare complex

- (Government Publication)Genetic variation in disease resistance traits in hybrid striped bass

- (Abstract Only)Toxicity of copper sulfate to largemouth bass fry in naturally soft water
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Straus, D.L., Ledbetter, C.K., Farmer, B.D., Deshotel, M.B., Heikes, D.L. 2023. Toxicity of copper sulfate to largemouth bass fry in naturally soft water. North American Journal of Aquaculture. 85(2):174-177. https://doi.org/10.1002/naaq.10284.Disease resistance in moronid aquaculture

- (Abstract Only)Abernathy, J.W., Lange, M.D., Farmer, B.D., Mcentire, M.E., Rawles, S.D. 2023. Disease resistance in moronid aquaculture [Abstract]. 30th Annual Plant and Animal Genome Conference, San Diego, CA, January 13-18, 2023.Draft genome sequences of Flavobacterium covae strains LSU-066-04 and LV-359-01
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Churchman, E.M., Parello, G., Lange, M.D., Farmer, B.D., Lafrentz, B.R., Beck, B.H., Liles, M.R. 2022. Draft genome sequences of flavobacterium covae strains LSU-066-04 and LV-359-01. Microbiology Resource Announcements. 11(7):e00352-22. https://doi.org/10.1128/mra.00352-22.Evaluating stress mediated microbial pathogenesis in golden shiners, Notemigonus crysoleucas
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Kaimal, S., Farmer, B.D., Renukdas, N., Abdelrahman, H.A., Kelly, A.M. 2022. Evaluating stress mediated microbial pathogenesis in golden shiners, Notemigonus crysoleucas. Frontiers in Physiology. 13. Article 886480. https://doi.org/10.3389/fphys.2022.886480.Draft genome sequence of flavobacterium covae strain LV-359-01

- (Database / Dataset)Churchman, E.M., Parello, G., Lange, M.D., Farmer, B.D., Lafrentz, B.R., Beck, B.H., Liles, M.R. 2022. Draft genome sequence of flavobacterium covae strain LV-359-01. National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI). SAMN26856627.Draft genome sequence of flavobacterium covae strain LSU-066-04

- (Database / Dataset)Churchman, E.M., Parello, G., Lange, M.D., Farmer, B.D., Lafrentz, B.R., Beck, B.H., Liles, M.R. 2022. Draft genome sequence of flavobacterium covae strain LSU-066-04. National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI). SAMN26856626.Use of an immersion adjuvant with a Flavobacterium columnare recombinant protein vaccine in channel catfish
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Lange, M.D., Abernathy, J.W., Farmer, B.D., Beck, B.H. 2021. Use of an immersion adjuvant with a Flavobacterium columnare recombinant protein vaccine in channel catfish. Fish and Shellfish Immunology. 117:136-139. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fsi.2021.07.025.Differential susceptibility of white bass (Morone chrysops), striped bass (Morone saxatilis) and hybrid striped bass (M. chrysops x M. saxatilis) to Flavobacterium columnare and effects of mucus on bacterial growth and bio
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Farmer, B.D., Fuller, S.A., Beck, B.H., Abernathy, J.W., Lange, M.D., Webster, C.D. 2020. Differential susceptibility of white bass (Morone chrysops), striped bass (Morone saxatilis) and hybrid striped bass (M. chrysops x M. saxatilis) to Flavobacterium columnare and effects of mucus on bacterial growth and biofilm development. Journal of Fish Diseases. 44(2):161-169. https://doi.org/10.1111/jfd.13272.Growth, nutrient retention, innate immune response, and intestinal morphology of juvenile, soy-naïve hybrid striped bass, Morone saxatilis x M. chrysops, fed commercial-type, soy-based, fish meal replacement diets
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Ramena, Y., Rawles, S.D., Lochmann, R., Gaylord, T.G., Mcentire, M.E., Farmer, B.D., Baumgartner, W., Webster, C.D., Beck, B.H., Green, B.W., Barnett, L.M. 2020.  Growth, nutrient retention, innate immune response, and intestinal morphology of juvenile, soy-naïve hybrid striped bass, Morone saxatilis x M. chrysops, fed commercial-type, soy-based, fish meal replacement diets. Aquaculture. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aquaculture.2020.735150.Vertebrate mucus stimulates biofilm development and upregulates iron acquisition genes in Flavobacterium columnare
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Lange, M.D., Farmer, B.D., Abernathy, J.W. 2019. Vertebrate mucus stimulates biofilm development and upregulates iron acquisition genes in Flavobacterium columnare. Journal of Fish Diseases. https://doi.org/10.1111/jfd.13103.Characterization of TLR-4 in Fathead minnow challenged with Columnaris (Flavobacterium columnare) in an ultra-low flow system

- (Database / Dataset)Renukdas, N., Kelly, A.M., Kaimal, S., Farmer, B.D. 2019. Characterization of TLR-4 in Fathead minnow challenged with Columnaris (Flavobacterium columnare) in an ultra-low flow system. Genbank Accession No. .  MN163026.Alternative gene splicing in catfish after treatment with copper sulfate and exposure to Flavobacterium columnare

- (Database / Dataset)Gene expression profiling of catfish after treatment with copper sulfate and exposure to Flavobacterium columnare

- (Database / Dataset)Evaluation of Flavobacterium columnare DnaK recombinant protein vaccine as a means of protection against columnaris disease in channel catfish, Ictalurus punctatus
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Lange, M.D., Abernathy, J.W., Farmer, B.D. 2019. Evaluation of Flavobacterium columnare DnaK recombinant protein vaccine as a means of protection against columnaris disease in channel catfish, Ictalurus punctatus. Frontiers in Immunology. p. 1-13. https://doi.org/10.3389/fimmu.2019.01175.Fish and porcine mucus stimulate F. columnare biofilm formation

- (Abstract Only)Farmer, B.D., Lange, M.D., Abernathy, J.W. 2019. Fish and porcine mucus stimulate F. columnare biofilm formation [abstract]. Aquaculture 2019, March 7-11, 2019, New Orleans, Louisana. p. 349.Catfish mucus changes the Flavobacterium columnare transcriptome

- (Abstract Only)Lange, M.D., Abernathy, J.W., Farmer, B.D. 2019. Catfish mucus changes the Flavobacterium columnare transcriptome [abstract]. Aquaculture 2019, March 7-11, 2019, New Orleans, Louisana. p. 602.Fish mucus alters the Flavobacterium columnare biofilm transcriptome

- (Abstract Only)Lange, M.D., Farmer, B.D., Abernathy, J.W. 2018. Fish mucus alters the Flavobacterium columnare biofilm transcriptome [abstract]. Meeting Abstract, 5th International Conference on members of the genus Flavobacterium, November 27-29, 2018, Nara, Japan. p. 41.Catfish mucus alters the Flavobacterium columnare transcriptome
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Lange, M.D., Abernathy, J.W., Farmer, B.D. 2018. Catfish mucus alters the Flavobacterium columnare transcriptome. FEMS Microbiology Letters. 365(22)1-13. https://doi.org/10.1093/femsle/fny244.Fish mucus alters the Flavobacterium columnare transcriptome

- (Abstract Only)Lange, M.D., Farmer, B.D., Abernathy, J.W. 2018. Fish mucus alters the Flavobacterium columnare transcriptome [abstract]. Meeting Abstract, 4th Annual Meeting of the Arkansas Bioinformatics Consortium AR-BIC 2018,April 23-24th, 2018, Little Rock, ARkansas. p. 56.Production of stocker-size hybrid tilapia in an outdoor biofloc production system

- (Abstract Only)Green, B.W., Rawles, S.D., McEntire, M.E., Ray, C.L., Lange, M.D., Farmer, B.D. 2018. Production of stocker-size hybrid tilapia in an outdoor biofloc production system [abstract]. Aquaculture America Conference, February 19-22, 2018, Las Vegas, Neveda. p. 383.Toxicity of peracetic acid to various species of fish
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Straus, D.L., Ledbetter, C.K., Farmer, B.D., Liu, D., Meinelt, T. 2017. Toxicity of peracetic acid to various species of fish. Journal of the World Aquaculture Society. https://doi.org/10.1111/jwas.12475.Characterization of tlr-4 in fathead minnow challenged with columnaris (flavobacterium columnare) in an ultra-low flow system
                                                        

- (Proceedings)Renukdas, N.N., Kelly, A.M., Farmer, B.D., Kaimal, S. 2017. Characterization of tlr-4 in fathead minnow challenged with columnaris (flavobacterium columnare) in an ultra-low flow system. Western Fish Disease Workshop, April 3-7, 2017, East Lansing, Mi. p. 1.Columnaris (Flavobacterium columnare) challenge using fathead minnows (Pimephales promelas) in an ultra-low flow system

- (Abstract Only)Renukdas, N., Farmer, B.D., Kaimal, S., Kelly, A., Roy, L., Park, J. 2017. Columnaris (Flavobacterium columnare) challenge using fathead minnows (Pimephales promelas) in an ultra-low flow system [abstract]. Aquaculture America Conference, San Antonio, TX, February 19-22, 2017. p. 362.Assessment of Flavobacterium columnare from golden shiners Notemingonus crysoleucas subject to crowding stress

- (Abstract Only)Kaimal, S., Farmer, B.D., Renukdas, N., Kelly, A., Stone, N. 2017. Assessment of Flavobacterium columnare from golden shiners Notemingonus crysoleucas subject to crowding stress [abstract]. Aquaculture America Conference, San Antonio, TX, February 19-22, 2017. p. 534.Sickeningly sweet: L-rhamnose stimulates Flavobacterium columnare biofilm formation and virulence
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Lange, M.D., Farmer, B.D., Declercq, A.M., Peatman, E., Decostere, A., Beck, B.H. 2017. Sickeningly sweet: L-rhamnose stimulates Flavobacterium columnare biofilm formation and virulence. Journal of Fish Diseases. doi:10.1111/jfd.12629.The carbohydrate L-rhamnose promotes biofilm formation which enhances Flavobacterium columnare virulence

- (Abstract Only)Lange, M.D., Farmer, B.D., Brown, J.D., Barnett, L.M., Peatman, E., Beck, B.H. 2017. The carbohydrate L-rhamnose promotes biofilm formation which enhances Flavobacterium columnare virulence [abstract]. Aquaculture America. p. 1.Missing the target: DNAk is a dominant epitope in the humoral immune response of channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) to Flavobacterium columnare

- (Abstract Only)Lange, M.D., Beck, B.H., Brown, J.D., Farmer, B.D., Barnett, L.M., Webster, C.D. 2016. Missing the target: DNAk is a dominant epitope in the humoral immune response of channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) to Flavobacterium columnare [abstract]. Fish and Shellfish Immunology. p. 1.Missing the target: DNAk is a dominant epitope in the humoral immune response of channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) to Flavobacterium columnare
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Lange, M.D., Beck, B.H., Brown, J.D., Farmer, B.D., Barnett, L.M., Webster, C.D. 2016. Missing the target: DNAk is a dominant epitope in the humoral immune response of channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) to Flavobacterium columnare. Fish and Shellfish Immunology. 51:170-179.Use of copper sulfate to control Saprolegniasis at a commercial sunshine bass hatchery

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Straus, D.L., Farmer, B.D., Ledbetter, C.K., Beck, B.H., Williams, R.S., Clark, M.L., Freeze, M.T. 2016. Use of copper sulfate to control Saprolegniasis at a commercial sunshine bass hatchery. North American Journal of Aquaculture. 78:243-250.Dietary copper effects survival of channel catfish challenged with Flavobacterium columnare
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Farmer, B.D., Beck, B.H., Mitchell, A.J., Rawles, S.D., Straus, D.L. 2016. Dietary copper effects survival of channel catfish challenged with Flavobacterium columnare. Aquaculture Research. 48(4):1751-1758. doi:10.1111/are.13012.Acute toxicity of peracetic acid to fish

- (Abstract Only)Straus, D.L., Ledbetter, C.K., Farmer, B.D., Meinelt, T., Pedersen, L. 2016. Acute toxicity of peracetic acid to fish [abstract]. Book of Abstracts Aquaculture America. p. 766.Effects of dietary copper supplements on the resistance of channel catfish to columnaris disease

- (Abstract Only)Farmer, B.D., Beck, B.H., Mitchell, A.J., Rawles, S.D., Straus, D.L. 2015. Effects of dietary copper supplements on the resistance of channel catfish to columnaris disease [abstract]. Aquaculture America Conference. p. 455.Evaluation of growth, nutrient retention, health, and resistance to bacterial challenge in sunshine bass fed diets with new varieties of non-genetically modified soybeans

- (Abstract Only)Ramena, Y., Rawles, S.D., Lochmann, R., Chen, P., Gaylord, T., Mcentire, M.E., Beck, B.H., Farmer, B.D., Lange, M.D., Barrows, F. 2016. Evaluation of growth, nutrient retention, health, and resistance to bacterial challenge in sunshine bass fed diets with new varieties of non-genetically modified soybeans. [abstract]. Aquaculture America Conference. P. 653.Beta-conglycinin and gut histology of sunshine bass fed diets with new varieties of non-GM soybeans

- (Abstract Only)Ramena, Y., Lange, M.D., Rawles, S.D., Lochmann, R., Chen, P., Gaylord, T., Mcentire, M.E., Beck, B.H., Farmer, B.D., Barrows, F. 2016. B-conglycinin and gut histology of sunshine bass fed diets with new varieties of non-gm soybeans. [abstract]. Aquaculture America Conference. p. 654.A little copper goes a long way for columnaris disease

- (Abstract Only)Farmer, B.D., Beck, B.H., Mitchell, A.J., Straus, D.L. 2015. A little copper goes a long way for columnaris disease [abstract]. Book of Abstracts-Food Security for the Future: The Role of Aquatic Health, October 22-23, 2015, Mississippi state University. p. 16Using copper sulfate on hybrid striped bass eggs to control fungus and increase survival

- (Abstract Only)Straus, D.L., Farmer, B.D., Ledbetter, C.K., Beck, B.H., Williams, R.S., Clark, M.L., Freeze, M.T. 2015. Using copper sulfate on hybrid striped bass eggs to control fungus and increase survival [abstract]. Book of Abstracts-Food Security for the Future: The Role of Aquatic Health, October 22-23, 2015, Mississippi State University. p.21Acute toxicity of peracetic acid (PAA) to fish

- (Abstract Only)Ledbetter, C.K., Farmer, B.D., Straus, D.L., Meinelt, T., Pedersen, L. 2015. Acute toxicity of peracetic acid (PAA) to fish [abstract]. Book of Abstracts-Food Security for the Future: The Role of Aquatic Health October 22-23, 2015. p. 14.Disinfection of water in recirculating aquaculture systems with peracetic acid

- (Abstract Only)Meinelt, T., Rau, A., Phan, T., Matzke, S., Farmer, B.D., Straus, D.L. 2015. Disinfection of water in recirculating aquaculture systems with peracetic acid [abstract]. Book of Abstracts-Food Security for the Future: The Role of Aquatic Health, October 22-23, 2015, Mississippi State University. p.22.Evaluation of the antibody response to the LV-359-01 strain of flavobacterium columnare

- (Abstract Only)Lange, M.D., Brown, J.D., Farmer, B.D., Beck, B.H. 2015. Evaluation of the antibody response to the LV-359-01 strain of flavobacterium columnare [abstract]. 4th International conference on Members of the genus Flavobacterium, Auburn, Alabama. p. 70.Water chemistry affects catfish susceptibility to columnaris

- (Abstract Only)Straus, D.L., Farmer, B.D., Beck, B.H., Bosworth, B.G., Torrans, E.L., Tucker, C.S. 2015. Water chemistry affects catfish susceptibility to columnaris [abstract]. Flavobacterium Meeting, October 27-29, 2015, Auburn, AL. p.67.Control of Saprolegniasis on sunshine bass eggs with copper sulfate

- (Abstract Only)Straus, D.L., Beck, B.H., Farmer, B.D., Ledbetter, C.K., Williams, R.S., Clark, M.L., Freeze, M.T. 2015. Control of Saprolegniasis on sunshine bass eggs with copper sulfate [abstract]. 17th EAFP International Conference on Diseases of Fish and Shellfish, September 7-11, 2015, Las Palmas. p. 190.Acute toxicity of peracetic acid to various fish species

- (Abstract Only)Straus, D.L., Ledbetter, C.K., Farmer, B.D., Meinelt, T., Pedersen, L. 2015. Acute toxicity of peracetic acid to various fish species [abstract]. 17th EAFP International Conference on Diseases of Fish and Shellfish, September 7-11, 2015, Las Palmas. p. 188.The effectiveness of flow-through and/or static copper sulfate treatments on the survival of Golden Shiners and Fathead Minnows infected with Flavobacterium columare

- (Abstract Only)Farmer, B.D., Straus, D.L., Beck, B.H., Kelly, A. 2015. The effectiveness of flow-through and/or static copper sulfate treatments on the survival of Golden Shiners and Fathead Minnows infected with Flavobacterium columare [abstract]. Arkansas Bait Fish Farmers and Ornamental Fish Growers Association Meeting. p. 11.Copper toxicity in aquaculture: A practical approach

- (Abstract Only)Straus, D.L., Farmer, B.D., Beck, B.H. 2015. Copper toxicity in aquaculture: A practical approach [abstract]. 2015 Mid-Continent Warm Water Fish Culture Workshop, February 2-4, 2015, Branson, MO. p.10.Copper toxicity in aquaculture: A practical approach

- (Abstract Only)Straus, D.L., Farmer, B.D., Beck, B.H. 2015. Copper toxicity in aquaculture: A practical approach [abstract]. Arkansas 2015 Aquaculture, January 15-16, 2015, Hot Springs, Arkansas. Catfish Farmers of Arkansas. p.3.Water hardness affects catfish susceptibility to columnaris

- (Abstract Only)Straus, D.L., Farmer, B.D., Beck, B.H., Bosworth, B.G., Torrans, E.L., Tucker, C.S. 2015. Water hardness affects catfish susceptibility to columnaris [abstract]. Arkansas 2015 Aquaculture, January 15-16, 2015, Hot Springs, Arkansas. Catfish Farmers of Arkansas. p. 3.Copper toxicity in aquaculture: A practical approach

- (Abstract Only)Ledbetter, C.K., Farmer, B.D., Beck, B.H., Summerlin, C., Straus, D.L. 2015. Copper toxicity in aquaculture: A practical approach [abstract]. Aquaculture America 2015-Book of Abstracts. p. 276.Practical use of copper sulfate in catfish production

- (Abstract Only)Farmer, B.D., Straus, D.L., Beck, B.H. 2015. Practical use of copper sulfate in catfish production [abstract]. Catfish Farmers of America, Natchez, MS. p. 26.A comparison of high and low virulence Flavobacterium columnare strains reveals differences in iron acquisition components and responses to iron restriction

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Beck, B.H., Li, C., Farmer, B.D., Barnett, L.M., Lange, M.D., Peatman, E. 2015. A comparison of high and low virulence Flavobacterium columnare strains reveals differences in iron acquisition components and responses to iron restriction. Journal of Fish Diseases. DOI: 10.1111/jfd.12343.Kaolin clay protects fish from columnaris disease

- (Abstract Only)Water hardness influences Flavobacterium columnare pathogenesis in channel catfish

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Straus, D.L., Farmer, B.D., Beck, B.H., Bosworth, B.G., Torrans, E.L., Tucker, C.S. 2014. Water hardness influences Flavobacterium columnare pathogenesis in channel catfish. Aquaculture. 435:252-256.Pretreating channel catfish with copper sulfate affects susceptibility to columnaris

- (Abstract Only)Farmer, B.D., Beck, B.H., Mitchell, A.J., Straus, D.L. 2014. Pretreating channel catfish with copper sulfate affects susceptibility to columnaris. University of Arkansas-Pine Bluff Aquaculture Field Day. p. 29.A little copper goes a long way for columnaris disease

- (Abstract Only)Farmer, B.D., Beck, B.H., Mitchell, A.J., Straus, D.L. 2014. A little copper goes a long way for columnaris disease. University of Arkansas-Pine Bluff Aquaculture Field Day. p.31.Using copper sulfate on hybrid striped bass eggs to control fungus and increase survival

- (Abstract Only)Straus, D.L., Beck, B.H., Farmer, B.D., Ledbetter, C.K., Williams, R.S., Clark, M.L., Freeze, M.T. 2014. Using copper sulfate on hybrid striped bass eggs to control fungus and increase survival. University of Arkansas-Pine Bluff Aquaculture Field Day. p. 29.The effectiveness of flow-through and/or static copper sulfate treatments on the survival of Golden Shiners and Fathead Minnows infected with Flavobacterium columare

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Farmer, B.D., Straus, D.L., Beck, B.H., Kelly, A.M. 2014. The effectiveness of flow-through and/or static copper sulfate treatments on the survival of Golden Shiners and Fathead Minnows infected with Flavobacterium columare. North American Journal of Aquaculture. 77:90-95.The influence of water chemistries on Flavobacterium columnare pathogenesis in channel catfish

- (Abstract Only)Straus, D.L., Farmer, B.D., Beck, B.H., Bosworth, B.G., Torrans, E.L., Tucker, C.S. 2014. The influence of water chemistries on Flavobacterium columnare pathogenesis in channel catfish [abstract]. International Aquatic Animal Health Symposium Proceedings. p. 91.Are you keeping all your eggs in one basket? Think copper sulfate

- (Abstract Only)There must be something in the water (for F. columnare pathogenesis)

- (Abstract Only)Straus, D.L., Farmer, B.D., Beck, B.H., Bosworth, B.G., Torrans, E.L., Tucker, C.S. 2014. There must be something in the water (for F. columnare pathogenesis) [abstract}. Annual Eastern Fish Health Workshop. p.21.White bass Morone chrysops is less susceptible than its hybrid to experimental infection with Flavobacterium columnare

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Fuller, S.A., Farmer, B.D., Beck, B.H. 2014. White bass Morone chrysops is less susceptible than its hybrid to experimental infection with Flavobacterium columnare. Diseases of Aquatic Organisms. 109:15-22.Copper sulfate controls fungus on sunshine bass eggs and increases survival

- (Abstract Only)Straus, D.L., Beck, B.H., Farmer, B.D., Ledbetter, C.K., Williams, R.S., Clark, M.L., Freeze, T.M. 2014. Copper sulfate controls fungus on sunshine bass eggs and increases survival [abstract]. Mid-Continent Warm Water Fish Culture Workshop 2014, February 3-5, 2014, Council Bluffs, Iowa. 2014:24.The safety and effectiveness of CuSO4 to control fungus on egg masses in catfish hatcheries

- (Abstract Only)Straus, D.L., Mitchell, A.J., Farmer, B.D., Ledbetter, C.K., Carter, R.R., Steeby, J.A. 2013. The safety and effectiveness of CuSO4 to control fungus on egg masses in catfish hatcheries [abstract]. 2013 Mid-Continent Warm Water Fish Culture Workshop, February 4-6, 2013, Mt. Magazine State Park, Paris, Arkansas. p.29.Acute toxicity of peracetic acid to fish

- (Abstract Only)Ledbetter, C.K., Farmer, B.D., Straus, D.L., Meinelt, T., Pedersen, L. 2014. Acute toxicity of peracetic acid to fish [abstract]. Book of Abstracts Aquaculture America 2014: Taking Aquaculture to New Heights through Technology, Marketing, Collaboration, February 9-12, 2014, Seattle, Washington. p.291.Kaolinitic clay protects against Flavobacterium columnare infection in channel catfish Ictalurus punctatus (Rafinesque)

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Beck, B.H., Barnett, L.M., Farmer, B.D., Peatman, E., Carter, D. 2014. Kaolinitic clay protects against Flavobacterium columnare infection in channel catfish Ictalurus punctatus (Rafinesque). Journal of Fish Diseases. Available: doi:10.1111/jfd.12229.Minnows get columnaris too; copper sulfate works!

- (Abstract Only)Farmer, B.D., Beck, B.H., Straus, D.L., Kelly, A.M. 2014. Minnows get columnaris too; copper sulfate works! [abstract]. Abstracts of Aquaculture America 2014: Taking Aquaculture to New Heights through Technology, Marketing, Collaboration, February 9-12, 2014, Seattle, Washington. p.252.Treating sunshine bass eggs with copper sulfate controls fungus and increases survival

- (Abstract Only)Straus, D.L., Beck, B.H., Farmer, B.D., Ledbetter, C.K., Williams, R.S., Clark, M.L., Freeze, M.T. 2014. Treating sunshine bass eggs with copper sulfate controls fungus and increases survival [abstracts]. Book of Abstracts Aquaculture America 2014: Taking Aquaculture to New Heights through Technology, Marketing, Collaboration, February 9-12. 2014, Seattle, Washington. p.504.Analysis of the Flavobacterium columnare transcriptome reveals gene expression signatures mediating virulence

- (Abstract Only)Beck, B.H., Li, C., Farmer, B.D., Peatman, E. 2014. Analysis of the Flavobacterium columnare transcriptome reveals gene expression signatures mediating virulence [abstract]. Book of Abstracts Aquaculture America 2014: Taking Aquaculture to New Heights through Technology, Marketing, Collaboration, February 9-12, 2014, Seattle, Washington. p.307.Comparative effects of copper sulfate or potassium permanganate on channel catfish concurrently infected with Flavobacterium columnare and Ichthyobodo necator

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Farmer, B.D., Mitchell, A.J., Straus, D.L., Beck, B.H., Fuller, S.A. 2014. Comparative effects of copper sulfate or potassium permanganate on channel catfish concurrently infected with Flavobacterium columnare and Ichthyobodo necator. Journal of Applied Aquaculture. 26:71–83.Basal polarization of the mucosal compartment in Flavobacterium columnare susceptible and resistant channel catfish Ictalurus punctatus
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Peatman, E., Li, C., Peterson, B.C., Straus, D.L., Farmer, B.D., Beck, B.H. 2013. Basal polarization of the mucosal compartment in Flavobacterium columnare susceptible and resistant channel catfish Ictalurus punctatus. Molecular Immunology. 56(4):317-327.Using copper sulfate to control fungus on fish eggs

- (Abstract Only)Straus, D.L., Mitchell, A.J., Farmer, B.D., Ledbetter, C.K., Carter, R.R., Steeby, J.A. 2013. Using copper sulfate to control fungus on fish eggs [abstract]. Lonoke Aquaculture Workshop Book of Abstracts, February 7, 2013, Lonoke, Arkansas. p.7.Unlocking the secrets of columnaris disease

- (Abstract Only)Beck, B.H., Farmer, B.D., Straus, D.L. 2013. Unlocking the secrets of columnaris disease [abstract]. 2013 Mid-Continent Warm Water Fish Culture Workshop, February 4-6, 2013, Mt. Magazine State Park, Paris, Arkansas. p.19.Copper sulfate is an effective, economical, multi-use compound for fish

- (Abstract Only)Farmer, B.D., Beck, B.H., Mitchell, A.J., Straus, D.L. 2013. Copper sulfate is an effective, economical, multi-use compound for fish [abstract]. 2013 Mid-Continent Warm Water Fish Culture Workshop, February 4-6, 2013, Mt. Magazine State Park, Paris, Arkansas. p.20.Safety of feed treated with 17a-methyltestosterone (17MT) to larval Nile tilapia

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Straus, D.L., Bowker, J.D., Bowman, M.P., Carty, D., Mitchell, A.J., Farmer, B.D., Ledbetter, C.K. 2013. Safety of feed treated with 17a-methyltestosterone (17MT) to larval Nile tilapia. North American Journal of Aquaculture. 75:212-219.Pretreating channel catfish with copper sulfate affects susceptibility to columnaris

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Farmer, B.D., Beck, B.H., Mitchell, A.J., Straus, D.L. 2013. Pretreating channel catfish with copper sulfate affects susceptibility to columnaris. North American Journal of Aquaculture. 75(2):205-211.Pre-treating channel catfish with copper sulfate affects susceptibility to columnaris disease

- (Abstract Only)Farmer, B.D., Beck, B.H., Mitchell, A.J., Straus, D.L. 2013. Pre-treating channel catfish with copper sulfate affects susceptibility to columnaris disease[abstract]. Book of Abstracts Aquaculture America 2013: Strike a Chord for Sustainable Aquaculture, February 21-25, 2013, Nashville, Tennessee. p.1059.Rhamnose binding lectins influence Flavobacterium columnare pathogenesis in channel catfish Ictalurus punctatus

- (Abstract Only)Beck, B.H., Farmer, B.D., Straus, D.L., Li, C., Peatman, E. 2013. Rhamnose binding lectins influence Flavobacterium columnare pathogenesis in channel catfish Ictalurus punctatus[abstract]. Book of Abstracts Aquaculture America 2013: Strike a Chord for Sustainable Aquaculture, February 21-25, 2013, Nashville, Tennessee. p.86.Efficacy of bath treatments of formalin and copper sulfate on cultured white bass, Morone chrysops, concurrently infected by Onchocleidus mimus and Ichthyophthirius multifiliis

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Farmer, B.D., Mitchell, A.J., Straus, D.L., Fuller, S.A., Bullard, S. 2013. Efficacy of bath treatments of formalin and copper sulfate on cultured white bass, Morone chrysops, concurrently infected by Onchocleidus mimus and Ichthyophthirius multifiliis. Journal of the World Aquaculture Society. 44(2):305-310.Putative roles for a rhamnose binding lectin in Flavobacterium columnare pathogenesis in channel catfish Ictalurus punctatus

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Beck, B.H., Farmer, B.D., Straus, D.L., Li, C., Peatman, E. 2012. Rhamnose-binding lectins and their ligands: Putative roles in Flavobacterium columnare pathogenesis in channel catfish Ictalurus punctatus. Fish and Shellfish Immunology. 33(4):1008-1015.Acute toxicity and histopathology of channel catfish fry exposed to peracetic acid

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Straus, D.L., Meinelt, T., Farmer, B.D., Beck, B.H. 2012. Acute toxicity and histopathology of channel catfish fry exposed to peracetic acid. Aquaculture. 342-343(1):134-138.The safety of 17a-methyltestosterone administered in feed to larval Nile tilapia

- (Other)Bowman, M.P., Bowker, J., Carty, D.G., Straus, D.L., Farmer, B.D., Mitchell, A.J., Ledbetter, C.K. 2012. The safety of 17a-methyltestosterone administered in feed to larval Nile tilapia. Aquatic Animal Drug Approval Partnership (AADAP). Drug Research Information Bulletin (DRIB) 28. 3 p.Effectiveness of copper sulfate, potassium permanganate, and peracetic acid to reduce mortality and infestation of Ichthyobodo nector in channel catfish Ictalurus punctatus (Rafinesque 1818)

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Farmer, B.D., Straus, D.L., Beck, B.H., Mitchell, A.J., Freeman, D.W., Meinelt, T. 2013. Effectiveness of copper sulfate, potassium permanganate, and peracetic acid to reduce mortality and infestation of Ichthyobodo nector in channel catfish Ictalurus punctatus (Rafinesque 1818). Aquaculture Research. 44(7):1103-1109.Effectiveness of copper sulfate and potassium permanganate on channel catfish infected with Flavobacterium columnare

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Farmer, B.D., Beck, B.H., Straus, D.L. 2012. Effectiveness of copper sulfate and potassium permanganate on channel catfish infected with Flavobacterium columnare. North American Journal of Aquaculture. 74(3):320-329.Peracetic acid is effective for controlling fungus on channel catfish eggs

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Straus, D.L., Meinelt, T., Farmer, B.D., Mitchell, A.J. 2012. Peracetic acid is effective for controlling fungus on channel catfish eggs. Journal of Fish Diseases. 35:505-511.Transcriptomics, SNP discovery, and relative gene expression of fast- and slow-growing hybrid striped bass families and their application in a selective breeding program

- (Abstract Only)Fuller, S.A., Beck, B.H., Farmer, B.D., Mcentire, M.E., Freeman, D.W. 2012. Transcriptomics, SNP discovery, and relative gene expression of fast- and slow-growing hybrid striped bass families and their application in a selective breeding program [abstract]. Book of Abstracts Aquaculture America 2012: Bringing all the Players to the Table. p.173.Reduction of in vitro growth in Flavobacterium columnare and Saprolegnia parasitica by products containing peracetic acid

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Marchand, P., Phan, T., Straus, D.L., Farmer, B.D., Stuber, A., Meinelt, T. 2012. Reduction of in vitro growth in Flavobacterium columnare and Saprolegnia parasitica by products containing peracetic acid. Aquaculture Research. 43:1861-1866.Safety of Aquaflor(c)-medicated feed to sunshine bass

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Straus, D.L., Bowker, J.D., Bowman, M.P., Carty, D., Mitchell, A.J., Farmer, B.D. 2012. Safety of Aquaflor(c)-medicated feed to sunshine bass. North American Journal of Aquaculture. 74:1-7.The effect of high total ammonia concentration on the survival of channel catfish experimentally infected with Flavobacterium columnare

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Farmer, B.D., Mitchell, A.J., Straus, D.L. 2011. The effect of high total ammonia concentration on the survival of channel catfish experimentally infected with Flavobacterium columnare. Journal of Aquatic Animal Health. 23:162-168.Quantitative genetics and differential performance and gene expression of half-sib families of hybrid striped bass in communal ponds

- (Abstract Only)Fuller, S.A., Beck, B.H., Farmer, B.D., Mcentire, M.E., Freeman, D.W. 2011. Quantitative genetics and differential performance and gene expression of half-sib families of hybrid striped bass in communal ponds [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 89(E-Suppl 1):274/Journal of Dairy Science. 94(E-Suppl 1):274.Treating a natural outbreak of columnaris in channel catfish with copper sulfate and potassium permanganate

- (Abstract Only)Straus, D.L., Farmer, B.D., Beck, B.H. 2011. Treating a natural outbreak of columnaris in channel catfish with copper sulfate and potassium permanganate [abstract]. 36th Annual Eastern Fish Health Workshop, March 28 – April 1, 2011, Mt. Pleasant , South Carolina. p.20.Longevity of Bolbophorus damnificus infections in channel catfish

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Mitchell, A.J., Yost, M., Panuska, C., Farmer, B.D., Pote, L. 2011. Longevity of Bolbophorus damnificus infections in channel catfish. Journal of Aquatic Animal Health. 23(2):103-109.17a-Methyltestosterone - Medicated feed administered to Tilapia: Survival and pathologies.

- (Abstract Only)Straus, D.L., Bowker, J.D., Bowman, M.P., Carty, D., Mitchell, A.J., Farmer, B.D. 2011. 17a-Methyltestosterone - Medicated feed administered to Tilapia: Survival and pathologies.. Book of Abstracts Aquaculture America. p.447.The Safety of AQUAFLOR  (50% Florfenicol; Type A Medicated Article) Administered in feed to sunshine bass (female white bass Morone chrysops × male striped bass M. saxatilis)

- (Research Notes)Bowker, J.D., Straus, D.L., Bowman, M.P., Carty, D., Dotson, M., Mitchell, A.J., Farmer, B.D. 2010. The Safety of AQUAFLOR  (50% Florfenicol; Type A Medicated Article) Administered in feed to sunshine bass (female white bass Morone chrysops × male striped bass M. saxatilis). U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, Aquatic Animal Drug Approval Partnership, Drug Research Information Bulletin 19. 2 p.The effect of copper sulfate, potassium permanganate, and peracetic acid on Ichthyobodo necator in channel catfish

- (Abstract Only)Farmer, B.D., Straus, D.L., Mitchell, A.J., Meinelt, T. 2011. The effect of copper sulfate, potassium permanganate, and peracetic acid on Ichthyobodo necator in channel catfish [abstract]. Aquaculture America 2011: Aquaculture on Parade, February 28-March 3, 2011, New Orleans, Lousiana. p.147.Evaluation of a candidate control gene for Flavobacterium columnare expression analysis and expression profiles in four growth media

- (Abstract Only)Farmer, B.D., Straus, D.L., Fuller, S.A. 2011. Evaluation of a candidate control gene for Flavobacterium columnare expression analysis and expression profiles in four growth media [abstract]. Aquaculture America 2011: Aquaculture on Parade, February 28-March 3, 2011, New Orleans, Lousiana. p.147.The effectiveness of repeated tank treatments of copper sulfate and formalin on gill flukes and Ich in naturally infested white bass

- (Abstract Only)Farmer, B.D., Mitchell, A.J., Bullard, S.A. 2011. The effectiveness of repeated tank treatments of copper sulfate and formalin on gill flukes and Ich in naturally infested white bass [abstract]. Aquaculture America 2011: Aquaculture on Parade, February 28-March 3, 2011, New Orleans, Lousiana. p.148.Feeding Aquaflor® medicated feed to sunshine bass at up to 5 times the recommended dose

- (Abstract Only)Straus, D.L., Bowker, J., Bowman, M., Carty, D., Mitchell, A.J., Farmer, B.D. 2010. Feeding Aquaflor® medicated feed to sunshine bass at up to 5 times the recommended dose [abstract]. Annual Drug Approval Coodination Workshop. 16:89-94.The safety of 17a-Methyltestosterone medicated feed to tilapia

- (Abstract Only)Straus, D.L., Bowker, J., Bowman, M., Carty, D., Mitchell, A.J., Farmer, B.D. 2010. The safety of 17a-Methyltestosterone medicated feed to tilapia [abstract]. Annual Drug Approval Coodination Workshop. 16:123-130.The longevity of Bolbophorus damnificus in channel catfish

- (Abstract Only)Mitchell, A.J., Farmer, B.D. 2010. The longevity of Bolbophorus damnificus in channel catfish [abstract]. Annual Eastern Fish Health Workshop. p.92.Evaluation of an ultra low-flow water delivery system for small experimental  tanks

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Mitchell, A.J., Farmer, B.D. 2010. Evaluation of an ultra low-flow water delivery system for small experimental tanks. North American Journal of Aquaculture. 75:195-200.Comparison of percent hatch and fungal infestation in channel catfish eggs after copper sulfate, diquat bromide, formalin, and hydrogen peroxide treatment

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Mitchell, A.J., Straus, D.L., Farmer, B.D., Carter, R.R. 2010. Comparison of percent hatch and fungal infestation in channel catfish eggs after copper sulfate, diquat bromide, formalin, and hydrogen peroxide treatment. North American Journal of Aquaculture. 72:201-206.Comparing copper sulfate, diquat bromide, formalin, and hydrogen peroxide treatments on channel catfish eggs

- (Abstract Only)Mitchell, A.J., Straus, D.L., Farmer, B.D., Carter, R.R. 2010. Comparing copper sulfate, diquat bromide, formalin, and hydrogen peroxide treatments on channel catfish eggs[abstract]. Book of Abstracts Aquaculture America 2010. p.681.The safety of Aquaflor® medicated feed to sunshine bass

- (Abstract Only)Straus, D.L., Bowker, J.D., Bowman, M.P., Mitchell, A.J., Farmer, B.D. 2010. The safety of Aquaflor® medicated feed to sunshine bass [abstract]. Book of Abstracts Aquaculture America 2010. p.956.Improved methodology for determining antibiotic susceptibility of flavobacterium columnare isolates by broth microdilution

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Darwish, A.M., Farmer, B.D., Hawke, J.P. 2008. Improved methodology for determining antibiotic susceptibility of Flavobacterium columnare isolates by broth microdilution. Journal of Aquatic Animal Health. 20:185-191.Improved method for minimum inhibitory concentration testing of flavobacterium columnare

- (Abstract Only)Darwish, A.M., Farmer, B.D., Hawke, J.P. 2008. Improved method for minimum inhibitory concentration testing of flavobacterium columnare [abstract]. Book of Abstracts Aquaculture America. p.84.Minimum inhibitory concentration testing of flavobacterium columnare

- (Abstract Only)Darwish, A.M., Farmer, B.D., Hawke, J.P. 2007. Minimum inhibitory concentration testing of flavobacterium columnare [abstract]. Flavobacterium 2007 Workshop Book of Abstracts. p.35.


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