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Craig A Shoemaker

                                                                (PhD)
                        Aquatic Animal Health Research

                        




                        
                        Molecular Biologist
                        Phone: (334) 887-3741
                         ext. 116
                        
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                            ProjectsIntegrated Research to Improve Aquatic Animal Health in Warmwater Aquaculture
                                                    In-House Appropriated
                                                                    (D)Accession Number: 437658Characterizing the Growth Performance and Disease Resistance of Black Bass (Micropterus)
                                                    Non-Funded Cooperative Agreement
                                                                    (N)Accession Number: 436371Phage Endolysins as Alternatives to Antibiotics for Treating Systemic Infections of Streptococcus Iniae in Fish
                                                    Reimbursable Cooperative Agreement
                                                                    (R)Accession Number: 442692Chemical Strategies to Control Algal Bloom and Support Sustainable Aquaculture Growth and Development
                                                    Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement
                                                                    (S)Accession Number: 444209Developing Sustainable Aquaponic Production Systems
                                                    Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement
                                                                    (S)Accession Number: 440661**Publications**
                                                (Clicking on the reprint icon
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                                                    will take you to the publication reprint.)Controlled laboratory challenge demonstrates moderate additive genetic variation in resistance to tilapia lake virus in Nile tilapia

- (Abstract Only)Lafrentz, B.R., Johnston, A.E., Lozano, C.A., Ospina-Arango, J.F., Shoemaker, C.A., Vela-Avitua, S., Rye, M., Beck, B.H. 2024. Controlled laboratory challenge demonstrates moderate additive genetic variation in resistance to tilapia lake virus in Nile tilapia [abstract]. Aquaculture America 2024, February 18-21, 2024, San Antonio, TX, USA. 290.Probiotics impact resistance to Streptococcus iniae in Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) reared in biofloc systems
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Padeniya, U., Davis, D., Liles, M.R., Lafrentz, S.A., Lafrentz, B.R., Shoemaker, C.A., Beck, B.H., Wells, D.E., Bruce, T.J. 2023. Probiotics impact resistance to Streptococcus iniae in Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) reared in biofloc systems. Journal of Fish Diseases. 46:1137-1149. https://doi.org/10.1111/jfd.13833.Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) resistance to Francisella orientalis is heritable and not genetically correlated to growth performance

- (Abstract Only)Shoemaker, C.A., Lozano, C.A., Lafrentz, B.R., Mumma, W.P., Vela-Avitúa, S., Ospina-Arango, J., Yazdi, M., Rye, M. 2023. Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) resistance to Francisella orientalis is heritable and not genetically correlated to growth performance [ABSTRACT]. 21st International Conference on Diseases of Fish and Shellfish, September 11-14, 2023, Aberdeen, UK. 31.Pacific white shrimp (Liptopenaeus vannamei) transcriptome analysis after exposure to recombinant Vibrio parahaemolyticus PirA and PirB proteins

- (Abstract Only)Lange, M.D., Abernathy, J.W., Zhang, D., Shoemaker, C.A., Bader, T.J., Beck, B.H. 2023. Pacific white shrimp (Liptopenaeus vannamei) transcriptome analysis after exposure to recombinant Vibrio parahaemolyticus PirA and PirB proteins [abstract]. 21ST International Conference on Diseases of Fish and Shellfish, September 11-14, 2023. Aberdeen, UK.Controlled laboratory challenge demonstrates moderate additive genetic variation in resistance to tilapia lake virus in Nile tilapia

- (Abstract Only)Lafrentz, B.R., Johnston, A.E., Lozano, C.A., Ospina-Arango, J.F., Shoemaker, C.A., Vela-Avitua, S., Rye, M., Beck, B.H. 2023. Controlled laboratory challenge demonstrates moderate additive genetic variation in resistance to tilapia lake virus in Nile tilapia [abstract]. 21st International Conference on Diseases of Fish and Shellfish, September 11-14, 2023, Aberdeen, UK. 31.Peptidoglycan hydrolases as alternatives to antibiotics to treat Streptococcosis in fish

- (Abstract Only)Segree, A.T., Donovan, D.M., Abernathy, J.W., Shoemaker, C.A., Ramena, G.T. 2023. Peptidoglycan hydrolases as alternatives to antibiotics to treat Streptococcosis in fish [abstract]. Aquaculture America 2023, February 23-26, 2023, New Orleans, LA.Genome-wide association study for Streptococcus iniae in Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) identifies a significant QTL for disease resistance

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Genome-wide association study for Streptococcus iniae in Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) identifies a significant QTL for disease
resistance
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Vela-Avitúa, S., Lafrentz, B.R., Lozano, C.A., Shoemaker, C.A., Ospina-Arango, J., Beck, B.H., Rye, M. 2023. Genome-wide association study for Streptococcus iniae in Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) identifies a significant QTL for disease resistance. Frontiers in Genetics. 14:1078381. https://doi.org/10.3389/fgene.2023.1078381.Whole genome sequencing and annotation of seven strains of aeromonas veronii isolated from  channel catfish
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Abernathy, J.W., Zhang, D., Liles, M., Lange, M.D., Shoemaker, C.A., Beck, B.H. 2023. Whole genome sequencing and annotation of seven strains of aeromonas veronii isolated from  channel catfish. Microbiology Resource Announcements. 12(2):e01231-22. https://doi.org/10.1128/mra.01231-22.Transcriptome analysis of Pacific white shrimp (Liptopenaeus vannamei) after exposure to recombinant Vibrio parahaemolyticus PirA and PirB proteins
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Lange, M.D., Abernathy, J.W., Rawles, A.A., Zhang, D., Shoemaker, C.A., Bader, T.J., Beck, B.H. 2023. Transcriptome analysis of Pacific white shrimp (Liptopenaeus vannamei) after exposure to recombinant Vibrio parahaemolyticus PirA and PirB proteins. Fish and Shellfish Immunology. 132. Article 108502. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fsi.2022.108502.Toward understanding factors associated with outbreaks of motile aeromonas septicemia in channel catfish (ictalurus punctatus)

- (Abstract Only)Additive genetic variation in resistance of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) to Francisella orientalis and its genetic (co)variation to both harvest weight and resistance to Streptococcus agalactiae Ib
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Shoemaker, C.A., Lozano, C.A., Lafrentz, B.R., Mumma, W.P., Vela-Avitua, S., Ospina-Arango, J., Yazdi, M., Rye, M. 2022. Additive genetic variation in resistance of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) to Francisella orientalis and its genetic (co)variation to both harvest weight and resistance to Streptococcus agalactiae Ib. Aquaculture. 561:738736. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aquaculture.2022.738736.Coinfection by Group C Streptococcus dysgalactiae subsp. equisimilis and Flavobacterium davisii in Nile Tilapia, from the United States
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Shoemaker, C.A., Lafrentz, B.R., Beck, B.H., Paulson, M.D., Garcia, J.C., Heckman, T.I., Soto, E. 2022. Coinfection by Group C Streptococcus dysgalactiae subsp. equisimilis and Flavobacterium davisii in Nile Tilapia, from the United States. European Association of Fish Pathologists. https://doi.org/10.48045/001c.38695.Shrimp transcriptome analysis after exposure to recombinant Vibrio parahaemolyticus PirA and PirB toxins

- (Database / Dataset)Rawles, A.A., Abernathy, J.W., Lange, M.D., Shoemaker, C.A., Zhang, D., Bader, T.J., Beck, B.H. 2022. Shrimp transcriptome analysis after exposure to recombinant Vibrio parahaemolyticus PirA and PirB toxins. National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI).Identification and characterization of differentially expressed channel catfish IgM transcripts after vaccination with antigens of virulent aeromonas hydrophila
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Zhang, D., Lange, M.D., Shoemaker, C.A., Beck, B.H. 2022. Identification and characterization of differentially expressed channel catfish IgM transcripts after vaccination with antigens of virulent aeromonas hydrophila. Fishes. 2022(7):24. https://doi.org/10.3390/fishes7010024.Analysis of variation of immunoglobulin (Ig) M transcripts in channel catfish vaccinated with extracellular proteins of virulent Aeromonas hydrophila

- (Database / Dataset)Zhang, D., Lange, M.D., Shoemaker, C.A., Beck, B.H. 2022. Analysis of variation of immunoglobulin (Ig) M transcripts in channel catfish vaccinated with extracellular proteins of virulent Aeromonas hydrophila. National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI).Bioeconomics of Flavobacterium columnare Vaccine Pond Trials with Channel Catfish Ictalurus punctatus
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Malecki, J.K., Roy, L.A., Arias, C.R., Lange, M.D., Shoemaker, C.A., Beck, B.H., Truong, N.T., Hanson, T.R. 2021. Bioeconomics of Flavobacterium columnare Vaccine Pond Trials with Channel Catfish Ictalurus punctatus. North American Journal of Aquaculture.  https://doi.org/10.1002/naaq.10191.Toxicity of recombinant PirA and PirB derived from Vibrio parahaemolyticus in shrimp
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Zhang, D., Bader, T.J., Lange, M.D., Shoemaker, C.A., Beck, B.H. 2021. Toxicity of recombinant PirA and PirB derived from Vibrio parahaemolyticus in shrimp. Microbial Pathogenesis. 155:104886. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.micpath.2021.104886.Proteome analysis of virulent Aeromonas hydrophila reveals the upregulation of iron acquisition systems in the presence of a xenosiderophore
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Lange, M.D., Abernathy, J.W., Shoemaker, C.A., Zhang, D., Kirby, A., Peatman, E., Beck, B.H. 2020. Proteome analysis of virulent Aeromonas hydrophila reveals the upregulation of iron acquisition systems in the presence of a xenosiderophore. FEMS Microbiology Letters. 367(20):1-8. https://doi.org/10.1093/femsle/fnaa169.Dose effects of a DNA vaccine encoding the immobilization antigen on the immune response of channel catfish against Ichthyophthirius multifiliis
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Xu, D., Zhang, D., Shoemaker, C.A., Beck, B.H. 2020. Dose effects of a DNA vaccine encoding the immobilization antigen on the immune response of channel catfish against Ichthyophthirius multifiliis. Fish and Shellfish Immunology. 106: 1031-1041. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fsi.2020.07.063.Genetic (co)variation between harvest weight and resistance to both Streptococcus iniae and S. agalactiae capsular type Ib in Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus)
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Lafrentz, B.R., Lozano, C.A., Shoemaker, C.A., Garcia, J.C., Ospina-Arango, J.F., Rye, M. 2020. Genetic (co)variation between harvest weight and resistance to both Streptococcus iniae and S. agalactiae capsular type Ib in Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus). Aquaculture. 529:735726. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aquaculture.2020.735726.Aeromonas hydrophila stimulated with deferoxamine mesylate LC-MSMS

- (Database / Dataset)Streptococcosis in fish

- (Book / Chapter)Shoemaker, C.A., Lafrentz, B.R., Garcia, J.C., Xu, D., Beck, B.H. 2020. Streptococcosis in fish. In: AFS-FHS (American Fisheries Society-Fish Health Section). FHS Blue Book: Suggested Procedures for the Detection and Identification of Certain Finfish and Shellfish Pathogens. AFS-FHS. Bethesda, Maryland. Chapter 1.3.3.The severity of Motile Aeromonas septicemia caused by virulent Aeromonas hydrophila in channel catfish is influenced by nutrients and microbes in water
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Zhang, D., Xu, D., Shoemaker, C.A., Beck, B.H. 2020. The severity of Motile Aeromonas septicemia caused by virulent Aeromonas hydrophila in channel catfish is influenced by nutrients and microbes in water. Aquaculture. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aquaculture.2019.734898.Fish health research updates for 2019

- (Popular Publication)Beck, B.H., Shoemaker, C.A., Aksoy, M., Zhang, D., Bader, T.J., Peatman, E., Lange, M.D., Fuller, S.A., Liles, M. 2019. Fish health research updates for 2019. Fish Farming News. 2019(2):9-10.Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) resistance to Streptococcus iniae and S. agalactiae Ib is heritable and can be improved through selective breeding

- (Abstract Only)Shoemaker, C.A., Lafrentz, B.R., Lozano, C., Rye, M., Ospina-Arango, J., Garcia, J.C., Mumma, W.P., Bader, T.J., Shelley, J.P., Beck, B.H. 2019. Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) resistance to Streptococcus iniae and S. agalactiae Ib is heritable and can be improved through selective breeding [abstract]. International Aquaculture Meeting. 3.Immune response of channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) against Ichthyophthirius multifiliis post vaccination using DNA vaccines encoding immobilization antigens
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Xu, D., Zhang, D., Shoemaker, C.A., Beck, B.H. 2019. Immune response of channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) against Ichthyophthirius multifiliis post vaccination using DNA vaccines encoding immobilization antigens. Fish and Shellfish Immunology. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fsi.2019.08.071.On-farm evaluation of three different hatchery sources of Pacific white shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei) cultured in on-levee tanks in low salinity waters of west Alabama
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Roy, L.A., Teichert-Coddington, D., Dahl, S., Beck, B.H., Shoemaker, C.A., Whitis, G.N., James, J. 2019. On-farm evaluation of three different hatchery sources of Pacific white shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei) cultured in on-levee tanks in low salinity waters of west Alabama. Journal of Applied Aquaculture. https://doi.org/10.1080/10454438.2019.1614510.Commercial demonstration of a probiotic to enhance pacific white shrimp production in inland ponds of Alabama and Florida

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Roy, L., Teichert-Coddington, D., Laramore, S., Dahl, S., James, J., Whitis, G.N., Beck, B.H., Shoemaker, C.A. 2018. Commercial demonstration of a probiotic to enhance pacific white shrimp production in inland ponds of Alabama and Florida. Journal of the World Aquaculture Society. 49(4):42-49.Antimicrobial activity of the biopolymer chitosan against Streptococcus iniae

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Beck, B.H., Aksoy, M., Shoemaker, C.A., Fuller, S.A., Peatman, E. 2019. Antimicrobial activity of the biopolymer chitosan against Streptococcus iniae. Journal of Fish Diseases. 42:371-377.Immersion vaccination with an inactivated virulent Aeromonas hydrophila bacterin protects hybrid catfish (Ictalurus punctatus X Ictalurus furcatus) from motile Aeromonas septicemia
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Shoemaker, C.A., Mohammed, H., Bader, T.J., Peatman, E., Beck, B.H. 2018. Immersion vaccination with an inactivated virulent Aeromonas hydrophila bacterin protects hybrid catfish (Ictalurus punctatus X Ictalurus furcatus) from motile Aeromonas septicemia. Fish and Shellfish Immunology. 82:239-242. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fsi.2018.08.040.Resistance of Nile tilapia Oreochromis niloticus to Streptococcus iniae and S. agalactiae is heritable but not correlated

- (Abstract Only)LaFrentz, B.R., Shoemaker, C.A., Lozano, C.A., Garcia, J.C., Soto, E., Xu, D., Beck, B.H., Rye, M. 2018. Resistance of Nile tilapia Oreochromis niloticus to Streptococcus iniae and S. agalactiae is heritable but not correlated [abstract]. International Symposium on Aquatic Animal Health. p. 56.Vaccination with theronts of Ichthyophthirius multifiliis enhanced channel catfish molecular immune response

- (Abstract Only)Influence of native catfish mucus on Flavobacterium columnare growth and proteolytic activity

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Shoemaker, C.A., LaFrentz, B.R., Peatman, E., Beck, B.H. 2018. Influence of native catfish mucus on Flavobacterium columnare growth and proteolytic activity. Journal of Fish Diseases. https://doi.org/10.111/jfd.12833.Resistance of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) to Streptococcus iniae and S. agalactiae Ib is heritable but not correlated

- (Abstract Only)Lafrentz, B.R., Shoemaker, C.A., Lozano, C.A., Garcia, J.C., Soto, E., Xu, D., Beck, B.H., Rye, M. 2018. Resistance of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) to Streptococcus iniae and S. agalactiae Ib is heritable but not correlated. [abstract] Annual Eastern Fish Health Workshop. p. 35.Streptococcus agalactiae infection in Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) and its transmission potential to cohabitated sheepshead minnows (Cyprinodon variegatus)

- (Abstract Only)Garcia, J.C., Shoemaker, C.A., Lafrentz, B.R. 2018. Streptococcus agalactiae infection in Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) and its transmission potential to cohabitated sheepshead minnows (Cyprinodon variegatus)[abstract]. Annual Eastern Fish Health Workshop. p. 34.Immune responses of channel catfish against parasite Ichthyophthirius multifiliis following theront vaccination

- (Abstract Only)Xu, D., Zhang, Q., Shoemaker, C.A., Zhang, D., Moreira, G.S. 2018. Immune responses of channel catfish against parasite Ichthyophthirius multifiliis following theront vaccination. Proceedings of American Association of Immunologists. p. 242.L-rhamnose-binding lectins (RBLs) in Nile tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus: characterization and expression profiling in mucosal tissues

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Zhang, D., Beck, B.H., Mohammed, H., Zhao, H., Thongda, W., Ye, Z., Zeng, Q., Shoemaker, C.A., Fuller, S.A., Peatman, E. 2018. L-rhamnose-binding lectins (RBLs) in Nile tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus: characterization and expression profiling in mucosal tissues. Fish and Shellfish Immunology. 72:426-435.Mechanisms of pathogen virulence and host susceptibility in virulent Aeromonas hydrophila infections of channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus)

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Peatman, E., Mohammed, H., Kirby, A., Shoemaker, C.A., Aksoy, M., Beck, B.H. 2018. Mechanisms of pathogen virulence and host susceptibility in virulent Aeromonas hydrophila infections of channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus). Aquaculture. 482:1-8.Pathogenicity of Aeromonas hydrophila and pathogenesis of motile Aeromonas septicemia in channel catfish, Ictalurus punctatus

- (Abstract Only)Zhang, D., Xu, D., Shoemaker, C.A., Beck, B.H. 2017. Pathogenicity of Aeromonas hydrophila and pathogenesis of motile Aeromonas septicemia in channel catfish, Ictalurus punctatus [abstract]. Latin American and Caribbean Aquaculture 17. p. 34.Capsular typing of Streptococcus agalactiae (Lancefield group B streptococci) from fish using multiplex PCR and serotyping

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Shoemaker, C.A., Xu, D., Garcia, J.C., LaFrentz, B.R. 2017. Capsular typing of Streptococcus agalactiae (Lancefield group B streptococci) from fish using multiplex PCR and serotyping. Bulletin of the European Association of Fish Pathologists. 37(5):190-197.Expression of immune genes in systemic and mucosal immune tissues of channel catfish vaccinated with live theronts of Ichthyophthirius multifiliis

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Xu, D., Moreira, G.S., Shoemaker, C.A., Zhang, D., Beck, B.H. 2017. Expression of immune genes in systemic and mucosal immune tissues of channel catfish vaccinated with live theronts of Ichthyophthirius multifiliis. Fish and Shellfish Immunology. 66:540-547.Resistance of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) to Streptococcus iniae and S. agalatiae Ib is heritable but not correlated

- (Abstract Only)Shoemaker, C.A., Lozano, C.A., Lafrentz, B.R., Garcia, J.C., Soto, E., Xu, D., Beck, B.H., Rye, M. 2017. Resistance of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) to Streptococcus iniae and S. agalatiae Ib is heritable but not correlated [abstract]. European Association of Fish Pathologists. p. 105.Distribution of virulent Aeromonas hydrophila in channel catfish tissues following waterborne exposure

- (Abstract Only)Xu, D., Zhang, D., Shoemaker, C.A., Newton, J. 2017. Distribution of virulent Aeromonas hydrophila in channel catfish tissues following waterborne exposure [abstract]. World Aquaculture 2017. p.745.Aquaculture genomics, genetics and breeding in the United States: current status, challenges, and priorities for future research
                                                        

- (Other)Liu, Z., Leeds, T.D., Vallejo, R.L., Bosworth, B.G., Waldbieser, G.C., Palti, Y., Beck, B.H., Shoemaker, C.A., Blackburn, H.D., Rexroad III, C.E., Proestou, D.A. 2017. Aquaculture genomics, genetics and breeding in the United States: current status, challenges, and priorities for future research. Biomed Central (BMC) Genomics. 18:191. doi:10.1186/s12864-017-3557-1.Primer prueba de desafio controlado en tilapia del Nilo Para Resistencia a Streptococcus iniae

- (Popular Publication)Lafrentz, B.R., Lozano, C.A., Shoemaker, C.A., Garcia, J.C., Xu, D., Lovoll, M., Rye, M. 2017. Primer prueba de desafio controlado en tilapia del Nilo Para Resistencia a Streptococcus iniae. Panorama Acuicola. 22(2): p.38-41.Spring forward with improved Nile tilapia Oreochromis niloticus resistant to Streptococcus iniae and Streptococcus agalactiae IB

- (Abstract Only)Shoemaker, C.A., Lozano, C.A., Lafrentz, B.R., Garcia, J.C., Soto, E., Xu, D., Beck, B.H., Rye, M. 2017. Spring forward with improved Nile tilapia Oreochromis niloticus resistant to Streptococcus iniae and Streptococcus agalactiae IB. In: Aquaculture America 2017 Conference, San Antonio, Texas, February 19-22, 2017. p. 418.Impacts of parasite infection on columnaris disease of tilapia

- (Abstract Only)Xu, D., Shoemaker, C.A., Lafrentz, B.R., Zhang, D. 2017. Impacts of parasite infection on columnaris disease of tilapia. In: Aquaculture America 2017 Conference, San Antonio, Texas, February 19-22, 2017. p. 513.Controlled laboratory challenge demonstrates substantial additive genetic variation in resistance to Streptococcus iniae in Nile tilapia

- (Abstract Only)Lafrentz, B.R., Lozano, C.A., Shoemaker, C.A., Garcia, J.C., Xu, D., Lovoll, M., Rye, M. 2017. Controlled laboratory challenge demonstrates substantial additive genetic variation in resistance to Streptococcus iniae in Nile tilapia. In: Aquaculture America 2017 Conference, San Antonio, Texas, February 19-22, 2017. p. 234.Expression of immune genes in skin of channel catfish immunized with live theronts of Ichthyophthirius multifiliis

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Moreira, G.S., Shoemaker, C.A., Zhang, D., Xu, D. 2017. Expression of immune genes in skin of channel catfish immunized with live theronts of Ichthyophthirius multifiliis. Parasite Immunology. 39:e12397.Additive genetic variation in resistance of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) to Streptococcus iniae and S. agalactiae capsular type Ib: is genetic resistance correlated?

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Shoemaker, C.A., Lozano, C.A., Lafrentz, B.R., Garcia, J.C., Soto, E., Xu, D., Beck, B.H., Rye, M. 2017. Additive genetic variation in resistance of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) to Streptococcus iniae and S. agalactiae capsular type Ib: is genetic resistance correlated? Aquaculture. 468:193-198.Classification of a hypervirulent Aeromonas hydrophila pathotype responsible for epidemic outbreaks in warm-water fishes

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Rasmussen-Ivey, C.R., Hossain, M.J., Odom, S.E., Terhune, J.S., Hemstreet, W.G., Shoemaker, C.A., Zhang, D., Xu, D., Griffin, M.J., Liu, Y. 2016. Classification of a hypervirulent Aeromonas hydrophila pathotype responsible for epidemic outbreaks in warm-water fishes. Frontiers in Microbiology. 7:1615.Streptococcus iniae and Streptococcus agalactiae

- (Book / Chapter)Shoemaker, C.A., Xu, D., Soto, E. 2017. Streptococcus iniae and Streptococcus agalactiae. In: Woo, P.T.K., Cipriano, R.C.,editors. Fish Virus and Bacteria: Pathobiology and Protection. Boston, MA: CAB International. p. 298-313.Molecular immune response of channel catfish immunized with live theronts of Ichthyophthirius multifiliis

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Xu, D., Zhang, Q., Shoemaker, C.A., Zhang, D., Moreira, G.S. 2016. Molecular immune response of channel catfish immunized with live theronts of Ichthyophthirius multifiliis. Fish and Shellfish Immunology. 54:86-92.Detection and quantification of virulent Aeromonas hydrophila in channel catfish tissues following waterborne challenge

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Zhang, D., Moreira, G.S., Shoemaker, C.A., Newton, J.C., Xu, D. 2016. Detection and quantification of virulent Aeromonas hydrophila in channel catfish tissues following waterborne challenge. FEMS Microbiology Letters [online]. 363(9). Available: http://femsle.oxfordjournals.org/content/363/9/fnw080. doi:10.1093/femsle/fnw080.Controlled challenge experiment demonstrates substantial additive genetic variation in resistance of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) to Streptococcus iniae

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Lafrentz, B.R., Lozano, C.A., Shoemaker, C.A., Garcia, J.C., Xu, D., Lovoll, M., Rye, M. 2016. Controlled challenge experiment demonstrates substantial additive genetic variation in resistance of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) to Streptococcus iniae. Aquaculture. 458:134-139.Infection and disease progress of motile Aeromonas septicemia caused by virulent Aeromonas hydrophila in channel catfish

- (Abstract Only)Zhang, D., Xu, D., Shoemaker, C.A. 2016. Infection and disease progress of motile Aeromonas septicemia caused by virulent Aeromonas hydrophila in channel catfish [abstract]. Aquaculture America 2016. p. 986.Experimental induction of motile Aeromonas septicemia in channel catfish by waterborne challenge with virulent Aeromonas hydrophila

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Zhang, D., Xu, D., Shoemaker, C.A. 2016. Experimental induction of motile Aeromonas septicemia in channel catfish by waterborne challenge with virulent Aeromonas hydrophila. Aquaculture Reports. 3:18-23.Parasite treatment reduced Flavobacterium columnare infection in tilapia

- (Popular Publication)Xu, D., Shoemaker, C.A., Zhang, D. 2015. Parasite treatment reduced Flavobacterium columnare infection in tilapia. Global Aquaculture Advocate. November/December:18-19.Immunization with recombinant aerolysin and hemolysin protected channel catfish against virulent Aeromonas hydrophila

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Zhang, D., Xu, D., Shoemaker, C.A. 2015. Immunization with recombinant aerolysin and hemolysin protected channel catfish against virulent Aeromonas hydrophila. Aquaculture Research. doi: 10.111/are.12931.Treatment of Trichodina sp. reduced load of Flavobacterium colummnare and improved survival of hybrid tilapia
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Xu, D., Shoemaker, C.A., Zhang, D. 2015. Treatment of Trichodina sp. reduced load of Flavobacterium colummnare and improved survival of hybrid tilapia. Aquaculture Report. 2:126-131.Growth and survival of Flavobacterium columnare in fish mucus and porcine gastric mucin

- (Abstract Only)Shoemaker, C.A., Lafrentz, B.R. 2015. Growth and survival of Flavobacterium columnare in fish mucus and porcine gastric mucin. Flavobacterium 2015. p. 35.Intragenomic heterogeneity in the 16S rRNA genes of Flavobacterium columnare and standard protocol for genomovar assignment

- (Abstract Only)Lafrentz, B.R., Waldbieser, G.C., Welch, T.J., Shoemaker, C.A. 2015. Intragenomic heterogeneity in the 16S rRNA genes of Flavobacterium columnare and standard protocol for genomovar assignment. Flavobacterium 2015. p. 17.Formalin treatment of Trichondina sp. reduced Flavobacterium columnare infection in tilapia

- (Abstract Only)Xu, D., Shoemaker, C.A., Zhang, D. 2015. Formalin treatment of Trichondina sp. reduced Flavobacterium columnare infection in tilapia [abstract]. Flavobacterium 2015. p. 62.Controlled laboratory challenge demonstrates substantial additive genetic variation in resistance to Streptococcus iniae in Nile tilapia

- (Abstract Only)Lafrentz, B.R., Lozano, C.A., Shoemaker, C.A., Xu, D., Garcia, J.C., Lovoll, M., Rye, M. 2015. Controlled laboratory challenge demonstrates substantial additive genetic variation in resistance to Streptococcus iniae in Nile tilapia [abstract]. American Fisheries Society (Fish Health Section) Annual Meeting. p.30.Parasites can enhance infections of fish with bacterial pathogens

- (Abstract Only)Xu, D., Shoemaker, C.A. 2015. Parasites can enhance infections of fish with bacterial pathogens. In: 9th International Symposium on Fish Parasites, August 31-September 4, 2015, Valencia, Spain. p. 34.Parasitism affects vaccine efficacy against Streptococcus iniae in Nile tilapia

- (Abstract Only)Shoemaker, C.A., Martins, M.L., Xu, D. 2015. Parasitism affects vaccine efficacy against Streptococcus iniae in Nile tilapia [abstract]. European Association of Fish Pathologists. p. 182.Intragenomic heterogeneity in the 16S rRNA genes of Flavobacterium columnare and standard protocol for genomovar assignment

- (Abstract Only)Lafrentz, B.R., Waldbieser, G.C., Welch, T.J., Shoemaker, C.A. 2015. Intragenomic heterogeneity in the 16S rRNA genes of Flavobacterium columnare and standard protocol for genomovar assignment [abstract]. European Association of Fish Pathologists. p. 105.Parasitism enhances tilapia susceptibility to Flavobacterium columnare

- (Popular Publication)Xu, D., Shoemaker, C.A., Lafrentz, B.R. 2015. Parasitism enhances tilapia susceptibility to Flavobacterium columnare. Global Aquaculture Advocate. May/June:32-33.Passive transfer of serum from tilapia vaccinated with a Vibrio vulnificus vaccine provides protection from specific pathogen challenge
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Lafrentz, B.R., Shoemaker, C.A. 2015. Passive transfer of serum from tilapia vaccinated with a Vibrio vulnificus vaccine provides protection from specific pathogen challenge. Aquaculture. 442:16-20.Parasitism by Ich enhanced susceptibility of tilapia to Flavobacterium columnare

- (Abstract Only)Xu, D., Shoemaker, C.A., Lafrentz, B.R. 2015. Parasitism by Ich enhanced susceptibility of tilapia to Flavobacterium columnare [abstract]. Aquaculture America 2015. p. 506.Growth and survival of the fish pathogenic bacterium, Flavobacterium columnare, in tilapia mucus and porcine gastric mucin
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Shoemaker, C.A., Lafrentz, B.R. 2015. Growth and survival of the fish pathogenic bacterium, Flavobacterium columnare, in tilapia mucus and porcine gastric mucin. FEMS Microbiology Letters. 362(4):1-5.Humoral immune response of catfish immunized with extracellular products of Aeromonas hydrophila

- (Abstract Only)Zhang, D., Xu, D., Shoemaker, C.A. 2015. Humoral immune response of catfish immunized with extracellular products of Aeromonas hydrophila [abstract]. Aquaculture America 2015. p. 514.Naturally infected catfish concurrently transmit Ichthyophthirius multifiliis and Edwardsiella ictaluri to naive catfish

- (Abstract Only)Xu, D., Shoemaker, C.A., Zhang, Q. 2014. Naturally infected catfish concurrently transmit Ichthyophthirius multifiliis and Edwardsiella ictaluri to naive catfish [abstract]. International Symposium on Aquatic Animal Health p. 188.Intragenomic heterogeneity in the 16S rRNA genes of Flavobacterium columnare and standard protocol for genomovar assignment

- (Abstract Only)Lafrentz, B.R., Waldbieser, G.C., Welch, T.J., Shoemaker, C.A. 2014. Intragenomic heterogeneity in the 16S rRNA genes of Flavobacterium columnare and standard protocol for genomovar assignment [abstract]. International Symposium on Aquatic Animal Health. p.92.Is there a genetic correlation between the resistance of channel catfish to Edwardsiella ictaluri and Flavobacterium columnare, and how do we get there?

- (Abstract Only)Lafrentz, B.R., Peterson, B.C., Ourth, D.D., Shoemaker, C.A. 2014. Is there a genetic correlation between the resistance of channel catfish to Edwardsiella ictaluri and Flavobacterium columnare, and how do we get there? [abstract].International Symposium on Aquatic Animal Health. p. 94.Lack of association between Flavobacterium columnare genomovar and virulence in hybrid tilapia Oreochromis niloticus (L.) x Oreochromis aureus (Steindachner)
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Shoemaker, C.A., Lafrentz, B.R. 2014. Lack of association between Flavobacterium columnare genomovar and virulence in hybrid tilapia Oreochromis niloticus (L.) x Oreochromis aureus (Steindachner). Journal of Fish Diseases. 38:491-498.Enhanced susceptibility of hybrid tilapia to Flavobacterium columnare after parasitism by Ichthyophthirius multifiliis

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Xu, D., Shoemaker, C.A., Lafrentz, B.R. 2014. Enhanced susceptibility of hybrid tilapia to Flavobacterium columnare after parasitism by Ichthyophthirius multifiliis. Aquaculture. 430:44-49.Managing animal health from an aquaculture perspective

- (Abstract Only)Shoemaker, C.A., Lafrentz, B.R., Xu, D., Zhang, D. 2014. Managing animal health from an aquaculture perspective. Journal of Animal Science. 90(2):40.Overview of fish immune system and infectious diseases

- (Book / Chapter)Shoemaker, C.A., Xu, D., Lafrentz, B.R., Lapatra, S. 2015. Overview of fish immune system and infectious diseases. In: Lee, C.S., Lim, C., Gatlin, D.M., Webster, C.D. Dietary Nutrients, Additive, and Fish Health. Hoboken, New Jersey:John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 1-24.Intragenomic heterogeneity in the 16S rRNA genes of Flavobacterium columnare and relevance to genomovar assignment

- (Other)Lafrentz, B.R., Waldbieser, G.C., Welch, T.J., Shoemaker, C.A. 2013. Intragenomic heterogeneity in the 16S rRNA genes of Flavobacterium columnare and relevance to genomovar assignment. Genbank. Accession Nos. KC912647-KC912684.Intragenomic heterogeneity in the 16S rRNA genes of Flavobacterium columnare and standard protocol for genomovar assignment
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Lafrentz, B.R., Waldbieser, G.C., Welch, T.J., Shoemaker, C.A. 2014. Intragenomic heterogeneity in the 16S rRNA genes of Flavobacterium columnare and standard protocol for genomovar assignment. Journal of Fish Diseases. 37(7):657-669.Replicating vaccines

- (Book / Chapter)Shoemaker, C.A., Klesius, P.H. 2014. Replicating Vaccines. In: Gudding, R., Lillehaug, A., Evensen, O., editors. Fish Vaccination. Oxford, UK: John Wiley & Sons. 33-46.Parasite Ich could transmit Edwardsiella ictaluri into channel catfish

- (Abstract Only)Xu, D., Shoemaker, C.A., Klesius, P.H. 2013. Parasite Ich could transmit Edwardsiella ictaluri into channel catfish. In: American Fisheries Society National 143rd Annual Meeting, September 8-12, 2013. p. 71.Intragenomic heterogeneity in the 16S rRNA genes of Flavobacterium columnare and relevance to genomovar assignment

- (Abstract Only)Lafrentz, B.R., Waldbieser, G.C., Welch, T.J., Shoemaker, C.A. 2013. Intragenomic heterogeneity in the 16S rRNA genes of Flavobacterium columnare and relevance to genomovar assignment [abstract]. Annual Eastern Fish Health Workshop. p. 24.Chemotactic activity of channel catfish, Ictalurus punctatus (Rafinesque), recombinant Cyclophilin A
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Yeh, H., Shoemaker, C.A., Klesius, P.H. 2013. Chemotactic activity of channel catfish, Ictalurus punctatus (Rafinesque), recombinant Cyclophilin A. Journal of Fish Diseases. 36:1041-1046.Naturally infected channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) concurrently transmit Ichthyophthirius multifiliis and Edwardsiella ictaluri to naive channel catfish

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Xu, D., Shoemaker, C.A., Zhang, Q., Klesius, P.H. 2012. Naturally infected channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) concurrently transmit Ichthyophthirius multifiliis and Edwardsiella ictaluri to naive channel catfish. Aquaculture. 376-379:133-136.Ich parasite serves as vector to transmit bacteria to fish

- (Popular Publication)Xu, D., Shoemaker, C.A., Klesius, P.H. 2012. Ich parasite serves as vector to transmit bacteria to fish. Global Aquaculture Advocate. November/December:82-83.The Flavobacterium challenge: host, genomovar, and virulence

- (Proceedings)Shoemaker, C.A., Lafrentz, B.R., Klesius, P.H. 2012. The Flavobacterium challenge: host, genomovar, and virulence. In: Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on the Members of the Genus Flavobacterium. June 5-7, 2012, Turku, Finland. 2012 CDROM.Vaccination of fish against Flavobacterium columnare and F. psychrophilum

- (Abstract Only)Lafrentz, B.R., Cain, K.D., Shoemaker, C.A., Klesius, P.H. 2012. Vaccination of fish against Flavobacterium columnare and F. psychrophilum [abstract]. US-Russia Workshop on Aquaculture and Fish Health. p. 17.Reproducible challenge model to investigate the virulence of Flavobacterium columnare genomovars in rainbow trout Oncorhynchus mykiss

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Lafrentz, B.R., Lapatra, S.E., Shoemaker, C.A., Klesius, P.H. 2012. Reproducible challenge model to investigate the virulence of Flavobacterium columnare genomovars in rainbow trout Oncorhynchus mykiss. Diseases of Aquatic Organisms. 101:115-122.Enhanced susceptibility of channel catfish to the bacterium Edwardsiella ictaluri after parasitism by Ichthyophthirius multifiliis

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Xu, D., Shoemaker, C.A., Martins, M., Wei Pridgeon, Y., Klesius, P.H. 2012. Enhanced susceptibility of channel catfish to the bacterium Edwardsiella ictaluri after parasitism by Ichthyophthirius multifiliis. Veterinary Microbiology. 158:216-219.Development of a reproducible challenge model to investigate the virulence of Flavobacterium columnare genomovars in rainbow trout Oncorhynchus mykiss (Walbaum)

- (Abstract Only)Lafrentz, B.R., Lapatra, S.E., Shoemaker, C.A., Klesius, P.H. 2012. Development of a reproducible challenge model to investigate the virulence of Flavobacterium columnare genomovars in rainbow trout Oncorhynchus mykiss (Walbaum)[abstract]. American Fisheries Society Annual Meeting. p. 25.Columnaris Disease

- (Book / Chapter)Lafrentz, B.R., Goodwin, A.E., Shoemaker, C.A. 2012. Columnaris Disease. In: AFS-FHS (American Fisheries Society-Fish Health Section). FHS blue book: suggested procedures for the detection and identification of certain finfish and shellfish pathogens. AFS-FHS. Bethesda, Maryland. chap. 1.2.3.Effects of Ichthyophthirius multifiliis parasitism on the survival, hematology and bacterial load in channel catfish previously exposed to Edwardsiella ictaluri

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Shoemaker, C.A., Martins, M.L., Xu, D., Klesius, P.H. 2012. Effects of Ichthyophthirius multifiliis parasitism on the survival, hematology and bacterial load in channel catfish previously exposed to Edwardsiella ictaluri. Parasitology Research. 111(5):2223-2228.Bivalent vaccination of sex reversed hybrid tilapia against Streptococcus iniae and Vibrio vulnificus

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Shoemaker, C.A., Lafrentz, B.R., Klesius, P.H. 2012. Bivalent vaccination of sex reversed hybrid tilapia against Streptococcus iniae and Vibrio vulnificus. Aquaculture. 354-355:45-49.Growth, body composition, immune response and resistance to Streptococcus iniae of hybrid tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus x O. aureaus, fed diets containing various levels of linoleic and linolenic acids

- (Abstract Only)Li, E., Lim, C.E., Shoemaker, C.A., Klesius, P.H. 2012. Growth, body composition, immune response and resistance to Streptococcus iniae of hybrid tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus x O. aureaus, fed diets containing various levels of linoleic and linolenic acids [abstract]. XV International Symposium on Fish Nutrition and Feeding, Molde, Norway. P. 231.The Flavobacterium columnare challenge: host, genomovar and virulence

- (Abstract Only)Shoemaker, C.A., Lafrentz, B.R., Klesius, P.H. 2012. The Flavobacterium columnare challenge: host, genomovar and virulence [abstract]. Flavobacterium 2012. p. 41.Spleen index and mannose-binding lectin levels in four channel catfish Ictalurus punctatus families exhibiting different susceptibilities to Flavobacterium columnare and Edwardsiella ictaluri

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Lafrentz, B.R., Shoemaker, C.A., Booth, N.J., Peterson, B.C., Ourth, D.C. 2012. Spleen index and mannose-binding lectin levels in four channel catfish Ictalurus punctatus families exhibiting different susceptibilities to Flavobacterium columnare and Edwardsiella ictaluri. Journal of Aquatic Animal Health. 24:141-147.Ichthyophthirius multifiliis as a potential vector of Edwardsiella ictaluri in channel catfish

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Xu, D., Shoemaker, C.A., Klesius, P.H. 2012. Ichthyophthirius multifiliis as a potential vector of Edwardsiella ictaluri in channel catfish. FEMS Microbiology Letters. 329:160-167.Global transcription analysis of vaccinated channel catfish following challenge with virulent Edwardsiella ictaluri

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Wei Pridgeon, Y., Yeh, H., Shoemaker, C.A., Klesius, P.H. 2012. Global transcription analysis of vaccinated channel catfish following challenge with virulent Edwardsiella ictaluri. Veterinary Immunology and Immunopathology. 146:53-61.Global gene expression in channel catfish after vaccination with an attenuated Edwardsiella ictaluri

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Wei Pridgeon, Y., Yeh, H., Shoemaker, C.A., Mu, X., Klesius, P.H. 2012. Global gene expression in channel catfish after vaccination with an attenuated Edwardsiella ictaluri. Fish and Shellfish Immunology. 32:524-533.Parasitism by protozoan Ichthyophthirius enhanced invasion of Aeromonas hydrophila in channel catfish

- (Proceedings)Xu, D., Wei Pridgeon, Y., Klesius, P.H., Shoemaker, C.A. 2012. Parasitism by protozoan Ichthyophthirius enhanced invasion of Aeromonas hydrophila in channel catfish. Proceedings of Aquaculture America 2012. p. 119.Parasitism by protozoan Ichthyophthirius multifiliis enhanced invasion of Aeromonas hydrophila in tissues of channel catfish

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Xu, D., Wei Pridgeon, Y., Klesius, P.H., Shoemaker, C.A. 2011. Parasitism by protozoan Ichthyophthirius multifiliis enhanced invasion of Aeromonas hydrophila in tissues of channel catfish. Veterinary Parasitology. 184:101-107.Spleen size and plasma levels of mannose binding lectin in channel catfish Ictalurus punctatus families exhibiting different susceptibilities to Flavobacterium columnare and Edwardsiella ictaluri

- (Abstract Only)Peterson, B.C., Booth, N.J., Ourth, D.D., Shoemaker, C.A., Lafrentz, B.R. 2012. Spleen size and plasma levels of mannose binding lectin in channel catfish Ictalurus punctatus families exhibiting different susceptibilities to Flavobacterium columnare and Edwardsiella ictaluri. Aquaculture America Conference. P. 367.Vaccination of sex reversed hybrid tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus X O. aureus) with an inactivated Vibrio vulnificus vaccine

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Shoemaker, C.A., Lafrentz, B.R., Klesius, P.H. 2011. Vaccination of sex reversed hybrid tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus X O. aureus) with an inactivated Vibrio vulnificus vaccine. Biologicals. 39:424-429.Modified live Edwardsiella ictaluri vaccine, AQUAVAC-ESC, lacks multidrug resistance plasmids

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Lafrentz, B.R., Welch, T.J., Shoemaker, C.A., Drennan, J.D., Klesius, P.H. 2011. Modified live Edwardsiella ictaluri vaccine, AQUAVAC-ESC, lacks multidrug resistance plasmids. Journal of Aquatic Animal Health. 23(4):195-199.Temperature effects on immune response and hematological parameters of channel catfish Ictalurus punctatus vaccinated with live theronts of Ichthyophthirius multifiliis

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Martins, M.L., Xu, D., Shoemaker, C.A., Klesius, P.H. 2011. Temperature effects on immune response and hematological parameters of channel catfish Ictalurus punctatus vaccinated with live theronts of Ichthyophthirius multifiliis. Fish and Shellfish Immunology. 31:774-780.Immunoproteomic analysis of the antibody response obtained in Nile tilapia following vaccination with a Streptococcus iniae vaccine

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Lafrentz, B.R., Shoemaker, C.A., Klesius, P.H. 2011. Immunoproteomic analysis of the antibody response obtained in Nile tilapia following vaccination with a Streptococcus iniae vaccine. Veterinary Microbiology. 152:346-352.Development and use of a Flavobacterium columnare challenge model in Rainbow trout

- (Abstract Only)Lafrentz, B.R., Shoemaker, C.A., Lapatra, S.E., Klesius, P.H. 2011. Development and use of a Flavobacterium columnare challenge model in Rainbow trout [abstract]. Eastern Fish Health Workshop. p. 41.Parasitism enhances susceptibility to bacterial infection in tilapia

- (Popular Publication)Xu, D., Shoemaker, C.A., Klesius, P.H. 2011. Parasitism enhances susceptibility to bacterial infection in tilapia. Global Aquaculture Advocate. March/April 28-29.Effect of parasitism on vaccine efficacy against Streptococcus iniae in Nile tilapia

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Martins, M.L., Shoemaker, C.A., Xu, D., Klesius, P.H. 2011. Effect of parasitism on vaccine efficacy against Streptococcus iniae in Nile tilapia. Aquaculture. 314:18-23.Efficacy of a modified live Flavobacterium columnare vaccine in fish

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Shoemaker, C.A., Klesius, P.H., Drennan, J.D., Evans, J.J. 2010. Efficacy of a modified live Flavobacterium columnare vaccine in fish. Fish and Shellfish Immunology. 30:304-308.Efficacy of Ichthyophthirius vaccines in channel catfish against white spot disease

- (Abstract Only)Xu, D., Klesius, P.H., Shoemaker, C.A. 2010. Efficacy of Ichthyophthirius vaccines in channel catfish against white spot disease. In: American Chemical Society National Meeting and Exposition 2010. August 22-26, 2010. Boston, Massachusetts. p. 237.Antibiotic sensitivity and molecular analyses demonstrate a lack of IncA/C plasmid in modified live Edwardsiella ictaluri vaccine strain

- (Abstract Only)Lafrentz, B.R., Welch, T.J., Shoemaker, C.A., Klesius, P.H. 2010. Antibiotic sensitivity and molecular analyses demonstrate a lack of IncA/C plasmid in modified live Edwardsiella ictaluri vaccine strain [abstract]. Eastern Fish Health Workshop. p.77.Assay performance during validation of freezing channel catfish Ictalurus punctatus (Rafinesque)infected with a Gram-negative bacterium

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Bebak, J.A., Shoemaker, C.A., Arias, C., Klesius, P.H. 2011. Assay performance during validation of freezing channel catfish Ictalurus punctatus (Rafinesque)infected with a Gram-negative bacterium. Aquaculture Research. 42:169-176.Expression profiles of toll-like receptors in anterior kidney of channel catfish Ictalurus punctatus (Rafinesque), acutely infected by Edwardsiella ictaluri

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Pridgeon, J. W., Russo, R., Shoemaker, C.A., Klesius, P.H. 2010. Expression profiles of toll-like receptors in anterior kidney of channel catfish Ictalurus punctatus (Rafinesque), acutely infected by Edwardsiella ictaluri. Journal of Fish Diseases 33:497-505.Detection of Edwardsiella ictaluri in frozen catfish: Epidemiological application

- (Abstract Only)Bebak, J.A., Shoemaker, C.A., Arias, C., Klesius, P.H. 2010. Detection of Edwardsiella ictaluri in frozen catfish: Epidemiological application [abstract]. World Aquaculture Society. p. 91.Protective immunity of Nile tilapia against Ichthyophthirius

- (Abstract Only)Xu, D., Klesius, P.H., Shoemaker, C.A. 2010. Protective immunity of Nile tilapia against Ichthyophthirius [abstract]. World Aquaculture Society. p. 1111.Identification and expression profile of multiple genes in the anterior kidney of channel catfish induced by modified live Edwardsiella ictaluri vaccination

- (Proceedings)Wei Pridgeon, Y., Shoemaker, C.A., Klesius, P.H. 2010. Identification and expression profile of multiple genes in the anterior kidney of channel catfish induced by modified live Edwardsiella ictaluri vaccination. Proceedings of Aquaculture 2010. p. 795.The role of the Flavobacterium columnare chemotactic response to skin mucus in virulence

- (Proceedings)Klesius, P.H., Wei Pridgeon, Y., Aksoy, M., Shoemaker, C.A., Evans, J.J. 2010. The role of the Flavobacterium columnare chemotactic response to skin mucus in virulence. Aquaculture 2010. p. 528.Nile Tilapia Infectivity by Genomically Diverse Streptoccocus agalactiae Isolates from Multiple Hosts

- (Abstract Only)Evans, J.J., Klesius, P.H., Pasnik, D.J., Garcia, J.C., Shoemaker, C.A. 2010. Nile Tilapia Infectivity by Genomically Diverse Streptoccocus agalactiae Isolates from Multiple Hosts. World Aquaculture Society. Aquaculture 2010. March 1-5, 2010 San Diego, California. pg 312.Streptococcus iniae vaccine

- (Proceedings)Klesius, P.H., Pridgeon, Y.W., Shoemaker, C.A. 2010. Streptococcus iniae vaccine. In: Proceedings of BIT Life Sciences' 2nd World Vaccine Congress - 2010. March 24-26, 2010, Beijing, China. p. 307.Identification of in vitro upregulated genes in a modified live vaccine strain of Edwardsiella ictaluri compared to a virulent parent strain

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Wei Pridgeon, Y., Russo, R., Shoemaker, C.A., Klesius, P.H. 2010. Identification of in vitro upregulated genes in a modified live vaccine strain of Edwardsiella ictaluri compared to a virulent parent strain. Comparative Immunology Microbiology and Infectious Diseases. 33(6):e31-e40.Possible role of the Flavobacterium columnare chemotactic response to skin mucus in virulence

- (Abstract Only)Klesius, P.H., Lafrentz, B.R., Shoemaker, C.A., Evans, J.J. 2009. Possible role of the Flavobacterium columnare chemotactic response to skin mucus in virulence [abstract]. Asian Pacific Aquaculture 2009. Paper 37.Identification and expression profile of multiple genes in the anterior kidney of channel catfish induced by modified live Edwardsiella ictaluri vaccination.

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Pridgeon, Y.W., Shoemaker, C.A., Klesius, P.H. 2010. Identification and expression profile of multiple genes in the anterior kidney of channel catfish induced by modified live Edwardsiella ictaluri vaccination. Veterinary Immunology and Immunopathology. 134:184-198.Identification of over-expressed genes in modified live vaccine strain of Edwardsiella ictaluri compared to virulent strain

- (Other)Pridgeon, Y.W., Russo, R., Shoemaker, C.A., Klesius, P.H. 2009. Identification of over-expressed genes in modified live vaccine strain of Edwardsiella ictaluri compared to virulent strain. Genbank. Accession Nos. GR487953 - GR487993.Chemotactic response of Flavobacterium columnare to channel catfish mucus

- (Abstract Only)Lafrentz, B.R., Klesius, P.H., Shoemaker, C.A. 2009. Chemotactic response of Flavobacterium columnare to channel catfish mucus. In: Flavobacterium 2009 Conference, September 21-23, 2009, Paris, France. p. 59.Antigens provide immunity against Ich in channel catfish trials

- (Popular Publication)Xu, D., Klesius, P.H., Shoemaker, C.A. 2009. Antigens provide immunity against Ich in channel catfish trials. Global Aquaculture Advocate.12(4): 70-71.Flavobacterium columnare: Chemotaxis and adhesion to channel catfish mucus is mediated by lectin-like capsular substances

- (Abstract Only)Klesius, P.H., Aksoy, M., Shoemaker, C.A., Evans, J.J. 2009. Flavobacterium columnare: Chemotaxis and adhesion to channel catfish mucus is mediated by lectin-like capsular substances. 14th European Association of Fish Pathologists. International Conference Prague, Czech Republic september 14-19, 2009. p. 54.Protection against heterologous Streptococcus iniae isolates using a modified bacterin vaccine in Nile tilapia Oreochromis niloticus

- (Abstract Only)Shoemaker, C.A., Klesius, P.H., Lafrentz, B.R., Evans, J.J. 2009. Protection against heterologous Streptococcus iniae isolates using a modified bacterin vaccine in Nile tilapia Oreochromis niloticus. 14th European Association of Fish Pathologists. International Conference Prague, Czech Republic September 14-19, 2009. p. 98.Identification of overexpressed immune-related genes in the anterior kidney of channel catfish induced by Edwardsiella ictaluri vaccination.

- (Other)Pridgeon, Y.W., Shoemaker, C.A., Klesius, P.H. 2009. Identification of overexpressed immune-related genes in the anterior kidney of channel catfish induced by Edwardsiella ictaluri vaccination. Genbank. Accession Nos. G0898766 to GO898822.Survival of vaccinated, feed-trained largemouth bass fry (Micropterus salmoides floridanus) during natural exposure to Flavobacterium columnare

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Bebak, J.A., Matthews, M., Shoemaker, C.A. 2009. Survival of vaccinated, feed-trained largemouth bass fry (Micropterus salmoides floridanus) during natural exposure to Flavobacterium columnare. Vaccine. 27:4297-4301.Chemotactic response of Flavobacterium columnare to channel catfish mucus

- (Proceedings)Lafrentz, B.R., Klesius, P.H., Shoemaker, C.A. 2009. Chemotactic response of Flavobacterium columnare to channel catfish mucus. In: Proceeding of the Members of the Genus Flavobacterium. Flavobacterium 2009, September 21-23, 2009, Paris, France. CDROM.Overview of zoonotic infections from fish and shellfish

- (Abstract Only)Evans, J.J., Klesius, P.H., Haenen, O., Shoemaker, C.A. 2009. Overview of zoonotic infections from fish and shellfish. 14th European Association of Fish Pathologists. International Conference Prague, Czech Republic September 14-19, 2009.Survival of vaccinated,feed-trained largemouth bass fry (Micropterus Salmoides Floridanus) during natural exposure to Flavobacterium columnare

- (Abstract Only)Bebak, J.A., Matthews, M., Shoemaker, C.A. 2009. Survival of vaccinated,feed-trained largemouth bass fry (Micropterus Salmoides Floridanus) during natural exposure to Flavobacterium columnare. In: Abstracts of the American Fishery Society (Fish Health Section). p. 28.Enhanced mortality in Nile tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus following  coinfections with ichthyophthiriasis and streptococcosis

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Xu, D., Shoemaker, C.A., Klesius, P.H. 2009. Enhanced mortality in Nile tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus following coinfections with ichthyophthiriasis and streptococcosis. Diseases of Aquatic Organisms. 85:187-192.Fish Vaccines:  Current State and Future Advances

- (Abstract Only)Klesius, P.H., Shoemaker, C.A., Evans, J.J. 2009. Fish Vaccines:  Current State and Future Advances [abstract]. International Veterinary Vaccines and Diagnostics Conference. p. 27.Development and use of a modified live Flavobacterium columnare vaccine in fish

- (Abstract Only)Shoemaker, C.A., Klesius, P.H., Bebak, J.A., Evans, J.J. 2009. Development and use of a modified live Flavobacterium columnare vaccine in fish [abstract]. International Veterinary Vaccines and Diagnostics Conference. p. 28.Parasitisms in tilapia by Ichthyophthirius enhanced fish susceptility to streptococcosis

- (Proceedings)Xu, D., Shoemaker, C.A., Klesius, P.H. 2009. Parasitisms in tilapia by Ichthyophthirius enhanced fish susceptility to streptococcosis. In: Proceedings of the American Fishery Society (Fish Health Section). p. 16.First isolation and characterization of Lactococcus garvieae from Brazilian Nile tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus, (L.), and pintado, Pseudoplathystoma corruscans (Spix and Agassiz)

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Evans, J.J., Klesius, P.H., Shoemaker, C.A. 2009. First isolation and characterization of Lactococcus garvieae from Brazilian Nile tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus, (L.), and pintado, Pseudoplathystoma corruscans (Spix and Agassiz). Journal of Fish Diseases. 32, 943-951.Chemotaxis of Flavobacterium columnare:  To Channel Catfish Mucus

- (Abstract Only)Klesius, P.H., Aksoy, M., Shoemaker, C.A., Evans, J.J. 2009. Chemotaxis of Flavobacterium columnare:  To Channel Catfish Mucus. In: Proceedings of the American Fishery Society (Fish Health Section).June 8-10, 2009, Park City, Utah. p.26.An Attenuated Strain of Edwardsiella ictaluri is Killed by Channel Catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) Macrophages and Confers Protection in Few Days

- (Abstract Only)Russo, R., Shoemaker, C.A., Panangala, V.S., Klesius, P.H. 2009. An Attenuated Strain of Edwardsiella ictaluri is Killed by Channel Catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) Macrophages and Confers Protection in Few Days. American Society for Microbiology Annual Meeting. p. 210.In vitro and in vivo interaction of macrophages from vaccinated and non-vaccinated channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) to Edwardsiella ictaluri

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Russo, R., Shoemaker, C.A., Panangala, V.S., Klesius, P.H. 2009. In vitro and in vivo interaction of macrophages from vaccinated and non-vaccinated channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) to Edwardsiella ictaluri. Fish and Shellfish Immunology. 26: 543-552.Pathogenicity of Streptococcus ictaluri to Channel Catfish

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Pasnik, D.J., Evans, J.J., Klesius, P.H., Shoemaker, C.A., Yeh, H. 2009. Pathogenicity of Streptococcus ictaluri to Channel Catfish. Journal of Aquatic Animal Health. Vol 21 no. 3. 184-188.Cross-protection elicited in channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus Rafinesque) immunized with a low dose of virulent Edwardsiella ictaluri strains

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Panangala, V.S., Shoemaker, C.A., Klesius, P.H., Mitra, A., Russo, R. 2009. Cross-protection elicited in channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus Rafinesque) immunized with a low dose of virulent Edwardsiella ictaluri strains. Aquaculture Research. 40:915-926.MODIFIED LIVE FLAVOBACTERIUM COLUMNARE VACCINE

- (Abstract Only)Shoemaker, C.A., Klesius, P.H., Evans, J.J. 2009. Modified Live Flavobacterium columnare Vaccine. 2009 Catfish Farmers of America Research Symposium. p. 8.Immunization of Catfish with Inactivated Trophonts Against Ichthyophthirius

- (Proceedings)Xu, D., Klesius, P.H., Shoemaker, C.A. 2009. Immunization of Catfish with Inactivated Trophonts Against Ichthyophthirius. In: Aquaculture America 2009, February 15-18,2009, Seattle, Washington. p. 381.Edwardsiella Septicaemias

- (Book / Chapter)Evans, J.J., Klesius, P.H., Plumb, J., Shoemaker, C.A. 2011. Edwardsiella septicaemias. In Woo, P.T.K. and Bruno, D.W. (ed) Fish Diseases and Disorders, volume 3: Viral, Bacterial and fungal Infections, 2nd edition. CABI, Wallingford, UK. pg. 512-569.Vaccines for Warmwater Aquaculture

- (Abstract Only)Klesius, P.H., Shoemaker, C.A., Evans, J.J. 2008. Vaccines for Warmwater Aquaculture[abstract]. BIT's World Congress of Vaccine 2008.Effect of immunization of channel catfish with inactivated trophonts on serum and cutaneous antibody titers and survival against Ichthyophthirius multifiliis

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Xu, D., Klesius, P.H., Shoemaker, C.A. 2009. Effect of immunization of channel catfish with inactivated trophonts on serum and cutaneous antibody titers and survival against Ichthyophthirius multifiliis. Fish and Shellfish Immunology. 26(4): 614-618.Flavobacterium columnare chemotaxis to channel catfish mucus

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Klesius, P.H., Shoemaker, C.A., Evans, J.J. 2008. Flavobacterium columnare chemotaxis to channel catfish mucus. Federation of European Microbiological Societies. Microbiological Letters 288:216-220.CONCURRENT INFECTIONS (PARASITISM AND BACTERIAL DIESEASE) in TILAPIA

- (Proceedings)Shoemaker, C.A., Xu, D., Klesius, P.H., Evans, J.J. 2008. Concurrent infections (parasitism and bacterial diesease) in tilapia. Proceedings of the 8th International Symposium on Talipia in Aquaculture. Cairo, Egypt October 12-14, 2008. Volume 2: p 1365-1375.STREPTOCOCCUS:  A WORLDWIDE FISH HEALTH PROBLEM

- (Proceedings)Klesius, P.H., Shoemaker, C.A., Evans, J.J. 2008. Streptococcus:  a worldwide fish health problem. Proceedings from the 8th International Symposium on Talipia in Aquaculture. Cairo, Egypt October 12-14, 2008. Volume 1: p 83-107.GENOMIC DIVERSITY OF STREPTOCCOCUS AGALACTIAE ISOLATES FROM MULTIPLE HOSTS AND THEIR INFECTIVITY IN NILE TILAPIA

- (Proceedings)Evans, J.J., Klesius, P.H., Bohnsack, J.F., Pasnik, D.J., Garcia, J.C., Whiting, A.A., Shoemaker, C.A. 2008. Genomic diversity of streptoccocus agalactiae isolates from multiple hosts and their infectivity in nile tilapia. Proceedings of the 8th International Symposium on Talipia in Aquaculture. Cairo, Egypt October 12-14-2008. Volume 2: p 1199-1209.Concurrent Infections (Parasitism and Bacterial Disease) in Tilapia

- (Proceedings)Shoemaker, C.A., Xu, D., Klesius, P.H., Evans, J.J. 2008. Concurrent Infections (Parasitism and Bacterial Disease) in Tilapia. In: Proceedings of the 8th International Symposium on Talipia in Aquaculture, October 12-14, 2008, Cairo, Egypt. p. 1365-1375.Fish Vaccines:  Current State and Future Trends

- (Abstract Only)Klesius, P.H., Shoemaker, C.A., Evans, J.J. 2008. Fish Vaccines:  Current State and Future Trends. Fisheries Forum Asian Proceedings. September 25-27, 2008. Shanghai, China.Prevention of Ichthyophthirius multifiliis in Fish Using Vaccination

- (Proceedings)Xu, D., Klesius, P.H., Shoemaker, C.A., Shelby, R.A. 2008. Prevention of Ichthyophthirius multifiliis in Fish Using Vaccination. 2008 Forum on Fishery Science and Technology. p. 166-170.Fish Vaccines: Current State and Future Trends

- (Proceedings)Klesius, P.H., Shoemaker, C.A., Evans, J.J. 2008. Fish Vaccines: Current State and Future Trends. Fisheries Forum Asian Proceedings. Forum on Fishery Science and Technology. Shanghai, China, September 25-27, 2008.Field Evaluation of a Modified Live Flavobacterium columnare Vaccine in Trout at a North Carolina Hatchery

- (Abstract Only)Bebak, J.A., Shoemaker, C.A., Klesius, P.H. 2008. Field Evaluation of a Modified Live Flavobacterium columnare Vaccine in Trout at a North Carolina Hatchery[abstract]. Aquatic Animal Drug Approval Partnership Program. p. 8-9.Phylogenetic relationships among Streptococcus agalactiae isolated from piscine, dolphin, bovine and human sources: a dolphin and piscine lineage associated with a fish epidemic in Kuwait is also associated with human...

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Evans, J.J., Bohnsack, J.F., Klesius, P.H., Whiting, A.A., Garcia, J.C., Shoemaker, C.A. Takahashi, S. 2008. Phylogenetic relationships among Streptococcus agalactiae isolated from piscine, dolphin, bovine and human sources: a dolphin and piscine lineage associated with a fish epidemic in Kuwait is also associated with human neonatal infections in Japan. Journal of Medical Microbiology. 57(11):1369-1376.Genomic Diversity of Streptoccocus agalactiae Isolates from Multiple Hosts and Their Infectivity in Nile Tilapia

- (Abstract Only)Evans, J.J., Klesius, P.H., Bohnsack, J.F., Pasnik, D.J., Garcia, J.C., Whiting, A.A., Shoemaker, C.A. 2008. Genomic Diversity of Streptoccocus agalactiae Isolates from Multiple Hosts and Their Infectivity in Nile Tilapia. 8th International Symposium on Talipia in Aquaculture. Cairo, Egypt October 12-14, 2008. p. 109.Streptococcus:  A World-Wide Fish Health Problem

- (Abstract Only)Klesius, P.H., Shoemaker, C.A., Evans, J.J. 2008. Streptococcus:  A World-Wide Fish Health Problem. 8th International Symposium on Talipia in Aquaculture. Cairo, Egypt October 12-14, 2008. p. 7.Immune response and host protection of Nile tilapia against parasite Ichthyophthirius multifiliis

- (Abstract Only)Xu, D., Klesius, P.H., Shoemaker, C.A. 2008. Immune response and host protection of Nile tilapia against parasite Ichthyophthirius multifiliis. In: Proceedings of the American Fisheries Society Fish Health Section, July 14-12, 2008, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada, p. 154.Non-infectivity of Cattle Streptococcus agalactiae in Nile Tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus and Channel Catfish, Ictalurus punctatus

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Garcia, J.C., Klesius, P.H., Evans, J.J., Shoemaker, C.A. 2008. Non-infectivity of cattle Streptococcus agalactiae in Nile tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus and channel catfish, Ictalurus punctatus. Aquaculture. 281:151-154.Effect of tricaine methanesulfonate on survival and reproduction of fish ectoparasite Ichthyophthirius multifiliis

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Xu, D., Shoemaker, C.A., Klesius, P.H. 2008. Effect of tricaine methanesulfonate on survival and reproduction of fish ectoparasite Ichthyophthirius multifiliis. Parasitology Research. 103:979-982.Use of Modified Live Vaccines in Aquaculture

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Shoemaker, C.A., Klesius, P.H., Arias, C.R., Evans, J.J. 2009. Use of Modified Live Vaccines in Aquaculture. Journal of the World Aquaculture Society. 40(5):573-585.Bath immersion, booster vaccination strategy holds potential for protecting juvenile tilapia against Streptococcus iniae

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Klesius, P.H., Shoemaker, C.A., Evans, J.J. 2008. Bath immersion, booster vaccination strategy holds potential for protecting juvenile tilapia against Streptococcus iniae. Global Aquaculture Advocate. 11(3): 49-50.Protective immunity of Nile tilapia against Ichthyophthirius multifiliis post immunization with live theronts and sonicated trophonts

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Xu, D., Klesius, P.H., Shoemaker, C.A. 2008. Protective immunity of Nile tilapia against Ichthyophthirius multifiliis post immunization with live theronts and sonicated trophonts. Fish and Shellfish Immunology. 25: 124-127.Immunity in Fish

- (Proceedings)Shoemaker, C.A., Klesius, P.H., Lim, C.E. 2007. Immunity in Fish. Pezzato, L.E., Barros, M.M. and Furuya, W.M., Editors. Second Symposium on Nutrition and Health of Fish. November 12-17, 2007. Botucatu-Sao Paulo, Brazil. p. 53-65.DIFFERENTIAL GENE EXPRESSION OF PUTATIVE VIRULENCE GENES IN Flavobacterium columnare

- (Abstract Only)Zhang, Y., Shoemaker, C.A., Klesius, P.H., Arias, C. 2007. Differential gene expression of putative virulence genes in flavobacterium columnare. Aquaculture Conference Proceedings.Aquaculture 2007. February 26 - March 2, 2007 San Antonio , Texas. p. 34.Binding and Phagocytosis by Opsonized and Nonopsonized Channel Catfish Macrophages of Viable DsRed-fluorescent-labeled Edwardsiella ictaluri

- (Abstract Only)Russo, R., Panangala, V.S., Shoemaker, C.A., Klesius, P.H. 2008. Binding and Phagocytosis by Opsonized and Nonopsonized Channel Catfish Macrophages of Viable DsRed-fluorescent-labeled Edwardsiella ictaluri [abstract]. World Aquaculture Society. p. 334.Immunostimulation, vaccine and phage therapy strategies in aquaculture

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Klesius, P.H., Evans, J.J., Shoemaker, C.A. 2007. Immunostimulation, vaccine and phage therapy strategies in aquaculture. In: Aquaculture Health International, Issue 11: 36-38.Host-specific association between Flavobacterium columnare genomovars and fish species

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Olivares-Fuster, O., Baker, J.L., Terhune, J.S., Shoemaker, C.A., Klesius, P.H., Arias, C.R. 2007. Host-specific association between Flavobacterium columnare genomovars and fish species. Systematic and Applied Microbiology. 30: 624-633.Immersion vaccination of tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) using a Streptococcus iniae vaccine

- (Abstract Only)Klesius, P.H., Shoemaker, C.A., Evans, J.J. 2008. Immersion vaccination of tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) using a Streptococcus iniae vaccine. Aquaculture America Conference 2008.  Ferbruary 9-12, 2008.  Lake Buena Vista, Florida. pg. 183.Flavobacterium columnare genomovar type influenced mortality in channel catfish Ictalurus punctatus

- (Abstract Only)Shoemaker, C.A., Olivares-Fuster, O., Arias, C.R., Klesius, P.H. 2008. Flavobacterium columnare genomovar type influenced mortality in channel catfish Ictalurus punctatus [abstract]. World Aquaculture Society. p. 358.BIOLOG MICROLOG® IDENTIFICATION OF Lactococcus garvieae INFECTION IN NILE TILAPIA Oreochromis niloticus AND PINTADO Pseudoplathystoma corruscans FROM BRAZIL

- (Abstract Only)Evans, J.J., Klesius, P.H., Shoemaker, C.A. 2008. Biolog microlog® identification of lactococcus garvieae infection in nile tilapia oreochromis niloticus and pintado pseudoplathystoma corruscans from brazil. Aquaculture America Conference 2008. February 9-12, 2008. Lake Buena Vista, Florida. pg. 99.A cohabitation challenge model in immunization trials for channel catfish against the parasite Ichthyophthirius

- (Abstract Only)Xu, D., Klesius, P.H., Shoemaker, C.A. 2008. A cohabitation challenge model in immunization trials for channel catfish against the parasite Ichthyophthirius. In: Aquaculture 2008. February 9-12, 2008. Orlando, FL. p.441.Relationship Between Nutrition and Fish Health

- (Proceedings)Lim, C.E., Aksoy, M., Klesius, P.H., Shoemaker, C.A. 2007. Relationship Between Nutrition and Fish Health. In: II Symposium on Nutrition and Fish Health, November 14-16, 2007, Botucato, Brazil, pgs. 5-20.Flavobacterium columnare genomovar influences mortality in channel catfish (Ictalurus puncatus)

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Shoemaker, C.A., Olivares-Fuster, O., Arias, C.R., Klesius, P.H. 2008. Flavobacterium columnare genomovar influences mortality in channel catfish (Ictalurus puncatus). Veterinary Microbiology 127: 353-359.The macrophage chemotactic activity of Edwardsiella tarda extracellular products

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Wiedenmayer, A.A., Klesius, P.H., Evans, J.J., Shoemaker, C.A. 2008. The macrophage chemotactic activity of Edwardsiella tarda extracellular products. Journal of Fish Diseases. 31(5):331-342.The Fish Immune System, with Particular Emphasis on Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus)

- (Book / Chapter)Klesius, P.H., Shoemaker, C.A., Evans, J.J. 2008. The Fish Immune System, with Particular Emphasis on Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus). CD ROM. Peddie, S. editor. Patterson Peddie Consulting Ltd., Carricfergus, UK.  Important Infectious and Parasitic Diseases of Farmed Tilapias. Chapter 15 pg. 128-140.Feed deprivation increases the susceptiblity of channel catfish to columnaris disease

- (Review Article)Shoemaker, C.A., Klesius, P.H., Lim, C.E. 2007. Feed deprivation increases the susceptiblity of channel catfish to columnaris disease. Schering Plough Animal Health Aqua Focus 65: 1-4.IMMERSION VACCINATION OF NEWLY HATCHED AND SEX REVERSED NILE TILAPIA (Oreochromis niloticus) USING A STREPTOCOCCUS INIAE VACCINE

- (Abstract Only)Klesius, P.H., Shoemaker, C.A., Evans, J.J. 2007. Immersion vaccination of newly hatched and sex reversed nile tilapia (oreochromis niloticus) using a streptococcus iniae vaccine. page 92. European Association of Fish Pathologists. 13th EAFP International Conference on 'Disease of Fish and Shellfish' 17th-21st September, 2007 Grado, Italy.GENOMIC DIVERSITY OF STREPTOCOCCUS AGALACTIAE FROM FISH, BOVINE AND HUMAN HOSTS

- (Abstract Only)Evans, J.J., Bohnsak, J., Klesius, P.H., Whiting, A.A., Garcia, J.C., Shoemaker, C.A. 2007. Genomic diversity of streptococcus agalactiae from fish, bovine and human hosts. page 131. European Association of Fish Pathologists. 13th EAFP International Conference on 'Disease of Fish and Shellfish' 17th-21st September, 2007 Grado, Italy.Passive immunization of channel catfish Ictalurus punctatus with anti-Flavobacterium columnare sera

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Shelby, R.A., Shoemaker, C.A., Klesius, P.H. 2007. Passive immunization of channel catfish Ictalurus punctatus with anti-Flavobacterium columnare sera. Diseases of Aquatic Organisms. 77: 143-147.Protective immunity of channel catfish against parasite Ichthyophthirius

- (Abstract Only)Xu, D., Klesius, P.H., Shoemaker, C.A. 2007. Protective immunity of channel catfish against parasite Ichthyophthirius. American Association of Veterinary Parasitologists Proceedings. 105: p.101.Strategies for Field Sampling When Large Sample Sizes are Required

- (Abstract Only)Bebak, J.A., Shoemaker, C.A., Arias, C.R., Klesius, P.H. 2007. Strategies for Field Sampling When Large Sample Sizes are Required. Annual Eastern Fish Health Workshop. June, 2007. p. 25.Simultaneous Detection of Bacterial Fish Pathogens, Edwardsiella ictaluri, Flavobacterium columnnare and Aeromonas Hydrophila by Multiplex-PCR

- (Abstract Only)Panangala, V.S., Shoemaker, C.A., Vansanten, V.L., Dybvig, K., Klesius, P.H. 2007. Simultaneous Detection of Bacterial Fish Pathogens, Edwardsiella ictaluri, Flavobacterium columnnare and Aeromonas Hydrophila by Multiplex-PCR. American Society for Microbiology Annual Meeting Proceedings. page Z-001.Rapid detection of Flavobacterium columnare in fish using TaqMan real-time polymerase chain reaction assay

- (Abstract Only)Panangala, V.S., Shoemaker, C.A., Klesius, P.H. 2007. Rapid detection of Flavobacterium columnare in fish using TaqMan real-time polymerase chain reaction assay. American Fisheries Society Annual Meeting Proceedings. page 27.Molecular typing of isolates of the fish pathogen, Flavobacterium columnare, by single-strand conformation polymorphism analysis

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Olivares-Fuster, O., Shoemaker, C.A., Klesius, P.H., Arias, C.R. 2007. Molecular typing of isolates of the fish pathogen, Flavobacterium columnare, by single-strand conformation polymorphism analysis. FEMS Immunology and Medical Microbiology 269: 63-69.GENOMOVAR INFLUENCES FLAVOBACTERIUM COLUMNARE MORTALITY IN CHANNEL CATFISH (ICTALURUS PUNCTATUS)

- (Abstract Only)Shoemaker, C.A., Olivares-Fuster, O., Arias, C., Klesius, P.H., Evans, J.J. 2007. Genomovar influences flavobacterium columnare mortality in channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus). page 133. European Association of Fish Pathologists. 13th EAFP International Conference on 'Disease of Fish and Shellfish' 17th-21st September, 2007 Grado, Italy.A Modified Live Vaccine Against Flavobacterium columnare

- (Abstract Only)Shoemaker, C.A., Klesius, P.H., Evans, J.J. 2007. A modified live vaccine against Flavobacterium columnare. Flavobacterium 2007. May 2007. page 39.Rapid detection of Flavobacterium columnare, the bacterium causing Columnaris Disease in fish

- (Abstract Only)Panangala, V.S., Shoemaker, C.A., Klesius, P.H. 2007. Rapid detection of Flavobacterium columnare, the bacterium causing Columnaris Disease in fish. Flavbacterium 2007. May 2007. page 44.Are Tilapia Infected with Gyrodactylus More Susceptible to Streptococcus?

- (Abstract Only)Xu, D., Shoemaker, C.A., Klesius, P.H. 2007. Are Tilapia Infected with Gyrodactylus More Susceptible to Streptococcus?. American Fisheries Society Annual Meeting Proceedings. page 9.Tilapia Vaccines: Important Disease Prevention, Biosecurity Tools

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Klesius, P.H., Shoemaker, C.A., Evans, J.J. 2007. Tilapia Vaccines: Important Disease Prevention, Biosecurity Tools. Global Aquaculture Advocate May/June page 76, 78.TaqMan real-time polymerase chain reaction assay for rapid detection of the fish pathogen Flavobacterium columnare

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Panangala, V.S., Shoemaker, C.A., Klesius, P.H. 2007. TaqMan real-time polymerase chain reaction assay for rapid detection of the fish pathogen Flavobacterium columnare. Aquaculture Research. 38: 508-517.INFLUENCE OF NATURAL TRICHODINA SP.PARASITISM ON EXPERIMENTAL STREPTOCOCCUS INIAE OR Streptococcus AGALACTIAE INFECTION AND SURVIVAL OF YOUNG CHANNEL CATFISH ICTALURUS PUNCTATUS (RAFINESQUE)

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Evans, J.J., Klesius, P.H., Pasnik, D.J., Shoemaker, C.A. 2007. Influence of natural trichodina sp. parasitism on experimental streptococcus iniae or streptococcus agalactiae infection and survival of young channel catfish ictalurus punctatus (rafinesque). Aquaculture Research. Volume 38, Issue 6:664-667.Growth Responses and Resistance to Streptococccus iniae of Nile Tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus Fed Diets Containing Distiller's Dried Grains with Solubles

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Lim, C.E., Garcia, J.C., Aksoy, M., Klesius, P.H., Shoemaker, C.A., Evans, J.J. 2007. Growth Responses and Resistance to Streptococccus iniae of Nile Tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus Fed Diets Containing Distiller's Dried Grains with Solubles. Journal of the World Aquaculture Society. Vol. 38, No. 2. p. 231-237.Growth Responses and Resistance to Streptococcus iniae of Nile Tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus, Fed Diets Containing Distiller's Dried Grains with Solubles

- (Abstract Only)Lim, C.E., Garcia, J.C., Aksoy, M., Klesius, P.H., Shoemaker, C.A., Evans, J.J. 2006. Growth Responses and Resistance to Streptococcus iniae of Nile Tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus, Fed Diets Containing Distiller's Dried Grains with Solubles. 7th International Symposium on Tilapia in Aquaculture. September 6-8, 2006. Veracruz, Mexico, p. 49.Evaluation of the link between gyrodactylosis and streptococcosis of Nile tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus (L.)

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Xu, D., Shoemaker, C.A., Klesius, P.H. 2007. Evaluation of the link between gyrodactylosis and streptococcosis of Nile tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus (L.). Journal of Fish Diseases. 30: 233-238.CONCURRENT EXPERIMENTAL Streptococcus SPP. INFECTIONS AND NATURAL PARASITISM IN CHANNEL CATFISH Ictalurus punctatus

- (Abstract Only)Evans, J.J., Klesius, P.H., Pasnik, D.J., Shoemaker, C.A. 2007. Concurrent experimental streptococcus spp. infections and natural parasitism in channel catfish ictalurus punctatus. Aquaculture Conference Proceedings. Aquaculture 2007. February 26 - March 2, 2007 San Antonio , Texas. p. 282.Are there Economic Advantages for the Use of Immune Enhancer Strategies in Aquaculture?

- (Abstract Only)Klesius, P.H., Lim, C.E., Evans, J.J., Shoemaker, C.A. 2007. Are there Economic Advantages for the Use of Immune Enhancer Strategies in Aquaculture?  Aquaculture Conference Proceedings. Aquaculture 2007. February 26 - March 2, 2007 San Antonio , Texas. p. 473.Evaluation of a cohabitation challenge model in immunization trials for channel catfish, Ictalurus punctatus (Rafinesque), against Ichthyophthirius multifiliis

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Xu, D., Klesius, P.H., Shoemaker, C.A. 2007. Evaluation of a cohabitation challenge model in immunization trials for channel catfish, Ictalurus punctatus (Rafinesque), against Ichthyophthirius multifiliis. Diseases of Aquatic Organisms. 74: 49-57.MULTIPLEX-PCR FOR SIMULTANEOUS DETECTION OF THREE FISH-PATHOGENIC BACTERIA, EDWARDSIELLA ICTALURI, FLAVOBACTERIUM COLUMNARE AND AEROMONAS HYDROPHILA

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Panangala, V.S., Shoemaker, C.A., Van Santan, V.L., Dybvig, K., Klesius, P.H. 2007. Multiplex-PCR for simultaneous detection of three fish-pathogenic bacteria, Edwardsiella ictaluri, Flavobacterium columnare and Aeromonas hydrophila. Diseases of Aquatic Organisms 74: 199-208.AN OVERVIEW STREPTOCOCCUS IN WARM-WATER FISH

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Evans, J.J., Klesius, P.H., Shoemaker, C.A. 2006. An overview Streptococcus in warm-water fish. Aquaculture Health International. Issue 7 pg. 10-14.IMMUNIZATION OF EYED CHANNEL CATFISH, ICTALURUS PUNCTATUS, EGGS WITH MONOVALENT FLAVOBACTERIUM COLUMNARE VACCINE AND BIVALENT F. COLUMNARE AND EDWARDSIELLA ICTALURI VACCINE

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Shoemaker, C.A., Klesius, P.H., Evans, J.J. 2006. Immunization of eyed channel catfish, Ictalurus punctatus, eggs with monovalent Flavobacterium columnare vaccine and bivalent F. columnare and Edwardsiella ictaluri vaccine. Vaccine. 25(2007):1126-1131.First report of Yersinia ruckeri biotype 2 in the USA

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Arias, C.R., Olivares-Fuster, O., Hayden, K., Shoemaker, C.A., Grizzle, J.M., Klesius, P.H. 2007. First report of Yersinia ruckeri biotype 2 in the USA.  Journal of Aquatic Animal Health 19:35-40.SIMULTANEOUS DETECTION OF EDWARDSIELLA ICTALURI AND FLAVOBACTERIUM COLUMNARE BY DUAL IMMUNOFLUORESCENCE TEST

- (Proceedings)Panangala, V.S., Shelby, R.A., Shoemaker, C.A., Klesius, P.H., Morrison, E.E. 2006. Simultaneous detection of Edwardsiella ictaluri and Flavobacterium columnare by dual immunofluorescence test. Proceedings of the 5th International Symposium on Aquatic Animal Health (American Fisheries Society, Fish Health Section). p. 208.Growth Response and Acquired Resistance of Nile Tilapia Oreochromis niloticus Following Infection or Vaccination with Streptococcus iniae

- (Proceedings)Shoemaker, C.A., Lim, C.E., Aksoy, M., Welker, T.L., Klesius, P.H., Evans, J.J. 2006. Growth Response and Acquired Resistance of Nile tilapia Oreochromis niloticus Following Infection or Vaccination with Streptococcus iniae. Proceedings 7th International Symposium on Tilapia in Aquaculture (ISTA7). September 6-8, 2006. Veracruz, Mexico. p. 43-48.GROWTH RESPONSE AND ACQUIRED RESISTANCE OF NILE TILAPIA OREOCHROMIS NILOTICUS FOLLOWING INFECTION OR VACCINATION WITH STREPTOCOCCUS INIAE

- (Abstract Only)Shoemaker, C.A., Lim, C.E., Aksoy, M., Welker, T.L., Klesius, P.H., Evans, J.J. 2006. Growth response and acquired resistance of Nile tilapia Oreochromis niloticus following infection or vaccination with Streptococcus iniae. Proceedings 7th International Symposium on Tilapia in Aquaculture (ISTA7). September 6-8, 2006 Veracruz, Mexico. p. 43.Growth response and acquired resistance of Nile tilapia Orechromis niloticus following infection or vaccination with Streptococcus iniae.

- (Abstract Only)Shoemaker, C.A., Lim, C.E., Aksoy, M., Welker, T.L., Klesius, P.H. 2006. Growth response and acquired resistance of Nile tilapia Oreochromis niloticus following infection or vaccination with Streptococcus inae. In proceedings of International Symposium on Tilapia in Aquaculture. Pgs. 43-48.COMPARISON OF LIPOPOLYSACCARIDE AND PROTEIN PROFILES BETWEEN FLAVOBACTERIUM COLUMNARE STRAINS FROM DIFFERENT GENOMOVARS

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Zhang, Y., Arias, C.R., Shoemaker, C.A., Klesius, P.H. 2006. Comparison of lipopolysaccaride and protein profiles between Flavobacterium columnare strains from different genomovars. Journal of Fish Diseases. 29:657-663.IDENTIFICATION AND EPIDEMIOLOGY OF STREPTOCCOCUS INIAE AND S. AGALACTIAE

- (Abstract Only)Evans, J.J., Klesius, P.H., Shoemaker, C.A., Pasnik, D.J. 2006. Identification and epidemiology of Streptoccocus iniae and S. agalactiae. 7th International Symposium on Tilapia in Aquaculture. Talk/Abstract. September 6-8, 2006. Veracruz, Mexico.VACCINES TO PREVENT STREPTOCOCCUS INIAE AND S. AGALACTIAE DISEASE IN TILAPIA OREOCHROMIS NILOTICUS

- (Abstract Only)Klesius, P.H., Evans, J.J., Shoemaker, C.A., Pasnik, D.J. 2006. Vaccines to prevent Streptococcus iniae and S. agalactiae disease in tilapia Oreochromis niloticus. 7th International Symposium on Tilapia in Aquaculture. Talk/Abstract. September 6-8, 2006. Veracruz, Mexico.Identification and Epidemiology of Streptococcus iniae and S. agalactiae in tilapias Oreochromis spp.

- (Proceedings)Evans, J.J., Klesius, P.H., Shoemaker, C.A., Pasnik, D.J. 2006. Identification and Epidemiology of Streptococcus iniae and S. agalactiae in tilapias Oreochromis spp. Proceedings 7th International Symposium on Tilapia in Aquaculture. September 6-8, 2006. Veracruz, Mexico. p. 25-42.VACCINES TO PREVENT Streptococcus iniae AND S. agalactiae DISEASE IN NILE TILAPIA Oreochromis niloticus

- (Proceedings)Klesius, P.H., Evans, J.J., Shoemaker, C.A., Pasnik, D.J. 2006. Vaccines to prevent Streptococcus iniae and S. agalactiae disease in Nile tilapia Oreochromis niloticus. Proceedings 7th International Symposium on Tilapia in Aquaculture (ISTA 7). September 6-8, 2006. Veracruz, Mexico. pg. 15-24.FAS EXPRESSION AND APOPTOSIS IN THE FISH PARASITE ICHTHYOPHTHIRIUS

- (Abstract Only)Xu, D., Klesius, P.H., Shoemaker, C.A. 2006. Fas expression and apoptosis in the fish parasite Ichthyophthirius. International Aquatic Animal Health Symposium Proceedings. 5th International Symposium on Aquatic Animal Health. San Francisco, CA. September 1 - 7,2006.GROWTH RESPONSE AND RESISTANCE TO STREPTOCOCCUS INIAE OF NILE TILAPIA (OREOCHROMIS NILOTICUS) FED DIETS CONTAINING DISTILLER'S DRIED GRAINS WITH SOLUBLES

- (Abstract Only)Lim, C.E., Garcia, J.C., Aksoy, M., Klesius, P.H., Shoemaker, C.A., Evans, J.J. 2006. Growth response and resistance to Streptococcus iniae of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) fed diets containing distiller's dried grains with solubles. 7th International Symposium on Tilapia in Aquaculture. Talk/Abstract. September 6-8, 2006. Veracruz, Mexico. p. 49.Growth Response and Resistance to Streptococcus iniae of Nile Tilapia Oreochromis niloticus Fed Diets Containing Distiller’s Dried Grains with Solubles

- (Proceedings)Lim, C.E., Garcia, J.C., Aksoy, M., Klesius, P.H., Shoemaker, C.A., Evans, J.J. 2006. Growth response and resistance to Streptococcus iniae of Nile tilapia Oreochromis niloticus fed diets containing distiller’s dried grains with solubles.  7th Proceedings International Symposium on Tilapia in Aquaculture. September 6-8, 2006 Veracruz, Mexico. on-line http://ag.arizona.edu/azaqua/ista/ISTA7/Papers/DDGS_Lim.docFAS Expression and Apoptosis in the Fish Parasite Ichthyophthirus

- (Proceedings)Xu, D., Klesius, P.H., Shoemaker, C.A. 2006. FAS expression and apoptosis in the fish parasite Ichthyophthirus. 5th International Symposium on Aquatic Animal Health. San Francisco, CA. September 2 - 6, 2006. P. 280.SIMULTANEOUS DETECTION OF EDWARDSIELLA ICTALURI AND FLAVOBACTERIUM COLUMNARE BY DUAL IMMUNOFLUORESCENCE TEST

- (Abstract Only)Panangala, V.S., Shelby, R.A., Shoemaker, C.A., Klesius, P.H., Morrison, E.E. 2006. Simultaneous detection of Edwardsiella ictaluri and Flavobacterium columnare by Dual Immunofluorescence test. International Aquatic Animal Health Symposium Proceedings. 5th International Symposium on Aquatic Animal Health. San Francisco, CA. September 1 - 7, 2006.INTERACTIONS BETWEEN TRICHODINA SPP. PARASITISM AND STREPTOCOCCUS SPP. INFECTIONS IN CHANNEL CATFISH, ICTALURUS PUNCTATUS

- (Abstract Only)Pasnik, D.J., Evans, J.J., Klesius, P.H., Shoemaker, C.A. 2006. Interactions between Trichodina spp. parasitism and Streptococcus spp. infections in channel catfish, Ictalurus punctatus. 5th International Symposium on Aquatic Animal Health Proceedings. San Francisco, CA. September 2-6, 2006. p 211.PROTECTIVE ANTIBODY RESPONSES FOLLOWING VACCINATION WITH STREPTOCOCCUS AGALACTIAE IN NILE TILAPIA, OREOCHROMIS NILOTICUS

- (Abstract Only)Pasnik, D.J., Evans, J.J., Klesius, P.H., Panangala, V.S., Shoemaker, C.A., Shelby, R.A. 2006. Protective antibody responses following vaccination with Streptococcus agalactiae in Nile tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus. 5th International Symposium on Aquatic Animal Health Proceedings. San Francisco, CA. September 2-6, 2006. p 210.THE MACROPHAGE CHEMOTACTIC ACTIVITY OF STREPTOCOCCUS AGALACTIAE AND STREPTOCOCCUS INIAE EXTRACELLULAR PRODUCTS (ECP)

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Klesius, P.H., Evans, J.J., Shoemaker, C.A. 2007. The macrophage chemotactic activity of Streptococcus agalactiae and Streptococcus iniae extracellular products (ECP). Fish and Shellfish Immunology. 22(5)443-450.A US Perspective on Selected Biotechnological Advancements in Fish Health Part II: Genetic stock improvement, biosecurity tools and alternative protein sources in fish diets

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Klesius, P.H., Evans, J.J., Shoemaker, C.A., Lim, C.E. 2007. A US perspective on selected biotechnological advancements in fish health Part II: Genetic stock improvement, biosecurity tools and alternative protein sources in fish diets.  Aquaculture Health International. Issue 9:18-20.Enteric Septicemia of Catfish (Edwardsiella ictaluri)

- (Book / Chapter)Plumb, J.A., Shoemaker, C.A. 2006. Enteric Septicemia of Catfish (Edwardsiella ictaluri). In: Woo PTK and Bruno DW, Editors. Fish Diseases and Disorders, Vol 3, Bacterial and Fungal Infections. Wallingford, UK: CAB International. In: Aquaculture Compendium. Online at www.cabicompendium.org/ac.A US PERSPECTIVE ON SELECTED BIOTECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCEMENTS IN FISH HEALTH PART 1: VACCINES

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Klesius, P.H., Evans, J.J., Shoemaker, C.A., Lim, C.E. 2006. A US Perspective on Selected Biotechnological Advancements in Fish Health part 1: Vaccines. Aquaculture Health International. Issue 5 May 2006 pg 10-12 cont. on 21.USE OF LOOP-MEDIATED ISOTHERMAL AMPLIFICATION METHOD FOR RAPID DETECTION OF EDWARDSIELLA ICTALURI AND FLAVOBACTERIUM COLUMNARE IN CHANNEL CATFISH

- (Abstract Only)Yeh, H., Shoemaker, C.A., Klesius, P.H. 2006. Use of loop-mediated isothermal amplification method for rapid detection of Edwardsiella ictaluri and Flavobacterium columnare in channel catfish. 11th International Symposium on Veterinary Epidemiology and Economics. p.272.MOLECULAR CLONING AND SEQUENCING OF HEMOGLOBIN-BETA GENE OF CHANNEL CATFISH, ICTALURUS PUNCTATUS RAFINESQUE

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Yeh, H., Shoemaker, C.A., Klesius, P.H. 2006. Molecular cloning and sequencing of hemoglobin-beta gene of channel catfish, Ictalurus punctatus Rafinesque. Fish Physiology and Biochemistry Journal. Volume 32(1): 83-92.PROTECTION OF CHANNEL CATFISH AGAINST COLUMNARIS DISEASE BY PASSIVE IMMUNIZATION

- (Abstract Only)Shelby, R.A., Shoemaker, C.A., Klesius, P.H. 2006. Protection of channel catfish against columnaris disease by passive immunization. In proceedings of Catfish Culture Research Symposium.BENEFICIAL USE OF ATTENUATED VACCINES IN AQUACULTURE

- (Abstract Only)Panangala, V.S., Klesius, P.H., Evans, J.J., Shoemaker, C.A. 2006. Beneficial use of attenuated vaccines in aquaculture. 31st Annual Eastern Fish Health Workshop. March 28-30, 2006. Charleston, SC. page 23.APOPTOSIS IN ICHTHYOPHTHIRIUS MULTIFILIIS IS ASSOCIATED WITH EXPRESSION OF FAS RECEPTOR OF THERONTS

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Xu, D., Klesius, P.H., Shoemaker, C.A. 2006. Apoptosis in Ichthyophthirius multifiliis is associated with expression of Fas receptor of theronts.  Journal of Fish Diseases 29: 225-232.METHOD OF PROTECTING FISH AGAINST COLUMNARIS DISEASE WITH MODIFIED LIVE FLAVOBACTERIUM COLUMNARE

- (Patent Application)Shoemaker, C.A., Klesius, P.H., Evans, J.J. 2006. Method of protecting fish against columnaris disease with modified live Flavobacterium columnare. U.S. Patent US 6,991,793 B2.GROWTH RESPONSE AND ACQUIRED RESISTANCE OF NILE TILAPIA, OREOCHROMIS NILOTICUS (L.) THAT SURVIVED STREPTOCOCCUS INIAE INFECTION

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Shoemaker, C.A., Lim, C.E., Aksoy, M., Welker, T.L., Klesius, P.H. 2006. Growth response and acquired resistance of Nile tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus (L.) that survived Streptococcus iniae infection. Aquaculture Research. 37: 1238-1245.STREPTOCOCCAL VACCINOLOGY IN WARM-WATER FISH

- (Abstract Only)Evans, J.J., Klesius, P.H., Shoemaker, C.A., Pasnik, D.J. 2006. Streptococcal vaccinology in warm-water fish. Aqua 2006 includes: World Aquaculture 2006 and Aquaculture/Europe2006. May 9-13, 2006. Florence, Italy. p. 293.BENEFITS OF THE USE OF ATTENUATED VACCINES IN AQUACULTURE

- (Abstract Only)Klesius, P.H., Evans, J.J., Shoemaker, C.A. 2006. Benefits of the use of attenuated vaccines in aquaculture. Aqua 2006: including World Aquaculture 2006 and Aquaculture  Europe 2006. May 9-13, 2006. Florence, Italy. p.468.ADVANCEMENTS IN FISH VACCINE DEVELOPMENT

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Klesius, P.H., Evans, J.J., Shoemaker, C.A. 2006. Advancements in fish vaccine development. Aquaculture Health International. Issue 4 February 2006 page 20-21.MODIFIED LIVE VACCINES FOR GRAM NEGATIVE PATHOGENS OF CATFISH

- (Abstract Only)Klesius, P.H., Shoemaker, C.A., Evans, J.J. 2006. Modified live vaccines for gram negative pathogens of catfish. Aquaculture America Conference 2006. Las Vegas, Nevada.  Febrauary 13-16, 2006. page 153.DELIVERY OF A STREPTOCOCCUS INIAE VACCINE USING ORALJECTTM TECHNOLOGY IN TILAPIA OREOCHROMIS NILOTICUS†

- (Abstract Only)Shoemaker, C.A., Vandenberg, G., Desormeaux, A., Klesius, P.H., Evans, J.J. 2006. Delivery of a streptococcus iniae vaccine using oralject TM technology in tilapia oreochromis niloticus†. Aquaculture America Conference 2006. Las Vegas, Nevada. February 13-16, 2006. page 279.THERAPEUTIC AND PROPHYLACTIC IMMUNIZATION AGAINST STREPTOCOCCUS INIAE INFECTION IN HYBRID STRIPED BASS MORONE CHRYSOPS X M. SAXATILIS

- (Abstract Only)Evans, J.J., Klesius, P.H., Shoemaker, C.A. 2006. Therapeutic and prophylactic immunization against streptococcus iniae infection in hybrid striped bass morone chrysops x m. saxatilis. Aquaculture America Conference 2006. Las Vegas, Nevada. February 13-16, 2006. page 97.GROWTH RESPONSE AND ACQUIRED RESISTANCE OF STREPTOCOCCUS INIAE-RECOVERED NILE TILAPIA, OREOCHROMIS NILOTIUCS

- (Abstract Only)Shoemaker, C.A., Lim, C.E., Aksoy, M., Welker, T.L., Klesius, P.H. 2006. Growth response and acquired resistance of Streptococcus iniae-recovered Nile tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus. 31st Annual Eastern Fish Health Workshop. Charleston, SC. p. 55.THERAPEUTIC AND PROPHYLACTIC IMMUNIZATION AGAINST STREPTOCOCCUS INIAE INFECTION IN HYBRID STRIPED BASS (MORONE CHRYSOPS X M. SAXATILIS)

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Evans, J.J., Klesius, P.H., Shoemaker, C.A. 2006. Therapeutic and prophylactic immunization against streptococcus iniae infection in hybrid striped bass (morone chrysops x m. saxatilis). Aquaculture Research. 37:742-750.EFFICACY OF A STREPTOCOCCUS INIAE MODIFIED BACTERIN DELIVERED USING ORALJECTTM TECHNOLOGY IN NILE TILAPIA (OREOCHROMIS NILOTICUS)

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Shoemaker, C.A., Vandenberg, G.W., Desormeaux, A., Klesius, P.H., Evans, J.J. 2006. Efficacy of a Streptococcus iniae modified bacterin delivered using Oralject TM technology in Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus). Aquaculture 255, 151-156.ATTENUATED VACCINES FOR EDWARDSIELLA ICTALURI AND FLAVOBACTERIUM COLUMNARE OF CATFISH

- (Abstract Only)Klesius, P.H., Shoemaker, C.A., Evans, J.J. Attenuated vaccines for Edwardsiella ictaluri and Flavobacterium columnare of catfish. 2005. Research Workers in Animal Diseases Conference Proceedings, Special Session. St. Louis, MO.SENSITIVE AND RAPID DETECTION OF FLAVOBACTERIUM COLUMNARE IN CHANNEL CATFISH ICTALURUS PUNCTATUS BY A LOOP-MEDIATED ISOTHERMAL AMPLIFICATION METHOD

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Yeh, H., Shoemaker, C.A., Klesius, P.H. 2006. Sensitive and rapid detection of Flavobacterium columnare in channel catfish Ictalurus punctatus by a loop-mediated isothermal amplification method. Journal of Applied Microbiology, 100 (2006) 919-925.INTRA- AND INTERSPECIFIC PHENOTYPIC CHARACTERISTICS OF FISH-PATHOGENIC EDWARDSIELLA ICTALURI AND EDWARDSIELLA TARDA

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Panangala, V.S., Shoemaker, C.A., Mcnulty, S.T., Arias, C.R., Klesius, P.H., 2006. Intra- and Interspecific phenotypic characteristics of fish-pathogenic Edwardsiella ictaluri and Edwardsiella tarda. Aquaculture Research, 37: 49-60.RAPID TESTS FOR DETECTION OF TWO MAJOR FISH PATHOGENS EDWARDSIELLA ICTALURI AND FLAVOBACTERIUM COLUMNARE

- (Abstract Only)Panangala, V.S., Shelby, R.A., Shoemaker, C.A., Klesius, P.H. 2005. Rapid tests for detection of two major fish pathogens Edwardsiella ictaluri and Flavobacterium columnare. 6th Symposium on Diseases in Asian Aquaculture Proceedings. Colombo Plaza Hotel, Colombo, Sri Lanka.  October 25-28, 2005.ATTENUATED VACCINES AGAINST GRAM-NEGATIVE BACTERIAL PATHOGENS

- (Abstract Only)Klesius, P.H., Shoemaker, C.A., Evans, J.J. 2005. Attenuated vaccines against gram-negative bacterial pathogens. 6th Symposium on Diseases in Asian Aquaculture Proceedings. Colombo Plaza Hotel, Colombo, Sri Lanka. October 25-28, 2005.IMMUNOFLUORESCENT TEST FOR SIMULTANEOUS DETECTION OF EDWARDSIELLA ICTALURI AND FLAVOBACTERIUM COLUMNARE

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Panangala, V.S., Shelby, R.A., Shoemaker, C.A., Klesius, P.H., Mitra, A., Morrison, E.E. 2006. Immunofluorescent test for simultaneous detection of Edwardsiella ictaluri and Flavobacterium columnare. Diseases of Aquatic Organisms, 68: 197-207.RAPID DETECTION AND IDENTIFICATION OF STREPTOCOCCUS INIAE USING A MONOCLONAL ANTIBODY-BASED INDIRECT FLUORESCENT ANTIBODY TECHNIQUE

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Klesius, P.H., Evans, J.J., Shoemaker, C.A., Yeh, H., Goodwin, A.E., Adams, A., Thompson, K. 2006. Rapid detection and identification of streptococcus iniae using a monoclonal antibody-based indirect fluorescent antibody technique. Aquaculture. 258(1-4). p. 180-186CUTANEOUS ANTIBODIES FROM CATFISH IMMUNE TO ICHTHYOPHTHIRIUS (ICH) INDUCED APOPTOSIS OF ICH THERONTS

- (Abstract Only)Xu, D., Klesius, P.H., Shoemaker, C.A. 2005. Cutaneous antibodies from catfish immune to Ichthyophthirius (Ich) induced apoptosis of Ich theronts. American Fisheries Society Annual Meeting. Page 386.IMMUNOGENICITY OF A STREPTOCOCCUS AGALACTIAE VACCINE: THE ROLE OF EXTRACELLULAR ANTIGENS AND ANTIBODIES

- (Abstract Only)Pasnik, D.J., Evans, J.J., Panangala, V.S., Klesius, P.H., Shelby, R.A., Shoemaker, C.A. 2005. Immunogenicity of a streptococcus agalactiae vaccine: the role of extracellular antigens and antibodies. 2005 Annual Meeting of the Fish Health Section/American Fisheries Society Transaction July 27-29, 2005. Minneapolis, MN. Abstract p. 37.STREPTOCOCCUS INIAE EXTRACELLULAR-PRODUCT VACCINE:  EVALUATION IN VACCINATION AND CHALLENGE MODEL USING CALCEIN MARKED TILAPIA, OREOCHROMIS NILOTICUS

- (Abstract Only)Klesius, P.H., Evans, J.J., Shoemaker, C.A., Pasnik, D.J. 2005. Streptococcus iniae extracellular-product vaccine:  evaluation in vaccination and challenge model using calcein marked tilapia, oreochromis niloticus. European Association of Fish Pathologists. 12th EAFP International Conference on Diseases of Fish and Shellfish 11th – 16th September 2005 Copenhagen, Denmark. pg 100.EFFICACY OF A STREPTOCOCCUS INIAE VACCINE DELIVERED USING ORALJECTTM TECHNOLOGY IN TILAPIA (OREOCHROMIS NILOTICUS)

- (Abstract Only)Shoemaker, C.A., Vandenberg, G., Desormeaux, A., Klesius, P.H., Evans, J.J. 2005. Efficacy of a streptococcus iniae vaccine delivered using oraljectTM technology in tilapia (oreochromis niloticus). European Association of Fish Pathologists. 12th EAFP International Conference on Diseases of Fish and Shellfish 11th – 16th September 2005 Copenhagen, Denmark. pg 101.INTRA-AND INTERSPECIFIC PHENOTYPIC AND GENOTYPIC COMPARISON OF FISH-PATHOGENIC EDWARDSIELLA ICTALURI AND EDWARDSIELLA TARDA

- (Abstract Only)Panangala, V.S., Vansanten, V.L., Shoemaker, C.A., Mcnulty, S.T., Arias, C.R., Klesius, P.H. 2005. Intra-and interspecific phenotypic and genotypic comparison of fish-pathogenic edwardsiella ictaluri and edwardsiella tarda. American Society of Microbiologists Abstracts.RAPID, SPECIFIC, AND SENSITIVE DETECTION OF FLAVOBACTERIUM COLUMNARE BY A LOOP-MEDIATED ISOTHERMAL AMPLIFICATION METHOD

- (Abstract Only)Yeh, H., Shoemaker, C.A., Klesius, P.H. 2005. Rapid, specific, and sensitive detection of flavobacterium columnare by a loop-mediated isothermal amplification method. American Society of Microbiologists Abstracts.FIRST DESCRIPTION OF AN ADHESION DEFECTIVE MUTANT OF FLAVOBACTERIUM COLUMNARE PRODUCED BY B-LACTAM SELECTION

- (Abstract Only)Bader, J.A., Shoemaker, C.A., Klesius, P.H. 2005. First description of an adhesion defective mutant of Flavobacterium columnare produced by b-lactam selection. In proceedings of American Society for Microbiology.A VACCINATION AND CHALLENGE MODEL USING CALCEIN MARKED FISH

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Klesius, P.H., Evans, J.J., Shoemaker, C.A., Pasnik, D.J. 2006. A vaccination and challenge model using calcein marked fish. Fish and Shellfish Immunology 20 issue 1: 20-28.DETECTION OF CUTANEOUS ANTIBODIES AGAINST FLAVOBACTERIUM COLUMNARE IN CHANNEL CATFISH, ICTALURUS PUNCTATUS, (RAFINESQUE)

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Shoemaker, C.A., Xu, D., Shelby, R.A., Klesius, P.H. 2005. Detection of cutaneous antibodies against flavobacterium columnare in channel catfish, ictalurus punctatus, (rafinesque). Aquaculture Research 36(8): 813-818.EVALUATION OF A LOOP-MEDIATED ISOTHERMAL AMPLIFICATION METHOD FOR RAPID DETECTION OF CHANNEL CATFISH ICTALURUS PUNCTATUS IMPORTANT BACTERIAL PATHOGEN EDWARDSIELLA ICTALURI

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Yeh, H., Shoemaker, C.A., Klesius, P.H. 2005. Evaluation of a loop-mediated isothermal amplification method for rapid detection of channel catfish Ictalurus punctatus important bacterial pathogen Edwardsiella ictaluri. Journal of Microbiological Methods 63(1): 36-44.ANTIGENICITY OF STREPTOCOCCUS AGALACTIAE EXTRACELLULAR PRODUCTS AND VACCINE EFFICACY

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Pasnik, D.J., Evans, J.J., Panangala, V.S., Klesius, P.H., Shelby, R.A., Shoemaker, C.A. 2005. Antigenicity of streptococcus agalactiae extracellular products and vaccine efficacy. Journal of Fish Diseases. 28(4):205-212.CUTANEOUS ANTIBODIES FROM CHANNEL CATFISH IMMUNE TO ICHTHYOPHTHIRIUS MULTIFILIIS (ICH) INDUCED APOPTOSIS OF ICH THERONTS

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Xu, D., Klesius, P.H., Shoemaker, C.A. 2005. Cutaneous antibodies from channel catfish immune to ichthyophthirius multifiliis (ich) induced apoptosis of ich theronts. Journal of Fish Diseases 28(4): 213-220.WHOLE CELL FATTY ACID PROFILES OF FLAVOBACTERIUM COLUMNARE FROM FISH

- (Abstract Only)Shoemaker, C.A., Arias, C.R., Klesius, P.H., Welker, T.L. 2005. Whole cell fatty acid profiles of flavobacterium columnare from fish. American Society of Microbiologists Abstracts. 105th General Meeting of the American Society for Microbiology. Atlanta, GA June 5-9, 2005.ISOLATION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF STRAINS OF FLAVOBACTERIUM COLUMNARE FROM BRAZIL

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Figueiredo, H.C., Klesius, P.H., Arias, C., Evans, J.J., Shoemaker, C.A., Pereira Junior, D.J., Peixoto, M.T. 2005. Isolation and characterization of strains of flavobacterium columnare from brazil. Journal of Fish Diseases. 28(4):199-204.TECHNIQUE FOR IDENTIFYING FLAVOBACTERIUM COLUMNARE USING WHOLE CELL FATTY ACID PROFILES

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Shoemaker, C.A., Arias, C.R., Klesius, P.H., Welker, T.L. 2005. Technique for identifying Flavobacterium columnare using whole cell fatty acid profiles. Journal of Aquatic Animal Health  17: 267-274.ANALYSIS OF 16S-23S INTERGENIC SPACER REGIONS (ISRS) OF THE RRNA OPERONS IN EDWARDSIELLA ICTALURI AND EDWARDSIELLA TARDA ISOLATES FROM FISH

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Panangala, V.S., Van Santen, V.L., Shoemaker, C.A., Klesius, P.H. 2005. Analysis of 16s-23s intergenic spacer regions (isrs) of the rRNA operons in Edwardsiella ictaluri and Edwardsiella tarda isolates from fish. Journal of Applied Microbiology 99: 657-669.COMPARISON OF TWO FISH KILL EVENTS INVOLVING HUMAN BACTERIAL PATHOGENS: INFLUENCE OF ENVIRONMENTAL STRESSORS AND HARMFUL ALGAE

- (Abstract Only)Glibert, P.M., Evans, J.J., Klesius, P.H., Shoemaker, C.A., Alexander, J.A.,  2005. Comparison of two fish kill events involving human bacterial pathogens: influence of environmental stressors and harmful algae. American Society of Limnology and Oceanography (ASLO). 2005 Aquatic Sciences Meeting. February 20-25, 2005, Salt Lake City Utah, USA.DEVELOPMENT OF EDWARDSIELLA ICTALURI VACCINES

- (Abstract Only)Shoemaker, C.A., Klesius, P.H. 2004. Development of edwardsiella ictaluri vaccines. American Society for Microbiology Branch Meeting.POLYPHASIC CHARACTERIZATION OF EDWARDSIELLA ICTALURI AND E. TARDA ISOLATES FROM FISH

- (Abstract Only)Panangala, V.S., Shoemaker, C.A., Vansanten, V., Mcnulty, S.T., Arias, C. 2004. Polyphasic characterization of edwardsiella ictaluri and e. tarda isolates from fish. American Society for Microbiology Branch Meeting.TRANSMISSION AND DETECTION OF FLAVOBACTERIUM COLUMNARE IN CHANNEL CATFISH, ICTALURUS PUNCTATUS (RAFINESQUE)

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Welker, T.L., Shoemaker, C.A., Arias, C.R., Klesius, P.H. 2005. Transmission and detection of Flavobacterium columnare in channel catfish, Ictalurus punctatus. Diseases of Aquatic Organisms. 63: 129-138.USE OF LOOP-MEDIATED ISOTHERMAL AMPLIFICATION FOR RAPID DETECTION OF CHANNEL CATFISH ICTALURUS PUNCTATUS IMPORTANT BACTERIAL PATHOGEN

- (Abstract Only)Yeh, H., Shoemaker, C.A., Klesius, P.H. 2005. Use of loop-mediated isothermal amplification for rapid detection of channel catfish ictalurus punctatus important bacterial pathogen. Aquaculture America Conference.PHENOTYPIC AND GENOTYPIC COMPARISONS OF EDWARDSIELLA ICTALURI AND EDWARDSIELLA TARDA ISOLATES FROM FISH

- (Abstract Only)Panangala, V.S., Shoemaker, C.A., Klesius, P.H. 2005. Phenotypic and genotypic comparisons of edwardsiella ictaluri and edwardsiella tarda isolates from fish. Aquaculture America Conference.OVERVIEW OF THE IMMUNE SYSTEM OF FISH

- (Abstract Only)Shoemaker, C.A., Klesius, P.H., Xu, D., Shelby, R.A. 2005. Overview of the immune system of fish. Aquaculture America Conference.DIETARY STRATEGIES TO IMPROVE VACCINATION EFFICIENCY

- (Abstract Only)Klesius, P.H., Evans, J.J., Shoemaker, C.A., Pasnik, D.J., Lim, C.E. 2005. Dietary strategies to improve vaccination efficiency. Aquaculture America Conference.PRODUCTION, CHARACTERIZATION AND EVALUATION OF VIRULENCE OF AN ADHESION DEFECTIVE MUTANT OF FLAVOBACTERIUM COLUMNARE PRODUCED BY B-LACTUM SELECTION

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Bader, J.A., Shoemaker, C.A., Klesius, P.H. 2005. Production, characterization and evaluation of virulence of an adhesion defective mutant of flavobacterium columnare produced by b-lactum selection. Letters in Applied Microbiology. Vol. 40: 123-127.STARCH HYDROLYSIS TESTING OF MULTIPLE ISOLATES FOR RAPID DIFFERENTIATION OF STREPTOCOCCUS INIAE

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Evans, J.J., Klesius, P.H., Shoemaker, C.A. 2004. Starch hydrolysis testing of multiple isolates for rapid differentiation of streptococcus iniae. Bulletin of the European Association of Fish Pathologists. 24(5)2004:231-239.PARASITES AND DISEASES

- (Book / Chapter)Shoemaker, C.A., Xu, D., Evans, J.J., Klesius, P.H. 2006. Parasites and diseases. Chapter in Tilapia Biology, Culture, and Nutrition. Chhorn Lim and Carl Webster editors. Food Products Press an imprint of the Haworth Press, Inc, Binghamton, New York. Chapter 16 p. 561-582.STREPTOCOCCAL VACCINOLOGY IN AQUACULTURE

- (Book / Chapter)Klesius, P.H., Evans, J.J., Shoemaker, C.A., Pasnik, D.J. 2006. Streptococcal vaccinology in aquaculture. Book Chapter in Tilapia Biology, Culture, and Nutrition. Chhorn E. Lim and Carl D. Webster editors. Food Products Press an imprint of The Haworth Press Inc.,Binghamton, New York. Chapter 17 p. 583-606.CONTROL Y PREVENCION DE STREPTOCOCCUS EN PECES MEDIANTE VACUNACION

- (Book / Chapter)Klesius, P.H., Evans, J.J., Shoemaker, C.A. 2004. Control y prevencion de streptococcus en peces mediante vacunacion. Book Chapter. Varela Editora E Livraria. Sao Paulo.TRANSMISSION AND DETECTION OF FLAVOBACTERIUM COLUMNARE IN CHANNEL CATFISH (ICTALURUS PUNCTATUS RAFINESQUE)

- (Abstract Only)Welker, T.L., Arias, C.R., Shoemaker, C.A., Klesius, P.H. 2004. Transmission and detection of flavobacterium columnare in channel catfish (ictalurus punctatus rafinesque). American Fisheries Society Annual Meeting.PREVALENCE OF AND VACCINATION AGAINST STREPTOCOCCUS INIAE

- (Proceedings)Shoemaker, C.A., Klesius, P.H., Evans, J.J. 2004. Prevalence of and vaccination against Streptococcus iniae. Proceedings of 5th International Conference on Recirculating Aquaculture. p. 86-94.GENETIC FINGERPRINTING OF FLAVOBACTERIUM COLUMNARE ISOLATES FROM CULTURED FISH

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Arias, C.R., Welker, T.L., Shoemaker, C.A., Abernathy, J.W., Klesius, P.H. 2004. Genetic fingerprinting of Flavobacterium columnare isolates from cultured fish. Journal of Applied Microbiology. 97:421-428.DETECTION OF CUTANEOUS ANTIBODIES AGAINST FLAVOBACTERIUM COLUMNARE IN CHANNEL CATFISH

- (Abstract Only)Shoemaker, C.A., Xu, D., Shelby, R.A., Klesius, P.H. 2004. Detection of cutaneous antibodies against flavobacterium columnare in channel catfish. Meeting Abstract.WARM WATER FISH VACCINOLOGY IN CATFISH PRODUCTION

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Klesius, P.H., Evans, J.J., Shoemaker, C.A. 2004. Warm water fish vaccinology in catfish production. Animal Health Research Reviews 5 (2):305-311.A PCR ASSAY TO MONITOR CHANNEL CATFISH (ICTALURUS PUNCTATUS) EGGS FOR FLAVOBACTERIUM COLUMNARE

- (Abstract Only)Bader, J.A., Whittington, R., Shoemaker, C.A., Klesius, P.H. 2004. A pcr assay to monitor channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) eggs for Flavobacterium columnare. In proceedings of Annual Eastern Fish Health Workshop.DEVELOPMENT OF AN ELISA TO MEASURE THE HUMORAL IMMUNE RESPONSE OF HYBRID STRIPED BASS MORONE CHRYSOPS X M. SAXATILIS TO STREPTOCOCCUS INIAE

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Shelby, R.A., Shoemaker, C.A., Klesius, P.H. 2004. Development of an ELISA to measure the humoral immune response of hybrid striped bass Morone chrysops X M. saxatilis to Streptococcus iniae. Aquaculture Research. 35(10):997-1001.EFFICACY OF STREPTOCOCCUS AGALACTIAE (GROUP B) VACCINE IN TILAPIA (OREOCHROMIS NILOTICUS) BY INTRAPERITONEAL AND BATH IMMERSION ADMINISTRATION

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Evans, J.J., Klesius, P.H., Shoemaker, C.A. 2004. Efficacy of streptococcus agalactiae (group B) vaccine in tilapia (oreochromis niloticus) by intraperitoneal and bath immersion administration. Vaccine. vol 22 (27-28). p. 3769-3773.In vitro inhibitory effect of gossypol from gossypol-acetic acid, and (+)- and (-)-isomers of gossypol on the growth of Edwardsiella ictaluri

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Yildirim-Aksoy, M., Lim, C.E., Dowd, M., Wan, P., Klesius, P.H., Shoemaker, C.A. 2004. In vitro inhibitory effect of gossypol from gossypol-acetic acid, and (+)- and (-)-isomers of gossypol on the growth of Edwardsiella ictaluri. Journal of Applied Microbiology. 97(1):97-82.POTENCY AND SHELF-LIFE OF A STREPTOCOCCUS AGALACTIAE VACCINE IN NILE TILAPIA (OREOCHROMIS NILOTICUS)

- (Abstract Only)PASNIK, D.J., EVANS, J.J., KLESIUS, P.H., SHOEMAKER, C.A. POTENCY AND SHELF-LIFE OF A STREPTOCOCCUS AGALACTIAE VACCINE IN NILE TILAPIA (OREOCHROMIS NILOTICUS). ANNUAL EASTERN FISH HEALTH WORKSHOP. 2004.A MODIFIED LIVE VACCINE AGAINST FLAVOBACTERIUM COLUMNARE

- (Abstract Only)SHOEMAKER, C.A., KLESIUS, P.H., EVANS, J.J. A MODIFIED LIVE VACCINE AGAINST FLAVOBACTERIUM COLUMNARE. AQUACULTURE 2004 CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS. 2004.WARM WATER FISH VACCINES

- (Abstract Only)KLESIUS, P.H., EVANS, J.J., SHOEMAKER, C.A. WARM WATER FISH VACCINES. AQUACULTURE 2004 CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS. 2004.STREPTOCOCCUS AGALACTIAE VACCINATION AND INFECTION STRESS IN NILE TILAPIA, OREOCHROMIS NILOTICUS

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)EVANS, J.J., KLESIUS, P.H., SHOEMAKER, C.A., FITZPATRICK, B.T. STREPTOCOCCUS AGALACTIAE VACCINATION AND INFECTION STRESS IN NILE TILAPIA, OREOCHROMIS NILOTICUS. JOURNAL OF APPLIED AQUACULTURE. 2004. vol 16 numbers 3/4:105-115.COMPARATIVE CHALLENGE MODEL OF FLAVOBACTERIUM COLUMNARE USING SCARIFIED ANDUNSCARIFIED CHANNEL CATFISH, ICTALURUS PUNCTATUS (RAFINESQUE)

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)BADER, J.A., NUSBAUM, K.E., SHOEMAKER, C.A. COMPARATIVE CHALLENGE MODEL OF FLAVOBACTERIUM COLUMNARE USING SCARIFIED ANDUNSCARIFIED CHANNEL CATFISH, ICTALURUS PUNCTATUS (RAFINESQUE). JOURNAL OF FISH DISEASES. 2003.EFFECTS OF SUBLETHAL DISSOLVED OXYGEN STRESS ON BLOOD GLUCOSE AND SUSCEPTIBILITY TO STREPTOCOCCUS AGALACTIAE IN NILE TILAPIA OREOCHROMIS NILOTICUS

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Evans, J.J., Shoemaker, C.A., Klesius, P.H. 2004. Effects of sublethal dissolved oxygen stress on blood glucose and susceptibility to Streptococcus agalactiae in nile tilapia Oreochromis niloticus. Journal of Aquatic Animal Health. 15:202-208.SURVIVAL OF STREPTOCOCCUS AGALACTIAE FROM FROZEN FISH FOLLOWING NATURAL AND EXPERIMENTAL INFECTIONS

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Evans, J.J., Wiedenmayer, A.A., Klesius, P.H., Shoemaker, C.A. 2004. Survival of Streptococcus agalactiae from frozen fish following natural and experimental infections. Aquaculture. 233:15-21.DETECTION OF FLAVOBACTERIUM COLUMNARE BY PCR

- (Abstract Only)Welker, T.L., Arias, C.R., Shoemaker, C.A., Klesius, P.H. 2004. Detection of flavobacterium columnare by pcr. World Aquaculture Society Meeting.IMMUNE RESPONSE INDUCED BY N-LAUROYLSARCOSINE EXTRACTED OUTER-MEMBRANE PROTEINS OF AN ISOLATE OF EDWARDSIELLA ICTALURI IN CHANNEL CATFISH

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Bader, J.A., Shoemaker, C.A., Klesius, P.H. 2004. Immune response induced by N-Lauroylsarcosine extracted outer-membrane proteins of an isolate of Edwardsiella ictaluri in channel catfish. Fish and Shellfish Immunology. 16(3):415-428.FEED DEPRIVATION OF CHANNEL CATFISH, ICTALURUS PUNCTATUS (RAFINESQUE), INFLUENCED ORGANOSOMATIC INDICES, CHEMICAL COMPOSITION AND SUSCEPTIBILITY TO FLAVOBACTERIUM COLUMNARE

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Shoemaker, C.A., Klesius, P.H., Lim, C.E., Yildirim, M. 2003. Feed deprivation of channel catfish, Ictalurus punctatus (Rafinesque), influenced organosomatic indices, chemical composition and susceptibility to Flavobacterium columnare. Journal of Fish Diseases. 27(9):553-561.DETECTION AND DISTRIBUTION OF FLAVOBACTERIUM COLUMNARE IN EXPERIMENTALLY INFECTED CHANNEL CATFISH (ICTALURUS PUNCTATUS) USING CULTURE AND POLYMERASE CHAIN REACTION

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Shoemaker, C.A., Bader, J.A., Nusbaum, K.E., Klesius, P.H. 2004. Detection and distribution of flavobacterium columnare in experimentally infected channel catfish (ictalurus punctatus) using culture and polymerase chain reaction. Journal of Applied Aquaculture.VACCINATION STRESS IN NILE TILAPIA, OREOCHROMIS NILOTICUS

- (Abstract Only)KLESIUS, P.H., EVANS, J.J., SHOEMAKER, C.A., FITZPATRICK, B.T. VACCINATION STRESS IN NILE TILAPIA, OREOCHROMIS NILOTICUS. THE EUROPEAN ASSOCIATION OF FISH PATHOLOGISTS. INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE "DISEASES OF FISH AND SHELLFISH". 2003.CHARACTERIZATION AND EPIZOOTIOLOGY OF AN EMERGING FISH PATHOGEN, GROUP B STREPTOCOCCUS AGALACTIAE.

- (Abstract Only)EVANS, J.J., KLESIUS, P.H., SHOEMAKER, C.A. CHARACTERIZATION AND EPIZOOTIOLOGY OF AN EMERGING FISH PATHOGEN, GROUP B STREPTOCOCCUS AGALACTIAE. BOOK OF ABSTRACTS THE EUROPEAN ASSOCIATION OF FISH PATHOLOGISTS 11TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE "DISEASE OF FISH AND SHELLFISH". 2003.WARM WATER FISH VACCINOLOGY

- (Abstract Only)KLESIUS, P.H., EVANS, J.J., SHOEMAKER, C.A. WARM WATER FISH VACCINOLOGY. INTERNATIONAL VETERINARY VACCINES AND DIAGNOSTICS CONFERENCE. 2003.FISH VACCINOLOGY

- (Abstract Only)KLESIUS, P.H., EVANS, J.J., SHOEMAKER, C.A. FISH VACCINOLOGY. ANNUAL EASTERN FISH HEALTH WORKSHOP. 2003.MODIFIED LIVE VACCINES AGAINST EDWARDSIELLA ICTALURI AND FLAVOBACTERIUM COLUMNARE

- (Abstract Only)SHOEMAKER, C.A., KLESIUS, P.H., EVANS, J.J., ARIAS, C.R. MODIFIED LIVE VACCINES AGAINST EDWARDSIELLA ICTALURI AND FLAVOBACTERIUM COLUMNARE. ANNUAL EASTERN FISH HEALTH WORKSHOP. 2003.HEMATOLOGICAL CHANGES IN NILE TILAPIA (OREOCHROMIS NILOTICUS) INFECTED WITH STREPTOCOCCUS INIAE BY NARE INOCULATION

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)MCNULTY, S.T., KLESIUS, P.H., SHOEMAKER, C.A., EVANS, J.J. HEMATOLOGICAL CHANGES IN NILE TILAPIA (OREOCHROMIS NILOTICUS) INFECTED WITH STREPTOCOCCUS INIAE BY NARE INOCULATION. JOURNAL OF THE WORLD AQUACULTURE SOCIETY. 2003. vol 34 (3):418-422.A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF EDWARDSIELLA ICTALURI PARENT (EILO) AND EDWARDSIELLA ICTULARI RIFAMPICIN-MUTANT (RE-33)ISOLATES USING LIPOPOLYSACCHARIDES, OUTER MEMBRANE PROTEINS, FATTY ACIDS, BIOLOG, API 20E, AND GENOMIC ANALYSES

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)ARIAS, C.R., SHOEMAKER, C.A., EVANS, J.J., KLESIUS, P.H. A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF EDWARDSIELLA ICTALURI PARENT (EILO) AND EDWARDSIELLA ICTULARI RIFAMPICIN-MUTANT (RE-33)ISOLATES USING LIPOPOLYSACCHARIDES, OUTER MEMBRANE PROTEINS, FATTY ACIDS, BIOLOG, API 20E, AND GENOMIC ANALYSES. JOURNAL OF FISH DISEASES. 2003. 26, 415-421.EFFECTS OF SUBLETHAL DISSOLVED OXYGEN STRESS ON BLOOD GLUCOSE AND SUSCEPTIBILITY TO STREPTOCOCCUS AGALACTIAE IN NILE TILAPIA, OREOCHROMIS NILOTICUS

- (Abstract Only)KLESIUS, P.H., EVANS, J.J., SHOEMAKER, C.A. EFFECTS OF SUBLETHAL DISSOLVED OXYGEN STRESS ON BLOOD GLUCOSE AND SUSCEPTIBILITY TO STREPTOCOCCUS AGALACTIAE IN NILE TILAPIA, OREOCHROMIS NILOTICUS. ANNUAL MEETING WORLD AQUACULTURE SOCIETY. 2003.EPIZOOTIC OF STREPTOCOCCUS AGALACTIAE IN WILD MULLET, LIZA KLUNZINGERI (DAY) IN KUWAIT

- (Abstract Only)EVANS, J.J., KLESIUS, P.H., GLIBERT, P.M., SHOEMAKER, C.A., AL-SARAWI, M.A., LANDSBERG, J.H., DUREMDEZ, R., AL MARZOK, A., AL ZENKI, S. EPIZOOTIC OF STREPTOCOCCUS AGALACTIAE IN WILD MULLET, LIZA KLUNZINGERI (DAY) IN KUWAIT. ANNUAL MEETING WORLD AQUACULTURE SOCIETY. 2003.COMPOUNDS IN COTTONSEED MEAL OTHER THAN GOSSYPOL IMPROVED THE RESISTANCE OF CHANNEL CATFISH TO EDWARDSIELLA ICTALURI CHALLENGE

- (Abstract Only)Lim, C.E., Yildirim, M., Klesius, P.H., Shoemaker, C.A. 2003. Compounds in cottonseed meal other than gossypol improved the resistance of channel catfish to Edwardsiella ictaluri challenge. In: A Compiltation of Abstracts of Research on Channel Catfish. Catfish Farmers of America Research Symposium. February 21, 2003, South Destin, Florida. p.40.FEED DEPRIVATION IN A CONTROLLED ENVIRONMENT INCREASED SUSCEPTIBILITY OF CHANNEL CATFISH TO DISEASE

- (Proceedings)Shoemaker, C.A., Klesius, P.H., Lim, C.E., Yildirim, M. 2003. Feed deprivation in a controlled environment increased susceptibility of channel catfish to disease. Catfish Farmers of America Research Symposium.A MODIFIED LIVE VACCINE AGAINST ENTERIC SEPTICEMIA IN CHANNEL CATFISH

- (Abstract Only)SHOEMAKER, C.A., KLESIUS, P.H., ARIAS, C.R., EVANS, J.J. A MODIFIED LIVE VACCINE AGAINST ENTERIC SEPTICEMIA IN CHANNEL CATFISH. INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM OF FISH VACCINOLOGY. 2003.POLYPHASIC APPROACH TO FISH PATHOGENS IDENTIFICATION

- (Abstract Only)ARIAS, C., SHOEMAKER, C.A., EVANS, J.J., KLESIUS, P.H. POLYPHASIC APPROACH TO FISH PATHOGENS IDENTIFICATION. Alabama Chapter of the American Fisheries Association Regional Meeting. 2003.A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF EDWARDSIELLA ICTALURI PARENT (ELIO) AND EDWARDSIELLA ICTULARI RIFAMPICIN-MUTANT (RE-33) ISOLATES

- (Abstract Only)ARIAS, C.R., SHOEMAKER, C.A., EVANS, J.J., KLESIUS, P.H. A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF EDWARDSIELLA ICTALURI PARENT (ELIO) AND EDWARDSIELLA ICTULARI RIFAMPICIN-MUTANT (RE-33) ISOLATES. CATFISH FARMERS OF AMERICA RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM. 2003.DEVELOPMENT OF AN IMMUNOASSAY TO MEASURE THE HUMORAL IMMUNE RESPONSE OF HYBRID STRIPED BASS MORONE CHRYSOPS X M. SAXATILIS

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Shelby, R.A., Shoemaker, C.A., Klesius, P.H. 2003. Development of an Immunoassay to measure the humoral immune response of hybrid striped bass Morone chrysops X M. saxatilis. Veterinary Immunology and Immunopathology. 91(3-4):217-225.EFFECTS OF DIETARY BETA-HYDROXY-BETA-METHYLBUTYRATE ON GROWTH AND SURVIVAL OF TILAPIA (OREOCHROMIS NILOTICUS) VACCINATED AGAINST STREPTOCOCCUS INIAE

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Whittington, R., Shoemaker, C.A., Lim, C.E., Klesius, P.H. 2003. Effects of dietary beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutyrate on growth and survival of tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) vaccinated against Streptococcus iniae. Journal of Applied Aquaculture. 3(4): 25-36.STREPTOCOCCUS INIAE INFECTION AND TISSUE DISTRIBUTION IN HYBRID STRIPED BASS (MORONE CHRYSOPS X MORONE SAXATILIS) FOLLOWING INOCULATION OF THE GILLS

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)MCNULTY, S.T., KLESIUS, P.H., SHOEMAKER, C.A., EVANS, J.J. STREPTOCOCCUS INIAE INFECTION AND TISSUE DISTRIBUTION IN HYBRID STRIPED BASS (MORONE CHRYSOPS X MORONE SAXATILIS) FOLLOWING INOCULATION OF THE GILLS. AQUACULTURE 220(1-4) 2003 165-173CONTROL AND PREVENTION OF STREPTOCOCCUS IN FISHES BY VACCINATION

- (Abstract Only)Klesius, P.H., Evans, J.J., Shoemaker, C.A. 2002. Control and prevention of Streptococcus in fishes by vaccination [abstract]. 7th Brazilian Meeting of Pathologists of Aquatic Organisms and 3rd Latin American Meeting of Pathologists of Aquatic Organisms. p. 397-409.EFFICACY OF STREPTOCOCCUS INIAE VACCINE ADMINISTERED BY INTRAPERITONEAL AND INTRAMUSCULAR ROUTES IN TILAPIA

- (Other)EVANS, J.J., KLESIUS, P.H., SHOEMAKER, C.A. EFFICACY OF STREPTOCOCCUS INIAE VACCINE ADMINISTERED BY INTRAPERITONEAL AND INTRAMUSCULAR ROUTES IN TILAPIA. (poster presentation). USDA-ARS Technology Showcase. 2003.RAPID DETECTION OF COLUMNARIS DISEASE IN CHANNEL CATFISH (ICTALURUS        PUNCTATUS) WITH A NEW SPECIES-SPECIFIC 16-S R-RNA GENE-BASED PCR PRIMER FORFLAVOBACTERIUM COLUMNARE

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)BADER, J.A., SHOEMAKER, C.A., KLESIUS, P.H. RAPID DETECTION OF COLUMNARIS DISEASE IN CHANNEL CATFISH (ICTALURUS        PUNCTATUS) WITH A NEW SPECIES-SPECIFIC 16-S R-RNA GENE-BASED PCR PRIMER FORFLAVOBACTERIUM COLUMNARE. JOURNAL OF MICROBIOLOGICAL METHODS.Vol.52,Issue 2,Pg.209-220, 2003.A FISH KILL OF MASSIVE PROPORTION IN KUWAIT BAY, ARABIAN GULF, 2001: THE ROLES OF BACTERIAL DISEASE, HARMFUL ALGAE, AND EUTROPHICATION

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)GLIBERT, P.M., LANDSBERG, J.H., EVANS, J.J., AL-SARAWI, M.A., FARAJ, M., HAYWOOD, A., IBRAHEM, S., KLESIUS, P.H., POWELL, C., SHOEMAKER, C.A. A FISH KILL OF MASSIVE PROPORTION IN KUWAIT BAY, ARABIAN GULF, 2001: THE ROLES OF BACTERIAL DISEASE, HARMFUL ALGAE, AND EUTROPHICATION. HARMFUL ALGAE. 1 (2002) 215-231.DEVELOPMENT OF AN INDIRECT ELISA TO DETECT HUMORAL RESPONSE TO FLAVOBACTERIUM COLUMNARE INFECTION OF CHANNEL CATFISH, ICTALURUS PUNCTATUS (RAFINESQUE)

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Shoemaker, C.A., Shelby, R.A., Klesius, P.H. 2003. Development of an indirect elisa to detect humoral response to Flavobacterium columnare infection of channel catfish, Ictalurus punctatus (Rafinesque). Journal of Applied Aquaculture. 14:43-52.CHARACTERIZATION OF BETA-HEMOLYTIC GROUP B STREPTOCOCCUS AGALACTIAE IN CULTURED SEABREAM, SPARUS AURATUS L., AND WILD MULLET, LIZA KLUNZINGERI (DAY), IN KUWAIT

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)EVANS, J.J., KLESIUS, P.H., GLIBERT, P.M., SHOEMAKER, C.A., AL SARAWI, M.A., LANDSBERG, J., RENANDEZ, R.D. CHARACTERIZATION OF BETA-HEMOLYTIC GROUP B STREPTOCOCCUS AGALACTIAE IN CULTURED SEABREAM, SPARUS AURATUS L., AND WILD MULLET, LIZA KLUNZINGERI (DAY), IN KUWAIT. JOURNAL OF FISH DISEASES. 2002. 25, 505-513.COMPARATIVE CHALLENGE MODEL OF FLAVOBACTERIUM COLUMNARE USING SCARIFIED AND UNSCARIFIED CHANNEL CATFISH, ICTALURUS PUNCTATUS (RAFINESQUE)

- (Proceedings)Bader, J.A., Nusbaum, K.E., Shoemaker, C.A. 2002. Comparative challenge model of Flavobacterium columnare using scarified and unscarified channel catfish, Ictalurus punctatus (Rafinesque). In proceedings of the Annual Eastern Fish Health Workshop.DEVELOPMENT AND USE OF MODIFIED LIVE VACCINE IN CATFISH

- (Abstract Only)KLESIUS, P.H., SHOEMAKER, C.A., EVANS, J.J. DEVELOPMENT AND USE OF MODIFIED LIVE VACCINE IN CATFISH. FISH VACCINATION WORKSHOP IV / CELL BIOLOGY & IMMUNOLOGY. 2002.EFFICACY OF STREPTOCOCCUS INIAE VACCINE ADMINISTRATED BY INTRAPERITONEAL AND INTRAMUSCULAR ROUTES IN TILAPIA

- (Other)EVANS, J.J., KLESIUS, P.H., SHOEMAKER, C.A. EFFICACY OF STREPTOCOCCUS INIAE VACCINE ADMINISTRATED BY INTRAPERITONEAL AND INTRAMUSCULAR ROUTES IN TILAPIA. FISH VACCINATION WORKSHOP IV / CELL BIOLOGY & IMMUNOLOGY. POSTER PRESENTATION. 2002.IN OVO VACCINATION OF CHANNEL CATFISH

- (Other)SHOEMAKER, C.A., KLESIUS, P.H., EVANS, J.J. IN OVO VACCINATION OF CHANNEL CATFISH. FISH VACCINATION WORKSHOP IV / CELL BIOLOGY & IMMUNOLOGY. POSTER PRESENTATION. 2002.EFFICACY OF STREPTOCOCCUS INIAE VACCINE ADMINISTRATED IN NILE TILAPIA OREOCHROMIS NILOTICUS

- (Abstract Only)KLESIUS, P.H., SHOEMAKER, C.A., EVANS, J.J. EFFICACY OF STREPTOCOCCUS INIAE VACCINE ADMINISTRATED IN NILE TILAPIA OREOCHROMIS NILOTICUS. 6TH ASIAN FISHERIES FORUM  ASIAN FISHERIES SOCIETY. 2001.EFFECT OF LECTINS ON THE INVASION OF ICHTHYOPHTHIRIUS THERONT TO CHANNEL   CATFISH TISSUE

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)XU, D., KLESIUS, P.H., SHOEMAKER, C.A. EFFECT OF LECTINS ON THE INVASION OF ICHTHYOPHTHIRIUS THERONT TO CHANNEL   CATFISH TISSUE. DISEASES OF AQUATIC ORGANISMS. 2001.STRESS CONTROL FOR HEALTHY FISH

- (Abstract Only)KLESIUS, P.H., EVANS, J.J., SHOEMAKER, C.A. STRESS CONTROL FOR HEALTHY FISH. 6th ECUADORIAN AQUACULTURE CONFERENCE. 2001STRESS CONTROL FOR HEALTHY FISH

- (Proceedings)KLESIUS, P.H., EVANS, J.J., SHOEMAKER, C.A. STRESS CONTROL FOR HEALTHY FISH. SIXTH ECUADORIAN AQUACULTURE CONFERENCE OCTOBER 24-27, 2001 PROCEEDINGS. 2001.PASSIVE IMMUNIZATION OF TILAPIA (OREOCHROMIS NILOTICUS L.) WITH ANTI-         STREPTCOCCUS INIAE WHOLE SERA

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)SHELBY, R.A., KLESIUS, P.H., SHOEMAKER, C.A., EVANS, J.J. PASSIVE IMMUNIZATION OF TILAPIA (OREOCHROMIS NILOTICUS L.) WITH ANTI-STREPTCOCCUS INIAE WHOLE SERA. JOURNAL OF FISH DISEASES. 2002. 25, 1-6.IN OVO VACCINATION OF CHANNEL CATFISH

- (Other)SHOEMAKER, C.A., KLESIUS, P.H., EVANS, J.J. IN OVO VACCINATION OF CHANNEL CATFISH. VETERINARY IMMUNOLOGY INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM. POSTER. 2001.PROTECTIVE ROLE OF ANTIBODY AGAINST STREPTOCICCUS INIAE INFECTION OF TILAPIA

- (Other)SHELBY, R.A., KLESIUS, P.H., SHOEMAKER, C.A., EVANS, J.J. PROTECTIVE ROLE OF ANTIBODY AGAINST STREPTOCICCUS INIAE INFECTION OF TILAPIA. VETERINARY IMMUNOLOGY INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM. POSTER. 2001.IN OVO VACCINATION OF CHANNEL CATFISH WITH MODIFIED LIVE EDWARDSIELLA
ICTALURI VACCINES

- (Abstract Only)SHOEMAKER, C.A., KLESIUS, P.H., EVANS, J.J. IN OVO VACCINATION OF CHANNEL CATFISH WITH MODIFIED LIVE EDWARDSIELLA
ICTALURI VACCINES. TENTH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE "DISEASE OF FISH AND SHELLFISH" EUROPEAN ASSOCIATION OF FISH PATHOLOGISTS. 2001.ACINETOBACTER SPP. ISOLATED FROM FERAL ATLANTIC MENHADEN FROM DELAWARE INLAND BAYS, U.S.A.

- (Abstract Only)EVANS, J.J., KLESIUS, P.H., SHOEMAKER, C.A., SHELBY, R.A., HUMPHRIES, E.M., GARCIA, J.C., GAGLIARDI, J.V. ACINETOBACTER SPP. ISOLATED FROM FERAL ATLANTIC MENHADEN FROM DELAWARE INLAND BAYS, U.S.A.. TENTH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF THE EUROPEAN ASSOCIATION OF FISH PATHOLOGISTS "DISEASES OF FISH AND SHELLFISH".  2001.DEVELOPMENT AND CHARACTERISTICS OF AN ESTABLISHED MICROGLIA CULTURE FROM BRAIN OF TILAPIA

- (Abstract Only)KLESIUS, P.H., XU, D., EVANS, J.J., SHOEMAKER, C.A. DEVELOPMENT AND CHARACTERISTICS OF AN ESTABLISHED MICROGLIA CULTURE FROM BRAIN OF TILAPIA. TENTH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF THE EUROPEAN ASSOCIATION OF FISH PATHOLOGISTS "DISEASES OF FISH AND SHELLFISH". 2001.DISEASE PREVENTION IN CHANNEL CATFISH, TILAPIA AND HYBRID STRIPED BASS CULTURED IN EARTHEN PONDS AND WATER RE-USE TANK PRODUCTION SYSTEMS MODEL

- (Abstract Only)KLESIUS, P.H., SHOEMAKER, C.A., EVANS, J.J. DISEASE PREVENTION IN CHANNEL CATFISH, TILAPIA AND HYBRID STRIPED BASS CULTURED IN EARTHEN PONDS AND WATER RE-USE TANK PRODUCTION SYSTEMS MODEL. BIOSECURITY IN AQUACULTURE PRODUCTION: DISEASE PREVENTION. 2001.THE DISEASE CONTINUUM MODEL: BI-DIRECTIONAL RESPONSE BETWEEN STRESS AND INFECTION LINKED BY NEUROIMMUNE CHANGE IN BIOSECURITY IN AQUACULTURE PRODUCTION SYSTEMS: EXCLUSION OF PATHOGENS AND OTHER UNDESIRABLES

- (Book / Chapter)Klesius, P.H.; Shoemaker, C.A.; Evans, J.J. The Disease Continuum Model: BI-Directional Respose Betwwen Stress and Infection Linked by Neuroimmune Change. Lee, C.-S.; O'Bryen, P.J. eds. Biosecurity in Aquaculture production Systems: Exclusion of pathogens and Other Undesirables. p.13-34. 2003. The World Aquaculture Society, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70803. United States.IN OVO METHODS FOR UTILIZING THE MODIFIED LIVE EDWARDSIELLA ICTALURI       VACCINE AGAINST ENTERIC SEPTICEMIA IN CHANNEL CATFISH

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)SHOEMAKER, C.A., KLESIUS, P.H., EVANS, J.J. IN OVO METHODS FOR UTILIZING THE MODIFIED LIVE EDWARDSIELLA ICTALURI VACCINE AGAINST ENTERIC SEPTICEMIA IN CHANNEL CATFISH. AQUACULTURE. 2002. 203. 221-227.PREVALENCE OF STREPTOCOCCUS INIAE IN TILAPIA, HYBRID STRIPED BASS AND CHANNEL CATFISH FROM FISH FARMS IN THE UNITED STATES

- (Abstract Only)SHOEMAKER, C.A., KLESIUS, P.H., EVANS, J.J. PREVALENCE OF STREPTOCOCCUS INIAE IN TILAPIA, HYBRID STRIPED BASS AND CHANNEL CATFISH FROM FISH FARMS IN THE UNITED STATES. AQUACULTURE. 2001.VACCINE STRATEGIES FOR MANAGEMENT OF FISH DISEASES

- (Abstract Only)KLESIUS, P.H., SHOEMAKER, C.A., EVANS, J.J. VACCINE STRATEGIES FOR MANAGEMENT OF FISH DISEASES. 4TH LATIN AMERICAN AQUACULTURE CONGRESS & EXHIBITION. PANAMA. 2000.DISTIBUTION OF STREPTOCOCCUS INIAE IN HYBRID STRIPED BASS (MORONE CHRYSOPS X MORONE SAXATILIS) FOLLOWING NARE INOCULATION

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)EVANS, J.J., SHOEMAKER, C.A., KLESIUS, P.H. DISTRIBUTION OF STREPTOCOCCUS INIAE IN HYBRID STRIPED BASS (MORONE CHRYSOPS X MORONE SAXATILIS) FOLLOWING NARE INOCULATION. AQUACULTURE. 194 (2001) 233-243MULTI-DISCIPLINARY APPROACH TO UNDERSTANDING RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN FISH SIZE, NUTRITION, HEMATOCRIT VALUES, IMMUNOGLOBULIN LEVELS, BACTERIAL FLORA AND LESIONS IN ATLANTIC MENHADEN(B T)FROM ESTUARINE ENVIRONMENTS IN DELAWARE

- (Abstract Only)KLESIUS, P.H., EVANS, J.J., HUMPHRIES, E., SHELBY, R.A., SHOEMAKER, C.A., DICKY, E., GARCIA, J.C., COLE, T. MULTI-DISCIPLINARY APPROACH TO UNDERSTANDING RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN FISH SIZE, NUTRITION, HEMATOCRIT VALUES, IMMUNOGLOBULIN LEVELS, BACTERIAL FLORA AND LESIONS IN ATLANTIC MENHADEN(BREVOORTIA TYRANNUS)FROM ESTUARINE ENVIRONMENTS IN DELAWARE. DELAWARE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENT CONTROL, DELAWARE TECHNICAL INSTITUTE / FISH HEALTH WORKSHOP. 2000.THE EARLY DEVELOPMENT OF ICHTHYOPHTHIRIUS MULTIFILIIS IN CHANNEL CATFISH   TISSUE IN VITRO

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)XU, D., KLESIUS, P.H., SHOEMAKER, C.A., EVANS, J.J. THE EARLY DEVELOPMENT OF ICHTHYOPHTHIRIUS MULTIFILIIS IN CHANNEL CATFISH   TISSUE IN VITRO. JOURNAL OF AQUATIC ANIMAL HEALTH. 2000.DEVELOPMENT OF AN INDIRECT ELISA TO DETECT HUMORAL RESPONSE TO STREPTOCOCCUS INIAE INFECTION OF NILE TILAPIA, OREOCHROMIS NILOTICUS

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)SHELBY, R.A., SHOEMAKER, C.A., EVANS, J.J., KLESIUS, P.H. DEVELOPMENT OF AN INDIRECT ELISA TO DETECT  HUMORAL RESPONSE TO STREPTOCOCCUS INIAE INFECTION OF NILE TILAPIA, OREOCHROMIS NILOTICUS.  JOURNAL OF APPLIED AQUACULTURE. 11(3) 2001 35-44DEVELOPMENT AND USE OF MODIFIED LIVE EDWARDSIELLA ICTALURI VACCINE AGAINST ENTERIC SEPTICEMIA OF CATFISH.

- (Other)KLESIUS, P.H., SHOEMAKER, C.A., EVANS, J.J. DEVELOPMENT AND USE OF MODIFIED LIVE EDWARDSIELLA ICTALURI VACCINE AGAINST ENTERIC SEPTICEMIA OF CATFISH. 2nd INTERNATIONAL VETERINARY VACCINES AND DIAGNOSTICS CONFERENCE. POSTER PRESENTATION. 2000.EFFICACY OF A MODIFIED LIVE EDWARDSIELLA ICTALURI VACCINE IN CHANNEL CATFISH AS YOUNG AS SEVEN DAYS POST HATCH.

- (Other)SHOEMAKER, C.A., KLESIUS, P.H., EVANS, J.J., BRICKER, J.M. EFFICACY OF A MODIFIED LIVE EDWARDSIELLA ICTALURI VACCINE IN CHANNEL CATFISH AS YOUNG AS SEVEN DAYS POST HATCH. 2nd INTERNATIONAL VETERINARY VACCINES AND DIAGNOSTICS CONFERENCE. POSTER. 2000.EFFICACY OF STREPTOCOCCUS INIAE VACCINE ADMINISTRATED BY INTRAPERITONEAL AND INTRAMUSCULAR ROUTES IN TILAPIA

- (Other)EVANS, J.J., KLESIUS, P.H., SHOEMAKER, C.A. EFFICACY OF STREPTOCOCCUS INIAE VACCINE ADMINISTRATED BY INTRAPERITONEAL AND INTRAMUSCULAR ROUTES IN TILAPIA. 2nd INTERNATIONAL VETERINARY VACCINES AND DIAGNOSTICS CONFERENCE. POSTER. 2000.COMMUNICABLE BACTERIAL DISEASES IN FISH FARMING: PREVENTION BY VACCINATION AND IMMUNOSTIMULATION

- (Proceedings)KLESIUS, P.H., EVANS, J.J., SHOEMAKER, C.A. COMMUNICABLE BACTERIAL DISEASES IN FISH FARMING: PREVENTION BY VACCINATION AND IMMUNOSTIMULATION. PanAmerican Congress of Veterinarian Science. 2000.PREVALENCE OF STREPTOCOCCUS INIAE IN TILAPIA, HYBRID STRIPED BASS, AND CHANNEL CATFISH ON COMMERCIAL FISH FARMS IN THE UNITED STATES

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)SHOEMAKER, C.A., KLESIUS, P.H., EVANS, J.J. PREVALENCE OF STREPTOCOCCUS INIAE IN TILAPIA, HYBRID STRIPED BASS, AND CHANNEL CATFISH ON COMMERCIAL FISH FARMS IN THE UNITED STATES. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF VETERINARY RESEARCH 62(2) 2001 174-177EXPERIMENTAL STREPTOCOCCUS INIAE INFECTION OF HYBRID STRIPED BASS (MORONE CHRYSOPS X MORONE SAXATILIS) AND TILAPIA (OREOCHROMIS NILOTICUS) BY NARES INOCULATION

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)EVANS, J.J., SHOEMAKER, C.A., KLESIUS, P.H. EXPERIMENTAL STREPTOCOCCUS INIAE INFECTION OF HYBRID STRIPED BASS (MORONE CHRYSOPS X MORONE SAXATILIS) AND TILAPIA (OREOCHROMIS NILOTICUS) BY NARES INOCULATION.  AQUACULTURE. 189 (2000) 197-210.VACCINATION: A HEALTH MANAGEMENT PRACTICE FOR PREVENTING DISEASES CAUSED BY STREPTOCOCCUS IN TILAPIA AND OTHER CULTURED FISH.

- (Proceedings)KLESIUS, P.H., SHOEMAKER, C.A., EVANS, J.J. VACCINATION: A HEALTH MANAGEMENT PRACTICE FOR PREVENTING DISEASES CAUSED BY STREPTOCOCCUS IN TILAPIA AND OTHER CULTURED FISH. PROCEEDINGS FROM THE FIFTH INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON TALIPIA  AQUACULTURE. 2000.DISEASES OF TILAPIA WITH EMPHASIS ON ECONOMICALLY IMPORTANT PATHOGENS

- (Abstract Only)SHOEMAKER, C.A., KLESIUS, P.H., EVANS, J.J. DISEASES OF TILAPIA WITH EMPHASIS ON ECONOMICALLY IMPORTANT PATHOGENS. TILAPIA  AQUACULTURE.  FIFTH INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON TILAPIA AQUACULTURE. 2000.VACCINATION: A HEALTH MANAGEMENT PRACTICE FOR PREVENTING DISEASES CAUSED BY STREPTOCOCCUS IN TILAPIA AND OTHER CULTURED FISH

- (Abstract Only)KLESIUS, P.H., SHOEMAKER, C.A., EVANS, J.J. VACCINATION: A HEALTH MANAGEMENT PRACTICE FOR PREVENTING DISEASES CAUSED BY STREPTOCOCCUS IN TILAPIA AND OTHER CULTURED FISH. TILAPIA  AQUACULTURE. FIFTH INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON TILAPIA AQUACULTURE. 2000.DISEASES OF TILAPIA WITH EMPHASIS ON ECONOMICALLY IMPORTANT PATHOGENS

- (Proceedings)SHOEMAKER, C.A., KLESIUS, P.H., EVANS, J.J. DISEASES OF TILAPIA WITH EMPHASIS ON ECONOMICALLY IMPORTANT PATHOGENS. PROCEEDINGS FROM THE FIFTH INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON TALIPIA  AQUACULTURE. 2000.DENSITY AND DOSE:  FACTORS AFFECTING MORTALITY OF STREPTOCOCCUS INIAE
INFECTED TILAPIA (OREOCHROMIS NILOTICUS)

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)SHOEMAKER, C.A., EVANS, J.J., KLESIUS, P.H. DENSITY AND DOSE:  FACTORS AFFECTING MORTALITY OF STREPTOCOCCUS INIAE
INFECTED TILAPIA (OREOCHROMIS NILOTICUS). AQUACULTURE. 188 (2000) 229-235EFFICACY OF SINGLE AND COMBINED STREPTOCOCCUS INIAE ISOLATE VACCINE    ADMINISTERED BY INTRAPERITONEAL AND INTRAMUSCULAR ROUTES IN TILAPIA   (OREOCHROMIS NILOTICUS)

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)KLESIUS, P.H., SHOEMAKER, C.A., EVANS, J.J. EFFICACY OF SINGLE AND COMBINED STREPTOCOCCUS INIAE ISOLATE VACCINE  ADMINISTERED BY INTRAPERITONEAL AND INTRAMUSCULAR ROUTES IN TILAPIA  (OREOCHROMIS NILOTICUS). AQUACULTURE 188 (2000) 237-246IN VIVO AND IN VITRO EFFECTS OF BENZOTHIAZOLE ON SHEEPSHEAD MINNOW    (CYPRINODON VARIEGATUS)

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)EVANS, J.J., SHOEMAKER, C.A., KLESIUS, P.H. IN VIVO AND IN VITRO EFFECTS OF BENZOTHIAZOLE ON SHEEPSHEAD MINNOW    (CYPRINODON VARIEGATUS). MARINE ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH. 50 (2000) 257-261.DENSITY AND DOSE: FACTORS AFFECTING MORTALITY OF STREPTOCOCCUS INIAE INFECTED TILAPIA (OREOCHROMIS NILOTICUS)

- (Abstract Only)SHOEMAKER, C.A., EVANS, J.J., KLESIUS, P.H. DENSITY AND DOSE: FACTORS AFFECTING MORTALITY OF STREPTOCOCCUS INIAE INFECTED TILAPIA (OREOCHROMIS NILOTICUS). EUROPEAN ASSOCIATION OF FISH PATHOLOGISTS. NINTH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE "DISEASE OF FISH AND SHELLFISH". 1999.ROUTE OF INFECTION, LETHAL DOSE AND ORGAN DISSEMINATION  OF STREPTOCOCCUS INIAE IN HYBRID STRIPED BASS (MORONE CHRYSOPS X M. SAXATILIS) AND TILAPIA (OREOCHROMIS NILOTICUS)

- (Abstract Only)EVANS, J.J., SHOEMAKER, C.A., KLESIUS, P.H. ROUTE OF INFECTION, LETHAL DOSE AND ORGAN DISSEMINATION  OF STREPTOCOCCUS INIAE IN HYBRID STRIPED BASS (MORONE CHRYSOPS X M. SAXATILIS) AND TILAPIA (OREOCHROMIS NILOTICUS). EUROPEAN ASSOCIATION OF FISH PATHOLOGISTS. NINTH INTERNATION CONFERENCE "DISEASE OF FISH AND SHELLFISH". 1999.STREPTOCOCCUS INIAE VACCINE FOR PREVENTION OF STREPTOCOCCUS DISEASE IN TILAPIA

- (Other)Klesius, P.H., Shoemaker, C.A., Evans, J.J.  Streptococcus iniae vaccine for prevention of Streptococcus disease in Tilapia.  Eurpoean association of fish pathologists. Ninth International Conference  "Disease of  Fish and Shellfish".  Poster.  1999.INNATE RESISTANCE TO CYTOPHAGA COLUMNARIS IN NON-FED AND FED CHANNEL       CATFISH ICTALURUS PUNCTATUS.

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)VACCINES:  PREVENTION OF DISEASES IN AQUATIC ANIMALS

- (Book / Chapter)KLESIUS, P.H., SHOEMAKER, C.A., EVANS, J.J., LIM, C.E. VACCINES:  PREVENTION OF DISEASES IN AQUATIC ANIMALS. In: CHHORN LIM, CARL D. WEBSTER eds. NUTRITION AND FISH HEALTH. FOOD PRODUCTS PRESS AN INPRINT OF THE HAWORTH PRESS, INC BINGHAMTON, NY. 2001:317-335.IMMUNITY AND DISEASE RESISTANCE IN FISH

- (Book / Chapter)EFFICACY OF A MODIFIED LIVE EDWARDSIELLA ICTALURI VACCINE IN CHANNEL       CATFISH AS YOUNG AS SEVEN DAYS POST HATCH

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)IN VIVO AND IN VITRO EFFECTS OF BENZOTHIAZOLE ON SHEEPSHEAD MINNOW

- (Abstract Only)EVANS, J.J., SHOEMAKER, C.A., KLESIUS, P.H. IN VIVO AND IN VITRO EFFECTS OF BENZOTHIAZOLE ON SHEEPSHEAD MINNOW. TENTH INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON POLLUTANT RESPONSES IN MARINE ORGANISMS. 1999.EFFICACY OF A KILLED STREPTOCOCCUS INIAE VACCINE

- (Abstract Only)SHOEMAKER, C.A., EVANS, J.J., KLESIUS, P.H. EFFICACY OF A KILLED STREPTOCOCCUS INIAE VACCINE. 24th ANNUAL EASTERN FISH HEALTH WORKSHOP. 1999.EFFICACY OF A KILLED STREPTOCOCCUS INIAE VACCINE IN TILAPIA (OREOCHROMIS   NILOTICUS)

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)EFFICACY OF A KILLED STREPTOCOCCUS INIAE VACCINE IN TILAPA (OREOCHROMIS NILOTICUS)

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)KLESIUS, P.H., SHOEMAKER, C.A., EVANS, J.J. EFFICACY OF A KILLED STREPTOCOCCUS INIAE VACCINE IN TILAPA (OREOCHROMIS NILOTICUS). EUROPEAN ASSOCIATION OF FISH PATHOLOGISTS. 19(1),39, 1999.VACCINES: PREVENTION OF DISEASES IN AQUATIC ANIMALS

- (Abstract Only)KLESIUS, P.H., SHOEMAKER, C.A., EVANS, J.J., LIM, C.E. VACCINES: PREVENTION OF DISEASES IN AQUATIC ANIMALS. BOOK OF ABSTRACTS AQUACULTURE AMERICA. 1999.DEVELOPMENT AND USE OF VACCINES FOR FISH CULTURED IN WARM-WATER

- (Abstract Only)KLESIUS, P.H., SHOEMAKER, C.A., EVANS, J.J. DEVELOPMENT AND USE OF VACCINES FOR FISH CULTURED IN WARM-WATER. 3rd INTERNATIONAL AQUATIC ANIMAL HEALTH SYMPOSIUM PROCEEDINGS. 1998.STREPTOCOCCAL DISEASE PROBLEMS AND CONTROL:  A REVIEW

- (Proceedings)GENOMIC SUBTYPING OF EDWARDSIELLA ICTALURI ISOLATED FROM DISEASED CHANNEL  CATFISH BY ARBITRARILY PRIMED POLYMERASE CHAIN REACTION.

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)GENOMIC SUBTYPING OF EDWARDSIELLA ICTALURI ISOLATES FROM DISEASED CHANNEL  CATFISH BY ARBITRARILY PRIMED POLYMERASE CHAIN REACTION.

- (Abstract Only)WARM-WATER FISH VACCINES: DEVELOPMENT AND USE

- (Abstract Only)KLESIUS, P.H., SHOEMAKER, C.A., EVANS, J.J. WARM-WATER FISH VACCINES: DEVELOPMENT AND USE. WORLD AQUACULTURE SOCIETY MEETING. 1998. p. 299.THE DEVELOPMENT AND USE OF MODIFIED LIVE EDWARDSIELLA ICTALURI VACCINE     AGAINST ENTERIC SEPTICEMIA OF CATFISH

- (Proceedings)PROTECTIVE IMMUNITY AGAINST ENTERIC SEPTICEMIA OF CHANNEL CATFISH FOLLOWINGCONTROLLED EXPOSURE TO LIVE EDWARDSIELLA ICTALURI.

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)HETEROLOGOUS ISOLATES CHALLENGE OF CHANNEL CATFISH, ICTALURUS PUNCTATUS,   IMMUNE TO EDWARDSIELLA ICTALURI.

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)ENHANCEMENT OF DISEASE RESISTANCE IN SHRIMP:REALITIES AND FANTASIES.

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