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Caitlin Elizabeth Harris
                        Poultry Microbiological Safety and Processing Research Unit

                        




                        
                        Research Microbiologist
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                            **Publications**
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                                                    will take you to the publication reprint.)Impact of stunning method on blood loss in broilers during exsanguination with two different neck cut methods
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Osborne, R.C., Harris, C.E., Buhr, R.J., Kiepper, B.H. 2023. Impact of stunning method on blood loss in broilers during exsanguination with two different neck cut methods. Journal of Applied Poultry Research. 31(1):100385. p.1-11. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.japr.2023.100385.Recovery of Campylobacter injected into hatching eggs that are cold-stored and incubated through day 18 of incubation

- (Abstract Only)Harris, C.E., Bartenfeld Jossel, L.N., Buhr, R.J. 2023. Recovery of Campylobacter injected into hatching eggs that are cold-stored and incubated through day 18 of incubation. Poultry Science Association Meeting Abstract. 102(E-Suppl.1): 151. p74. 2023.16S rRNA gene-based assessment of common broiler chicken sampling methods: evaluating intra-flock sample size, cecal pair similarity, and cloacal swab similarity to other alimentary tract locations
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Weinroth, M.D., Oakley, B.B., Ramirez, G.A., Reyes, A., Harris, C.E., Buhr, R.J. 2022. 16S rRNA gene-based assessment of common broiler chicken sampling methods: evaluating intra-flock sample size, cecal pair similarity, and cloacal swab similarity to other alimentary tract locations. Frontiers in Physiology. https://doi.org/10.3389/fphys.2022.996654.Examination of the eggshell cuticle and membranes on their impact of Salmonella Enteritidis or Typhimurium recovery from inoculated and stored eggs
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Harris, C.E., Bartenfeld Jossel, L.N., Bourassa, D.V., Buhr, R.J. 2022. Examination of the eggshell cuticle and membranes on their impact of Salmonella Enteritidis or Typhimurium recovery from inoculated and stored eggs. Journal of Applied Poultry Research. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.japr.2022.100297.Evaluation of on-farm euthanasia of broiler breeders utilizing captive bolt, electrocution, mechanical cervical dislocation, and carbon dioxide

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Impact of cold storage and incubation of hatching eggs on the recovery of inoculated Salmonella Enteritidis or Campylobacter coli into to yolk or albumen

- (Abstract Only)Harris, C.E., Bartenfeld Jossel, L.N., Buhr, R.J. 2022. Impact of cold storage and incubation of hatching eggs on the recovery of inoculated Salmonella Enteritidis or Campylobacter coli into to yolk or albumen. Poultry Science Association. p. 136.Rate of blood loss and total blood loss varies in broilers based on exsanguination method

- (Abstract Only)Osborne, R.E., Harris, C.E., Buhr, R.J., Kiepper, B.K. 2022. Rate of blood loss and total blood loss varies in broilers based on exsanguination method. Poultry Science Association Meeting Abstract. 37.Cold storage after egg inoculation enhances Campylobacter recovery from embryos and egg contents thru day 5 of incubation M1. p.2,Poultry Science. 101(E-Suppl.1). 2022.

- (Abstract Only)Harris, C.E., Bartenfeld Jossel, L.N., Buhr, R.J. 2022. Cold storage after egg inoculation enhances Campylobacter recovery from embryos and egg contents thru day 5 of incubation M1. p.2,Poultry Science. 101(E-Suppl.1). 2022.. International Poultry Scientific Forum. M1 p.2.Effect of exsanguination method on rate of blood loss and total blood loss in broilers.M20. p.8.Poultry Science. 101(E-Suppl.1)2022.

- (Abstract Only)Osborne, R., Baethke, E., Harris, C.E., Buhr, R.J., Kiepper, B. 2022. Effect of exsanguination method on rate of blood loss and total blood loss in broilers.M20. p.8.Poultry Science. 101(E-Suppl.1)2022.. International Poultry Scientific Forum. M20. p.8.Evaluation of protocol to study Salmonella and Campylobacter spp. inovo transmission via inoculation and incubation of hatching eggs

- (Abstract Only)Harris, C.E., Bartenfeld Jossel, L.N., Buhr, R.J. 2021. Evaluation of protocol to study Salmonella and Campylobacter spp. inovo transmission via inoculation and incubation of hatching eggs. Poultry Science Association. Meeting Abstract.Animal welfare assessment of on-farm euthanasia methods for individual, heavy turkeys
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Leonie, J., Bourassa, D.V., Boyal, R.S., Harris, C.E., Bartenfeld Jossel, L.N., Campbell, A., Anderson, G., Buhr, R.J. 2020. Animal welfare assessment of on-farm euthanasia methods for individual, heavy turkeys. Poultry Science. 100:100812. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psj.2020.11.001.Assessment of stabilized hydrogen peroxide for use in reducing Campylobacter levels and prevalence on broiler chicken wings
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Bourassa, D.V., Harris, C.E., Bartenfeld Jossel, L.N., Buhr, R.J. 2020. Assessment of stabilized hydrogen peroxide for use in reducing Campylobacter levels and prevalence on broiler chicken wings. Journal of Food Protection. 84(3):449-455. https://doi.org/10.4315/JFP-20-356.Equipment and methods for poultry euthanasia by a single operator
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Boyal, R.S., Buhr, R.J., Harris, C.E., Jacobs, L., Bourassa, D.V. 2020. Equipment and methods for poultry euthanasia by a single operator. Journal of Applied Poultry Research. 29(4):1020-1032. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.japr.2020.09.010.Poultry Euthanasia: Electrical Euthanasia Device ANR-2689

- (Experiment Station)Boyal, R.S., Buhr, R.J., Harris, C.E., Jacobs, L., Bourassa, D.V. 2020. Poultry Euthanasia: Electrical Euthanasia Device ANR-2689. Extension Publications. https://www.aces.edu/blog/topics/farming/poultry-euthanasia-electrical-euthanasia-device/.Poultry Euthanasia: Koechner Euthanasia device ANR-2690

- (Experiment Station)Boyal, R.S., Buhr, R.J., Harris, C.E., Jacobs, L., Bourassa, D.V. 2020. Poultry Euthanasia: Koechner Euthanasia device ANR-2690. Extension Publications. Available: https://www.aces.edu/blog/topics/farming/poultry-euthanasia-koechner-euthanizing-device/.Poultry Euthanasia: Single Bird Carbon Dioxide System ANR-2691

- (Experiment Station)Boyal, R.S., Buhr, R.J., Harris, C.E., Jacabs, L., Bourassa, D.V. 2020. Poultry Euthanasia: Single Bird Carbon Dioxide System ANR-2691. Extension Publications. https://www.aces.edu/blog/topics/farming/poultry-euthanasia-single-bird-carbon-dioxide-system/.Knowledge and use of broiler chicken euthanasia methods by animal caretakers

- (Abstract Only)Boyal, R.S., Buhr, R.J., Harris, C.E., Bartenfeld Jossel, L.N., Jacabs, L., Bourassa, D. 2020. Knowledge and use of broiler chicken euthanasia methods by animal caretakers. International Poultry Scientific Forum. M10, p.5.Efficacy of probiotics in the broiler production environment for improved ammonia reduction and growth performance

- (Abstract Only)Tejeda, O.J., Ritz, C.W., Fowler, J., Harris, C.E., Buhr, R.J. 2020. Efficacy of probiotics in the broiler production environment for improved ammonia reduction and growth performance. International Poultry Scientific Forum. M128, p.40.Evaluation of the impact of Alliin and Cinnamaldehyde application on cecal, crop and environmental Salmonella recovery at end of growout period of broiler chickens

- (Abstract Only)Lepine, A.F., Wilson, K.M., Harris, C.E., Bartenfeld Jossel, L.N., Fairchild, B.D., Buhr, R.J. 2019. Evaluation of the impact of Alliin and Cinnamaldehyde application on cecal, crop and environmental Salmonella recovery at end of growout period of broiler chickens [abstract]. Meeting Abstract. PH22:p.167.Euthanasia for Broiler Chickens: Manual and Mechanical Cervical Dislocation Methods, Publication APSC-161P

- (Experiment Station)Jacobs, L., Bourassa, D.V., Harris, C.E., Buhr, R.J. 2019. Euthanasia for Broiler Chickens: Manual and Mechanical Cervical Dislocation Methods, Publication APSC-161P. Virginia Cooperative Extension Publications. APSC-161P;p.1-4. https://www.pubs.ext.vt.edu/APSC/APSC-161/APSC-161.htmlRecovery of Salmonella Enteritidis and Campylobacter Coli from inoculated and incubated hatching eggs

- (Abstract Only)Harris, C.E., Bartenfeld Jossel, L.N., Buhr, R.J. 2020. Recovery of Salmonella Enteritidis and Campylobacter Coli from inoculated and incubated hatching eggs. Poultry Science Association Meeting Abstract. 247, p.121.Persistence of salmonella enteritidis and typhimurium on hatching eggshells after 1, 6, or 24 hours

- (Abstract Only)Harris, C.E., Bartenfeld Jossel, L.N., Bourassa, D.V., Buhr, R.J. 2019. Persistence of salmonella enteritidis and typhimurium on hatching eggshells after 1, 6, or 24 hours. Poultry Science Association Meeting Abstract. 98(E-Suppl.1):97. p.42.Broiler euthanasia by cervical dislocation or koechner euthanizing device: severing both carotid arteries immediately after application does not hasten the time to death

- (Abstract Only)Buhr, R.J., Harris, C.E., Bartenfeld Jossel, L.N., Jacobs, L., Boyal, R., Bourassa, D.V. 2019. Broiler euthanasia by cervical dislocation or koechner euthanizing device: severing both carotid arteries immediately after application does not hasten the time to death. Poultry Science Association Meeting Abstract. 98(E-Suppl.1):130. p.53.Evaluation of on-farm euthanasia of broiler breeders utilizing captive bolt, electrocution, mechanical cervical dislocation, and carbon dioxide

- (Abstract Only)Boyal, R.S., Jacobs, L., Buhr, R.J., Harris, C.E., Bartenfeld Jossel, L.N., Cowles, S., Berganza, I.M., Bourassa, D.V. 2019. Evaluation of on-farm euthanasia of broiler breeders utilizing captive bolt, electrocution, mechanical cervical dislocation, and carbon dioxide. Poultry Science Association Meeting Abstract. 98(E-Suppl.1):27. p.11.Evaluation of drinking water antimicrobial interventions on water usage, feed consumption, and salmonella retention in broilers following feed and water withdrawal
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Harris, C.E., Bartenfeld Jossel, L.N., Bourassa, D.V., Fairchild, B.D., Kiepper, B.H., Buhr, R.J. 2019. Evaluation of drinking water antimicrobial interventions on water usage, feed consumption, and salmonella retention in broilers following feed and water withdrawal. Journal of Applied Poultry Research. 28(3):699-711. https://doi.org/10.3382/japr/pfz021.Euthanasia: Manual versus mechanical cervical dislocation for broilers
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Jacobs, L., Bourassa, D.V., Harris, C.E., Buhr, R.J. 2019. Euthanasia: Manual versus mechanical cervical dislocation for broilers. Animals. 9:47. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani9020047.Development of on-farm euthanasia methods for individual larger older birds

- (Abstract Only)Harris, C.E., Jacabs, L., Bourassa, D.V., Bartenfeld, L.N., Buhr, R.J. 2019. Development of on-farm euthanasia methods for individual larger older birds [abstract]. International Poultry Scientific Forum. 98(E-Suppl.1):P258. p.78.Evaluation of electrocution, koechner euthanasia device, turkey euthanasia device, and carbon dioxide gas euthanasia methods on breeder beltsville small white turkeys

- (Abstract Only)Buhr, R.J., Harris, C.E., Bourassa, D.V., Jacobs, L. 2019. Evaluation of electrocution, koechner euthanasia device, turkey euthanasia device, and carbon dioxide gas euthanasia methods on breeder beltsville small white turkeys [abstract]. International Poultry Scientific Forum. 99(E-Suppl.1):M121. p.38.Impact of postmortem holding temperature on feather retention force and broiler carcass microbiology

- (Abstract Only)Bourassa, D.V., Harris, C.E., Bartenfeld, L.N., Richter, S., Daley, W., Buhr, R.J. 2019. Impact of postmortem holding temperature on feather retention force and broiler carcass microbiology [abstract]. International Poultry Scientific Forum. 98(E-Suppl.1):M14. p.36.Broiler chicken euthanasia by cervical dislocation: manual versus mechanical methods

- (Abstract Only)Jacobs, L., Bourassa, D.V., Harris, C.E., Buhr, R.J. 2019. Broiler chicken euthanasia by cervical dislocation: manual versus mechanical methods [abstract]. International Poultry Scientific Forum. 98(E-Suppl.1):M121. p.38.Impact of scalding duration and scalding water temperature on broiler processing wastewater loadings

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Assessment of stabilized hydrogen peroxide as an antimicrobial agent for use in reducing campylobacter prevalence and levels on chicken broiler wings

- (Abstract Only)Bourassa, D.V., Harris, C.E., Bartenfeld, L.N., Buhr, R.J. 2018. Assessment of stabilized hydrogen peroxide as an antimicrobial agent for use in reducing campylobacter prevalence and levels on chicken broiler wings. Poultry Science Association Meeting Abstract. 97(E-Suppl.1)224. p.94.


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