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Thomas L Welker

                                                                (PhD)
                        Small Grains and Potato Germplasm Research

                        




                        
                        Research Physiologist
                        Phone: (208) 837-9096
                         ext. 1109
                        
                        Fax: (208) 837-6047(Employee information on this page comes from the REE Directory. Please contact your front office staff to update the REE Directory.)
                            ProjectsImproving Nutrient Utilization to Increase the Production Efficiency and Sustainability of Rainbow Trout Aquaculture
                                                    In-House Appropriated
                                                                    (D)Accession Number: 437676Evaluation of Corn DDGS in Practical Feeds of Tilapia
                                                    Trust Fund Cooperative Agreement
                                                                    (T)Accession Number: 443820**Publications**
                                                (Clicking on the reprint icon
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                                                    will take you to the publication reprint.)Digestibility of corn distiller’s dried grains with solubles in practical feeds with phytase and xylanase treatment fed to Nile tilapia
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Welker, T.L., Sealey, W.M., Tan, R. 2023. Digestibility of corn distiller’s dried grains with solubles in practical feeds with phytase and xylanase treatment fed to Nile tilapia. North American Journal of Aquaculture. 86(1): 154-162. https://doi.org/10.1002/naaq.10325.Effect of dietary soy protein source on effluent water quality and growth performance of rainbow trout reared in a serial reuse water system
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Welker, T.L., Overturf, K.E. 2023. Effect of dietary soy protein source on effluent water quality and growth performance of rainbow trout reared in a serial reuse water system. Animals. 13(19):3090. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani13193090.Improved fecal particle size profile in rainbow trout fed feeds containing different ratios of animal meal and plant protein concentrates: Effect on nitrogen and phosphorus partitioning
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Welker, T.L., Barrows, F.T. 2023. Improved fecal particle size profile in rainbow trout fed feeds containing different ratios of animal meal and plant protein concentrates: Effect on nitrogen and phosphorus partitioning. North American Journal of Aquaculture. 86(1): 84-94. https://doi.org/10.1002/naaq.10315.Multi-tissue RNAseq reveals genetic and temporal differences in acute viral (IHN) infection among three selected lines of rainbow trout with varying resistance
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Bledsoe, J.W., Ma, J., Cain, K., Bruce, T., Rawles, A.A., Abernathy, J.W., Welker, T.L., Overturf, K.E. 2022. Multi-tissue RNAseq reveals genetic and temporal differences in acute viral (IHN) infection among three selected lines of rainbow trout with varying resistance. Fish and Shellfish Immunology. 124:343-361. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fsi.2022.03.034.Effect of soy protein products and gum inclusion in feed on fecal particle size profile of rainbow trout
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Welker, T.L., Liu, K., Overturf, K.E., Abernathy, J.W., Barrows, F. 2021. Effect of soy protein products and gum inclusion in feed on fecal particle size profile of rainbow trout. Aquaculture. 1:14-25. https://doi.org/10.3390/aquacj1010003.Insect (black soldier fly larvae) oil as a potential substitute for fish or soy oil in the fish meal-based diet of juvenile rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss)
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Fawole, F.J., Labh, S.N., Hossain, M.S., Overturf, K.E., Small, B.C., Welker, T.L., Hardy, R.W., Kumar, V. 2021. Insect (black soldier fly larvae) oil as a potential substitute for fish or soy oil in the fish meal-based diet of juvenile rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss). Animal Nutrition. 7(4):1360-1370. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aninu.2021.07.008.Comparison of new and conventional processing methods for their effects on physical properties of fish feed
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Liu, K., Frost, J.B., Welker, T.L., Barrows, F. 2021. Comparison of new and conventional processing methods for their effects on physical properties of fish feed. Animal Feed Science and Technology. 273. Article 114818. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.anifeedsci.2021.114818.Development and evaluation of a volumetric quantification method for fecal particle size classification in rainbow trout fed different diets
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Welker, T.L., Overturf, K.E., Barrows, F. 2020. Development and evaluation of a volumetric quantification method for fecal particle size classification in rainbow trout fed different diets. North American Journal of Aquaculture. 82(2):159-168. https://doi.org/10.1002/naaq.10138.Effect of aeration and oxygenation on growth and survival of rainbow trout in a commercial serial-pass, flow-through raceway system
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Welker, T.L., Overturf, K.E., Abernathy, J.W. 2019. Effect of aeration and oxygenation on growth and survival of rainbow trout in a commercial serial-pass, flow-through raceway system. Aquaculture Report. 14:1-9. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aqrep.2019.100194.Developing soft texture and water stable fish feed

- (Abstract Only)Liu, K., Woolman, M.J., Barrows, F., Frost, J.B., Welker, T.L., Overturf, K.E. 2019. Developing soft texture and water stable fish feed. Annual Meeting World Aquaculture Society. 352-77.Effect of water source and trout strain on expression of stress-affected genes in a commercial setting
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Welker, T.L., Overturf, K.E., Abernathy, J.W. 2018. Effect of water source and trout strain on expression of stress-affected genes in a commercial setting. North American Journal of Aquaculture. 80(3):249-262. https://doi.org/10.1002/naaq.10028.Effects of feed processing method (extrusion and expansion-compression pelleting) on water quality and growth of rainbow trout in a commercial setting
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Welker, T.L., Overturf, K.E., Snyder, S., Liu, K., Abernathy, J.W., Frost, J.B., Barrows, F. 2018. Effects of feed processing method (extrusion and expansion-compression pelleting) on water quality and growth of rainbow trout in a commercial setting. Journal of Applied Aquaculture. 30(2):97-124. https://doi.org/10.1080/10454438.2018.1433095.Optimization of dietary manganese for rainbow trout, Oncorhynchus mykiss, fed a plant-based diet
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Welker, T.L., Barrows, F., Overturf, K.E., Gaylord, G., Abernathy, J.W. 2018. Optimization of dietary manganese for rainbow trout, Oncorhynchus mykiss, fed a plant-based diet. Journal of the World Aquaculture Society. 49(1):71-82. https://doi.org/10.1111/jwas.12447.Effect of dietary tea supplementation on growth performance, fat content, and muscle fatty acid profile of rainbow trout

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Welker, T.L., Wan, X., Zhou, Y., Yang, Y., Overturf, K.E., Barrows, F., Liu, K. 2017. Effect of dietary tea supplementation on growth performance, fat content, and muscle fatty acid profile of rainbow trout. Aquaculture International. 25(3):1073–1094.Short-term feeding cessation prior to harvest does not affect fillet yield in rainbow trout

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Welker, T.L., Overturf, K.E., Barrows, F., Abernathy, J.W., Snyder, S.G., Lapatra, S.E. 2015. Short-term feeding cessation prior to harvest does not affect fillet yield in rainbow trout. Annals of Aquaculture and Research. 2(2):1011.Effects of dietary Chinese tea on growth performance, disease resistance, and fresh fatty acid profile of Channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus).

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Zhang, Y., Zhou, Y., Sang, B., Wan, X., Yang, Y., Zhang, J., Welker, T.L., Liu, K. 2014. Effects of dietary Chinese tea on growth performance, disease resistance, and fresh fatty acid profile of Channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus). Aquaculture. 23:683–698.Optimizing zinc supplementation levels of rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) fed practical type fish meal and plant based diets

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Welker, T.L., Barrows, F., Overturf, K.E., Gaylord, G., Sealey, W. 2015. Optimizing zinc supplementation levels of rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) fed practical type fish meal and plant based diets. Aquaculture Nutrition. 21:1-17.Use of distiller's dried grains with solubles (DDGS) in rainbow trout feeds

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Welker, T.L., Lim, C.E., Barrows, F., Liu, K. 2014. Use of distiller's dried grains with solubles (DDGS) in rainbow trout feeds. Animal Feed Science And Technology. 195:47-57.Evaluation of distiller’s dried grains with solubles (DDGS) from different grain sources as dietary protein for hybrid tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus x O. Aureus

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Welker, T.L., Lim, C.E., Liu, K., Klesius, P.H. 2014. Evaluation of distiller’s dried grains with solubles (DDGS) from different grain sources as dietary protein for hybrid tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus x O. Aureus. Journal of the World Aquaculture Society. 45(6):625-637.Growth, body fatty acid composition, immune response and resistance to Streptococcus iniae of hybrid tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus X O. aureus, fed diets containing various levels of linoleic and linolenic acids

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Li, E., Lim, C.E., Welker, T.L., Klesius, P.H. 2013. Growth, body fatty acid composition, immune response and resistance to Streptococcus iniae of hybrid tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus X O. aureus, fed diets containing various levels of linoleic and linolenic acids. Journal of the World Aquaculture Society. 44(1):42-55.Ability of rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) to convert and store EPA and DHA when reared on plant oil replacement feeds

- (Abstract Only)Overturf, K.E., Welker, T.L., Towner, R., Barrows, F., Lapatra, S. 2012. Ability of rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) to convert and store EPA and DHA when reared on plant oil replacement feeds. Book of Abstracts Aquaculture America. 1262.Ability of rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus Mykiss) to convert and store EPA and DHA when reared on plant oil replacement feeds

- (Abstract Only)Overturf, K.E., Welker, T.L., Towner, R., Barrows, F., Lapatra, S. 2012. Ability of rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus Mykiss) to convert and store EPA and DHA when reared on plant oil replacement feeds. Aquaculture. 1262.Use of probiotics in diets of Tilapia

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Welker, T.L., Lim, C.E. 2011. Use of probiotics in diets of Tilapia. Journal of Agriculture Research and Development. S1:014. doi:10.4172/2155-9546.S1-014.Growth performance and resistance to Streptococcus iniae of juvenile Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) fed diets supplemented with GroBiotic - A and Brewtech Dried Brewers Yeast

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Vechklang, K., Lim, C.E., Boonanuntanasarn, S., Welker, T.L., Ponchunchuwong, S., Klesius, P.H., Wanapu, C. 2012. Growth performance and resistance to Streptococcus iniae of juvenile Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) fed diets supplemented with GroBiotic - A and Brewtech dried brewers yeast. Journal of Applied Aquaculture. 24(3):183-198.Use of DDGS in diets of rainbow trout

- (Abstract Only)Welker, T.L., Barrows, F., Sealey, W. 2012. Use of DDGS in diets of rainbow trout. Aquaculture America Conference. 12:50.Susceptibility of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) fed dietary sodium chloride to nitrite toxicity

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Welker, T.L., Lim, C.E., Aksoy, M., Klesius, P.H. 2011. Susceptibility of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) fed dietary sodium chloride to nitrite toxicity. Aquaculture International. 20:159-176.Use of diet crossover to determine the effects of ß-glucan supplementation on immunity and growth of Nile Tilapia

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Welker, T.L., Lim, C.E., Aksoy, M., Klesius, P.H. 2012. Use of diet crossover to determine the effects of ß-glucan supplementation on immunity and growth of Nile Tilapia. Journal of the World Aquaculture Society. 43:335-348.Susceptibility of channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) fed dietary sodium chloride to nitrite toxicity

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Welker, T.L., Lim, C.E., Aksoy, M., Klesius, P.H. 2011. Susceptibility of channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) fed dietary sodium chloride to nitrite toxicity. Aquaculture Nutrition. 17(4):e892-e901.Factors Affecting Beta-Glucan prevention of bacterial diseases in fish

- (Abstract Only)Welker, T.L. 2011. Factors Affecting Beta-Glucan prevention of bacterial diseases in fish. Annual Meeting World Aquaculture Society. 11:38.Effect of short-term feeding duration of diets containing commercial whole-cell yeast or yeast subcomponents on immune function and disease resistance in channel catfish, Ictalurus punctatus

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Welker, T.L., Lim, C.E., Aksoy, M., Klesius, P.H. 2011. Effect of short-term feeding duration of diets containing commercial whole-cell yeast or yeast subcomponents on immune function and disease resistance in channel catfish, Ictalurus punctatus. Journal of Animal Physiology and Animal Nutrition. doi:10.111/j.1439-0396.2011.01127.x.Effects of dietary supplementation of a purified nucleotide mixture on immune function and disease and stress resistance in channel catfish, Ictalurus punctatus

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Welker, T.L., Lim, C.E., Aksoy, M., Klesius, P.H. 2011. Effects of dietary supplementation of a purified nucleotide mixture on immune function and disease and stress resistance in channel catfish, Ictalurus punctatus. Aquaculture Research. doi:10.1111/j.1365-2109.2010.02794.x.Effects of diet switching on growth and immunity in Nile tilapia fed a basal, control diet or a  diet supplemented with ß-glucan.

- (Abstract Only)Welker, T.L., Lim, C.E., Klesius, P.H. 2010. Effects of diet switching on growth and immunity in Nile tilapia fed a basal, control diet or a  diet supplemented with ß-glucan.. American Fisheries Society Annual Meeting. 141:68.Dietary Bovine Lactoferrin Increases Resistance of Juvenile Channel Catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) to Enteric Septicemia

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Effects of dietary supplementation of a purified nucleotide mixture on growth, immune function, and disease and stress resistance in channel catfish, Ictalurus punctatus

- (Abstract Only)Welker, T.L., Lim, C.E., Aksoy, M., Klesius, P.H. 2010. Effects of dietary supplementation of a purified nucleotide mixture on growth, immune function, and disease and stress resistance in channel catfish, Ictalurus punctatus [abstract]. World Aquaculture Society. p. 1075.Influence of dietary levels of lipid and vitamin E on growth and resistance of Nile tilapia to Streptococcus iniae challenge

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Lim, C.E., Aksoy, M., Li, M.H., Welker, T.L., Klesius, P.H. 2009. Influence of dietary levels of lipid and vitamin E on growth and resistance of Nile tilapia to Streptococcus iniae challenge. Aquaculture. 298: 76-82.Preliminary examination of oxidative stress in juvenile spring Chinook salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha) of wild origin sampled from transport barges

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Welker, T.L., Congleton, J.C. 2009. Preliminary examination of oxidative stress in juvenile spring Chinook salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha) of wild origin sampled from transport barges. Journal of Fish Biology. 75:1895-1905.Preliminary meta-analysis on the efficacy of dietary Beta-1,3-glucan in preventing bacterial diseases in fish

- (Abstract Only)Welker, T.L., Welker, T.L., Klesius, P.H. 2009. Preliminary meta-analysis on the efficacy of dietary Beta-1,3-glucan in preventing bacterial diseases in fish [abstract]. American Fisheries Society Annual Meeting. p. 662.Effects of Yeast Oligosaccharide Diet Supplements on Growth and Disease Resistance in Juvenile Nile Tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Shelby, R.A., Lim, C.E., Aksoy, M., Welker, T.L., Klesius, P.H. 2009. Effects of yeast oligosaccharide diet supplements on growth and disease resistance in juvenile Nile tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus. Journal of Applied Aquaculture. 21:61-71.Bayesian Methods for Determining the Importance of Effects

- (Proceedings)Welker, T.L., Welker, T.L., Klesius, P.H. 2009. Bayesian Methods for Determining the Importance of Effects. In: Aquaculture America 2009, February 15-18, 2009, Seattle, Washington. p. 373.Dietary Bovine Lactoferrin Increases Resistance of Juvenile Channel Catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) to Enteric Septicemia

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Welker, T.L., Lim, C.E., Aksoy, M., Klesius, P.H. 2010. Dietary Bovine Lactoferrin Increases Resistance of Juvenile Channel Catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) to Enteric Septicemia. Journal of the World Aquaculture Society. 41(S1):28-39.Growth performance, immune response and resistance to Streptococcus iniae of Nile tilapia fed diets containing various levels of vitamins C and E

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Lim, C.E., Aksoy, M., Li, M.H., Welker, T.L., Klesius, P.H. 2009. Growth performance, immune response and resistance to Streptococcus iniae of Nile tilapia fed diets containing various levels of vitamins C and E. Journal of the World Aquaculture Society. 41: 35-48.Effect of Dietary Immunostimulants on Immunity and Disease Resistance of Channel Catfish and Nile Tilapia.

- (Abstract Only)Welker, T.L., Lim, C.E., Shelby, R.A., Aksoy, M., Klesius, P.H. 2008. Effect of Dietary Immunostimulants on Immunity and Disease Resistance of Channel Catfish and Nile Tilapia. American Fisheries Society Annual Meeting. Available: http://www.fisheries.org/AFS08/docs/prog.pdfAnalyzing data in aquaculture: practical significance, a new paradigm for determining the importance of results

- (Abstract Only)Welker, T.L., Welker, T.L., Klesius, P.H. 2008. Analyzing data in aquaculture: practical significance, a new paradigm for determining the importance of results. In: Aquaculture 2008. February 9-12, 2008. Orlando, FL. p. 508.Influence of Dietary Levels of Lipid and Vitamin E on Growth and Resistance of Nile Tilapia to Streptococcus iniae Challenge

- (Abstract Only)Lim, C.E., Aksoy, M., Li, M., Welker, T.L., Klesius, P.H. 2008. Influence of Dietary Levels of Lipid and Vitamin E on Growth and Resistance of Nile Tilapia to Streptococcus iniae Challenge [abstract]. World Aquaculture Society. p. 210.Effect of dietary alpha-tocopherol, ascorbic acid, selenium, and iron on oxidative stress in sub-yearling Chinook salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha)

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Welker, T.L., Congleton, J.L. 2009. Effect of dietary alpha-tocopherol,acorbic acid, selenium, and iron on oxidative stress in sub-yearling Chinook Salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha). Journal of Animal Physiology and Animal Nutrition. 93: 15-25.Effects of yeast subcomponent diet supplements on growth, stress resistance and immune response in Nile tilapia

- (Abstract Only)Shelby, R.A., Lim, C.E., Aksoy, M., Welker, T.L., Klesius, P.H. 2007. Effects of yeast subcomponent diet supplements on growth, stress resistance and immune response in Nile tilapia. 32nd Fish and Feed Nutrition Workshop. Auburn University, Auburn, AL.Growth, Immune Response and Resistance to Streptococcus iniae of Nile Tilapia Fed Diets Containing Various Levels of Vitamin C and E

- (Abstract Only)Lim, C.E., Aksoy, M., Li, M., Welker, T.L., Klesius, P.H. 2007. Growth, Immune Response and Resistance to Streptococcus iniae of Nile Tilapia Fed Diets Containing Various Levels of Vitamin C and E. 31st Fish Feed and Nutrition Workshop. Auburn University, Auburn, AL.Effects of Dietary Bovine Lactoferrin on Disease Resistance, Immune Function, and Stress Resistance of Channel Catfish and Nile Tilapia

- (Abstract Only)Welker, T.L., Lim, C.E., Aksoy, M., Klesius, P.H. 2007. Effects of Dietary Bovine Lactoferrin on Disease Resistance, Immune Function, and Stress Resistance of Channel Catfish and Nile Tilapia. In: 31st Fish Feed and Nutrition Workshop, May 16-18, 2007, Auburn University, Auburn, AL. pgs. 27-28.Susceptibility of channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) fed dietary sodium chloride to nitrite toxicity

- (Abstract Only)Welker, T.L., Lim, C.E., Aksoy, M., Klesius, P.H. 2007. Susceptibility of channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) fed dietary sodium chloride to nitrite toxicity. Aquaculture Conference Proceedings. Aquaculture 2007. February 26 - March 2, 2007 San Antonio , Texas. p. 990.STRESS IN PUBLIC DISPLAYED, CULTURED, AND PET FISH

- (Abstract Only)Pasnik, D.J., Evans, J.J., Klesius, P.H., Welker, T.L. 2007. Stress in public displayed, cultured, and pet fish. American Veterinary Medical Association 144th AVMA annual covention. July 14-18, 2007. Washington DC.Stress in Public Displayed, Cultured, and Pet Fish

- (Proceedings)Pasnik, D.J., Evans, J.J., Klesius, P.H., Welker, T.L. 2007. Stress in Public Displayed, Cultured, and Pet Fish. Proceedings of the Annual Meeting of the American Veterinary Medical Association.  144th AVMA Annual Convention July 14-18, 2007 Washington, DC.IMMUNE RESPONSE AND RESISTANCE TO STRESS AND EDWARDSIELLA ICTALURI CHALLENGE IN CHANNEL CATFISH, ICTALURUS PUNCTATUS, FED DIETS CONTAINING COMMERCIAL WHOLE-CELL YEAST OR YEAST SUBCOMPONENTS

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Welker, T.L., Lim, C.E., Aksoy, M., Shelby, R.A., Klesius, P.H. 2007. Immune response and resistance to stress and Edwardsiella ictaluri challenge in channel catfish, Ictalurus punctatus, fed diets containing commercial whole-cell yeast or yeast subcomponents. Journal of the World Aquaculture Society. 38(1):24-35.GROWTH, IMMUNE FUNCTION, AND DISEASE AND STRESS RESISTANCE OF JUVENILE NILE TILAPIA (OREOCHROMIS NILOTICUS) FED GRADED LEVELS OF BOVINE LACTOFERRIN

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Welker, T.L., Lim, C.E., Aksoy, M., Klesius, P.H. 2007. Growth, immune function, and disease and stress resistance of juvenile Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) fed graded levels of bovine lactoferrin. Aquaculture.262(2007):156-162.EFFECT OF SUB-LETHAL HYPOXIA 0N IMMUNE RESPONSE AND SUSCEPTIBILITY OF CHANNEL CATFISH,ICTALURUS PUNCTATUS,TO ENTERIC SEPTICEMIA

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Welker, T.L., Mcnulty, S.T., Klesius, P.H. 2007. Effect of sub-lethal hypoxia on immune response and susceptibility of channel catfish,Ictalurus punctatus,to enteric septicemia. Journal of the World Aquaculture Society. 38(1):12-23.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 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 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.EFFECT OF DIETARY BOVINE LACTOFERRIN ON DISEASE AND STRESS RESISTANCE OF NILE TILAPIA (OREOCHROMIS NILOTICUS)

- (Proceedings)Welker, T.L., Lim, C.E., Aksoy, M., Klesius, P.H. 2006. Effect of dietary bovine lactoferrin on disease and stress resistance of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus). Symposium of the Comparative Nutrition Society. August 4-9, 2006. Pages 208-212.EFFECT OF BUFFERED AND UNBUFFERED TRICAINE METHANESULFONATE (MS-222) AT DIFFERENT CONCENTRATIONS ON THE STRESS RESPONSES OF CHANNEL CATFISH (ICTALURUS PUNCTATUS RAFINESQUE)

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Welker, T.L., Lim, C.E., Aksoy, M., Klesius, P.H. 2007. Effect of buffered and unbuffered tricaine methanesulfonate (ms-222) at different concentrations on the stress responses of channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus Rafinesque). Journal of Applied Aquaculture. 19(3)pgs. 1-18.EFFECT OF FEEDING DURATION OF SODIUM CHLORIDE CONTAINING DIETS ON GROWTH PERFORMANCE AND SOME OSMOREGULATORY PARAMETERS OF NILE TILAPIA (OREOCHROMIS NILOTICUS) AFTER TRANSFER TO WATER OF DIFFERENT SALINITIES.

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Lim, C.E., Aksoy, M., Welker, T.L., Veverica, K. 2006. Effect of feeding duration of sodium chloride containing diets on growth performance and some osmoregulatory parameters of nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) after transfer to water of different salinities. Journal of Applied Aquaculture 18: 1-17.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.EFFECT OF HYPOXIA STRESS ON BLOOD GLUCOSE, PLASMA CORTISOL, AND SUSCEPTIBILITY TO EDWARDSIELLA ICTALURI IN CHANNEL CATFISH (ICTALURUS PUNCTATUS RAFINESQUE)

- (Abstract Only)Welker, T.L., Mcnulty, S.T., Klesius, P.H. 2006. Effect of hypoxia stress on blood glucose, plasma cortisol, and susceptibility to Edwardsiella ictaluri in channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus Rafinesque). Aquaculture America Conference. Las Vegas. NV. p. 166.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.OXIDATIVE STRESS IN MIGRATING SPRING CHINOOK SALMON (ONCORHYNCHUS TSHAWYTSCHA) SMOLTS OF HATCHERY ORIGIN:  CHANGES IN VITAMIN E AND LIPID PEROXIDATION

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Welker, T.L., Congleton, J.L. 2005. Oxidative stress in migrating spring chinook salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha) smolts of hatchery origin:  changes in vitamin E and lipid peroxidation. American Fisheries Society Transaction. 134(6): 1499-1508.EFFECT OF MS-222 CONCENTRATION WITH AND WITHOUT BUFFERING ON THE STRESS RESPONSE OF CHANNEL CATFISH

- (Abstract Only)Welker, T.L., Lim, C.E., Aksoy, M., Klesius, P.H. 2005. Effect of MS-222 concentration with and without buffering on the stress response of channel catfish. Annual Meeting of the American Fisheries Society. Anchorage, Alaska. p. 403.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.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.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.EFFECT OF HYPOXIA ON STRESS AND HEAT SHOCK PROTEIN EXPRESSION IN CHANNEL CATFISH (ICTALURUS PUNCTATUS RAFINESQUE)

- (Abstract Only)Welker, T.L., Klesius, P.H., Arias, C.R., Small, B.C. 2005. Effect of hypoxia on stress and heat shock protein expression in channel catfish (ictalurus punctatus rafinesque). Aquaculture America Conference.RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN DIETARY LIPID SOURCE, OXIDATIVE STRESS, AND THE PHYSIOLOGICAL RESPONSE TO STRESS IN SUB-YEARLING CHINOOK SALMON (ONCORHYNCHUS TSHAWYTSCHA)

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Welker, T.L., Congleton, J.L. 2004. Relationship between dietary lipid source, oxidative stress, and the physiological response to stress in sub-yearling chinook salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha). Fish Physiology and Biochemistry. 29: 225-235.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.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.EFFECT OF A LOW-WATER STRESSOR ON OXIDATIVE STRESS IN SUB-YEARLING CHINOOK SALMON (ONCORHYNCHUS TSHAWYTSCHA)

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Welker, T.L., Congleton, J. 2004. Effect of a low-water stressor on oxidative stress in sub-yearling chinook salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha). Aquaculture Research, 35: 881-887.RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN DIETARY LIPID SOURCE, OXIDATIVE STRESS, AND THE PHYSIOLOGICAL RESPONSE TO STRESS IN SUB-YEARLING CHINOOK SALMON (ONCORHYNCHUS TSHAWYTSCHA)

- (Abstract Only)Welker, T.L., James, C.L. 2004. Relationship between dietary lipid source, oxidative stress, and the physiological response to stress in sub-yearling chinook salmon (oncorhynchus tshawytscha). Aquaculture Conference Proceedings.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.


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