Evaluation of ATP bioluminescence for rapid determination of farrowing room cleanliness after pressure washing at a commercial sow farm.

Rotavirus and other pathogenic microorganisms are known to cause scours, respiratory infection, and increased mortality, spread from pig to pig via contaminated equipment, insuffcient washing, and improper disinfection processes in farrowing rooms on commercial sow farms. Pig producers have adopted cleaning procedures and biosecurity policies as an attempt to ensure farrowing rooms are free of infectious organisms before the next group of sows is introduced. Adenosine triphosphate () bioluminescence has been used in other industries to provide real-time feedback on surface cleanliness through the detection of ATP from organic sources.

Evaluation of ATP bioluminescence for rapid determination of cleanliness of livestock trailers after a commercial wash.

Pathogens such as porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PEDV), porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRSV), and are known to spread by contaminated vehicles and equipment. Pork producers have adopted trailer wash policies where each trailer is washed, disinfected, and dried before it can return to a farm. Cleanliness of livestock trailers after washing is determined by visual inspection rather than any objective method.

Population structure in diverse pepper (Capsicum spp.) accessions.

Background: Peppers, bell and chile, are a culturally and economically important worldwide. Domesticated Capsicum spp. are distributed globally and represent a complex of valuable genetic resources.

Comparative genome analysis of commensal segmented filamentous bacteria (SFB) from turkey and murine hosts reveals distinct metabolic features.

Background: Segmented filamentous bacteria (SFB) are intestinal commensal microorganisms that have been demonstrated to induce the innate and adaptive immune responses in mouse and rat hosts. SFB are Gram-positive, spore-forming bacteria that fail to grow optimally under in vitro conditions due to unique metabolic requirements. Recently, SFB have been implicated in improved health and growth outcomes in commercial turkey flocks.

Draft Genome Sequence of " Arthromitus" UMNCA01, a Suspected Commensal Isolated from the Gut Microbiome of Commercial Turkey.

" Arthromitus" UMNCA01 was recovered from ileal samples of commercial turkey poults and may have probiotic capabilities. The complete genome was determined using the Illumina MiSeq and HiSeq sequencing platforms. The complete genome consists of 1,631,326 bp and has a G+C content of 26.

Segmented Filamentous Bacteria - Metabolism Meets Immunity.

Segmented filamentous bacteria (SFB) are a group of host-adapted, commensal organisms that attach to the ileal epithelium of vertebrate and invertebrate hosts. A genetic relative of the genus , these morphologically unique bacteria display a replication and differentiation lifecycle initiated by epithelial tissue binding and filamentation. SFB intimately bind to the surface of absorptive intestinal epithelium without inducing an inflammatory response.