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View article: 10 nm Silver Nanoparticles Alter Neutrophil Function, Viability, and Adherence
10 nm Silver Nanoparticles Alter Neutrophil Function, Viability, and Adherence Open
Neutrophils are circulating leukocytes found in the blood that migrate into tissues during inflammation. They are highly phagocytic, and due to the presence of cytotoxic granules, they are known to be very important microbicidal cells. Sin…
View article: Sustainable Warm-Climate Forage Legumes: Versatile Products and Services
Sustainable Warm-Climate Forage Legumes: Versatile Products and Services Open
Forage legumes, besides their use as ruminant feed supplements, contribute to other agricultural, forestry and natural ecosystems’ sustainability around the world. Our objective in this summary is to emphasize that versatility in the face …
View article: Short‐term effects of soil texture, biochar, manure, and tillage practices on warm‐climate forage yields and nutrient content
Short‐term effects of soil texture, biochar, manure, and tillage practices on warm‐climate forage yields and nutrient content Open
Background Biochar (BC) amendment to soils can affect crop yields negatively, especially during the first season following application, by binding essential nutrients; however, little data exist on its effects on warm‐climate forage yields…
View article: Tracking the Culprits: Microbial Source Tracking Uncovers Elevated Fecal Indicators along the Texas Coast
Tracking the Culprits: Microbial Source Tracking Uncovers Elevated Fecal Indicators along the Texas Coast Open
View article: Comparing greenhouse and field biocrust cultivation methods in the Sonoran Desert
Comparing greenhouse and field biocrust cultivation methods in the Sonoran Desert Open
Developing methods to use biocrusts in restoration is becoming more important as land use and climate change impact the health and intactness of high‐stress ecosystems. Methods of cultivation to maximize the production of biocrusts for use…
View article: Wood- and Manure-Derived Biochars Reduce Antibiotic Residues and Shift Antibiotic Resistance Genes and Microbial Communities in Manure Applied Forage–Soil Systems
Wood- and Manure-Derived Biochars Reduce Antibiotic Residues and Shift Antibiotic Resistance Genes and Microbial Communities in Manure Applied Forage–Soil Systems Open
The increasing use of antibiotics in livestock poses environmental risks, leading to contamination of agricultural soils and propagation of microbial antibiotic-resistant genes (ARGs). This study examined the impacts of wood- and manure-de…
View article: Effect of Dietary Hempseed Meal on Growth Performance, Feed Efficiency and Blood Parameters in Yearling Rough Stock Bulls
Effect of Dietary Hempseed Meal on Growth Performance, Feed Efficiency and Blood Parameters in Yearling Rough Stock Bulls Open
Yearling rough-stock bulls (n = 38) were utilized in a randomized complete block design to evaluate dietary hempseed meal (HSM) inclusion on growth (ADG), intake (DMI), and efficiency (F:G). Bulls were blocked by body weight (BW), grouped …
View article: Dairy Effluent-Saturated Biochar’s Short-Term Effects on Vigna unguiculata and Cynodon dactylon Performance and Soil Properties
Dairy Effluent-Saturated Biochar’s Short-Term Effects on Vigna unguiculata and Cynodon dactylon Performance and Soil Properties Open
We compared the effects of wood-, manure-, and blend-derived biochar (BC) saturated/unsaturated with dairy effluents on Vigna unguiculata and Cynodon dactylon performance and soil characteristics in a greenhouse pot study. Plant samples we…
View article: Biochar and Dairy Manure Amendment Effects on Cynodon dactylon Performance and Soil Properties
Biochar and Dairy Manure Amendment Effects on Cynodon dactylon Performance and Soil Properties Open
Studies have determined the separate effects of biochar (BC) and manure application on forage species and soil, but few examined the effects of BCs made from different feedstock applied along with dairy manure. We compared the effect of wo…
View article: PSI-8 Effect of Monensin Withdrawal on the Rumen Prokaryote Microbiome in <i>Bos Indicus</i> and <i>Bos Taurus</i> Steers Consuming Bermudagrass Hay
PSI-8 Effect of Monensin Withdrawal on the Rumen Prokaryote Microbiome in <i>Bos Indicus</i> and <i>Bos Taurus</i> Steers Consuming Bermudagrass Hay Open
Monensin, a carboxylic polyether ionophore, is commonly added to ruminant diets as a strategy for improving animal production by altering ruminal fermentation. However, research concerning the effect of monensin withdrawal is limited. Ther…
View article: Tillage, Manure, and Biochar Short-Term Effects on Soil Characteristics in Forage Systems
Tillage, Manure, and Biochar Short-Term Effects on Soil Characteristics in Forage Systems Open
Manure, a globally used soil amendment, can contribute to excessive N and P runoff, leading to water pollution. Biochar (BC) shows promise in mitigating nutrient loss by retaining soil nutrients. However, there is limited research explorin…
View article: Dairy Manure-Derived Biochar in Soil Enhances Nutrient Metabolism and Soil Fertility, Altering the Soil Prokaryote Community
Dairy Manure-Derived Biochar in Soil Enhances Nutrient Metabolism and Soil Fertility, Altering the Soil Prokaryote Community Open
Although various studies have investigated biochar (BC) soil amendments for improving soil microbial abundance, functions, and community structure, a comparison of dairy manure biochar (MBC) to wood biochar (WBC) is warranted given the lar…
View article: 28 Effect of Dietary Hempseed Meal on Growth Performance and Dry Matter Intake in Yearling Rough-Stock Bulls
28 Effect of Dietary Hempseed Meal on Growth Performance and Dry Matter Intake in Yearling Rough-Stock Bulls Open
The Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) is gathering information about the safety and efficacy of hemp and its derivatives as potential animal feedstuffs. Yearling rough-stock bulls (n = 38) were used in a randomized com…
View article: 26 Effect of Monensin Inclusion on the Rumen Prokaryote Microbiome in<i>Bos Indicus</i> and<i>Bos Taurus</i> Steers Consuming Bermudagrass Hay
26 Effect of Monensin Inclusion on the Rumen Prokaryote Microbiome in<i>Bos Indicus</i> and<i>Bos Taurus</i> Steers Consuming Bermudagrass Hay Open
Monensin is a carboxylic polyether ionophore that has the ability to alter ruminal fermentation and microbial populations in the rumen. Current research shows monensin to have beneficial effects on feed efficiency, specifically, a reductio…
View article: 4 Survey of Mycoplasma Wenyonii Infection in a Texas Beef Cattle Herd
4 Survey of Mycoplasma Wenyonii Infection in a Texas Beef Cattle Herd Open
Mycoplasma wenyonii is hemotrophic bacteria known to cause mild anemia, localized edema, and pyrexia in infected cattle. It has been previously detected in cattle herds across the world, including United States beef herd. Mode of transmiss…
View article: Response of soil microbial Communities, inorganic and organic soil carbon pools in arid saline soils to alternative land use practices
Response of soil microbial Communities, inorganic and organic soil carbon pools in arid saline soils to alternative land use practices Open
Soil organic and inorganic carbon (SOC & SIC) and microbial community structure are key indicators of soil quality and productivity in arid-saline soils. Salinity stress and diminishing availability of freshwater (FW) for irrigation are ma…
View article: A New Technique for Use in Culturing Prokaryotes Comprising the Mouse Intestinal Microbiome
A New Technique for Use in Culturing Prokaryotes Comprising the Mouse Intestinal Microbiome Open
The microbiome has a profound impact on host fitness. pH, oxygen, nutrients, or other factors such as food or pharmaceuticals, subject the microbiome to variations in the gastrointestinal tract. This variation is a cause for concern given …
View article: Impacts of Biochar on Trifolium incarnatum and Lolium multiflorum: Soil Nutrient Retention and Loss in Sandy Loam Amended with Dairy Manure
Impacts of Biochar on Trifolium incarnatum and Lolium multiflorum: Soil Nutrient Retention and Loss in Sandy Loam Amended with Dairy Manure Open
Biochar has many potential benefits in agroecosystems such as increasing productivity of crops and modifying soil nutrient content. Biochar is sourced from many waste materials which could easily and sustainably remedy current challenges i…
View article: Genome Sequence of Fowlpox Virus-Integrated Reticuloendotheliosis Virus from a Rio Grande Wild Turkey (Meleagris gallopavo <i>intermedia</i> )
Genome Sequence of Fowlpox Virus-Integrated Reticuloendotheliosis Virus from a Rio Grande Wild Turkey (Meleagris gallopavo <i>intermedia</i> ) Open
We report the genome sequence of a nearly intact reticuloendotheliosis virus (REV) insertion within a field strain of fowlpox virus from a Rio Grande wild turkey in Gillespie County, TX. The proviral REV genome comprises 7,943 bp and conta…
View article: Near-Complete Proviral Genome Sequence of Reticuloendotheliosis Virus Isolated from an Attwater’s Prairie Chicken ( <i>Tympanuchus cupido attwateri</i> )
Near-Complete Proviral Genome Sequence of Reticuloendotheliosis Virus Isolated from an Attwater’s Prairie Chicken ( <i>Tympanuchus cupido attwateri</i> ) Open
We report the near-complete proviral genome sequence of a reticuloendotheliosis virus isolated and propagated from an endangered Attwater’s prairie chicken ( Tympanuchus cupido attwateri ) during a 2016–2017 outbreak at a captive breeding …
View article: Dairy Manure-Derived Biochar in Soil Enhances Carbon, Nutrient Metabolism, and Soil Fertility by Altering the Soil Microbial Community
Dairy Manure-Derived Biochar in Soil Enhances Carbon, Nutrient Metabolism, and Soil Fertility by Altering the Soil Microbial Community Open
View article: Soil Microbial Community Responses to Alternative Land-Use Practices in Arid Saline-Soils Impacted Soil Inorganic and Organic Carbon Pools
Soil Microbial Community Responses to Alternative Land-Use Practices in Arid Saline-Soils Impacted Soil Inorganic and Organic Carbon Pools Open
View article: The Diagnostic Error in Medicine 13th Annual International Conference
The Diagnostic Error in Medicine 13th Annual International Conference Open
Purpose/Problem: Electronic health record (EHR) based simulation provides an opportunity to teach and evaluate clinical reasoning and decision-making skills in a high-fidelity environment.We developed an EHR-simulation session for pediatri…
View article: Short communication: Screening stable flies and house flies as potential vectors of digital dermatitis in dairy cattle
Short communication: Screening stable flies and house flies as potential vectors of digital dermatitis in dairy cattle Open
Digital dermatitis is a bacterial infection that causes lesions above the heel bulbs on cattle hooves, and several bacterial species from the genus Treponema are suspected to be causative agents of this polymicrobial condition. Transmissio…
View article: Oxytetracycline and Monensin Uptake by Tifton 85 Bermudagrass from Dairy Manure-Applied Soil
Oxytetracycline and Monensin Uptake by Tifton 85 Bermudagrass from Dairy Manure-Applied Soil Open
To address concerns regarding the potential impact of antibiotic use in animal husbandry on antibiotic resistance in humans, we conducted a greenhouse-based study examining uptake of the veterinary antibiotics oxytetracycline (OTC) and mon…
View article: Succession of microbial community in anaerobic digestion of dairy manure induced by manure-derived biochar
Succession of microbial community in anaerobic digestion of dairy manure induced by manure-derived biochar Open
The present study investigates possible roles of manure-derived biochar (MBC) in anaerobic digestion (AD) of dairy manure. Addition of MBC led to an increase in cumulative methane yield and a decrease in lag phase under all tested conditio…
View article: Drought‐tolerant transcription factors identified in <i>Arachis dardani</i> and <i>Arachis</i> <i>ipaënsis</i>
Drought‐tolerant transcription factors identified in <i>Arachis dardani</i> and <i>Arachis</i> <i>ipaënsis</i> Open
In this study, a greenhouse transcriptome study with 7‐d‐imposed drought was conducted on Arachis dardani Krapov. & W.C. Greg. (GK 12946) and the reference species A . ipaënsis (Krapov. and W.C. Greg.) (K 30076) (B genome donor of the cult…
View article: The Diagnostic Error in Medicine 12th Annual International Conference
The Diagnostic Error in Medicine 12th Annual International Conference Open
Background:The prevailing theory regarding disparities in diagnostic errors in primary care suggests implicit bias, and clinical reasoning as the major causal factors.This view is limited to physician-related factors, and excludes patient,…
View article: Three Bermudagrass-suppression techniques have little effect on soil-nutrient availability and microbial communities 200 days after application
Three Bermudagrass-suppression techniques have little effect on soil-nutrient availability and microbial communities 200 days after application Open
Cynodon dactylon (Bermudagrass) is a highly competitive invasive plant dominating many southern grasslands. Glyphosate (N-(phosphonomethyl)glycine) is often used in conjunction with other herbicides and land-management practices to remove …
View article: A new technique for use in the study of the microbiome: An evaluation of a three-dimensional cell culture technique in maintaining the gastrointestinal microbiome of four Balb/c female mice and implications for future studies
A new technique for use in the study of the microbiome: An evaluation of a three-dimensional cell culture technique in maintaining the gastrointestinal microbiome of four Balb/c female mice and implications for future studies Open
Fluctuations in oxygen, pH, nutrients, or other factors such as food or pharmaceuticals, may perturb the microbiota of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. This environmental variation is a cause for concern given dysbiosis of the microbiome i…