REAL SCIENCE

Abstracts and Posters

Liu, P., Puls, C. L., Spencer, J. D., Lee, J., Galbraith, E., & Arnold, B. (2025, November 9–12). Use of a Bacillus-based product, ProVent® ECL, improved nursery performance in a porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRS) positive herd (Poster). Asian Pig Veterinary Society Congress, Fukuoka, Japan.

Chapa, V., Duersteler, M., Son, S., & King, M. (2025, June 19–23). Isolation and characterization of Bacillus strains for reduction of odors in waste treatment applications (Poster). ASM Microbe, Los Angeles, CA, United States.

Puls, C. L., McCallum, M., McCormick, K., Spencer, J. D., Lee, J., Galbraith, E., & Arnold, B. (2025, March 1–4). A Bacillus-based product, ProVent® ECL, improved piglet recovery after a porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS) wild-type break (Abstract). 56th Annual American Association of Swine Veterinarians Meeting, San Francisco, CA, United States.

Delago, F., Galbraith, E., Persia, M., Woodward, A., King, M., Son, S., & Dirks, B. (2025, January 27–28). Evaluation of the impact of feed additives on pathogens associated with necrotic enteritis in broilers raised on used litter seeded with cocci (Abstract). International Poultry Scientific Forum, Atlanta, GA, United States.

Oral Presentations

Leistikow, K. R. (2025, July 27–30). Redesigning resistance: How probiotic natural products disarm pathogens and reshape evolutionary trajectories. Society for Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA, United States.

Doden, H. L. (2025, April 29–May 2). Multiple pathogens, one farm: PathKinex™ reveals the overlooked risk of coinfections. ANECA Annual Convention, Guadalajara, Mexico.

Galbraith, E., & Leyva-Jimenez, H. (2025, March 12–14). Understanding bacterial coinfections drives the successful implementation of Bacillus-based probiotic strategies for pathogen control in poultry. VIV Asia, Bangkok, Thailand.

Leistikow, K. R., & Aggarwal, P. (2025, March 1–4). Hog hacker: AI’s role in predicting and preventing microbial infections. 56th Annual American Association of Swine Veterinarians Meeting, San Francisco, CA, United States.

Leistikow, K. R., Pedersen, K., Lee, J., & Galbraith, E. A. (2025, March 1–4). ProVent® ECL: A comprehensive probiotic to support swine challenged with multidrug-resistant E. coli. 56th Annual American Association of Swine Veterinarians Meeting, San Francisco, CA, United States.

Patents

King, M. R., Son, S., Augspurger, N. R., Spencer, J. D., & Leistikow, K. (2025). Microbial strains for virus inhibition. Chinese Patent No. ZL202080037387.1. China National Intellectual Property Administration.

King, M. R., Son, S., Augspurger, N. R., Spencer, J. D., & Leistikow, K. (2025). Microbial strains for virus inhibition. U.S. Patent No. 12,390,497 B2. U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

King, M. R., Son, S., Galbraith, E., Fensterseifer, S. R., & Arias, R. P. (2025). Microbials for animals. Mexican Patent No. 420101. Mexican Institute of Industrial Property.

King, M. R., Son, S., & Heile, C. (2025). Microorganisms for waste treatment. Brazilian Patent No. BR1220230248309. Brazilian National Institute of Industrial Property.

King, M. R., Son, S., Heile, C., & Duersteler, M. (2025). Microorganisms for treatment of waste, water, or soil or for feeding to animals. U.S. Patent No. 12,371, 355 B2. U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

King, M. R., Son, S., & Heile, C. (2025). Microorganisms for waste treatment. Mexican Patent No. 422258. Mexican Institute of Industrial Property.

King, M. R., Son, S., Lange, A., Duersteler, M., & Galbraith, E. (2025). Microorganisms for plant pathogen inhibition. U.S. Patent No. 12,256,740 B2. U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

King, M. R., Son, S., & Leistikow, K. (2025). Methods of inhibition with microbial strains and antibiotics. U.S. Patent No. 12,369,604 B2. U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

Microbial Discovery Group, LLC. (2025). Microbial strains and antibiotics. Chinese Patent No. ZL202180069381.7. China National Intellectual Property Administration.

Microbial Discovery Group, LLC. (2025). Microbial strains for virus inhibition. Mexican Patent No. 429306. Mexican Institute of Industrial Property.

Publications

Fensterseifer, S. R., Lange, A. M., Galbraith, E. A., Arias, R. P., Busato, S., Son, S., & King, M. R. (2025). Multiple gastrointestinal microbial virulence genes are increased in rectal swab samples from lactating dairy cows of HPAI-positive farms (Abstract). Journal of Dairy Science, 108(Suppl. 1), 211. https://www.adsa.org/Portals/0/SiteContent/Docs/Meetings/2025ADSA/Abstracts_BOOK_2025_20250624-1249.pdf

Lange, A. M., Fensterseifer, S. R., Galbraith, E. A., Arias, R. P., Busato, S., Son, S., & King, M. R. (2025). Transition cows and cows with gastrointestinal or metabolic disease have increased loads of multiple enteric pathogens (Abstract). Journal of Dairy Science, 108(Suppl. 1), 374. https://www.adsa.org/Portals/0/SiteContent/Docs/Meetings/2025ADSA/Abstracts_BOOK_2025_20250624-1249.pdf

Nisley, M. J., Nolan, D., Spencer, J. D., Krahn, G., Galbraith, E., Haberl, B., Burrough, E. R., & Gabler, N. K. (2025). Evaluation of pre-wean prophylactic anticoccidial and antimicrobial strategies (Abstract). Journal of Animal Science, 103(Suppl. 1), 73. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skaf102.079

Yasuma, T., Fujimoto, H., D’Allessandro-Gabazza, C. N., Toda, M., Uemura, M., Nishihama, K., Takeshita, A., D’Alessandro, V. F., Okano, T., Okano, Y., Tomaru, A., Anoh, T., Inoue, C., Alhawsawi, M. A. B., Abdel-Hamid, A. M., Leistikow, K., King, M. R., Ono, R., Nosaka, T., Yamazaki, H., … & Gabazza, E. C. (2025). Microbiota-derived corisin accelerates kidney fibrosis by promoting cellular aging. Nature Communications, 16, Article No. 7591. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-025-61847-2

Webinars

Cray, J. (2025). Putting Bacillus to work part I: Indoor applications. Microbial Discovery Group.

Cray, J., & Menako, J. (2025). How Bacillus treatment impacts the microbial community of wastewater systems. Microbial Discovery Group.

Losing, S., & Weber, S. (2025). Know before you grow: Microbial contract manufacturing with MDG. Microbial Discovery Group.

Abstracts and Posters

Leistikow, K., & Hristova, K. (2024, October 23–25). Mining microbial diversity for discovering safe antibiotic-alternative treatments of multidrug-resistant bacterial biofilms (Poster). International Microbiological Societies Congress, Florence, Italy.

Gebert, T., Edward, J., Son, S., & King, M. (2024, June 13–17). Immunomodulatory effects of Bacillus subtilis and Weizmannia coagulans on HT-29-mtx cell line (Poster). ASM Microbe, Atlanta, GA, United States.

Pederson, K., Galbraith, E., Lee, J., Son, S., & King, M. (2024, February 24–27). A multi-year quantitative surveillance of nursery pigs reveals increasing carriage of F18+ Escherichia coli (Poster). 55th Annual American Association of Swine Veterinarians Meeting, Nashville, TN, United States.

Woodward, A., Spencer, J. D., Galbraith, E., & Arnold. B. (2024, February 24–27). The effects of fungal and bacterial infections and their toxin metabolites on pig health and performance and the impacts of a Bacillus-based mitigant in the presence of complex disease syndromes (Abstract). 55th Annual American Association of Swine Veterinarians Meeting, Nashville, TN, United States.

Oral Presentations

Leistikow, K. (2024, October 18). From soil to solution: Discovering Bacillus subtilis peptides that battle biofilm-forming superbugs. UW-Milwaukee Department of Biological Sciences Colloquium, Milwaukee, WI, United States.

Leistikow, K. (2024, February 24–27). Introduction to the microbiome: Impacts, benefits, and challenges in healthy and diseased animals. 55th Annual American Association of Swine Veterinarians Meeting, Nashville, TN, United States.

Woodward, A., Spencer, J. D., Galbraith, E., & Arnold, B. (2024, February 24–27). The effects of fungal and bacterial infections and their toxin metabolites on pig health and performance and the impacts of a Bacillus-based mitigant in the presence of complex disease syndromes. 55th Annual American Association of Swine Veterinarians Meeting, Nashville, TN, United States.

Leyva-Jimenez, H., Galbraith, E. A., Delago, F., Doden, H. L., Soto, C., & Dirks, B. (2024, Jan 30–Feb 1). A DNA-based microbial surveillance platform can provide insights on bacterial interactions leading to coinfections in broiler chickens. International Production and Processing Expo, Atlanta, GA, United States.

Leyva-Jimenez, H., Galbraith, E., Shen, S., Lee, J., Spencer, J., & Dirks, B. (2024, January 30–February 1). Bacillus-based probiotics can be effective tools to ameliorate noxious gas emissions and improve the environment of commercial livestock and poultry operations. International Production and Processing Expo, Atlanta, GA, United States.

Leistikow, K. (2024). Exploring nature's arsenal: Unconventional antimicrobial sources and next-gen discovery strategies. ASM Microbe, Atlanta, GA, United States.

Leistikow, K. (2024). Worms vs. germs: How big data and small nematodes can help identify microbial strains that thwart drug-resistant superbugs. Milwaukee Microbiology Society Seminar Series, Milwaukee, WI, United States.

Patents

King, M. R. & Son, S. (2024) Microorganisms for waste treatment. Chinese Patent No. ZL 201880085135.9. China National Intellectual Property Administration.

King, M. R., Son, S., Leistikow, K., & Augspurger, N. R. (2024). Direct-fed microbials. Canadian Patent No. 3,016,203. Canadian Intellectual Property Office.

King, M. R., Son, S., Leistikow, K., & Augspurger, N. R. (2024). Direct-fed microbials. U.S. Patent No. 11,998,576 B2. U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

King, M. R., Son, S., Leistikow, K., & Augspurger, N. R. (2024). Direct-fed microbials. Canadian Patent No. 3,016,203. Canadian Intellectual Property Office.

King, M. R., Son, S., Leistikow, K., & Spencer, J. D. (2024). Microbials for feed. U. S. Patent No. 11,944,656 A1. U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

King, M. R., Son, S., Galbraith, E., Fensterseifer, S. R., & Arias, R. P. (2024). Microbials for animals. European Patent No. 3860360. European Patent Convention.

Patent Applications

Duersteler, M., Son, S., & King, M. (2024). Microorganism compositions for enhancing soil quality and plant growth. U.S. Patent Application No. 63/621,387. U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

Publications

Busato, S., Fensterseifer, S., & Galbraith, B. (2024, May 6). Beyond the microbiome: How probiotics can mitigate the impact of viral coinfections. Dairy Herd Management. https://www.dairyherd.com/news/education/beyond-microbiome-how-probiotics-can-mitigate-impact-viral-coinfections

Cray, J., Chapa, V., Menako, J., Romanek, D., Duersteler, M., Son, S., & King, M. (2024). Can a Bacillus-based product offer an effective solution for pulp and paper wastewater treatment? The Analyst, 31(4), 8–16.

Goetz, B. M., Abeyta, M. A., Rodriguez-Jimenez, S., Opgenorth, J., McGill, J. L., Fensterseifer, S. R., Arias, R. P., Lange, A. M., Galbraith, E. A., & Baumgard, L. H. (2024). Effects of a multistrain Bacillus-based direct-fed microbial on gastrointestinal permeability and bio-markers of inflammation during and following feed restriction in mid-lactation Holstein cows. Journal of Dairy Science, Feb 21, S0022-0302(24)00502-2. https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2023-24352

Leistikow, K. R., May, D. S., Suh, W. S., Vargas Asensio, G., Schaenzer, A. J., Currie, C. R., & Hristova, K. R. (2024). Bacillus subtilis-derived peptides disrupt quorum sensing and biofilm assembly in multidrug-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. mSystems 0:e00712-24. https://doi.org/10.1128/msystems.00712-24

Webinars

Cray, J. (2024). Creating quality microbial products. Microbial Discovery Group.

Menako, J. (2024). Managing FOG in wastewater. Microbial Discovery Group.

Cray, J. (2024). Overcoming odors with microbial cleaning products. Microbial Discovery Group.

Menako, J. (2024). Optimize water quality with bioaugmentation: Strategies to improve TSS, BOD, and COD. Microbial Discovery Group.

Abstracts and Posters

Chapa, V., Duersteler, M., Menako, J., Romanek, D., Son, S., & King, M. (2023, June 15–19). A multi-strain Bacillus blend increased sludge digestion in a pulp and paper wastewater treatment facility (Poster). ASM Microbe, Houston, TX, United States.

Lee, J., Spencer, J., Galbraith, E., Son, S., & King, M. (2023, March 4–7). DFM Pak® improves manure characteristics to influence environmental and health benefits in the pit, the pen, and in the air (Abstract). 54th Annual American Association of Swine Veterinarians Meeting, Aurora, CO, United States.

Oral Presentations

Menako, J. (2023, November 6–9). Benefits of bioaugmentation in wastewater. AquaTech Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands.

Menako, J. (2023, October 23–26). Productos de biorremediación de calidad que generan resultados medibles, constantes y mejoran la calidad del agua (Quality bioremediation products lead to consistent measurable results and better water quality). Aqua Expo Guayaquil, Guayaquil, Ecuador.

Menako, J. (2023, October 10). Improving wastewater treatment systems using bioaugmentation. WWOA—Southern District Regional Operators’ Meeting, Potosi, WI, United States.

Menako, J. (2023, September 5–7). Los productos de biorremediación de calidad conducen a resultados medibles consistentes y una major calidad del agua (Quality bioaugmentation products lead to consistent water quality and measurable results). AquaTech Mexico, Mexico City, Mexico.

Menako, J. (2023, September 5–7). Utilización de la bioaumentación en beneficio de los sistemas de aguas residuales (Using bioaugmentation to benefit wastewater treatment systems through the reduction of H2S, sludge, fat, oil, and grease, and improving water quality). AquaTech Mexico, Mexico City, Mexico.

Galbraith, E. A., & Leyva-Jimenez, H. (2023, March 8–10). PathKinex™, a microbial surveillance tool, quantifies poultry pathogens and demonstrates control using Novela® ECL. ViVAsia, Bangkok, Thailand.

Lee, J., Spencer, J., Galbraith, E., Son, S., & King, M. (2023, March 4–7). DFM Pak® improves manure characteristics to influence environmental and health benefits in the pit, the pen, and in the air. 54th Annual American Association of Swine Veterinarians Meeting, Aurora, CO, United States.

Galbraith, E. A., Lange, A. L., Delago, F., Haag, D., Staggs, K., Son, S., & King, M. R. (2023, January 24–26). Insights from high- and low-performing broiler flocks revealed by a DNA-based microbial surveillance platform. International Production and Processing Expo, Atlanta, GA, United States.

Patents

King, M., Son, S., & Heile, C. (2023). Microorganisms for waste treatment. U.S. Patent No. 11,634,554 B2. U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

King, M., Son, S., Lange, A., Duersteler, M., & Galbraith, E. (2023). Microorganisms for plant pathogen inhibition. U.S. Patent No. 11,627,741 B2. U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

Patent Applications

Leistikow, K., & Hristova, K. (2023). Probiotic derived compounds that inhibit biofilm formation and improve antibiotic sensitivity against Staphylococcus aureus and uses thereof. Publication No. 63,469,776.

Leistikow, K., Son, S., & King, M. (2023). Microbials and antibiotics. U.S. Patent Application No. 20230346854 A1. U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

Publications

Cray, J., Duersteler, M., Menako, J., Romanek, D., Son, S., & King, M. (2023). Can bioaugmentation reduce hydrogen sulfide production in municipal wastewater collection systems? The Analyst, 30(3), 18–22.

Fensterseifer, S. R., Arias, R. P., Goetz, B. M., Abeyta, M. A., Rodriguez-Jimenez, S., Opgenorth, J., Freestone, A. D., Lange, A., Galbraith, E., & Baumgard, L. H. (2023). Bacillus-based direct-fed microbial alters fecal parameters during feed restriction in mid-lactation Holstein cows (Abstract). American Dairy Science Association Annual Meeting, Ottawa,Ontario, Canada. Journal of Dairy Science, 106(Suppl. 1), 295. https://www.adsa.org/Portals/0/SiteContent/Docs/Meetings/2023ADSA/Abstracts_BOOK_2023.pdf

Lange, A. M., Fensterseifer, S. R., Galbraith, E. A., Arias, R. P., Goetz, B. M., & Baumgard, L. H. (2023). Bacillus direct-fed microbial impacts intestinal butyrate-producing microbial populations during feed restriction in mid-lactation Holstein cows (Abstract). Journal of Dairy Science, 106(Suppl. 1), 229–230. https://www.adsa.org/Portals/0/SiteContent/Docs/Meetings/2023ADSA/Abstracts_BOOK_2023.pdf

Webinars

Cray, J. (2023). Leveraging the strength of microbial-based cleaning products in the industrial, institutional, and consumer markets. Microbial Discovery Group.

Menako, J., & Chapa, V. (2023). Solutions for pulp and paper facilities: Decreasing costs and reducing sludge with bioaugmentation. Microbial Discovery Group.

Menako, J. (2023). Why bioaugmentation paired with micronutrients improves water quality & leads to measurable results. Microbial Discovery Group.

Abstracts and Posters

Lee, J., Galbraith, E., Krahn, G., Spencer, J., Son, S., & King, M. (2022, February 26–March 1). DFM Pak®, a novel combination of Bacillus strains reduces environmental E. coli bioburden, manure buildup, and odor compounds in the swine housing environment (Abstract). 53rd Annual American Association of Swine Veterinarians Meeting, Indianapolis, IN, United States.

Leistikow, K., Solis, E., Marshall, C., & Hristova, K. (2022). Long-term exposure to Bacillus subtilis derived compounds increases phenotypic sensitivity of Staphylococcus aureus to multiple antibiotics (Poster). ASM Microbe, Washington, D.C., United States.

Oral Presentations

Menako, J. (2022, September 21–24). Reducing hydrogen sulfide within municipal collection systems using bioaugmentation. Association of Water Technologies Conference, Vancouver, British Colombia, Canada.

Menako, J. (2022, September 6–8). Reducción de H2S y lodos mediante la bioaumentación de microorganismos (Bacillus lagoon sludge and collection system H2S reduction). AquaTech Mexico, Mexico City, Mexico.

Cray, J., & Menako, J. (2022, May 2–5). Bioaugmentation: Lagoon sludge and collection system H₂S reduction. 41st Annual Colorado Rural WaterAssociation Conference, Loveland, CO, United States.

Patent Applications

King, M., Son, S., Heile, C., & Duersteler, M. (2022). Microorganisms for treatment of waste, water, or soil or for feeding to animals. U.S. Patent Application No. 20220289607 A1. U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

Leistikow, K., Son S., & King, M. (2022). Microbial strains for virus inhibition. U.S. Patent Application No. 20220143109 A1. U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

Publications

Cray, J. (2022). Bacillus-based bioaugmentation reduces sludge in wastewater lagoons. Wastewater Digest. https://www.wwdmag.com/wastewatertreatment/article/21438349/bacillus-based-bioaugmentation-reduces-sludge-in-wastewaterlagoons

Cray, J., Duersteler, M., Menako, J., Romanek, D., Son, S., & King, M. (2022). Reducing hydrogen sulfide production within municipal collection systems using bioaugmentation. Water Environment Federation.

Fensterseifer, S. R., Arias, R. P., Peter, C. M., Lange, A., & Galbraith, E. (2022). Effects of a Bacillus-based direct-fed microbial on health and production of high-performing lactating dairy cows (Abstract). Journal of Dairy Science, 105(Suppl. 1), 44. https://www.journalofdairyscience.org/article/S0022-0302(22)00577-X/pdf

Lange, A. M., Galbraith, E. A., Arias, R. P., Fensterseifer, S. R., Son, S., & King, M. R. (2022). Microbial virulence genes in rectal swab samples are correlated with environmental, metabolic, and gut health stressors in US dairy cows (Abstract). Journal of Dairy Science, 105(Suppl. 1), 338–339. https://www.adsa.org/Portals/0/SiteContent/Docs/Meetings/PastMeetings/Annual/2022/336.pdf

Leistikow, K. R., Beattie, R. E., & Hristova, K. R. (2022). Probiotics beyond the farm: Benefits, costs, and considerations of using antibiotic alternatives in livestock. Frontiers in Antibiotics. https://doi.org/10.3389/frabi.2022.1003912

Leyva-Jimenez, H., Shen, S., McCormick, K., Martin, M., Liu, P., Haag, D., Galbraith, E., & M. Blair. (2022). Evaluation of a proprietary direct-fed microbial as a strategy to reduce hydrogen sulfide emissions from poultry excreta using a practical monitoring method. Journal of Applied Poultry Research, 31(1), 100231. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.japr.2021.100231

Zuckermann, F. A., Husmann, R., Chen, W., Roady, P., Pfeiff, J., Leistikow, K. R., Duersteler, M., Son, S., King, M. R., & Augspurger, N. R. (2022). Bacillus-based direct-fed microbial reduces the pathogenic synergy of a coinfection with Salmonella enterica serovar choleraesuis and porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus. Infection and Immunity, 90(4), e00574-21. https://doi.org/10.1128/iai.00574-21

Abstracts and Posters

Galbraith, E., Leistikow, K., Son, S., Lee, J., & King, M. (2021, February 27–March 2). Surveillance of microbial genes in over 5000 pigs reveals associations between gene abundance, health status and production stage (Abstract). 52nd Annual American Association of Swine Veterinarians Meeting, Virtual.

Leistikow, K., Schmaling, G., Zingelman, K., & Hristova, K. (2021). Antimicrobial compounds produced by Bacillus subtilis inhibit Staphylococcus aureus biofilm attachment and growth (Poster). World Microbe Forum, Virtual.

Oral Presentations

Leistikow, K. (2021). Back to BAC: Re-evaluating the therapeutic potential of Bacillus subtilis against multidrug resistant Staphylococcus aureus biofilms. Milwaukee Microbiology Seminar Series, Milwaukee, WI, United States.

Patents

King, M., Son, S., Augspurger, N., Spencer, J., Lange, A., & Engelhardt, M. (2021). Direct-fed microbials and methods of their use. U.S. Patent No. 10,905,135 B2. U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

King, M., Son, S., Leistikow, K., & Augspurger, N. (2021). Direct-fed microbials. U.S. Patent No. 11,110,134 B2. U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

Patent Applications

Leistikow, K., Edward, J., Son, S., & King, M. (2021). Microbials for feed. U.S. Patent Application No. 20210236563 A1. U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

Publications

Shen, S., Leyva-Jimenez, H., McCormick, K., Haag, D., & Galbraith, E. (2021). Remediation of hydrogen sulfide emissions from poultry excreta by dietary supplementation of a proprietary microbial product (Abstract). Poultry Science, 100(Suppl. 1), 77.

Abstracts and Posters

Lee, J., Galbraith, E., Spencer, J., Son, S., & King, M. (2020, March 7–10). DFM Pak®, a novel combination of Bacillus strains selected for corn fiber utilization and biofilm activity, shows beneficial impacts on environmental and storage characteristics of manure (Abstract). 51st Annual American Association of Swine Veterinarians Meeting, Atlanta, GA, United States.

Publications

Fensterseifer, S. R., Arias, R. P., Peter, C. M., Haag, D., Lange, A. M., & Galbraith, E. A. (2020). Effects of a Bacillus-based direct-fed microbial on high- and low-health calf herds (Abstract). Journal of Dairy Science, 103(Suppl. 1), 72.

Lange, A. (2020, December 7). Insights from microbial surveillance in broiler flocks. Dairy Global. https://www.dairyglobal.net/specials/insights-from-microbial-surveillance-in-broiler-flocks/

Abstracts and Posters

Leistikow, K., Son, S., & King, M. (2019, March 9–12). Meta-analysis of enteric pathogen genes identified in 122 swine flows across the United States (Poster). 50th Annual American Association of Swine Veterinarians Meeting, Orlando, FL, United States.

Leistikow, K., Spencer, J., Son, S., & King, M. (2019, March 9–12). Pathogen virulence factors present in sow represent potential health threats to piglet (Poster). 50th Annual American Association of Swine Veterinarians Meeting, Orlando, FL, United States.

Oral Presentations

Peter, C. M., Galbraith, E. A., Fensterseifer, S. R., & Arias, R. P. (2019, March 26–28). Stateris, a novel microbial solution for dairy cow health. Central Plains Dairy Expo, Sioux Falls, SD, United States.

Patents

King, M., Son, S., Augspurger, N., Spencer, J., Lange, A., & Engelhardt, M. (2019). Direct-fed microbials and methods of their use. U.S. Patent No. 10,357,046 B2. U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

King, M., Son, S., Leistikow, K., & Augspurger, N. (2019). Direct-fed microbials. U.S. Patent No. 10,335,440 B2. U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

Publications

Augspurger, N., Hofacre, C., & Edward, J. (2019). The effect of a Bacillus-based direct-fed microbial on broiler chickens subjected to a necrotic enteritis challenge (Abstract). Poultry Science, 98(Suppl. 1), 247–248.

Fensterseifer, S. R., Arias, R. P., Galbraith, E. A., & Peter, C. M. (2019). Effect of a Bacillus-based direct-fed microbial on production, health, and reproduction in lactating dairy cattle: A meta-analysis (Abstract). Journal of Dairy Science, 102(Suppl. 1), 324. https://m.adsa.org/2019/abs/t/78712

Galbraith, E. A., Lange, A. M., Son, S., Arias, R. P., Fensterseifer, S. R., Peter, C. M., & King, M. R. (2019). Abundance of microbial virulence genes in rectal swabs from US dairy cows varies by stage of lactation (Abstract). Journal of Dairy Science, 102(Suppl. 1), 322. https://m.adsa.org/2019/abs/t/79066

Lange, A. M., Galbraith, E. A., Son, S., Arias, R. P., Peter, C. M., & King, M. R. (2019). Microbial virulence gene abundance in rectal swabs from US dairy cows with or without gastrointestinal disease symptoms (Abstract). Journal of Dairy Science, 102(Suppl. 1), 322. https://m.adsa.org/2019/abs/t/79227

Patent Applications

King, M., Son, S., Lange, A., Edward, J., Veldkamp, A., & Spencer, J. (2018). Nucleic acid detection and quantification methods and compositions. U.S. Patent Application No. 20180298428 A1. U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

Publications

Augspurger, N. R., Peterson, G. I., Son, S., McCormick, K., & King, M. (2018). The effect of a Bacillus subtilis-based direct-fed microbial feed additive on the lactation performance of sows and their offspring. Journal of Animal Science, 96(2), 187-188. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/sky073.345

Abstracts and Posters

Lange, A., Son, S., & King, M. (2017, June 1–5). Use of FTA cards for diagnostic reverse transcriptase PCR to determine Vibrio harveyi hemolysin toxin gene expression in shrimp pond samples (Abstract). ASM Microbe, New Orleans, LA, United States.

Oral Presentations

Galbraith, E. A. (2017, January 10–11). Impacting microbial ecology in dairy cows for health and performance benefits. JBS United Midwest Dairy Conference, East Lansing, MI, United States and Archbold, OH, United States.

Patent Applications

King, M., & Son, S. (2017). Cold temperature-resistant microbials and methods of their use. U.S. Patent Application No. 20170166466 A1. U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

Publications

Smith, K., Latham, R., Augspurger, N., Brown, B., King, M., Son, S., & Lee, J. T. (2017). Evaluation of a direct-fed microbial (DFM) compared to antibiotic growth promoters in male broiler growth parameters (Abstract). Poultry Science, 96(E-Suppl. 1), 320.

Publications

Augspurger, N. R., Spencer, J. D., Son, S., Ley, J. A., & King, M. R. (2016). Improved growth performance of nursery pigs fed diets supplemented with a Bacillus subtilis-based direct-fed microbial feed additive (Abstract). Journal of Animal Science, 94(2), 76. https://doi.org/10.2527/msasas2016-162

Abstracts and Posters

Son, S., Lange, A. M., & King, M. R. (2015, May 26–30). Use of FTA cards for quantitative PCR detection of Vibrio Harveyi and Vibrio Campbelli toxin genes and gene expression within shrimp pond water samples (Abstract). World Aquaculture Society Meeting, Jeju, Korea.

Publications

Brown, K., Walters, H., Price, J., Augspurger, N., King, M., Son, S., & Lee, J. T. (2015). Evaluation of a direct fed microbial (DFM) on broiler growth performance and processing yield (Abstract). Poultry Science, 94(E-Suppl. 1), 214.

Abstracts and Posters

Son, S., Lange, A., Behn, H., & King, M. (2014, February 10–12). Combining the use of Whatman FTA cards and diagnostic PCR assays to determine the pathogenic potential of shrimp water samples shipped overseas (Abstract). Aquaculture America 2014, Seattle, WA, United States.

Publications

Albert, R. A., Zitomer, D., Dollhopf, M., Schauer-Gimenez, A., Struble, C., King, M., Son, S., Langer, S., & Busse, H-J. (2014). Proposal of Vibrionimonas magnilacihabitans gen. nov., sp. nov., a curved Gram negative bacterium isolated from Lake Michigan water. International Journal of Systematic and Evolutionary Microbiology, 64(2), 613-2.

King, M., Son, S., Lange, A., Behn, H., & Bradley, J. (2014). Field diagnostic tools for pathogenic vibrios. Global Aquaculture Advocate, May/June, 40-42.

Oral Presentations

King, M. (2012). Bioaugmentation for municipal and industrial wastewater treatment application (Invited speaker presentation). Delhi Jal Water Board, New Delhi, India.

Oral Presentations

King, M. How microbes will change our world: The big picture on little things in an evolving era. Pig production outside the box (Invited speaker presentation). SwineTalks.

King, M. Bioaugmentation and PATTON principles (Invited speaker presentation). Canadian Continuing Education Wastewater Training Seminar.

King, M. Novel Sewage Treatment Technologies (Invited speaker presentation). Delhi Jal Water Board, New Delhi, India.

Bioaugmentation. Kentucky Sewage Treatment Continuing Education Workshop. Lexington, Kentucky.

Patent Applications

King, M., Son, S., & Duersteler, M. Microorganisms for treatment of hydrocarbons or oil.

King, M., & Son, S. Direct fed microbials using B. coagulans.

Webinars

King, M. Plant and animal crossover platforms.

King, M., Woodward, A., & Krahn, G. The science behind mycotoxin mitigation.