Publications

Development of an endogenous virus-free line of chickens susceptible to all subgroups of avian leukosis virus - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Zhang, Huanmin, Bacon, Larry D., Fadly, Aly M. 2008. Development of an endogenous virus-free line of chickens susceptible to all subgroups of avian leukosis virus. Avian Diseases. 52(3):412-418.

Quantitative evaluation of DNA methylation patterns for ALVEs and TVB genes in a neoplastic disease susceptible and resistant chicken model - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Yul, Y., Zhang, H.M., Tian, F., Bacon, L.D., Zhang, Y., Zhang, W., Song, J. 2008. Quantitative evaluation of DNA methylation patterns for ALVEs and TVB genes in a neoplastic disease susceptible and resistant chicken model. PLoS One. 3(3):e1731.

DNA methylation variations of TVB in ALV-resistant and -susceptible chickens - (Abstract)

Yu, Y., Zhang, H., Tian, F., Bacon, L.D., Song, J. 2008. Dna methylation variations of tvb in alv-resistant and -susceptible chickens [abstract]. Plant and Animal Genome Conference. p. 96.

Genetic variation at the tumour virus B locus in commercial and laboratory chicken populations assessed by a medium-throughput or a high-throughput assay - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Zhang, H.M., Bacon, L.D., Heidari, M., Muir, W.M., Groenen, M.A.M., Zhang, Y., Wong, G.K.S., Fulton, J.E., O'Sullivan, N.P., Albers, G.A.A., Vereijken, A.L.J., Rattink, A.P., Okimoto, R., McKay, J.C., McLeod, S., Cheng, H.H. 2007. Genetic variation at the tumour virus B locus in commercial and laboratory chicken populations assessed by a medium-throughput or a high-throughput assay. Avian Pathology. p. 283-291.

Identification of a new splice variant of BDNF in chicken - (Abstract)

Yu, Y., Zhang, H.M., Bacon, L.D., Song, J. 2007. Identification of a new splice variant of BDNF in chicken [abstract]. Plant and Animal Genome VX Conference Abstracts. Paper #814. p. 305.

Putative evidence that genes outside the MHC have a significant influence on efficacy of Marek's disease vaccine - (Abstract)

Zhang, H.M., Dunn, J.R., Witter, R.L., Heidari, M., Bacon, L.D., Cui, Y., Song, J., Cheng, H.H. 2007. Putative evidence that genes outside the MHC have a significant influence on efficacy of Marek's disease vaccine [abstract]. Plant and Animal Genome VX Conference Abstracts. Paper #107. p. 128.

The Threshold of Genetic Susceptibility to Marek's Disease - (Abstract)

Zhang, H.M., Dunn, J.R., Heidari, M., Witter, R.L., Kulkarni, G., Bacon, L.D. 2006. The threshold of genetic susceptibility to Marek's disease [abstract]. 4th International Workshop on Molecular Pathogenesis of Marek's Disease Virus. p. 33.

Lymphoid Organ Size Varies among Inbred Lines 63, 72 and Their Thirteen Recombinant Congenic Strains of Chickens with the Same Mhc - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Zhang, H.M., Hunt, H.D., Kulkarni, G.B., Palmquist, D.E., Bacon, L.D. 2006. Lymphoid organ size varies among inbred lines 63, 72 and their thirteen recombinant congenic strains of chickens with the same major histocompatibility complex. Poultry Science. 85:844-853.

At Least One Non-Classical Mhci Molecule in the Chicken Is Alloimmunogenic and Dynamically Expressed on Spleen Cells During Development - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Hunt, H.D., Goto, R.M., Foster, D.N., Bacon, L.D., Miller, M.M. 2006. At least one YMHCl molecule in the chicken is alloimmunogenic and dynamically expressed on spleen cells during development. Immunogenetics. 58(4):297-307.

Development and Validation of a Pcr-Rflp Assay to Evaluate Tvb Haplotypes Coding Receptors for Subgroup B and E Avian Leukosis Viruses in White Leghorns - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Zhang, H.M., Bacon, L.D., Cheng, H.H., Hunt, H.D. 2005. Development and validation of a PCR-RFLP assay to evaluate TVB haplotypes coding receptors for subgroup B and subgroup E avian leukosis viruses in White Leghorns. Avian Pathology. 34(4):324-331.

Evaluation of Response of a New Experimental Line of Chickens (Line 0-1) to Avian Leukosis Virus Infection - (Abstract)

Mays, J.K., Hunt, H.D., Pandiri, A., Bacon, L.D., Fadly, A.M. 2005. Evaluation of response of a new experimental line of chickens (line 0-1) to avian leukosis virus infection [abstract]. American Veterinary Medical Association. p. 58.

Response of White Leghorn Chickens of Various B Haplotypes to Infection at Hatch with Subgroup J Avian Leukosis Virus - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Mays, J.K., Bacon, L.D., Pandiri, A.P., Fadly, A.M. 2005. Response of white leghorn chickens of various B haplotypes to infection at hatch with subgroup J avian leukosis virus. Avian Diseases. 49(2):214-219.

Identification and Evaluation of Snps at the 3' End of the Tva Gene Segregating among Alsv Resistance and Susceptible Lines of Chickens - (Abstract)

Zhang, H.M., Hunt, H.D., Cheng, H.H., Dodgson, J.B., Romanov, M., Bacon, L.D. 2005. Identification and evaluation of SNPs at the 3' end of the tva gene segregating among ALSV resistance and susceptible lines of chickens [abstract]. Plant & Animal Genome XIII Conference. p. 197:123.

Retrospective Evidence That the Mhc (B Haplotype) of Chickens Influences Genetic Resistance to Attenuated Infectious Bronchitis Vaccine Strains in Chickens - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Bacon, L.D., Hunter, D.B., Zhang, H.M., Brand, K., Etches, R. 2004. Retrospective evidence that the MHC (B haplotype) of chickens influences genetic resistance to attenuated infectious bronchitis vaccine strains in chickens. Avian Pathology. 33(6):605-609.

Behavioral and Physiological Features of Chickens Diversely Selected for Resistance to Avian Disease. 1. Selected Inbred Lines Differ for Behavioral and Physical Responses to Social Stress - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Dennis, R., Zhang, H., Bacon, L.D., Esteves, I., Cheng, H. 2004. Behavioral and physiological features of chickens diversely selected for resistance to avian disease. 1. Selected inbred lines differ for behavioral and physical responses to social stress. Poultry Science. 83(9):1489.

Evaluation of Avian Leukosis Virus Subgroup a (Alva) and Subgroup B (Alvb) Receptor Genes in Recombinant Congenic Strains of Chickens - (Abstract)

Zhang, H., Bacon, L.D. 2004. Evaluation of avian leukosis virus subgroup A (ALVA) and subgroup B (ALVB) receptor genes in recombinant congenic strains of chickens [abstract]. International Conference on Animal Genetics. p. 115.

Updated Nomenclature for the Chicken Major Histocompatibility (B and Rfp-Y) Complex - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Miller, M.M., Bacon, L.D., Hala, K., Hunt, H.D., Ewald, S.J., Kaufman, J., Zoorob, R., Briles, W.E. 2004. 2004 Nomenclature for the chicken major histocompatibility (B and Y) complex. Immunogenetics. 56:261-279. Available: http://springerlink.metapress.com/app/home/journal.asp?

Methods for Evaluating and Developing Commercial Chicken Strains Free of Endogenous Subgroup E Avian Leukosis Virus - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Bacon, L.D., Fulton, J.E., Kulkarni, G.B. 2004. Methods for evaluating and developing commercial chicken strains free of endogenous subgroup E avian leukosis virus. Avian Pathology. v. 33(2). p. 233-243.

Response of White Leghorn Chickens of Various Genetic Lines to Infection with Avian Leukosis Virus Subgroup J - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Williams, S.M., Reed, W.M., Bacon, L.D., Fadly, A.M. 2004. Response of white leghorn chickens of various genetic lines to infection with avian leukosis virus subgroup J. Avian Diseases. 48:61-67.

The Efficacy of Recombinant Fowlpox Vaccine Protection Against Marek's Disease: Its Dependence on Chicken Line and B Haplotype - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Lee, L.F., Bacon, L.D., Yoshida, S., Yanagida, N., Zhang, H., Witter, R.L. 2004. The efficacy of recombinant fowlpox vaccine protection against marek's disease: its dependence on chicken line and b haplotype. Avian Diseases. 48:129-137.

Studies of Subgroup J Avian Leukosis Virus Infection and Tumors in a Naturally Infected Commercial Broiler Breeder Flock - (Abstract) - (13-Jul-02)