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YVONNE VIZZIER THAXTON

Professor of Poultry Science

 

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1968     M.S. Thesis – Leptospirosis in Syrian Golden Hamsters (Mesocrietus aurtus aurtus), Mississippi University for Women, Columbus, MS
1976     Hatchery Sanitation and Operating Procedures, Marshall Durbin Companies, Birmingham, AL
1977     Feed Mill Operating and Good Manufacturing Procedures, Marshall Durbin Companies, Birmingham, AL
1979     Evaporative Condensor and Steam Boiler Maintenance and Treatment Manual, Marshall Durbin Companies, Birmingham, AL
            Product Recall Procedures, Marshall Durbin Companies, Birmingham, AL
1982     Processing Plant Sanitation Procedures, Marshall Durbin Companies, Birmingham, AL
            Broiler Processing Manual, Marshall Durbin Companies, Birmingham, AL
1992     Emergency Response Procedures Manual, Marshall Durbin Companies, Birmingham, AL
            Ph.D. Thesis – Differentiation of Inflamed Feather Follicles and Marek’s Disease in Broilers, Auburn University,
1995     Thaxton, J.P., Y. Vizzier, S. Puvadolpirod.  White Muscle Syndrome as Related to Bone Marrow Integrity in Processed Leg Quarters. PoultryScience 74 (Suppl. 1):220.
            Vizzier-Thaxton, Y., BROILER PROCESSING, Pinnacle Publishing Co., Raleigh, NC pp 1-79
            Tankson, J.T., Y. Vizzier-Thaxton and J.P. Thaxton, Possible Microbial Involvement in Cardiopulmonary Conditions in Broilers, Poultry Science 78 (Suppl.):S48. (Abstr.)
            Tankson, J.T., Y. Vizzier-Thaxton and J.P. Thaxton, Enterococcus faecalis and Cardiovascular Anomalies in Broilers.  Poultry Sci. 78(Suppl.):211. (Abstr.)
            Tankson, J.T., Y. V. Thaxton and J.P. Thaxton and J.D. Wilbourn, Biochemical Identification of Essential Pulmonary Hypertension Syndrome in Broilers Following a bacterial Challenge. 79(Suppl.1):S66. (Abstr.)
            Tankson, J.T., J.P. Thaxton, Y. Vizzier-Thaxton and J.D. May, Stress and Meat Quality in Broilers. 79(Suppl.1):S91. (Abstr.)
            Vizzier-Thaxton, Y., J.D. Tankson, J.H. Faison and A.R. Messersmith, Comparative Identification of Microorganisms from Commercial Poultry Operations by API20E and BBL Crystal Enteric/Nonfermenter Systems. 79(Suppl.1):102. (Abstr.)
2001    Oldham, L., K. Crouse, and Y. Vizzier-Thaxton. Soil and broiler litter testing basics.  Mississippi State University Extension Service Information Sheet 1614.
            Tankson, J.D., Y. Vizzier-Thaxton, J.P. Thaxton, J.D. May and J.A. Cameron. Stress and Meat Qualtiy in Broilers.  Poultry Science. 80:1384-1389.
            Tankson, J.D., J. P. Thaxton and Y.Vizzier-Thaxton. Pulmonary Hypertension Syndrome in Broilers Caused by Enterococcus faecalis.  Infection and Immunity, 69:6318-6322.
            Vizzier-Thaxton, Y.  Poultry’s New Perspective, Editorial, Poultry, 9(5):4
            Vizzier Thaxton, Y.  Spotting, Solving Evisceration Problems, Poultry, 9(6):26-30
2002    Tankson, J.D., J. P. Thaxton and Y.Vizzier-Thaxton.  Bacteria in Heart and Lungs of Broilers.  J. Applied Microbiology.  92:443-450
            Tankson, J.D., J. P. Thaxton and Y.Vizzier-Thaxton  Morphological Changes in Heart and Lungs of Broilers Experiencing Pulmonary Hypertension Syndrome Caused by Enterococcus faecalis.  Poultry Science.  81:365-370.
            Tankson, J.D., J. P. Thaxton and Y.Vizzier-Thaxton.  Biochemical and Immunological Changes in Broilers Experiencing Pulmonary Hypertension Syndrome Caused by Enterococcus faecalis.  Poultry Science 81(12), 1826-31
            Tankson JD, Thaxton JP, Vizzier-Thaxton Y, Pulmonary hypertension syndrome in broilers caused by Enterococcus faecalis, Infection and Immunity, 69, (10), 6318-22, Oct 2001
            Wilbourn, D., J. Tankson, C. Balzli, Y. Vizzier-Thaxton, Microflora of the Bursa of Faricius of Broilers Reared on Litter.  Poultry Science 80(Suppl.1):125 (Abstr.)
            Vizzier-Thaxton; Mississippi Broiler Litter:  Quantity and Handling Assessment. Poultry Science 80(Suppl.1):153. (Abstr.)
            Vizzier-Thaxton, Y, G.W. Lawrence, and C.L. Balzli.  Cotton Nematode Control by Boiler Litter.  Poultry Science 80(Suppl.1):55 (Abstr.)
            Musgrove, M.T., J. Tankson, N.A. Cox, Y. Vizzier, P. Cray, R.J. Buhr and J.L. Wilson, Recovery of Campylobacter from the Bursa of Vent Inoculated Broiler Chicks.  Poultry Science 80(Suppl.1):101 (Abstr.)
            Tankson, JD, Thaxton JP, and Vizzier‑Thaxton, Y.. Pulmonary hypertension syndrome in young chickens with frozen and autocultures of Enterococcus faecalis. Experimental Biology and Medicine 227:812‑816.
            Vizzier Thaxton, Y.  Vigilant on All Fronts, Biosecurity, Editorial, Poultry 10(1):6
            Vizzier Thaxton, Y.  Scalding and Picking, Poultry, 10(1): 14-16
            Vizzier Thaxton, Y.  Winds of Change, Niche Stratification, Editorial, Poultry 10(2):6
            Vizzier Thaxton, Y.  Roots of a Revolution:  A Look at HACCP, Poultry, 10(2):20-24
            Vizzier Thaxton, Y.  Big Ideas in Niche Markets, Editorial, Poultry 10(3):6
            Vizzier Thaxton, Y. and D. Hyk, A Chill in the Air, Poultry, 10(2):26-27
Vizzier Thaxton, Y.  Summer Blues, Editorial, Poultry 10(4):6
Vizzier Thaxton, Y. All in the Family: Executive Interview, Poultry, 10(2)34-35.
Vizzier Thaxton, Y. Plug Profit Drain Through Effective Water Management, Poultry, 10(3)18-19
Vizzier Thaxton, Y.  Celebrating Innovation, Editorial, Poultry 10(5):4
Vizzier Thaxton, Y.  In  Plant Microbial Interventions, Poultry, 10(5)27-28
2003    Evans, W., Y. Vizzier-Thaxton, K. Paridon and P. Hudson, Tomato yields increased with broiler litter compost applications.  American Society for Horticultural Science.  Abst.  In press
            Evans, W. and Y Vizzier-Thaxton.  Impact of composted  broiler litter applications on soil nutrients and organic matter in vegetable fields.  American Society of Agronomy, Submitted
            Cox, N.A., C. L. Hofacre, J. S. Bailey, R. J. Buhr, J. L. Wilson, D. E. Cosby, M. T. Musgrove, L. J. Richardson, J. R.  Tankson, Y. Vizzier Thaxton, P. F. Cray, K. L. Hiett, L..  Vaughn, P. S. Holt and R. J. Meineismann and D. V. Bourassa.  Translocation of Campylobacter, Salmonella and Clostridium perfringens to several lymphoid organs following oral or intracloacal inoculation of broiler chicks.  Abst  Poultry Science, 81 (Suppl  1)25
Odhiambo, J.A., J. P. Thaxton, Y. Vizzier-Thaxton and W. L. Dodson, Physiological stress in laying hens .  Abst  Poultry Science, 81 (Suppl  1)12
Thaxton, J. P., J. Odiambo, Y. Vizzier-Thaxton and W.L. Dodson, Stress and Reproduction in Laying Hens, .  Abst  Poultry Science, 81 (Suppl  1)11
Vizzier-Thaxton, Y, C. Balzili, J. Tankson, The Relationship of Broiler Flock Numbers to litter microflora. J. Applied Poultry Research , 12(2):81-84
Vizzier-Thaxton, Y., T. E. Arbourgh , H. S. Renschler, and D. Wilbourn BioScience Air Sampler vs. Settling Plates for Microbiological Samples of the Environment. .  Abst  Poultry Science, 81 (Suppl  1)25
Vizzier-Thaxton, Y, J. A. Cason N. A. Cox , Sara E. Morris and J. P. Thaxton.  The Demise of Academic Poultry Science in the United States of America, World’s Poultry Science Journal, Volume 59: 303-313.
Vizzier Thaxton, Y. Time to Reflect/Re-access/Respond, Editorial, Poultry 10(1):6
Vizzier Thaxton, Y. Maximizing Yield for cut-up systems, Poultry, 10(1):23-24
Vizzier Thaxton, Y. Nuggets of Opportunity, Editorial, Poultry 10(2):6
Vizzier Thaxton, Y. Spotlight on Dark Meat:  No Bones About It, Poultry, 10(2):42-43
Vizzier Thaxton, Y. The Industry Changes, The Problems Remain, Editorial, Poultry 10(3):6
Vizzier Thaxton, Y. Picking finger paradox, Poultry, 10(3):27-28
Vizzier Thaxton, Y. Back to the Hatchery, Editorial, Poultry 10(3):4
Vizzier Thaxton, Y. Searching for regulatory relief….naturally, Editorial, Poultry 10(5):6
Vizzier Thaxton, Y. Hard lessons for poultry academia, Editorial, Poultry 10(6):6
Vizzier Thaxton, Y. Time to Reflect-Reassess/Respond, Editorial, Poultry 11(1):6
Vizzier Thaxton, Y. Maximizing Yield for cut-up systems, Poultry, 11(1):23-24
Vizzier Thaxton, Y. Nuggets of Opportunity, Editorial, Poultry 11(2):6
Vizzier Thaxton, Y. Spotlight on Dark Meat:  No Bones About It, Poultry, 11(2):42-43
Vizzier Thaxton, Y. The Industry Changes, The Problems Remain, Editorial, Poultry 11(3):6
Vizzier Thaxton, Y. Picking finger paradox, Poultry, 11(3):27-28
Vizzier Thaxton, Y. Back to the Hatchery, Editorial, Poultry 11(3):4
2004    Thaxton, J. P. and Y. Vizzier-Thaxton, 2004.  Method for Intra-Yolk Sac Delivery of Biologics.  J. Applied Poultry Research 13:384-387

Vizzier-Thaxton, Y and W. B. Evans, T. Arbrough and L. Currie.  The Value and Safety of Composted Broiler Litter in Vegetable Crop Production.  Poultry Science, 83: 1783
Vizzier Thaxton, Y 2004. Who’s running the show?  Poultry 11(1):6
Vizzier-Thaxton, Y., 2004.  Hargis, B.M., Y. Vizzier-Thaxton.  Finding The Path Toward Better Pathogen Control.  Poultry 11(1): 31-32.
Vizzier-Thaxton, Y., 2004.  Innovations in Scalding.  Poultry 11(1) 37-38
Vizzier Thaxton, Y. 2004. Escaping Maturity, Poultry 11(2):4
Vizzier Thaxton, Y. 2004.  New digital technology enhances inspection and evaluation. Poultry 11(2)
Vizzier Thaxton, Y. 2004. Chickens in the Post Antibiotic World. Poultry 11(2)
Vizzier Thaxton, Y 2004  Designed to Clean, Poultry 11(4)
Vizzier Thaxton, Y. 2004 Improved Vacuum – Improved Evisceration, Poultry 11(4)
Vizzier Thaxton, Y 2004  Animal Welfare – Are we asking the right questions, Poultry 11(4)
Vizzier Thaxton, Y, 2004. Designed to Clean and Maintain Poultry 11(5)
2005    Cox, N.A., C. L. Hofacre, J. S. Bailey, R. J. Buhr, J. L. Wilson,K. L. Hiett, L. J. Richardson, M. T. Musgrove, D. E. Cosby,J. D. Tankson, Y. Vizzier, P. F. Cray, L. E. Vaughn, P. S. Holt, and D. V. Bourassa.  2005  Presence of Campylobacter jejuni in Various Organs One Hour, One Day, and One Week Following Oral or Intracloacal Inoculations of Broiler Chicks. Avian Diseases: Vol. 49(1):155–158.
            Dozier, W.A. III, JP Thaxton, SL Branton, GW Morgan, DM Miles, WB Roush, BD LOTT and Y. Vizzier-Thaxton, 2005. Stocking density effects on growth, performance and processing yields of heavy broilers. Poultry Science 84:1332-1338.
            Thaxton, JP and Y Vizzier-Thaxton, 2005. Intra yolk sac delivery of viral vaccines to broilers. Journal of Applied Poultry Science 14:582-587.
            W.B. Evans,, Y. Vizzier-Thaxton, K.L. Paridon, and P. Hudson.  Broiler Litter Compost Vs. Synthetic Fertilizer: Soil and Vegetable Crop Responses.  Soil Sci. Soc. Amer. Proc. Abstract No. 8010

Vizzier-Thaxton, Y.  Connecting Yesterday with Tomorrow. Poultry 11(6):5

Vizzier-Thaxton, Y.  Water Wins, Poultry 11(6):45
Vizzier-Thaxton, Y The Alligator in Every Plant. Poultry 12(1):5
Vizzier-Thaxton, Y.  Poultry Perspectives, Poultry 12(1):40-42
Vizzier-Thaxton, Y Are You Prepared for AI. Poultry 12(2):5
Vizzier-Thaxton, Y Sanitary by Design. Poultry 12(2): 21-22
Vizzier-Thaxton, Y A Fresh Look At Fresh Poultry. Poultry 12(3):5
Vizzier-Thaxton, Y. Taking Stock After the Storm.  Poultry 12(4): 5
Vizzier-Thaxton, Y.  Data Delemia, In the Plant: Automated Data Colletction Poultry 12(4): 27 – 28.
2006    Vizzier Thaxton, Y.,  N. A. Cox, R.J. Buhr, C. R. McDaniel, L.J. Richardson, D.E. Crosby, J.L. Wilson, D.V. Bourassa and M.B. Ard, Attachment of Campylobacter and Salmonella to Avian Spermatozoa,
            Vizzier-Thaxton, Y, N. A. Cox, L. J. Richardson, R. J. Buhr, C. D. McDaniel, D. E. Cosby, J. L. Wilson, D. V. Bourassa, and M. B. ArdApparent Attachment of Campylobacter and Salmonella to Broiler Breeder Rooster Spermatozoa.  Poultry Science 85:619-624
            Mumma JO, Thaxton JP, Vizzier-Thaxton Y, Dodson WL, Physiological Stress in Laying Hens.Poultry Science 85 (4): 761-769 APR 2006
            Borazjani, H., T.N. Chamblee, Y. Vizzier, H.A. Stewart, S.V. Diehl. 2006. Reduce, reuse, recycle. Upholstery Manufacturing 19(5):26-27.
            J. P. Thaxton, W. A. Dozier III, S. L. Branton, G. W. Morgan, D. W. Miles, W. B. Roush, B. D. Lott, and Y. Vizzier-Thaxton.  Stocking Density and Physiological Adaptive Responses of Broilers.  Poultry Science 85:819-824
Vizzier-Thaxton, Y.  Tracing the Winds of Change, POULTRY 13(6):5
Vizzier-Thaxton, Y.  Braxil’s Big Business, POULTRY 13(6):11-16
Vizzier-Thaxton, Y.  At a Premium, POULTRY 13(7):
Vizzier-Thaxton, Y.  Size Matters, POULTRY 13(7):41-42
            Vizzier-Thaxton, Y., JP Thaxton, M. W. Schilling, Hand versus mechanical catching and loading of broilers, Poultry International, 45:18.
            Vizzier-Thaxton, Y.  The Power of PR, POULTRY 13(8):5
Vizzier-Thaxton, Y.  Power Over Pests, POULTRY 13(8)20-22
Vizzier-Thaxton, Y. Crisis management education, POULTRY 13(6)
2007    Vizzier-Thaxton, Y. The debate over “natural wages on”, POULTRY 14(1):4
Vizzier Thaxton, Y.  No Question, It’s a slippery slope, Third Party Audits, POULTRY 14(2):4
Vizzier-Thaxton, Y.  Is Bigger Better?, Emerging Trends, Spring 2007: 11
Vizzier Thaxton, Y.  Next Message:  Consumer Education, POULTRY 14(3):4
Vizzier Thaxton, Y.  Friends and Foes, Understanding Bacteria, POULTRY 14(3):39-40

 


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