Yvonne Vizzier Thaxton, MS, PhD - American Humane

Yvonne Vizzier Thaxton, MS, PhD

Retired Professor and Director, Center for Food Animal Well Being at University of Arkansas

Education

Mississippi University for Women, Columbus, Mississippi

B.S., 1968 Bacteriology
M.S., 1971 Biological Sciences

Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama

Ph.D., 1990 Poultry Pathology

Continuing Education

U.S.E.P.A. Perrine Primate Laboratory, Gas Chromatography Electron Capture Analysis of Pesticide Residues, Certificate, 1971
American Association of Feed Microscopists, Feed Microscopy, Certificate, 1975
Dun & Bradstreet Companies, Inc., Accounting I - Certificate, 1975
Dun & Bradstreet Companies, Inc., Credit & Financial Analysis - Certificate, 1976
Massachusetts Institutes of Technology, Advances in Food Microbiology, Certificate, 1978
University of Alabama, Time Management by Objectives, 1980
University of Alabama, Leadership for Performance, 1981
University of Santa Clara, Practical Food Law, Certificate, 1981
American Institute of Baking, Food Processing Sanitation, Certificate, 1984
University of Wisconsin, Advanced Corrugated Container Workshop, Certificate 1985
KFC – Quality Leadership Workshop, 1993
Mississippi State University, Excellence in Teaching Fall Symposium, 1999
Mississippi State University, Advanced Power Point Workshop, 1999
Mississippi State University, 12 Keys to Successful Grant Writing, 1999
Mississippi State University, New Faculty Research Orientation Workshop, 1999
USDA/CRESS Competitive Grants Workshop, 1999
Mississippi State University, GroupWise Workshop, 1999
Mississippi State University, Accessing the Libraries’ Electronic Journals, 1999
Mississippi State University, Identifying Grants and Funding Resources, 2000
Mississippi State University, Human Subjects -2000
Mississippi State University, Excellence in Teaching Fall Symposium, 2000
Mississippi State University, Faculty Instructional Technology Series, 2001
International HACCP Alliance, Train-the-Trainer HACCP Course, 2004
Mississippi State University, Web CT Jumpstart Workshop, 2005
Mississippi State University, Harassment Training Module, 2008
Mississippi State University, Animal Handlers WebCT 10-27-2005
Mississippi State University, Hazardous Wastes 08-28-2008
Mississippi State University, Human Subjects – IRB 03-12-2007
Mississippi State University, OHSP 05-29-2008
Professional Animal Auditing Certification Organization, Training for Certification as Animal Welfare Auditor, 2008

Employment

Present Professor and Director Center for Food Animal Wellbeing, University of Arkansas
2010, July 1 to February 21 Retired, Professor Emeritus, Mississippi State University
2010, January to July 1 Interim Head, Poultry Science, Mississippi State University
1999 July 1 Professor, Poultry Science, Mississippi State University
1997 – 1999 Full time Consultant to Novus International, Inc., St. Louis, MO
1992 – 1999 Adjunct Professor, Poultry Science, Mississippi State University
1983 – 1996 Vice President, Science & Quality Assurance, Marshall Durbin Food Corporation, Birmingham, AL
1981 – 1983 Assistant Vice President, Marshall Durbin Food Corporation
1975 – 1981 Director, Laboratory Services, Marshall Durbin Food Corporation
1974 – 1975 Manager, Marshall Durbin Laboratory
1971 – 1974 Manager, Food Products Laboratory, MFC. Services (AAL), Jackson, MS
1969 – 1971 Microbiologist, MFC Services (AAL)

Consulting Activities

TechnoCatch, Koscuisko, MS, research consultant 2010 to February 2011
Fieldale Farms, Baldwyn, GA 2010
American Humane Association, Animal Welfare Advisory Board, 2007 – present
KFC Poultry Advisory Board, Yum Foods, Inc., Lexington, Ky 2007 – present
Executive Editor, POULTRY Magazine, Marketing & Technology Group, Chicago, IL August, 2001 – 2010
Consulting Food Technologist/Microbiologist, GenSpec Foods, Baldwin, GA 2002
Full time Consultant to Novus International, Inc., St. Louis, MO, 1997 – 1999
Research Interests
Animal Welfare through improvements in processes for handling birds as well as improvements in the environment within the poultry house.

Graduate Student Training

Major Professor

Michael E. Chaloupka, M.S. 2001, Agribusiness Management
Montika Putsakum, Ph.D., in Nutrition, 2007
Ann L. McDonald, Ph.D. in Food Science, 2008
Zachery Williams, M. S. Poultry Science, 2008
Karen Christensen, Ph.D. Animal Physiology, 2010
Nicholas Sallas, M.S. Poultry Science, 2011
Derrick L. Everett, PhD student in Poultry Science

Graduate Advisory Committee

Sirilag Puvadolpirod, Ph.D., 1996 Animal Physiology
Jeanette Tankson, Ph.D., 2001 Animal Physiology
Becky Fiorillo, M.S, 2002, Food Technology
Davis E. Wilbourn, M.S. student in Poultry Science
Jane Odhiambo, Ph.D., Nutrition, 2005
Tucker Bielman, M. S. student in Food Science
Scott Virden, Ph.D., Nutrition 2006
Vijayakumar Radhakrishnan, M. S. Food Science, 2007
Vamsidhar Battula, M.S. Food Science, 2008
Dennis T. Dawson, M.S. student in Animal Physiology
Vijayakumar Radhakrishnan, PhD student in Food Science
Jessica Graves, M.S. Aniaml Science, 2010
Derrick L. Everett, PhD student in Poultry Science

International Experience

1985 Institut National Agronomique and the Guinea Industry of France
1985, Selected to tour the guinea industry in the Loire Valley of France and discuss the feasibility of establishing cooperative guinea processing operations with the U.S. Broiler Industry
1989 Served as a Delegate to review the USDA-Pollos Picu Inspection Activities, Coamo, Puerto Rico
1995 Invited to address the Taiwan National Poultry Association on “Management Philosophy of Vertically Integrated Broiler Production in the USA”
1996 Taiwan National Poultry Association. Management of Farmers Cooperatives for Vertically Integrated Broiler Production in the USA
1998 Avicol La Guasima, C.A, Technical Seminar: Sanitation in the Commercial Hatchery, Antigua, Guatemala
2003 Association, U.K. Branch Symposium on Laying Hen Welfare, Bristol, England, July 16 – 20
VIV International Trade Show, Utrecht, The Netherlands and tour poultry processing plants in England, Holland, Germany and Denmark representing Poultry magazine, October 28 – November 4
2008 Appointed to International Writing Committee on Salmonella, representing the United States production.

Professional Memberships

Southern Poultry Science Society, Member, 1978-present

1999 – 2001 Executive Secretary
1989, President
1988, 1st Vice President
1987, 2nd Vice President

Poultry Science Association, Member, 1975-present

1987-1991, Committee on Drugs & Chemicals 1991, Chairman
1992, 1993, Representative to Southern Poultry Science Society
2003 – 2005, Maurice Stein Research Award Committee, Chairman, 2005
2007 – present, Section Editor, Processing, Products & Food Safety, Poultry Science Journal

American Poultry Historical Society, 1990-present, Life Member

1995, Chairman Nominating Committee
1992 – present, Membership Committee, Chair, 1994
1997-2000, 2nd Vice President
2000-2001; 1st Vice President
2002-2004; President
2004-2005, Past President
2007 – present, Editor Newsletter

World Poultry Association, Member, 1988-present

Institute of Food Technologists, Member, 1982-present
American Society of Microbiology, Member, 1971-2010
American Association of Avian Pathologists, 1990-2003
American Association of Feed Microscopists, 1975-1994
Council for Agricultural Science and Technology, 1989-1996
Mississippi Poultry Association, Member, 1976-1998
1976-1997, Board of Directors
1992, Chairman of Board
1991, Vice Chairman
1990, Treasurer
1990-1994, Executive Committee
Research Committee, 1981-1997, 2000- present
Poultry Management School Committee, 1984-1997, 2000 – 2006. Chair, 1987-1988
Membership Committee, 1985-1997
Convention Finance Committee, 1985
Education and Promotion Committee, 1985-1997
Convention Program & Entertainment Committee, 1987, Chairman, 1992
Convention Business Program, 1986-1997, Chairman, 1992
Environmental Committee, 1994 – 1997, 1999- 2006

American Chemical Society, Member, 1976-1996

Board of Directors, Central Industries, Inc., 1977 to 1997;

Secretary & Chairman of Laboratory Committee

Academic Experience

1985-1989

PO 4303 -Lectures on “Principles of Sanitation in Commercial Hatcheries”

1983

University of Alabama Department of Nutrition, Food Science and Institutional Management – Regulation of the Broiler Industry and How the Consumer is Affected

1992

Served on Advisory Committee for Curriculum Evaluation for the Division of Math and Sciences, Mississippi University for Women Appointed Adjunct Professor, Poultry Science, Mississippi State University

1993

Admitted to graduate faculty of Mississippi State University

1993-1994

Developed and taught PO 4523, Commercial Broiler Processing Techniques

1993, 1994 & 1997

Poultry Physiology Lectures on “Opportunities in the Mississippi Poultry Industry”

1994

Animal Physiology Seminar Series, Mississippi State University: “MSU’s Interaction with the Mississippi Poultry Industry”

1995

Participated in CSRS Review of Poultry Programs at Mississippi State University as Industry Representative

1998-1999

Member, Problem Statement Subcommittee of MSU Nutrient Management and Water Quality Task Force;
Chairman, Sanderson Farms-Mississippi Chemical Special Project Committee
Presented Food Quality Control Laboratory for NTR 8253, 3 sections

1999

Member MSU Nutrient Management and Water Quality Task Force
Member of Poultry Committee

2002

Member MSU Nutrient Management and Water Quality Task Force, Member of Poultry Committee
Member MSU Food Science Institute

2003

Member MSU Nutrient Management and Water Quality Task Force, Member of Poultry Committee
Member MSU Food Science Institute

2004

Member MSU Nutrient Management and Water Quality Task Force, Member of Poultry Committee
Member MSU Food Science Institute

2005

Member MSU Nutrient Management and Water Quality Task Force. Member of Poultry Committee
Member MSU Food Science Institute
Member CALS Teaching Evaluation Committee
Member CALS Excellence in Teaching Committee
Member of Faculty Senate Teaching Evaluation Committee

2006

Member MSU Food Science Institute
Member CALS Teaching Evaluation Committee
Member CALS Excellence in Teaching Committee
Member of Faculty Senate Teaching Evaluation Committee

2007

Member MSU Food Science Institute
Member CALS Teaching Evaluation Committee
Member of Faculty Senate Teaching Evaluation Committee
Chair, Poultry Science Department Award Committee
Member CALS Promotion & Tenure Committee
Department Representative on MSU Bio-safety Officer Search Committee
Member of Poultry Science Department, Department Head Search Committee

2008

Member CALS Promotion & Tenure Committee

2009

Member MSU Food Science Institute
Chair, Poultry Science Department Award Committee
Member CALS Promotion & Tenure Committee

2010

Member MSU Food Science Institute
Chair, Poultry Science Department Award Committee
Member CALS Promotion & Tenure Committee
Interim Head of Department of Poultry Science

Professional Appointments

U.S. Congress

1988, Agriculture Committee: Testified in Field Hearing on Programs Mandated Under the Food Security Act of 1985; Tuscaloosa, AL

U.S. Department of Agriculture

1981-1986; 1988; 1990-1992, Appointments by Secretary of Agriculture to the USDA Advisory Committee on Meat and Poultry Inspection

National Broiler Council, Washington, DC

1976-1997, Scientific Advisory Committee
1989, Served as a Delegate to review the USDA-Pollos Picu Inspection Activities, Coamo, Puerto Rico
1982-1986, Ex-Officio Member of Processing Committee
1986-1989, Salmonella Committee
1983, Chairman, Processing Committee Subcommittee to Review GAO Recommendations for Improvement in Water Safety, Facility and Blueprint Review Regulations

Southeastern Poultry & Egg Association, Atlanta, GA

1979-1989, Feed Mill Management Seminar Planning Committee, 1985, Chairman
1979-1984, Processing Committee, 1982-1983, Co-Chairman
1986, Escort for Secretary of Agriculture, Dr. Earl Butz and Assistant Secretary, C. W. McMillian through International Exposition, Atlanta, GA

Poultry & Egg Institute of America, Chicago, IL

1974, Committee on Chlorine in Poultry Processing
1974, USDA-FDA – Industry Task Force on Salmonella National Broiler Marketing Association
1973, Advisor for FDA regulations to NBMA Foreign Investors on Regulatory issues for importation of Peruvian Fish Meal

Invited Lectures

1975

Chromatography Discussion Group Annual Meeting, Pesticide Residue Detection in Private Laboratories, New Orleans, LA

1978

Laboratory Discussion Group, Annual Meeting, Quality Control in the Laboratory, Jackson, MS

1983

SP&EA Processors Workshop – Update on Activities of USDA National Advisory Committee on Meat and Poultry Inspection, Atlanta, GA

1985

SP&EA Processors Workshop – QC Cut-up to Further Processing, Atlanta, GA MPA Poultry Management School – Testing Water Quality, Jackson, MS

1987

SP&EA Feed Mill Management Seminar – Microbiological Concerns, Atlanta, GA Delmarva Poultry Health and Condemnation Schools – Reducing Downgrades Through a Preventative Quality Assurance Program, Salisbury, MD
Watkins, Ludlam & Stennis, P.A., Recruiting Seminar – Introduction to the Mississippi Poultry Industry
Mississippi University for Women, Division of Science & Mathematics Honors Day Guest Lecturer: Foodborne Diseases and Poultry, Columbus, MS

1990

Mississippi Quail Producers Association, Principles of Sanitation, Jackson, MS
The Mississippi State Department of Education, Educational Equity Program, The Office of Vocational, Technical and Adult Education and the Miami Desegregation Assistance Center, New Horizons for Women, Creative Uses of Technology in Business

1991

SP&EA, Feed Mill Management Seminar, New Tools for Quality Control, Atlanta, GA

1993

Southeastern Poultry & Egg Association, Women in Management Seminar, Featured Speaker, A Career in the Poultry Industry, Atlanta, GA

1998

Mississippi Poultry Association Management School. Processing: Equipment Adjustment for Zero Tolerance, Jackson, MS.
Novus International, Product Development Seminar, Poultry Processing 101, Sonoma, CA
Novus International Sales Development Seminar, Microbial Interventions and HACCP in Broiler Processing, ST. Louis, MO
Novus Farm Workers Seminar, Microbial Interventions in the Hatchery, St. Louis, MO
Omnus, Inc. Technical Seminar: Process Control in commercial Processing Plants, ST. Louis, MO

1999

Mississippi Poultry Association Management School. Salmonella Control in Broiler Operations.
Mississippi Poultry Association Management School. Salmonella Control in Breeder Operations.
Mississippi Poultry Association Management School. Processing Issues: A Panel Discussion.
U.S. Poultry & Egg Association Feed Mill Management Seminar. Feed Ingredient Handling and Quality Control

2000

Mississippi Poultry Association Management School. Nutrient Management Regulations
Cochran Fellow Program Lecturer for delegates for Cote d’Ivorie, 2 lectures

2001

Seminar, Jackson State University, Research Collaboration Opportunities, Jackson Heart & Lung Institute Seminar, Jackson State University – Hinds Community College Bridges Program
Cochran Fellow Program Lecturer for delegates from South Africa, 2 lectures Mississippi Broiler Roundtable – Forest, Mississippi

2006

Mississippi Poultry Association, Poultry Management School, May 16, Mississippi State University. Pre-Slaughter Salmonella Control and Avian Influenza Update
Cochran Fellow Program Lecturer, 1 lecture

2007

Withdrawal Broiler Processing, Y Vizzier Thaxton, A Corzo, M Putsakum, K.Christensen, ZT Williams, SW Anderson, JP Thaxton.
Mississippi Veterinary Medical Association Annual Meeting, January, 2007: Welfare Issues in Processing, Y. Vizzier Thaxton
MSU, FSHNP Marination 101, March, 2007: Poultry Enhancements, Y. Vizzier-Thaxton
KFC QA Summit – Pathogen Reduction Symposium, New Technology: Bird Chiller Systems

2008

New Technology, Low Atmospheric Pressure Poultry Slaughter, Educational Sessions for Marketing & Technology Group, Poultry Processing, US Poultry & Egg Association International Poultry Exposition
Winter Mississippi Veterinary Medical Association Meeting, Poultry Session, Vacuum Stunning, February 2008
MSU, FSHNP Marination 101, March, 2008 Poultry Enhancements, Y. Vizzier-Thaxton
KFC QA Summit – Pathogen Reduction Symposium, New Technology: Bird Chiller Systems
Plenary Session Presentation on Incidence of Salmonella in U.S. Broiler Production to International Writing Committee on Salmonella, November, 2008. Atlanta, GA

2010

Annual Meeting of Mississippi Chapter of the National Association of Federal Veterinarians, Agriculture: How does it look to the public? February, 2010
Multi-State Poultry Feeding and Nutrition Conference. Present and Future of Poultry Nutrition Research at University, May 2010
CAST Project: Food-Animal Agriculture Symposium, Comprehensive analysis of certification and regulatory programs: what is the future? June 2010.

Service

1999

Organized a week long Hatchery Management Workshop for members of the Moroccan Poultry Industry. Presented a lecture on hatchery sanitation.
Served on Mississippi Poultry Industry Environmental Committee Chairman, Poultry Science Department Recruiting Committee
U.S. Poultry & Egg Association Feed Mill Management Seminar Planning Committee

2000

Nutrient Management with Phosphorous Index Extension Outreach Program, 10 Mississippi Locations
Chairman, Poultry Science Department Recruiting Committee
Cochran Fellow Program Lecturer for delegates from Cote D’Ivoire, 3 lectures

2001

Seminar, Jackson State University, Research Collaboration Opportunities, Jackson Heart & Lung Institute
Seminar, Jackson State University – Hinds Community College Bridges Program
Cochran Fellow Program Lecturer for delegates from South Africa, 2 lectures
Mississippi Broiler Roundtable – Forest, Mississippi

2005

Mississippi Poultry Association, Summer Poultry Camp, Planning Committee

2006

U. S. Poultry & Egg Association International Exposition. Presided over 3 sessions in InfoMart, January 26.
Presided over Marketing & Technology Group, Poultry Processing Educational Session
Presided at Alltech Quality Meat Summit Lexington, Ky

2007

Presided over 2 Educational Sessions for Marketing & Technology Group, Poultry Processing, US Poultry & Egg Association International Poultry Exposition
Presided over 2 Educational Sessions for Marketing & Technology Group, Poultry Processing, US Poultry & Egg Association International Poultry Exposition
Editor American Poultry Historical Society Newsletter

2008

Presided over 2 Educational Sessions for Marketing & Technology Group, Poultry Processing,,
US Poultry & Egg Association International Poultry Exposition
Editor American Poultry Historical Society Newsletter

Editorial Activities

Reviewer for Journal of Applied Poultry Research
Section Editor, Poultry Science Journal 2007 – 2010

Grants & Funding Sources

Characterization of Mississippi Poultry Litter, $18,000, 2000 SRI Grant
Poultry Waste Demonstration – RC&D; Funded October, 2000
- $200,000: Yvonne Vizzier Thaxton, Chairman, Funding Committee & PI
- $10,000 Hamid Borazjani, S.V. Diehl, H.A. Stewart, Y.Vizzier-Thaxton, T.N. Chamblee, Use of Breeder Litter for Composting of Furniture Wood Waste
- $ 8,000 Y. Vizzier-Thaxton, Assessment of Litter Quantities on Mississippi Poultry Farms
- $17,500 Hasan M. Jamil & Y Vizzier Thaxton, Development of a Web-based Information/Publication Database
- $17,500 Hasan M. Jamil & Y Vizzier Thaxton, Development of a Web-based Clearinghouse to match litter producers with users of litter
Characterization of Mississippi Poultry Litter, $9,000, 2001 SRI Grant, Y Vizzier-Thaxton PI
U.S. Poultry & Egg Association – $20,540; Funded December, 2001, Broiler Litter Compost as Soil Amendment for Truck Crops; Y. Vizzier Thaxton, PI
SRI Alternative Crops and Value Added Products, Poultry Litter as an Organic Means of Plant Parasitic Nematode Management on Cotton, 2002, 2003 , 2004 $45,000, Gary Lawrence and Y. Vizzier Thaxton, Co-PIs
Research completed to reduce the time of sampling, control the variables and increase accuracy of taking environmental samples for poultry production facility sanitation using the BioScience International SAS Super 180 Microbial Air Sampler as a way. The company supplied all of the equipment and expendables for the work valued at $3,000.
Collaboration with USDA, ARS, Russell Research Center on Attachment of Campylobacter and Salmonella to Avian Spermatozoa. Y. Vizzier is senior author on the project. All work was conducted at RRC at value of $15,000.
Research on Mechanical Harvesting of Poultry, 2005, $15,000
Research on new method of poultry stunning, 2007 to present, $15,000 per year
U.S. Scientist for American Humane Association Research of Aviary Housing To Identify Humane Solutions for Intensive Egg Production, PI – Inma Estavez

Honors & Awards

Gamma Sigma Delta

Historian 2004, Secretary 2005, Vice-President, 2006

Alpha Epsilon Delta

Beta, Beta, Beta

1968 – 69, Graduate Assistantship
1980-1981, Graduate Assistantship
1984, Selected as one of 25 outstanding alumnae of MUW by the Hinds County Association
1990-present, Listed in Who’s Who of American Women
1992-1999, Adjunct Professor, Poultry Science, Mississippi State University
1993-present, Member of Graduate Faculty, Mississippi State University
2011 professor Emeritus, Mississippi State University

Community Service

Starkville, Mississippi

Member Bulldog Club 1996 – 2010

Member Starkville Civic League, 1999 – 2007

Chairman, Projects Committee, 2001 – 2002
Chairman, International Affairs Committee, 2003
Chairman, Fund Raising, 2000 – 2002
Second Vice President, 2002 – 2004

Member Magnolia Garden Club, 2003 – 2011.

Member, St. Joseph Catholic Church, 1999 – 2011

Chairman, Vocations Committee, 1999 – 2003
Member, Regional Planning Committee, 1999 – 2002
Chairman, Arts & Environment Committee, 2002 – 2011
Lector, 1999 – 2011
Member Liturgy Committee, 2002 – 2011
Cook for Catholic Student Association
Knight of Columbus Auxiliary, 2000 – 2011

State of Mississippi

Member Catholic Foundation, Catholic Diocese of Jackson, MS 1996 – 2011.

Board of Directors, 2006 – 2011
Elected to Executive Committee, 1998 – 2011
Membership Committee, Member 2000 – 2011
Chairman, 2005 – 2011

International

Member of Equestrian Order of Holy Sepulcher of Jerusalem, 2003 – present

Publications

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 – Differention 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. Poultry Science 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-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)
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 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. 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 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.
Vizzier Thaxton, Y.Processing Technology: Seven maintenance hot spots for poultry, 11/01/05. Published in http://meatingplace.com/MembersOnly/technology

2006

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. Ard. Apparent Attachment of Campylobacter and Salmonella to Broiler Breeder Rooster Spermatozoa. Poultry Science 85:619-624
Mumma J O, Thaxton J P, Vizzier-Thaxton Y, Dodson W L, 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-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-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
Vizzier Thaxton, Y. Proceed with Caution, POULTRY 14(4):4
Vizzier Thaxton, Y. The Mediator, POULTRY 14(4):25-30
Vizzier Thaxton, Y.Processing Technology: Reducing yield loss with cryogenic freezing, 12/01/2007. Published in http://meatingplace.com/MembersOnly
Vizzier Thaxton, Y.Processing Technology: njector operation and maintenance, 11/01/2007. Published in http://meatingplace.com/MembersOnlyVizzier Thaxton, Y.Processing Technology:Selecting optimal packaging for further-processed poultry, 11/01/2007. Published inhttp://meatingplace.com/MembersOnly
Vizzier Thaxton, Y.Processing Technology: Automation options for small-scale poultry processing, 10/01/2007. Published inhttp://meatingplace.com/MembersOnly
Vizzier Thaxton, Y.Processing Technology: Selecting barrier packaging for poultry, 09/01/2007. Published inhttp://meatingplace.com/MembersOnly
Vizzier Thaxton, Y.Processing Technology: Precision techniques for poultry deboning, 09/01/2007. Published in http://meatingplace.com/MembersOnly
Vizzier Thaxton, Y.Processing Technology: Automation options for small-scale poultry processing, 10/01/2007. Published in http://meatingplace.com/MembersOnly
Vizzier Thaxton, Y.Processing Technology: Using natural antimicrobial ingredients in poultry processing, 08/01/2007. Published inhttp://meatingplace.com/MembersOnly
Vizzier Thaxton, Y.Processing Technology: Controlling condensation in poultry plants, 07/01/2007. Published in http://meatingplace.com/MembersOnly
Vizzier Thaxton, Y.Processing Technology: Optimizing moisture control in the chiller, 07/01/2007. Published inhttp://meatingplace.com/MembersOnly
Vizzier Thaxton, Y.Processing Technology: Using clean-in-place equipment for poultry processing, 07/01/2007. Published inhttp://meatingplace.com/MembersOnly
Vizzier-Thaxton, Y. Processing Technology: Conserve it or lose it: managing water in the plant, 06/01/2007. Published in http://meatingplace.com/MembersOnly
Vizzier Thaxton, Y.Processing Technology: The ABCs of poultry picking, 05/01/2007
Vizzier Thaxton, Y.Processing Technology: Basic grinder maintenance for poultry processors, 05/01/2007. Published inhttp://meatingplace.com/MembersOnly
Vizzier Thaxton, Y.Processing Technology: Producing high-quality steam for further processed poultry, 04/01/2007. Published inhttp://meatingplace.com/MembersOnly
Vizzier Thaxton, Y.Troubleshooting: Managing poultry feed withdrawal for food safety, 03/01/2007. Published in http://meatingplace.com/MembersOnly
Vizzier Thaxton, Y.Processing Technology: CO2 freezing systems: Safety and maintenance basics, 02/01/2007. Published inhttp://meatingplace.com/MembersOnly
Vizzier Thaxton, Y.Processing Technology: Using phosphates to maximize poultry yield, 02/01/2007. Published in http://meatingplace.com/MembersOnly

2008

Battula, V, M W Schilling, Y Vizzier-Thaxton, J M Behrends, J B Willimas and T B Schmidt, The effects of low atmosphere stunning and deboning time on broiler breast meat quality. Poulty. Sci. 2008 87:1202-1210.
Schilling, M.W., Radhakrishnan, V., Vizzier-Thaxton, Y., Christensen, K., Thaxton, J.P., Jackson, V. 2008. The effects of chicken catching on broiler breast meat quality. Meat Science.79(1):163-171.
Vizzier-Thaxton, Y, Outside influences. 2008 POULTRY, 15(1):4.
Vizzier-Thaxton, Y, Food safety back to the future. 2008 POULTRY, 15(1):39 – 40
Vizzier-Thaxton, Y, What happened?. 2008 POULTRY, 15(2):4.
Vizzier-Thaxton, Y, Making Tech Connection. 2008 POULTRY, 15(4):4.
Vizzier-Thaxton, Y, Controlling the Message 2008 POULTRY, 15(4):4.
Vizzier-Thaxton, Y, Outside influences. 2008 POULTRY, 15(1):4.
Vizzier-Thaxton, Y. Managing flock health without antibiotics 02/01/2009. Published in http://meatingplace.com/MembersOnly
Vizzier-Thaxton, Y. In the chiller: Optimizing chlorine effectiveness with pH. 12/01/2008. Published in http://meatingplace.com/MembersOnly
Vizzier-Thaxton, Y. Pest control strategies for poultry plants. 12/01/2008. Published in http://meatingplace.com/MembersOnly
Vizzier-Thaxton, Y. Poultry yield and quality control: A first-processing checklist 10/01/2008. Published in http://meatingplace.com/MembersOnly
Vizzier-Thaxton, Y. 08/01/2008 Published inhttp://meatingplace.com/MembersOnly
Vizzier-Thaxton, Y. Live handling: 5 critical points that affect product quality. 08/01/2008 Published inhttp://meatingplace.com/MembersOnly
Vizzier-Thaxton, Y. Enhancing deboned poultry tenderness with electrical stimulation. 08/01/2008 Published inhttp://meatingplace.com/MembersOnly
Vizzier-Thaxton, Y. Immersion vs. air: Picking the best chilling solution for your poultry plant. 08/01/2008 Published in http://meatingplace.com/MembersOnly
Vizzier-Thaxton, Y. Managing poultry hanging for yield. 06/01/2008. Published in http://meatingplace.com/MembersOnly
Vizzier-Thaxton, Y. Optimizing your water reuse potential in first processing. 06/01/2008. Published in http://meatingplace.com/MembersOnly
Vizzier-Thaxton, Y. New technologies for pre-scald pathogen control. 06/01/2008. Published in http://meatingplace.com/MembersOnly
Vizzier-Thaxton, Y. Maximizing yield live poultry through evisceration. 04/01/2008. Published in http://meatingplace.com/MembersOnly
Vizzier-Thaxton, Y. Proper cooling hitting target temperatures to inhibit microbial growth in cooked poultry products. 04/01/2008. Published in http://meatingplace.com/MembersOnly
Vizzier-Thaxton, Y. Testing poultry boning yield. 02/01/2008. Published in http://meatingplace.com/MembersOnly

2009

Vizzier-Thaxton, Y, Can We Change What We Believe?. 2009 POULTRY, 16(3):6.
Vizzier-Thaxton, Y, The Chicken of Tomorrow. 2009 POULTRY, 16(3):44-45.
Vizzier-Thaxton, Y, Write Makes Right. 2009 POULTRY, 16(2):6.
Vizzier-Thaxton, Y, Audit Survival Strategies. 2009 POULTRY, 16(2):43-44
Vizzier-Thaxton, Y, Change is in the Air. 2009 POULTRY, 16(1):4.
Vizzier-Thaxton, Y. Maintaining electrical stunning systems to ensure humane slaughter. 08/01/2009. Published in http://meatingplace.com/MembersOnly
Vizzier-Thaxton, Y. Tapping robotics for further processing in poultry plants. 08/01/2009. Published in http://meatingplace.com/MembersOnly
Vizzier-Thaxton, Y. Optimal conveyor design for poultry plants. 08/01/2009. Published in http://meatingplace.com/MembersOnly
Vizzier-Thaxton, Y. Selection and maintenance of picking fingers. 06/01/2009. Published in http://meatingplace.com/MembersOnly
Vizzier-Thaxton, Y. Improving broiler uniformity. 06/01/2009. Published in http://meatingplace.com/MembersOnly
Vizzier-Thaxton, Y. Certified organic: A requirement checklist for poultry processors. 06/01/2009. Published in http://meatingplace.com/MembersOnly
Vizzier-Thaxton, Y. Ensuring quality in mechanically deboned poultry meat. 04/01/2009. Published in http://meatingplace.com/MembersOnly
Vizzier-Thaxton, Y. Preventative steps to curb Listeria in processed poultry. 04/01/2009. Published in http://meatingplace.com/MembersOnly
Vizzier-Thaxton, Y. Reducing bird handling injuries. 04/01/2009. Published in http://meatingplace.com/MembersOnly
Vizzier-Thaxton, Y.Maintenance and operation of gas stunners. 02/01/2009. Published in http://meatingplace.com/MembersOnly
Vizzier-Thaxton, Y. Maximizing temperature control to curb pathogens in further processed poultry. 02/01/2009. Published in http://meatingplace.com/MembersOnly

2010

Cox Jr, N.A., Richardson, L.J., Cason Jr, J.A., Buhr, R.J., Vizzier-Thaxton, Y., Smith, D.P., Cray, P.J., Romanenghi, C.P., Pereira, L.B., Doyle, M.P. 2010. Comparison of neck skin excision and whole carcass rinse sampling methods for determining Salmonella prevalence and E. coli counts on broiler carcasses before and after immersion chilling. Journal of Food Protection. 73(5):976-980
Vizzier-Thaxton, Y., K. D. Christensen, R. J. Buhr, M.W. Schilling, J. P. Thaxton. 2010. A New Humane Method of Stunning Broilers Using Low Atmospheric Pressure. Journal of Applied Poultry Research. 19 :341-348

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