Abstract: The invention provides for methods of determining the presence, absence, or amount of a microbe used in bioterrorism by detecting the presence or absence of a cpn60 marker in a sample.

Abstract: The invention provides for methods of determining the presence, absence, or amount of microbial contamination in grain and related products. The invention further provides for methods of monitoring grain and related products before, during, or after processing of the grain or related product into, for example, feed. The invention also provides for articles of manufacture for carrying out the claimed methods.

Abstract: cpn60 nucleic acid-based methods for determining microbial profiles are provided, as are cpn60 primers and probes for use in methods of the invention, and kits containing such primers and probes.

Abstract: In situ hybridization and polypeptide-based methods for using cpn60 to detect and/or quantify microbial organisms within a biological or non-biological sample are provided, as are cpn60 probes and antibodies for use in methods of the invention, and kits containing such probes and antibodies.

Abstract: The invention provides for methods of determining the presence, absence, or amount of microbial contamination in an animal by-product. The invention further provides for methods of monitoring animal by-products before, during, or after processing of the animal by-product into, for example, feed. The invention also provides for articles of manufacture for carrying out the claimed methods.

Abstract: The invention provides for methods of characterizing animal performance based on the microbial profile of an animal. The invention also provides for methods of monitoring the effect of a feed or feed additive regimen on the microbial profile of one or more animals. The invention further provides for method of managing an animal growing or processing operation. Articles of manufacture are provided that can be used to evaluate the microbial profile of a biological sample, and systems and software are also provided for determining a microbial profile index from microbial profile information.

Abstract: The invention provides for methods of monitoring high-risk environments for the presence or absence of microbes by detecting the presence or absence of a cpn60 marker in a sample.

Abstract: Methods for managing animal processing operations are described that include scheduling animals for processing according to risk of contamination.

Abstract: A method for preparing the high protein nutrient from oilseed-based material is provided. The modified oilseed-based material produced by the process can be utilized in a wide variety of applications, including the preparation of fermentation media. The oilseed-based product typically includes at least about 55 wt. % protein (dry basis), low levels of soluble sugars, such as raffinose, stachyose and saccharose and has a FAN content of at least about 15 mg/g. Fermentation media and aqueous nutrient solutions derived from the modified oilseed material are also provided.

Abstract: A method for preparing the high protein nutrient from oilseed-based material is provided. The modified oilseed-based material produced by the process can be utilized in a wide variety of applications, including the preparation of fermentation media. The oilseed-based product typically includes at least about 55 wt. % protein (dry basis), low levels of soluble sugars, such as raffinose, stachyose and saccharose and has a FAN content of at least about 15 mg/g. Fermentation media and aqueous nutrient solutions derived from the modified oilseed material are also provided.

Abstract: A method for preparing the high protein nutrient from oilseed-based material is provided. The modified oilseed-based material produced by the process can be utilized in a wide variety of applications, including the preparation of fermentation media and the production of animal feeds, such as pet foods and related feeds for young animals. The oilseed-based product typically includes at least about 55 wt. % protein (dry basis) and low levels of soluble sugars, such as raffinose, stachyose and saccharose. Animal feeds which include the modified oilseed material are also provided.