Prof Kapil Chousalkar
Professor
School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences
College of Science
Eligible to supervise Masters and PhD - email supervisor to discuss availability.
Prof Chousalkar has a research interest in microbiology, food safety and poultry health. Kapil is currently leading a research group at the Roseworthy campus of the University of Adelaide. Kapil’s group’s research uses genomics, molecular biology, epidemiology, animal models, field studies and intervention strategies to address broad range of issues related to food borne pathogens and poultry health with an aim to understand the zoonosis.
| Date | Position | Institution name |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 - 2024 | Deputy Dean- People and Culture | The University of Adelaide |
| 2021 - ongoing | Professor | The University of Adelaide |
| 2019 - 2022 | Director-GEDI | The University of Adelaide |
| 2016 - 2020 | Associate Professor | The University of Adelaide |
| 2016 - 2019 | Associate Dean- Student Engagement | The University of Adelaide |
| 2015 - 2016 | Associate Head- Staff | The University of Adelaide |
| 2011 - 2015 | Senior Lecturer | University of Adelaide |
| 2009 - 2011 | Lecturer | Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga |
| 2007 - 2009 | Post Doctoral Fellow | The University of New England |
| Language | Competency |
|---|---|
| English | Can read, write, speak, understand spoken and peer review |
| Hindi | Can read, write, speak, understand spoken and peer review |
| Marathi | Can read, write, speak, understand spoken and peer review |
| Date | Institution name | Country | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 - 2008 | University of New England | Australia | PhD (Virology) |
| 2003 - 2004 | Maharashtra Animal and Fishery Sciences University | India | MVSc (Microbiology) |
| 1997 - 2002 | Maharashtra Animal and Fishery Sciences University | India | BVSc |
| Year | Citation |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Khan, S., McWhorter, A. R., Andrews, D. M., Underwood, G. J., Moore, R. J., Van, T. T. H., & Chousalkar, K. K. (2026). An enhanced vaccination regime reduces the shedding of Salmonella Typhimurium from layer chickens. Vaccine, 72, 128115. |
| 2025 | Li, L., McWhorter, A., & Chousalkar, K. (2025). Ensuring egg safety: Salmonella survival, control, and virulence in the supply chain. Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety, 24(1), 29 pages. Scopus12 WoS12 Europe PMC5 |
| 2025 | Li, L., Chousalkar, K. K., Jenkins, C., Jennison, A., & McWhorter, A. R. (2025). The culturability of acid-tolerant Salmonella in mayonnaise, a raw egg-based sauce.. International journal of food microbiology, 429, 111000. |
| 2025 | Khan, S., Mcwhorter, A. R., Willson, N. -L., Andrews, D. M., Underwood, G. J., Moore, R. J., . . . Chousalkar, K. K. (2025). Vaccine protection of broilers against various doses of wild-type Salmonella Typhimurium and changes in gut microbiota. VETERINARY QUARTERLY, 45(1), 1-14. Scopus3 WoS2 Europe PMC2 |
| 2025 | Hewitt, S., Chousalkar, K., Patel, K., & McWhorter, A. (2025). Avian hepatitis E seroprevalence and its association with production parameters in layer hens.. Vet Microbiol, 302, 110415. Scopus1 WoS1 Europe PMC1 |
| 2025 | Jia, S., McWhorter, A. R., Khan, S., Andrews, D. M., Underwood, G. J., & Chousalkar, K. K. (2025). In vitro and in vivo study on the effects of nutritive media compared with water on the resuscitation of a live attenuated Salmonella Typhimurium vaccine. Veterinary Quarterly, 45(1), 1-10. |
| 2025 | Zhang, J., McWhorter, A. R., Khan, S., Willson, N. -L., & Chousalkar, K. K. (2025). Characterization of Lactobacillus spp. isolated from layer hens as probiotic candidates.. BMC Vet Res, 21(1), 416. Scopus1 WoS1 Europe PMC1 |
| 2025 | Li, L., Zhou, Y., Chousalkar, K., & McWhorter, A. (2025). Phenotypic and genotypic investigation into the survival of Salmonella Typhimurium and Salmonella Hessarek in eggs at different storage temperatures. Food Research International, 222(Pt 2), 15 pages. |
| 2024 | Bajagai, Y. S., Van, T. T. H., Joat, N., Chousalkar, K., Moore, R. J., & Stanley, D. (2024). Layer chicken microbiota: a comprehensive analysis of spatial and temporal dynamics across all major gut sections. Journal of Animal Science and Biotechnology, 15(1), 20. Scopus22 WoS23 Europe PMC19 |
| 2024 | Khan, S., McWhorter, A. R., Andrews, D. M., Underwood, G. J., Moore, R. J., Van, T. T. H., . . . Chousalkar, K. K. (2024). A live attenuated Salmonella Typhimurium vaccine dose and diluent have minimal effects on the caecal microbiota of layer chickens. Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 11, 1364731-1-1364731-11. Scopus4 WoS3 Europe PMC3 |
| 2024 | Khan, S., McWhorter, A. R., Andrews, D. M., Underwood, G. J., Moore, R. J., Van, T. T. H., . . . Chousalkar, K. K. (2024). Dust sprinkling as an effective method for infecting layer chickens with wild-type Salmonella Typhimurium and changes in host gut microbiota. Environmental Microbiology Reports, 16(3), e13265-1-e13265-13. Scopus3 WoS2 Europe PMC2 |
| 2024 | Jia, S., McWhorter, A. R., Khan, S., Willson, N. L., Andrews, D. M., Underwood, G. J., & Chousalkar, K. K. (2024). Effect of vaccine diluents on the colonization of Salmonella Typhimurium vaccine in chickens. Veterinary and Animal Science, 26, 100409-1-100409-8. Scopus1 WoS1 Europe PMC1 |
| 2023 | Jia, S., McWhorter, A. R., Khan, S., Andrews, D. M., Underwood, G. J., & Chousalkar, K. K. (2023). Investigation of a gel-based delivery method for the administration of a live, attenuated Salmonella Typhimurium vaccine.. Veterinary microbiology, 280, 109721. Scopus7 WoS7 Europe PMC6 |
| 2023 | Willson, N. -L., & Chousalkar, K. (2023). Dominant Salmonella Serovars in Australian Broiler Breeder Flocks and Hatcheries: a Longitudinal Study.. Appl Environ Microbiol, 89(8), e0062723. Scopus7 WoS8 Europe PMC6 |
| 2023 | McWhorter, A. R., Weerasooriya, G., Kumar, S., & Chousalkar, K. K. (2023). Comparison of peroxyacetic acid and acidified sodium chlorite at reducing natural microbial contamination on chicken meat pieces. Poultry Science, 102(11), 1-9. Scopus7 WoS5 Europe PMC3 |
| 2023 | Joat, N., Bajagai, Y. S., Van, T. T. H., Stanley, D., Chousalkar, K., & Moore, R. J. (2023). The temporal fluctuations and development of faecal microbiota in commercial layer flocks. Animal Nutrition, 15, 197-209. Scopus16 WoS16 Europe PMC12 |
| 2022 | Weerasooriya, G., Khan, S., Chousalkar, K. K., & McWhorter, A. R. (2022). Invasive potential of sub-lethally injured Campylobacter jejuni and Salmonella Typhimurium during storage in chicken meat juice. Food Control, 135, 108823-1-108823-13. Scopus11 WoS9 |
| 2022 | McWhorter, A. R., Weerasooriya, G., Willson, N. L., & Chousalkar, K. K. (2022). Peroxyacetic acid and acidified sodium chlorite reduce microbial contamination on whole chicken carcasses obtained from two processing points. Food Microbiology, 106, 1-12. Scopus9 WoS8 Europe PMC6 |
| 2022 | Weerasooriya, G., McWhorter, A. R., Khan, S., & Chousalkar, K. K. (2022). Effects of Sublethally Injured Campylobacter jejuni in Mice. MICROBIOLOGY SPECTRUM, 10(4), 1-16. Scopus1 WoS1 |
| 2022 | Chousalkar, K. K., & Willson, N. L. (2022). Nontyphoidal Salmonella infections acquired from poultry. Current opinion in infectious diseases, 35(5), 431-435. Scopus16 WoS13 Europe PMC10 |
| 2021 | McWhorter, A. R., Khan, S., Sexton, M., Moyle, T. S., & Chousalkar, K. K. (2021). Acidification and extended storage at room temperature of mayonnaise reduce Salmonella Typhimurium virulence and viability. Food Research International, 141, 110117-1-110117-9. Scopus10 WoS9 Europe PMC4 |
| 2021 | Veltman, T., Jordan, D., McDevitt, C. A., Bell, J., Howden, B. P., Valcanis, M., . . . Trott, D. J. (2021). Absence of high priority critically important antimicrobial resistance in Salmonella sp. isolated from Australian commercial egg layer environments. International journal of food microbiology, 340, 1-8. Scopus5 WoS6 Europe PMC5 |
| 2021 | Lin, Q., Chousalkar, K. K., McWhorter, A. R., & Khan, S. (2021). Salmonella Hessarek: An emerging food borne pathogen and its role in egg safety. Food Control, 125, 107996-1-107996-10. Scopus18 WoS17 |
| 2021 | Joat, N., Van, T. T. H., Stanley, D., Moore, R. J., & Chousalkar, K. (2021). Temporal dynamics of gut microbiota in caged laying hens: a field observation from hatching to end of lay.. Appl Microbiol Biotechnol, 105(11), 4719-4730. Scopus45 WoS40 Europe PMC36 |
| 2021 | Joat, N. N., Khan, S., & Chousalkar, K. (2021). Understanding the effects of intramuscular injection and feed withdrawal on Salmonella Typhimurium shedding and gut microbiota in pullets. JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE AND BIOTECHNOLOGY, 12(1), 15 pages. Scopus12 WoS12 Europe PMC13 |
| 2021 | Quinteros, J. A., Ignjatovic, J., Chousalkar, K. K., Noormohammadi, A. H., & Browning, G. F. (2021). Infectious bronchitis virus in Australia: a model of coronavirus evolution - a review. Avian Pathology, 50(4), 295-310. Scopus9 WoS8 Europe PMC8 |
| 2021 | Khan, S., & Chousalkar, K. K. (2021). Functional enrichment of gut microbiome by early supplementation of Bacillus based probiotic in cage free hens: a field study. Animal Microbiome, 3(1), 1-18. Scopus21 WoS18 Europe PMC17 |
| 2021 | Weerasooriya, G., McWhorter, A. R., Khan, S., & Chousalkar, K. K. (2021). Transcriptomic response of Campylobacter jejuni following exposure to acidified sodium chlorite.. NPJ science of food, 5(1), 9 pages. Scopus14 WoS10 Europe PMC8 |
| 2021 | Khan, S., McWhorter, A. R., Moyle, T. S., & Chousalkar, K. K. (2021). Refrigeration of eggs influences the virulence of Salmonella Typhimurium.. Sci Rep, 11(1), 1-12. Scopus19 WoS16 Europe PMC8 |
| 2020 | Jia, S., McWhorter, A. R., Andrews, D. M., Underwood, G. J., & Chousalkar, K. K. (2020). Challenges in vaccinating layer hens against salmonella typhimurium. Vaccines, 8(4), 696. Scopus41 WoS36 Europe PMC32 |
| 2020 | Khan, S., & Chousalkar, K. K. (2020). Short-term feeding of probiotics and synbiotics modulates caecal microbiota during Salmonella Typhimurium infection but does not reduce shedding and invasion in chickens.. Appl Microbiol Biotechnol, 104(1), 319-334. Scopus31 WoS28 Europe PMC23 |
| 2020 | McWhorter, A. R., & Chousalkar, K. K. (2020). Salmonella on Australian cage egg farms: Observations from hatching to end of lay. Food Microbiology, 87, 12 pages. Scopus18 WoS17 Europe PMC10 |
| 2020 | Khan, S., & Chousalkar, K. K. (2020). Salmonella Typhimurium infection disrupts but continuous feeding of Bacillus based probiotic restores gut microbiota in infected hens.. Journal of animal science and biotechnology, 11(1), 29. Scopus107 WoS105 Europe PMC90 |
| 2020 | Kuriyawe Muhandiramlage, S., McWhorter, A. R., & Chousalkar, K. K. (2020). Chlorine Induces Physiological and Morphological Changes on Chicken Meat Campylobacter Isolates.. Front Microbiol, 11, 503. Scopus14 WoS14 Europe PMC12 |
| 2020 | Khan, S., Moore, R. J., Stanley, D., & Chousalkar, K. K. (2020). Gut microbiota of laying hens and its manipulation with prebiotics and probiotics to enhance gut health and food safety.. Applied and environmental microbiology, 86(13), 1-18. Scopus274 WoS240 Europe PMC205 |
| 2020 | McWhorter, A. R., Sexton, M., & Chousalkar, K. K. (2020). The effects of varied food acid ratios and egg components on Salmonella Typhimurium culturability from raw egg-based sauces. Food Microbiology, 92, 7 pages. Scopus5 WoS4 Europe PMC1 |
| 2020 | Khan, S., & Chousalkar, K. K. (2020). Transcriptome profiling analysis of caeca in chicks challenged with Salmonella Typhimurium reveals differential expression of genes involved in host mucosal immune response.. Applied microbiology and biotechnology, 104(21), 9327-9342. Scopus17 WoS17 Europe PMC16 |
| 2020 | Zhang, J., Khan, S., & Chousalkar, K. K. (2020). Development of PMAxx<sup>TM</sup>-Based qPCR for the Quantification of Viable and Non-viable Load of Salmonella From Poultry Environment. Frontiers in Microbiology, 11, 581201. Scopus19 WoS19 Europe PMC16 |
| 2020 | Chousalkar, K. K., Khan, S., & McWhorter, A. R. (2020). Microbial quality, safety and storage of eggs. Current Opinion in Food Science, 38, 91-95. Scopus44 WoS34 |
| 2019 | Barekatain, R., Nattrass, G., Tilbrook, A. J., Chousalkar, K., & Gilani, S. (2019). Reduced protein diet and amino acid concentration alter intestinal barrier function and performance of broiler chickens with or without synthetic glucocorticoid.. Poultry science, 98(9), 3662-3675. Scopus69 WoS62 Europe PMC46 |
| 2019 | Pandi, J., Glatz, P., Forder, R., & Chousalkar, K. (2019). Effects of different Papua New Guinea sweetpotato varieties on performance and level of enteric pathogens in chickens. Animals, 9(4), 188-1-188-15. |
| 2019 | McWhorter, A. R., & Chousalkar, K. K. (2019). From hatch to egg grading: monitoring of Salmonella shedding in free-range egg production systems. Veterinary Research, 50(1), 58. Scopus19 WoS14 Europe PMC13 |
| 2019 | McWhorter, A. R., Tearle, R., Moyle, T. S., & Chousalkar, K. K. (2019). In vivo passage of Salmonella Typhimurium results in minor mutations in the bacterial genome and increases in vitro invasiveness.. Vet Res, 50(1), 1-10. Scopus6 WoS4 Europe PMC3 |
| 2019 | Chousalkar, K., Sims, S., McWhorter, A., Khan, S., & Sexton, M. (2019). The Effect of Sanitizers on Microbial Levels of Chicken Meat Collected from Commercial Processing Plants.. International journal of environmental research and public health, 16(23), 11 pages. Scopus25 WoS21 Europe PMC17 |
| 2018 | Pandi, J., Glatz, P., Forder, R., Komolong, B., & Chousalkar, K. (2018). Evaluation of the effects of sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam) in broiler diets. Journal of Animal Physiology and Animal Nutrition, 102(1), e216-e224. Scopus7 WoS5 Europe PMC4 |
| 2018 | Chousalkar, K., Gast, R., Martelli, F., & Pande, V. (2018). Review of egg-related salmonellosis and reduction strategies in United States, Australia, United Kingdom and New Zealand. Critical reviews in microbiology, 44(3), 290-303. Scopus92 WoS85 Europe PMC63 |
| 2018 | Pande, V., McWhorter, A., & Chousalkar, K. (2018). Anti-bacterial and anti-biofilm activity of commercial organic acid products against Salmonella enterica isolates recovered from an egg farm environment. Avian Pathology, 47(2), 189-196. Scopus13 WoS10 Europe PMC4 |
| 2018 | McWhorter, A., Phan, G., Hocking, H., & Chousalkar, K. (2018). In vitro invasion capacity of Salmonella Typhimurium DT9 isolates sourced from humans and layer hen environments. Zoonoses and Public Health, 65(1), e259-e264. Scopus1 WoS1 Europe PMC1 |
| 2018 | Howard, A. J., Chousalkar, K. K., & McWhorter, A. R. (2018). In vitro and in vivo efficacy of a live attenuated Salmonella Typhimurium vaccine at preventing intestinal colonization in chicks. Zoonoses and public health, 65(6), 736-741. Scopus6 WoS6 Europe PMC5 |
| 2018 | McWhorter, A., & Chousalkar, K. (2018). A long-term efficacy trial of a live, attenuated Salmonella Typhimurium vaccine in layer hens. Frontiers in Microbiology, 9(JUN), 1380-1-1380-13. Scopus32 WoS28 Europe PMC24 |
| 2018 | Sharma, P., Caraguel, C., Sexton, M., McWhorter, A., Underwood, G., Holden, K., & Chousalkar, K. (2018). Shedding of Salmonella Typhimurium in vaccinated and unvaccinated hens during early lay in field conditions: A randomised controlled trial. BMC Microbiology, 18(1), 9 pages. Scopus20 WoS16 Europe PMC16 |
| 2017 | Sharma, P., Pande, V., Moyle, T., McWhorter, A., & Chousalkar, K. (2017). Correlating bacterial shedding with fecal corticosterone levels and serological responses from layer hens experimentally infected with Salmonella Typhimurium. Veterinary Research, 48(1), 5-1-5-11. Scopus17 WoS16 Europe PMC15 |
| 2017 | Gole, V., Woodhouse, R., Caraguel, C., Moyle, T., Rault, J., Sexton, M., & Chousalkar, K. (2017). Dynamics of Salmonella Shedding and Welfare of Hens in Free-Range Egg Production Systems.. Appl Environ Microbiol, 83(5), 4 pages. Scopus28 WoS26 Europe PMC25 |
| 2017 | Chousalkar, K., Sexton, M., McWhorter, A., Hewson, K., Martin, G., Shadbolt, C., & Goldsmith, P. (2017). Salmonella Typhimurium in the Australian egg industry: multidisciplinary approach to addressing the public health challenge and future directions. Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, 57(12), 2706-2711. Scopus26 WoS22 Europe PMC17 |
| 2017 | Samiullah, S., Omar, A. S., Roberts, J., & Chousalkar, K. (2017). Effect of production system and flock age on eggshell and egg internal quality measurements. POULTRY SCIENCE, 96(1), 246-258. Scopus87 WoS79 Europe PMC48 |
| 2016 | Moyle, T., Drake, K., Gole, V., Chousalkar, K., & Hazel, S. (2016). Bacterial contamination of eggs and behaviour of poultry flocks in the free range environment. Comparative Immunology, Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, 49, 88-94. Scopus22 WoS20 Europe PMC13 |
| 2016 | Pandi, J., Glatz, P., Forder, R., Ayalew, W., Waramboi, J., & Chousalkar, K. (2016). The use of sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam) root as feed ingredient for broiler finisher rations in Papua New Guinea. Animal Feed Science and Technology, 214, 1-11. Scopus12 WoS8 Europe PMC1 |
| 2016 | Pande, V., Devon, R., Sharma, P., McWhorter, A., & Chousalkar, K. (2016). Study of Salmonella typhimurium infection in laying hens. Frontiers in Microbiology, 7(FEB), 10 pages. Scopus61 WoS55 Europe PMC44 |
| 2016 | Samiullah, S., Roberts, J., & Chousalkar, K. (2016). Infectious bronchitis virus and brown shell colour: Australian strains of infectious bronchitis virus affect brown eggshell colour in commercial laying hens differently. Avian Pathology, 45(5), 552-558. Scopus6 WoS6 Europe PMC7 |
| 2016 | Samiullah, S., Roberts, J., & Chousalkar, K. (2016). Oviposition time, flock age, and egg position in clutch in relation to brown eggshell color in laying hens. Poultry Science, 95(9), 2052-2057. Scopus31 WoS26 Europe PMC14 |
| 2016 | Chousalkar, K., & Gole, V. (2016). Salmonellosis acquired from poultry. Current Opinion in Infectious Diseases, 29(5), 514-519. Scopus33 WoS33 Europe PMC28 |
| 2016 | Chousalkar, K., Gole, V., Caraguel, C., & Rault, J. (2016). Chasing Salmonella Typhimurium in free range egg production system. Veterinary Microbiology, 192, 67-72. Scopus22 WoS21 Europe PMC18 |
| 2016 | Pande, V., McWhorter, A., & Chousalkar, K. (2016). Salmonella enterica isolates from layer farm environments are able to form biofilm on eggshell surfaces. Biofouling, 32(7), 699-710. Scopus39 WoS38 Europe PMC24 |
| 2016 | McWhorter, A., & Chousalkar, K. (2016). In vitro invasive capacity of Salmonella strains into sections of the layer hen oviduct. Veterinary Microbiology, 192, 135-144. Scopus6 WoS5 Europe PMC5 |
| 2015 | Ray, A., Roberts, J., Flavel, R., & Chousalkar, K. (2015). Eggshell penetration by Salmonella Typhimurium in table eggs: Examination of underlying eggshell structures by micro-computed tomography and scanning electron microscopy. Food Research International, 78, 34-40. Scopus7 WoS8 Europe PMC5 |
| 2015 | McWhorter, A., Davos, D., & Chousalkar, K. (2015). Pathogenicity of Salmonella strains isolated from egg shells and the layer farm environment in Australia. Applied and Environmental Microbiology, 81(1), 405-414. Scopus35 WoS33 Europe PMC24 |
| 2015 | McWhorter, A., & Chousalkar, K. (2015). Comparative phenotypic and genotypic virulence of Salmonella strains isolated from Australian layer farms. Frontiers in Microbiology, 6(Jan), 12-1-12-14. Scopus31 WoS31 Europe PMC27 |
| 2015 | Pande, V., Gole, V., McWhorter, A., Abraham, S., & Chousalkar, K. (2015). Antimicrobial resistance of non-typhoidal Salmonella isolates from egg layer flocks and egg shells. International Journal of Food Microbiology, 203, 23-26. Scopus37 WoS34 Europe PMC26 |
| 2015 | Manning, J., Gole, V., & Chousalkar, K. (2015). Screening for Salmonella in backyard chickens. Preventive Veterinary Medicine, 120(2), 241-245. Scopus40 WoS39 Europe PMC31 |
| 2015 | Samiullah, S., Roberts, J., & Chousalkar, K. (2015). Eggshell color in brown-egg laying hens - a review. Poultry Science, 94(10), 2566-2575. Scopus115 WoS100 Europe PMC72 |
| 2015 | Pande, V., Chousalkar, K., Bhanugopan, M., & Quinn, J. (2015). Super pharmacological levels of calcitriol (1,25-(OH)2D3) inhibits mineral deposition and decreases cell proliferation in a strain dependent manner in chicken mesenchymal stem cells undergoing osteogenic differentiation in vitro. Poultry Science, 94(11), 2784-2796. Scopus18 WoS14 Europe PMC10 |
| 2014 | Gole, V., Caraguel, C., Sexton, M., Fowler, C., & Chousalkar, K. (2014). Shedding of Salmonella in single age caged commercial layer flock at an early stage of lay. International Journal of Food Microbiology, 189, 61-66. Scopus47 WoS46 Europe PMC32 |
| 2014 | Gole, V., Torok, V., Sexton, M., Caraguel, C., & Chousalkar, K. (2014). Association between indoor environmental contamination by Salmonella enterica and contamination of eggs on layer farms. Journal of Clinical Microbiology, 52(9), 3250-3258. Scopus44 WoS45 Europe PMC34 |
| 2014 | Gole, V., Roberts, J., Sexton, M., May, D., Kiermeier, A., & Chousalkar, K. (2014). Effect of egg washing and correlation between cuticle and egg penetration by various Salmonella strains. International Journal of Food Microbiology, 182-183, 18-25. Scopus30 WoS31 Europe PMC18 |
| 2014 | Samiullah., Roberts, J., & Chousalkar, K. (2014). Effect of production system and flock age on egg quality and total bacterial load in commercial laying hens. Journal of Applied Poultry Research, 23(1), 59-70. Scopus68 WoS52 |
| 2014 | Samiullah., Roberts, J., & Chousalkar, K. (2014). Effect of production system and flock age on egg quality and total bacterial load in commercial laying hens. American Historical Review, 119(2), 59-70. Scopus1 |
| 2014 | Gole, V., Chousalkar, K., Roberts, J., Sexton, M., May, D., Tan, J., & Kiermeier, A. (2014). Effect of egg washing and correlation between eggshell characteristics and egg penetration by various Salmonella typhimurium strains. PLoS One, 9(3), e90987-1-e90987-12. Scopus89 WoS86 Europe PMC58 |
| 2013 | Roberts, J., Chousalkar, K., & Samiullah, S. (2013). Egg quality and age of laying hens: Implications for product safety. Animal Production Science, 53(12), 1291-1297. Scopus55 WoS48 |
| 2013 | Hobson, N., Chousalkar, K., & Chenoweth, P. (2013). Ureaplasma diversum in bull semen in Australia: its detection and potential effects. Australian Veterinary Journal, 91(11), 469-473. Scopus18 WoS14 Europe PMC12 |
| 2013 | Gole, V., Chousalkar, K., & Roberts, J. (2013). Survey of Enterobacteriaceae contamination of table eggs collected from layer flocks in Australia. International Journal of Food Microbiology, 164(2-3), 161-165. Scopus34 WoS29 Europe PMC18 |
| 2013 | Samiullah, S., Chousalkar, K., Roberts, J., Sexton, M., May, D., & Kiermeier, A. (2013). Effects of egg shell quality and washing on Salmonella Infantis penetration. International Journal of Food Microbiology, 165(2), 77-83. Scopus44 WoS28 Europe PMC21 |
| 2013 | Argue, B., Chousalkar, K., & Chenoweth, P. (2013). Presence of Ureaplasma diversum in the Australian cattle population. Australian Veterinary Journal, 91(3), 99-101. Scopus24 WoS21 Europe PMC16 |
| 2012 | Gole, V., Chousalkar, K., & Roberts, J. (2012). Prevalence of antibodies to Mycoplasma synoviae in laying hens and possible effects on egg shell quality. Preventive Veterinary Medicine, 106(1), 75-78. Scopus36 WoS30 Europe PMC27 |
| 2012 | Smith, A., Chousalkar, K., & Chenoweth, P. (2012). Polymerase chain reaction for detection of Ureaplasma diversum from urogenital swabs in cattle in Australia. Australian Veterinary Journal, 90(7), 275-276. Scopus13 WoS11 Europe PMC8 |
| 2012 | Chousalkar, K., & Roberts, J. (2012). Recovery of Salmonella from eggshell wash, eggshell crush, and egg internal contents of unwashed commercial shell eggs in Australia. Poultry Science, 91(7), 1739-1741. Scopus34 WoS32 Europe PMC18 |
| 2010 | Chousalkar, K., Cheetham, B., & Roberts, J. (2010). Detection of infectious bronchitis virus strain N1/88 from the oviduct and feces of experimentally infected vaccinated and unvaccinated hens. Poultry Science, 89(8), 1603-1608. Scopus10 WoS9 Europe PMC7 |
| 2010 | Chousalkar, K., Flynn, P., Sutherland, M., Roberts, J., & Cheetham, B. (2010). Recovery of Salmonella and Escherichia coli from commercial shell eggs and effect of translucency on bacterial penetration in eggs. International Journal of Food Microbiology, 142(1-2), 207-213. Scopus85 WoS75 Europe PMC57 |
| 2009 | Chousalkar, K., & Roberts, J. (2009). Egg and egg shell quality during infectious bronchitis virus infection. Animal Production Science, 49(2), 162-169. Scopus14 WoS15 |
| 2009 | Chousalkar, K., Cheetham, B., & Roberts, J. (2009). LNA probe based real time RT-PCR for the detection of infectious bronchitis virus from the oviduct of unvaccinated and vaccinated laying hens. Journal of Virological Methods, 155(1), 67-71. Scopus27 WoS26 Europe PMC19 |
| 2009 | Chousalkar, K., Cheetham, B., & Roberts, J. (2009). Effects of infectious bronchitis virus vaccine on the oviduct of hens. Vaccine, 27(10), 1485-1489. Scopus13 WoS12 Europe PMC10 |
| 2008 | Chousalkar, K., & Roberts, J. (2008). Ultrastructural changes in the oviduct of laying hen during laying cycle. Cell and Tissue Research, 332(2), 349-358. Scopus37 WoS34 Europe PMC28 |
| 2007 | Chousalkar, K., Kalorey, D., & Kurkure, N. (2007). Plasmid profile and curing of plasmid of staphylococcus aureus isolated from cases of subclinical mastitis. Journal of Imminology and Immunopathology, 8(1), 63-66. |
| 2007 | Kalorey, D., Shanmugam, Y., Kurkure, N., Chousalkar, K., & Barbuddhe, N. (2007). PCR based detection of genes encoding virulence determinants in Staphylococcus aureus from bovine subclinical mastitis cases. Journal of Veterinary Science, 8(2), 151-154. Scopus80 WoS64 Europe PMC36 |
| 2007 | Chousalkar, K., & Roberts, J. (2007). Ultrastructural observations on effects of infectious bronchitis virus in eggshell-forming regions of the oviduct of the commercial laying hen. Poultry Science, 86(9), 1915-1919. Scopus18 WoS18 Europe PMC13 |
| 2007 | Chousalkar, K., Roberts, J., & Reece, R. (2007). Comparative histopathology of two serotypes of infectious bronchitis virus (T and N1/88) in laying hens and cockerels. Poultry Science, 86(1), 50-58. Scopus45 WoS40 Europe PMC29 |
| 2007 | Chousalkar, K., Roberts, J., & Reece, R. (2007). Histopathology of two serotypes of infectious bronchitis virus in laying hens vaccinated in the rearing phase. Poultry Science, 86(1), 59-62. Scopus12 WoS13 Europe PMC10 |
| 2007 | Chousalkar, K., & Roberts, J. (2007). Ultrastructural study of infectious bronchitis virus infection in infundibulum and magnum of commercial laying hens. Veterinary Microbiology, 122(3-4), 223-236. Scopus37 WoS34 Europe PMC28 |
| Year | Citation |
|---|---|
| 2017 | Roberts, J., & Chousalkar, K. (2017). Infectious Bronchitis. In P. Hester (Ed.), Egg Innovations and Strategies for Improvements (pp. 561-570). London: Elsevier. DOI Scopus1 |
| 2017 | Chousalkar, K., & McWhorter, A. (2017). Egg Production Systems and Salmonella in Australia. In S. Ricke, & R. Gast (Eds.), Producing Safe Eggs: Microbial Ecology of Salmonella (pp. 71-85). United Kingdom: Academic Press. DOI Scopus5 |
| Year | Citation |
|---|---|
| 2019 | Khan, S., Chousalkar, K., & McWhorter, A. (2019). Salmonella interventions and their limitations. In Australian Veterinary Poultry Association Scientific Meeting. Sydney. |
| 2018 | Khan, S., & Chousalkar, K. (2018). Cecal luminal microbial diversity profiling of laying chicks is manipulated by probiotics supplementation and Salmonella Typhimurium challenge.. In Australian Society of Microbiology. Adelaide. |
| 2016 | Khan, S., Omar, A., Roberts, J., & Chousalkar, K. (2016). Effect of production system and flock age on egg quality. In Proceedings of Australian Poultry Science Symposium (pp. 133-136). online: Poultry Research Foundation. |
| 2015 | Samiullah, S., Roberts, J., & Chousalkar, K. (2015). Effect of infectious bronchitis virus strains (N1/88, T) on eggshell colour in unvaccinated brown egg laying hens. In XVI European Symposium on the Quality of Eggs and Egg Products. France. |
| 2015 | Samiullah, K., Roberts, J., & Chousalkar, K. (2015). Quantification of protoporphyrin ix from eggshell of brown egg laying hens challenged with vaccine and wild strains of infectious bronchitis virus. In Proceedings of Australian Poultry Science Symposium. Sydney. |
| 2015 | S. Samiullah., Roberts, J., & Chousalkar, K. (2015). Quantification of protoporphyrin IX from egg shell of brown laying hens challenged with vaccine and wild strains of Infectious Bronchitis Virus. In P. Selle (Ed.), Proceedings of the 26th Australian Poultry Science Symposium Vol. 26 (pp. 44-47). Sydney: University of Sydney. |
| 2014 | Samiullah, K., Roberts, J., & Chousalkar, K. (2014). Effect of infectious bronchitis virus strains on eggshell pigment in vaccinated and unvaccinated brown egg laying hens. In 10th Asian Pacific Poultry Conference. South Korea. |
| 2014 | Samiullah, S., Roberts, J., & Chousalkar, K. (2014). Protoporphyrin quantification from eggshells of laying hens challenged with infectious bronchitis virus strains (N1/88 and T Strains). In Proceedings of Australian Poultry Science Symposium. Sydney. |
| 2013 | Samiullah, S., Roberts, J., & Chousalkar, K. (2013). Study of penetration of washed and unwashed table eggs with Salmonella enterica serovar Infantis. In XV European Symposium on the Quality of Eggs and Egg Products. Italy. |
| 2012 | Samiullah, S., Roberts, J., & Chousalkar, K. (2012). Egg quality and food safety of table eggs: Egg quality and age of flock – A longitudinal study. In Proceedings of Australian Poultry Science Symposium. Sydney. |
| 2012 | Samiullah, S., Roberts, J., & Chousalkar, K. (2012). Egg quality and food safety of table eggs- A longitudinal study. In 24th World Poultry Congress. Brazil. |
| 2010 | Roberts, J., & Chousalkar, K. (2010). Egg quality in the Australian Egg industry: an update. In Proceedings of the Australian Poultry Science Symposium (pp. 86-89). Australia: Australia : APSS, 2010. |
| 2010 | Chousalkar, K., & Roberts, J. (2010). A quantitative profile of infectious bronchitis virus in faeces of laying hens. In Proceedings of the 21st Annual Australian Poultry Science Symposium (pp. 111-114). Australia: Australia : APSS, 2010.. |
| 2009 | Roberts, J., Chousalkar, K., & Turner, R. (2009). Effects of vaccine strains of infectious bronchitis virus on egg quality of vaccinated and unvaccinated laying hens. In Proceedings of the 20th Australian Poultry Science Symposium (pp. 95-98). Australia: University of Sydney. |
| 2007 | Chousalkar, K., & Roberts, J. (2007). Pathogenesis of two strains of infectious bronchitis virus for the oviduct of unvaccinated laying hens. In Proceedings of the 19th Australian Poultry Science Symposium (pp. 211-214). Australia: University of Sydney. |
| 2007 | Chousalkar, K., & Roberts, J. (2007). Egg and eggshell quality during experimental IBV infection in unvaccinated laying hens. In Proceedings of the 19th Australian Poultry Science Symposium (pp. 215-218). Australia: University of Sydney. |
| 2006 | Chousalkar, K., & Roberts, J. (2006). Histopathology of two serotypes (T & N1/88) of avian infectious bronchitis virus (IBV) in vaccinated and unvaccinated birds. In Proceedings of the 18th Annual Australian Poultry Science Symposium (pp. 135-138). Australia: University of Sydney. |
Research grants from 2020 and on wards as Chief Investigator.
2024-2028: Vaccination of Poultry infected with multiple Salmonella serovars; ARC Linkage. $952752
2024-2027: Development of single administration, slow-release vaccine delivery system; Australian Eggs. $547,093
2024- 2026: Update on Consumer perceptions and handling practices during purchase, preparation, storage and consumption of chicken meat. AgriFutures. $255,284
2021-2024: Effects of microbiota seeding on gut health and egg production; Australian Eggs. $630,681
2020-2023 : Improving the efficacy of Salmonella Typhimurium vaccination; ARC Linkage. $ 540,000
2020-2023: Study of dominant Salmonella serovars in chicken meat industry and their role. AgriFutures. $ 491,234
2019-2022: Sanitisers for use in poultry processing in Australia. AgriFutures. $354582
2017-2020: Study of gut microbiota of laying hens from different production systems. Australian Eggs. $492,665
2017-2020: Demonstration of strategic use of probiotics to control Salmonella shedding. Australian Eggs. $413,522
Poultry Medicine- commercial and backyard
Product quality and Safety
On farm disease investigation
Animal husbandry and management
Biosecurity and Food Safety
| Date | Role | Research Topic | Program | Degree Type | Student Load | Student Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Principal Supervisor | The effects of food storage on the virulence of Salmonella spp | Doctor of Philosophy | Doctorate | Full Time | Mr Milad Yaghoubi |
| 2024 | Principal Supervisor | The effects of food storage on the virulence of Salmonella s | Doctor of Philosophy | Doctorate | Full Time | Mr Milad Yaghoubi |
| 2023 | Co-Supervisor | Epidemiology of avian Hepatitis E in layer hens | Doctor of Philosophy | Doctorate | Full Time | Mrs Stephanie Jane Hewitt |
| 2023 | Co-Supervisor | Mechanisms of Salmonella survival on eggs and in raw egg-based foods. | Doctor of Philosophy | Doctorate | Full Time | Ms Lingyun Li |
| 2023 | Co-Supervisor | Mechanisms of Salmonella survival on eggs and in raw egg-based foods. | Doctor of Philosophy | Doctorate | Full Time | Ms Lingyun Li |
| 2023 | Co-Supervisor | Epidemiology of avian Hepatitis E in layer hens | Doctor of Philosophy | Doctorate | Full Time | Mrs Stephanie Jane Hewitt |
| Date | Role | Research Topic | Program | Degree Type | Student Load | Student Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 - 2025 | Principal Supervisor | Study of gut microbiota in hens at latelay: Focus on Lactobacillus species | Doctor of Philosophy | Doctorate | Full Time | Mr Jiawei Zhang |
| 2020 - 2025 | Principal Supervisor | Improving the Efficacy of Salmonella Typhimurium Vaccination | Doctor of Philosophy | Doctorate | Full Time | Dr Siyuan Jia |
| 2019 - 2022 | Principal Supervisor | Study of Foodborne Pathogens in Poultry | Doctor of Philosophy | Doctorate | Full Time | Dr Gayani Kuriyawe Muhandiramlage |
| 2019 - 2020 | Principal Supervisor | A study of non-typhoidal Salmonella virulence | Master of Philosophy | Master | Full Time | Miss Talia Sheryli Moyle |
| 2017 - 2021 | Principal Supervisor | Understanding the development of gut microbiota and effect of Salmonella Typhimurium infection on gut microbiota in layers | Doctor of Philosophy | Doctorate | Full Time | Dr Nitish Narendra Joat |
| 2014 - 2018 | Principal Supervisor | Study of Salmonella Typhimurium Infection in Laying Hens and Vaccination | Doctor of Philosophy | Doctorate | Full Time | Dr Pardeep Sharma |
| 2013 - 2017 | Principal Supervisor | Role of sweet potato fibre on energy utilisation, gut morphology, and gut microbiota in broilers | Doctor of Philosophy | Doctorate | Full Time | Ms Janet Pandi |
| 2013 - 2016 | Principal Supervisor | Studies on Salmonella enterica spp Isolated from Egg Farm Environment | Doctor of Philosophy | Doctorate | Full Time | Mr Vivek Pande |
| 2012 - 2014 | Principal Supervisor | Food borne pathogens and commercial eggs in Australia | Doctor of Philosophy | Doctorate | Full Time | Mr Vaibhav Chandrakant Gole |
| Date | Role | Editorial Board Name | Institution | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 - ongoing | Board Member | Microbiology Spectrum | The University of Adelaide | Australia |
| 2020 - ongoing | Associate Editor | BMC Microbiology | The University of Adelaide | Australia |
| 2020 - ongoing | Associate Editor | Poultry Science | The University of Adelaide | Australia |
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