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46
Citations
6569
World Ranking
18997
National Ranking
7756

Overview

Gary R. Acuff is affiliated with Texas A&M University in the United States. Their academic profile reflects involvement in scientific research within an institutional setting known for its contributions to various fields.

While specific publications and research outputs are not listed, the absence of recent papers, co-authors, and detailed fields of study indicates a profile focused more on teaching, administration, or contributions not fully captured in conventional publication databases.

There is no recorded information regarding awards, subfields of study, or extended publishing activity in particular venues or topics. This suggests that their profile may emphasize broader academic engagement or other professional activities beyond direct research publication.

The scientist is currently active, with no indication of being deceased, which implies ongoing affiliation and potential contribution to their field or institution.

Best Publications

  • Microbiological Effects of Acid Decontamination of Beef Carcasses at Various Locations in Processing.

    R. K. Prasai;G. R. Acuff;L. M. Lucia;D. S. Hale

  • Comparison of Methods for Decontamination from Beef Carcass Surfaces.

    M. D. Hardin;G. R. Acuff;L. M. Lucia;J. S. Oman

  • Trimming and Washing of Beef Carcasses as a Method of Improving the Microbiological Quality of Meat.

    James O. Reagan;Gary R. Acuff;Dennis R. Buege;Marietta J. Buyck

  • Comparison of Water Wash, Trimming, and Combined Hot Water and Lactic Acid Treatments for Reducing Bacteria of Fecal Origin on Beef Carcasses

    A. Castillo;L. M. Lucia;K. J. Goodson;J. W. Savell

  • Lactic acid sprays reduce bacterial pathogens on cold beef carcass surfaces and in subsequently produced ground beef.

    A. Castillo;L. M. Lucia;D. B. Roberson;T. H. Stevenson

  • Effect of Sodium Lactate on Microbial and Chemical Composition of Cooked Beef during Storage

    L. S. Papadopoulos;R. K. Miller;G. R. Acuff;C. Vanderzant

  • Use of hot water for beef carcass decontamination.

    A. Castillo;L. M. Lucia;K. J. Goodson;J. W. Savell

  • Evaluation of peroxyacetic acid as a post-chilling intervention for control of Escherichia coli O157:H7 and Salmonella Typhimurium on beef carcass surfaces.

    D.A. King;L.M. Lucia;A. Castillo;G.R. Acuff

  • Heat resistance of Escherichia coli O157:H7 in a nutrient medium and in ground beef patties as influenced by storage and holding temperatures.

    Timothy C. Jackson;Margaret D. Hardin;Gary R. Acuff

  • Sodium Lactate Affects Pathogens in Cooked Beef

    R.K. Miller;G.R. Acuff

  • Prevalence of Salmonella and Campylobacter in Beef Cattle from Transport to Slaughter

    John C. Beach;Elsa A. Murano;Gary R. Acuff

  • Effect of acid decontamination of beef subprimal cuts on the microbiological and sensory characteristics of steaks.

    G.R. Acuff;C. Vanderzant;J.W. Savell;D.K. Jones

  • Reduction of Escherichia coli O157:H7 and Salmonella typhimurium on beef carcass surfaces using acidified sodium chlorite.

    A. Castillo;L. M. Lucia;G. K. Kemp;G. R. Acuff

  • Salmonella contamination during production of cantaloupe: a binational study.

    A. Castillo;I. Mercado;L. M. Lucia;Y. Martínez-Ruiz

  • Critically important antibiotics: criteria and approaches for measuring and reducing their use in food animal agriculture.

    H. Morgan Scott;Gary Acuff;Gilles Bergeron;Megan W. Bourassa

  • Spray-chilling and carcass decontamination systems using lactic and acetic acid.

    P.L. Hamby;J.W. Savell;G.R. Acuff;C. Vanderzant

  • Sodium lactate and storage temperature effects on shelf life of vacuum packaged beef top rounds

    J.V. Maca;R.K. Miller;M.E. Bigner;L.M. Lucia

  • Hot water decontamination of beef carcasses for reduction of initial bacterial numbers.

    M.L. Barkate;G.R. Acuff;L.M. Lucia;D.S. Hale

  • Decontamination of Beef Carcass Surface Tissue by Steam Vacuuming Alone and Combined with Hot Water and Lactic Acid Sprays

    A. Castillo;L. M. Lucia;K. J. Goodson;J. W. Savell

  • Prevalence of Listeria monocytogenes during production and postharvest processing of cabbage.

    Ann Marie Prazak;Elsa A. Murano;Imelda Mercado;Gary R. Acuff

Frequent Co-Authors

J. W. Savell
J. W. Savell Texas A&M University
R.K. Miller
R.K. Miller Texas A&M University
D. S. Hale
D. S. Hale Texas A&M University
H.R. Cross
H.R. Cross Texas A&M University
John N. Sofos
John N. Sofos Colorado State University
Randall S. Singer
Randall S. Singer University of Minnesota
Keith E. Belk
Keith E. Belk Colorado State University
John B. Luchansky
John B. Luchansky United States Department of Agriculture
Gary C. Smith
Gary C. Smith Colorado State University
Thomas E. Wittum
Thomas E. Wittum The Ohio State University

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