Professor Prysor Williams
Professor

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Contact info
Location: F5a Thoday, School of Environmental & Natural Sciences, Bangor University
E-mail address: prysor.williams@bangor.ac.uk
Phone: +44 (0)1248 382 637
X/Twitter: @PrysorWilliams
- 2005
- Published
Persistence of Escherichia coli O157 on farm surfaces under different environmental conditions.
Williams, A. P., Avery, L. M., Killham, K. & Jones, D. L., 18 Feb 2005, In: Journal of Applied Microbiology. 98, 5, p. 1075-1083Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
- 2006
- Published
Earthworms as vectors of Escherichia coli O157:H7 in soil and vermicomposts.
Williams, A. P., Roberts, P., Avery, L. M., Killham, K. & Jones, D. L., 1 Oct 2006, In: Fems Microbiology Ecology. 58, 1, p. 54-64Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
- 2007
- Published
Survival of Escherichia coli O157:H7 in the rhizosphere of maize grown in waste-amended soil.
Williams, A. P., Avery, L. M., Killham, K. & Jones, D. L., 1 Feb 2007, In: Journal of Applied Microbiology. 102, 2, p. 319-326Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Persistence, dissipation, and activity of Escherichia coli O157:H7 within sand and seawater environments.
Williams, A. P., Avery, L. M., Killham, K. & Jones, D. L., 1 Apr 2007, In: Fems Microbiology Ecology. 60, 1, p. 24-32Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
- 2008
- Published
Bioreduction of fallen stock – An evaluation of in-vessel bioreduction for containment of sheep prior to disposal: Final report
Williams, A. P., Edwards-Jones, G. & Jones, D. L., 1 Jan 2008, 2008 ed. Unknown.Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report
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Chicken wing microbiology: finger licking good?
Williams, A. P., 1 Jan 2008.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
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How to compost a sheep.
Williams, A. P., 1 Jan 2008.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
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Moisture, sawdust, and bleach regulate the persistence of Escherichia coli O157:H7 on floor surfaces in meat-processing environments.
Williams, A. P., 1 Jan 2008.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
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Reducing Escherichia coli O157 risk in rural communities
Gordon, H., Roberts, J., Wossink, A., Jones, C., Hunter, C., Chadwick, D., Ogden, I., Jones, D., Rotariu, O., Strachan, N., Erdem, S., Rigby, D., Farrington, J., Teunis, P., Kosmider, R., Williams, P., Cross, P. & Killham, K., 1 Jan 2008, In: SAC-SEPA Proceedings: Agriculture in a Changing Environment.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Seeking an alternative method of dealing with fallen stock.
Williams, A. P., 1 Jan 2008.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
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Survival of Escherichia coli, O157 : H7 in waters from lakes, rivers, puddles and animal-drinking troughs.
Avery, L. M., Williams, P., Killham, K. & Jones, D. L., 25 Jan 2008, In: Science of the Total Environment. 389, 2-3, p. 378-385Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Persistence and metabolic activity of Escherichia coli O157:H7 in farm animal faeces
Williams, A. P., McGregor, K. A., Killham, K. & Jones, D. L., 1 Oct 2008, In: FEMS Microbiology Letters. 287, 2, p. 168-173Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Leaching of bioluminescent Escherichia coli O157:H7 from sheep and cattle faeces during simulated rainstorm events
Williams, A. P., Gordon, H., Jones, D. L., Strachan, N. J., Avery, L. M. & Killham, K., 1 Nov 2008, In: Journal of Applied Microbiology. 105, 5, p. 1452-1460Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Moisture, sawdust, and bleach regulate the persistence of Escherichia coli O157:H7 on floor surfaces in butcher shops
Williams, A. P., Avery, L. M., Killham, K. & Jones, D. L., 1 Dec 2008, In: Food Control. 19, 12, p. 1119-1125Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
- 2009
- Published
Heat and lime-treatment as effective control methods for E.coli 0157:H7 in organic wastes
Avery, L. M., Williams, P., Killham, K. & Jones, D. L., 1 May 2009, In: Bioresource Technology. 100, 10, p. 2692-2698Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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In-vessel bioreduction provides an effective storage and pre-treatment method for livestock carcasses prior to final disposal
Edwards-Jones, G., Jones, D. & Williams, A., 1 Sept 2009, In: Bioresource Technology. 100, p. 4032-4040 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Differences in the perceptions of farmers and veterinary surgeons about the efficacy of mitigation strategies for controlling bluetongue.
Cross, P., Williams, A. P. & Edwards-Jones, G., 3 Oct 2009, In: Veterinary Record. 165, 14, p. 397-403Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Communication of bluetongue mitigation techniques.
Cross, P., Williams, P. & Edwards-Jones, G., 21 Nov 2009, In: Veterinary Record. 165, 21, p. 636Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
- 2010
- Published
The prevalence of non-treatment of sheep scab in Wales and the economic cost to the livestock industry: Final Report.
Cross, P., Edwards-Jones, G., Omed, H. M. & Williams, A. P., 1 Jan 2010, 2010 ed. Unknown.Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report
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Use of a Randomized Response Technique to obtain sensitive information on animal disease prevalence
Cross, P., Edwards-Jones, G., Omed, H. & Williams, A. P., 1 Jan 2010, In: Preventive Veterinary Medicine. 96, 3-4, p. 252-262Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Microbiological quality of chicken wings damaged on the farm or in the processing plant.
Malpass, M. C., Williams, A. P., Jones, D. L. & Omed, H. M., 1 Jun 2010, In: Food Microbiology. 27, 4, p. 521-525Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
- 2011
- Published
Escherichia coli O157: comparing awareness of rural residents and visitors in livestock farming areas
Jones, C. D., Hunter, C., Williams, A. P., Strachan, N. J. & Cross, P., 7 Jan 2011, In: Epidemiology and Infection. 139, 10, p. 1522-1530Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Unearthing human pathogens at the agricultural–environment interface: A review of current methods for the detection of Escherichia coli O157 in freshwater ecosystems
Quilliam, R. S., Williams, A. P., Avery, L. M., Malham, S. & Jones, D. L., 1 Mar 2011, In: Agriculture, Ecosystems and Environment. 140, 3-4, p. 354-360Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The environmental and biosecurity characteristics of livestock carcass disposal methods: a review.
Gwyther, C. L., Williams, A. P., Golyshin, P. N., Edwards-Jones, G. & Jones, D. L., 1 Apr 2011, In: Waste Management. 31, 4, p. 767-778Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Grazing intensity is a poor indicator of waterborne Escherichia coli O157 activity
Thorn, C. E., Quilliam, R., Williams, P., Malham, S., Cooper, D. M., Jones, D. L. & Reynolds, B., 1 Dec 2011, In: Anaerobe. 17, 6Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
- 2012
- Published
Seroprevalence and Risk Factors Associated with Escherichia coli O157 in a Farming Population
Quilliam, R. S., Chalmers, R. M., Williams, A. P., Chart, H., Willshaw, G. A., Kench, S. M., Edwards-Jones, G., Evans, J., Thomas, D. R., Salmon, R. L. & Jones, D. L., 1 Mar 2012, In: Zoonoses and Public Health. 59, 2, p. 83-88Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Lettuce Cultivar Mediates Both Phyllosphere and Rhizosphere Activity of Escherichia coli O157:H7
Quilliam, R., Williams, P. & Jones, D. L., 16 Mar 2012, In: PLoS ONE. 7, 3, p. e33842Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Fungal and bacterial growth following the application of slurry and anaerobic digestate of livestock manure to temperate pasture soils
Walsh, J. J., Rousk, J., Edwards-Jones, G., Jones, D. L. & Williams, A. P., 3 Apr 2012, In: Biology and Fertility of Soils. 48, 8, p. 889-897Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Fate of pathogens in a simulated bioreduction system for livestock carcasses
Golyshin, P., Gwyther, C. L., Jones, D. L., Golyshin, P. N., Edwards-Jones, G. & Williams, A. P., 1 May 2012, In: Waste Management. 32, 5, p. 933-938Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Antibacterial action of chitosan-arginine against Escherichia coli O157 in chicken juice
Lahmer, R. A., Williams, A. P., Townsend, S., Baker, S. & Jones, D. L., 1 Jul 2012, In: Food Control. 26, 1, p. 206-211Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Influence of Land Use and Nutrient Flux on Metabolic Activity of E. coli O157 in River Water
Williams, A. P., Quilliam, R. S., Thorn, C. E., Cooper, D., Reynolds, B. & Jones, D. L., 1 Jul 2012, In: Water, Air and Soil Pollution. 223, 6, p. 3077-3083Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Survival and metabolic activity of lux-marked Escherichia coli O157:H7 in different types of milk
Alhelfi, N. A., Lahmer, R. A., Jones, D. & Williams, A. P., Aug 2012, In: Journal of Dairy Research. 79, 3, p. 257-261Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Combining risk assessment and epidemiological risk factors to elucidate the sources of human E. coli O157 infection
Rotariu, O., Ogden, I. D., MacRitchie, L., Forbes, K. J., Williams, A. P., Cross, P., Hunter, C. J., Teunis, P. F. & Strachan, N. J., 1 Sept 2012, In: Epidemiology and Infection. 140, 08, p. 1414-1429Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Replacing inorganic fertilizer with anaerobic digestate may maintain agricultural productivity at less environmental cost
Walsh, J. J., Jones, D. L., Edwards-Jones, G. & Williams, A. P., 1 Dec 2012, In: Journal of Plant Nutrition and Soil Science. 175, 6, p. 840-845Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
- 2013
- Published
The role of the natural environment in the emergence of antibiotic resistance in Gram-negative bacteria
Wellington, E. M., Boxall, A. B., Cross, P., Feil, E. J., Gaze, W. H., Hawkey, P. M., Johnson-Rollings, A. S., Jones, D. L., Otten, W., Thomas, C. M. & Williams, A. P., 1 Feb 2013, In: Lancet Infectious Diseases. 13, 2, p. 155-165Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Bioreduction of Sheep Carcasses Effectively Contains and Reduces Pathogen Levels under Operational and Simulated Breakdown Conditions
Golyshin, P., Gwyther, C. L., Jones, D. L., Golyshin, P. N., Edwards-Jones, G., McKillen, J., McNair, I., McDonald, J. E. & Williams, A. P., 21 May 2013, In: Environmental Science and Technology. 47, 10, p. 5267–5275Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Assessing the Potential for Ion Selective Electrodes and Dual Wavelength UV Spectroscopy as a Rapid on-Farm Measurement of Soil Nitrate Concentration
Shaw, R., Williams, A., Miller, A. & Jones, D., 2 Jul 2013, In: Agriculture. 3, 3, p. 327-341Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Declining reactivation ability of Escherichia coli O157 following incubation within soil
Williams, A. P., Gordon, H. E., Jones, D. L., Killham, K., Strachan, N. J. & Forbes, K. J., 1 Aug 2013, In: Soil Biology and Biochemistry. 63, p. 85-88Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Absence of Escherichia coli 0157:H7 in sheep and cattle faeces in North Wales
Alhefli, N. A., Adam, H., Jones, D. & Williams, P., 10 Aug 2013, In: Veterinary Record. 173, 6, p. 143-143Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Subclinical infection and asymptomatic carriage of gastrointestinal zoonoses: occupational exposure, environmental pathways, and the anonymous spread of disease
Quilliam, R. S., Cross, P., Williams, A. P., Edwards-Jones, G., Salmon, R. L., Rigby, D., Chalmers, R. M., Thomas, D. R. & Jones, D. L., 1 Oct 2013, In: Epidemiology and Infection. 141, 10, p. 2011-2021Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
- 2014
- Published
Energy recovery in the water industry using micro-hydropower: an opportunity to improve sustainability
McNabola, A., Coughlan, P., Corcoran, L., Power, C., Williams, A. P., Harris, I., Gallagher, J. & Styles, D., 1 Feb 2014, In: Water Policy. 16, 1Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Susceptibility of Escherichia coli O157 to chitosan-arginine in beef liquid purge is affected by bacterial cell growth phase
Lahmer, R. A., Jones, D. L., Townsend, S., Baker, S. & Williams, A. P., 1 Feb 2014, In: International Journal of Food Science and Technology. 49, p. 515-520Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Changes in the physicochemical properties and enzymatic activity of waste during bioreduction of pig carcasses
Gwyther, C. L., Jones, D. L., Gertler, C., Edwards-Jones, G. & Williams, A. P., 28 Feb 2014, In: Environmental Technology. 35, 15, p. 1904-1915Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Sustainable nutrient management at field, farm and regional level: Soil testing, nutrient budgets and the trade-off between lime application and greenhouse gas emissions
Gibbons, J. M., Williamson, J. C., Williams, A. P., Withers, P. J., Hockley, N., Harris, I. A., Hughes, J. W., Taylor, R. L., Jones, D. L. & Healey, J. R., 15 Apr 2014, In: Agriculture, Ecosystems and Environment. 188, p. 48-56Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Energy recovery in the water industry: an assessment of the potential of micro-hydropower
McNabola, A., Coughlin, P. & Williams, A. P., 1 Jun 2014, In: Water and Environment Journal. 28, 2, p. 294-304Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A quantitative risk assessment for the safety of carcase storage systems for scrapie infected farms
Adkin, A., Jones, D. L., Eckford, R. L., Edwards-Jones, G. & Williams, A. P., 21 Jul 2014, In: Journal of Applied Microbiology. 117, 4, p. 940-948Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Assessing Soil Nitrogen Availability using Microdialysis-Derived Diffusive Flux Measurements
Shaw, R., Williams, A. & Jones, D., 25 Sept 2014, In: Soil Science Society of America Journal. 78, 5, p. 1797-1803Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Use of commercial bio-inoculants to increase agricultural production through improved phophorous acquisition.
Oween, D., Williams, A. P., Griffith, G. W. & Withers, P. J., 17 Oct 2014, In: Applied Soil Ecology. 86, p. 41-54Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
- 2015
- Published
Consequential life cycle assessment of biogas, biofuel and biomass energy options within an arable crop rotation
Styles, D., Gibbons, J., Williams, A. P., Dauber, J., Stichnothe, H., Urban, B., Chadwick, D. R. & Jones, D. L., 26 Feb 2015, In: GCB Bioenergy. 7, 6, p. 1305-1320Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Life cycle environmental balance and greenhouse gas mitigation potential of micro-hydropower energy recovery in the water industry
Gallagher, J., Styles, D., McNabola, A. & Williams, A. P., 11 Mar 2015, In: Journal of Cleaner Production. 99, p. 152-159Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review