XuBin Lu | Livestock | Best Researcher Award Posted on 10/07/202415/07/2024 by sciencefather Assist Prof Dr XuBin Lu | Livestock | Best Researcher Award Postdoctoral research fellow at Yangzhou University, China Dr. Lu Xubin, a Lecturer at the College of Animal Science and Technology, Yangzhou University, specializes in genomic selection of dairy cows and the identification of functional genes for critical traits. He has received funding from prestigious sources and published over 50 papers. Dr. Lu contributed to the establishment of the “Chinese Cattle Breed Standard” and the “Technical Procedures for Jersey Cattle Body Type Identification.” In 2023, he was honored in the Jiangsu Province Excellent Postdoctoral Talent Program. Profile: Orcid 🧪 Research and Innovations: Completed/Ongoing Research Projects: Chinese Postdoctoral Fellow Project (2023-2025): Project Number 2021732998. Jiangsu Natural Science Foundation Project (2014-2027): Project Number 2024031974, ongoing. Jiangsu “Talent Postdoctoral Science Plan” Project (2023-2026), ongoing. Genomic Association Analysis of Dairy Traits (2019-2022): Project Number 202043199, completed. National Technology Innovation Project (2020-2025): Focus on high-yield dairy production 📈 Citation Index: Citations: 1323 h-index: 14 📖 Publications and Memberships: Journals Published: 50 (Indexed in SCI, Scopus) Professional Memberships: Member of the American Dairy Science Association Livestock Research Focus: Dr. Lu Xubin’s research primarily focuses on the genomic selection and genetic improvement of dairy cattle, with an emphasis on milk production traits, disease resistance, and overall genetic progress in livestock breeds. 📄 Publication: Genetic Analysis of Egg Production Traits in Luhua Chickens: Insights from a Multi-Trait Animal Model and a Genome-Wide Association Study Genes, 2024-06 | Journal article | Author DOI: 10.3390/genes15060796 Contributors: Qianwen Yang, XuBin LU, Guohui Li, Huiyong Zhang, Chenghao Zhou, Jianmei Yin, Wei Han, Haiming Yang Descriptive Statistics and Genome-Wide Copy Number Analysis of Milk Production Traits of Jiangsu Chinese Holstein Cows Animals, 2023-12 | Journal article | Author DOI: 10.3390/ani14010017 Contributors: Hao Zhu, XuBin LU, Hui Jiang, YANG Zhangping, Tianle Xu Effect of Dam Body Conformations on Birth Traits of Calves in Chinese Holsteins Animals, 2023-07 | Journal article | Author DOI: 10.3390/ani13142253 Contributors: Jiayu Yang, Zhipeng Zhang, XuBin LU, YANG Zhangping Recent Advances in Electrochemical Biosensors for the Detection of Foodborne Pathogens: Current Perspective and Challenges Foods, 2023-07 | Journal article | Author DOI: 10.3390/foods12142795 Contributors: Bo Wang, Hang Wang, XuBin LU, Xiangfeng Zheng, Zhenquan Yang Investigating Genetic Characteristics of Chinese Holstein Cow’s Milk Somatic Cell Score by Genetic Parameter Estimation and Genome-Wide Association Agriculture, 2023-01 | Journal article | Author DOI: 10.3390/agriculture13020267 Contributors: XuBin LU, Hui Jiang, Abdelaziz Arbab, Bo Wang, Dingding Liu, Ismail Mohamed Abdalla, Tianle Xu, Yujia Sun, Zongping Liu, YANG Zhangping Molecular Marker-Assisted Selection of ABCG2, CD44, SPP1 Genes Contribute to Milk Production Traits of Chinese Holstein Animals, 2022-12 | Journal article | Author DOI: 10.3390/ani13010089 Contributors: Yujia Sun, Xinyi Wu, Yaoyao Ma, Dingding Liu, XuBin LU, Tianqi Zhao, YANG Zhangping Genome-Wide Association Study for Udder Conformation Traits in Chinese Holstein Cattle Animals, 2022-09 | Journal article | Author DOI: 10.3390/ani12192542 Contributors: Mudasir Nazar, Ismail Mohamed Abdalla, Zhi Chen, Numan Ullah, Yan Liang, Shuangfeng Chu, Tianle Xu, Yongjiang Mao, YANG Zhangping, XuBin LU Lycium barbarum Polysaccharide Inhibits E. coli-Induced Inflammation and Oxidative Stress in Mammary Epithelial Cells of Dairy Cows via SOCS3 Activation and MAPK Suppression Agriculture, 2022-04 | Journal article | Author DOI: 10.3390/agriculture12050598 Contributors: Run Liu, Hao Zhu, Jingwen Zhao, Xinyue Wu, XuBin LU, Tianle Xu, YANG Zhangping Genome-Wide Association Study Candidate Genes on Mammary System-Related Teat-Shape Conformation Traits in Chinese Holstein Cattle Genes, 2021-12 | Journal article | Author DOI: 10.3390/genes12122020 Contributors: Mudasir Nazar, XuBin LU, Ismail Mohamed Abdalla, Numan Ullah, Yongliang Fan, Zhi Chen, Abdelaziz Arbab, Yongjiang Mao, YANG Zhangping Genome-Wide Association Study Identifies Candidate Genes Associated with Feet and Leg Conformation Traits in Chinese Holstein Cattle Animals, 2021-07 | Journal article | Author DOI: 10.3390/ani11082259 Contributors: Ismail Mohamed Abdalla, XuBin LU, Mudasir Nazar, Abdelaziz Adam Idriss Arbab, Tianle Xu, Mohammed Husien Yousif, Yongjiang Mao, YANG Zhangping Genome-Wide Association Study on Reproduction-Related Body-Shape Traits of Chinese Holstein Cows Animals, 2021-06 | Journal article | Author DOI: 10.3390/ani11071927 Contributors: XuBin LU, Ismail Mohamed Abdalla, Mudasir Nazar, Yongliang Fan, Zhipeng Zhang, Xinyue Wu, Tianle Xu, YANG Zhangping Short Time-Series Expression Transcriptome Data Reveal the Gene Expression Patterns of Dairy Cow Mammary Gland as Milk Yield Decreased Process Genes, 2021-06 | Journal article | Author DOI: 10.3390/genes12060942 Contributors: Yongliang Fan, Ziyin Han, XuBin LU, Abdelaziz Adam Idriss Arbab, Mudasir Nazar, Yi Yang, YANG Zhangping MicroRNA-193a-5p Regulates the Synthesis of Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids by Targeting Fatty Acid Desaturase 1 (FADS1) in Bovine Mammary Epithelial Cells Biomolecules, 2021-01 | Journal article | Author DOI: 10.3390/biom11020157 Contributors: Yongliang Fan, Abdelaziz Adam Idriss Arbab, Huimin Zhang, Yi Yang, XuBin LU, Ziyin Han, YANG Zhangping Identification of Milk Fat Metabolism-Related Pathways of the Bovine Mammary Gland during Mid and Late Lactation and Functional Verification of the ACSL4 Gene Genes, 2020-11 | Journal article | Author DOI: 10.3390/genes11111357 Contributors: Yongliang Fan, Ziyin Han, XuBin LU, Huimin Zhang, Abdelaziz Adam Idriss Arbab, Juan Loor, Yi Yang, YANG Zhangping Comparative Transcriptomic Analysis of the Pituitary Gland between Cattle Breeds Differing in Growth: Yunling Cattle and Leiqiong Cattle Animals, 2020-07 | Journal article | Author DOI: 10.3390/ani10081271 Contributors: XuBin LU, Abdelaziz Adam Idriss Arbab, Zhipeng Zhang, Yongliang Fan, Ziyin Han, Qisong Gao, Yujia Sun, YANG Zhangping A Functional 3′ UTR Polymorphism of FADS2 Affects Cow Milk Composition through Modifying Mir-744 Binding Animals, 2019-12 | Journal article | Author DOI: 10.3390/ani9121090 Contributors: Mingxun Li, XuBin LU, Qisong Gao, Mengqi Wang, Abdelaziz Adam Idriss Arbab, Zhangping Yang, Zhi Chen, Huimin Zhang, Niel A. Karrow, Zhangping Yang et al.
Tianzhang Zhao | Animal Nutrition | Best Researcher Award Posted on 15/06/202415/06/2024 by sciencefather Mr Tianzhang Zhao | Animal Nutrition | Best Researcher Award Associate Professor at Dali University, China Tianzhang Zhao is an associate professor at Dali University in Yunnan Province, China, specializing in Animal Nutrition and Feed Science. He earned his Ph.D. in Animal Husbandry from China Agricultural University in 2014. His academic journey includes a visiting scholar tenure at the University of California, San Diego in 2017, and approximately two years of academic exchange experience in South Korea and the Netherlands. Profile: orcid Educational Background 🎓: Ph.D. in Animal Nutrition and Feed Science (2011-2014) China Agricultural University M.E. in Animal Nutrition and Feed Science (2004-2007) Inner Mongolia Agricultural University B.E. in Animal Science (2000-2004) Inner Mongolia Agricultural University Visiting Scholar at UCSD Extension (2017) University of California San Diego Visiting Scholar in Animal Nutrition and Resources Management (2008-2010) Kangwon National University, South Korea Professional Experience : Associate Professor (2016-Present) Dali University, Department of Agriculture and Biological Sciences. Research Focus: Exploring American Cockroach (Periplaneta americana) Residue as a New Protein Feedstuff Investigating Dengchuan Cattle, a Unique Native Breed of Dairy Cattle in China Technical Services Expert for Ruminants (2014-2016) Inner Mongolia Chia Tai Feed Co., Ltd., Chia Tai Group Responsibilities: Training sales and technical service staff. Providing specialized technical support for key customers. Supporting marketing for large sheep and beef cattle farms Research Projects 🔬: Yunnan Fundamental Research Project Study on optimal ratio of American cockroach residue to replace soybean meal in local breed chicken feed and its antimicrobial effects. Yunnan Fundamental Research Project Investigation and exploration of Dengchuan Cattle. Sheep Industry System Research Project of Agriculture Ministry Research on dietary oil sources’ effects on fatty acid and intramuscular fat contents in lamb. Research Focus in Animal Nutrition: American Cockroach (Periplaneta americana) Residue as Protein Feedstuff: Objective: Investigate the potential of American cockroach residue to serve as a sustainable and effective protein source in animal feed. Research Highlights: Studying its nutritional profile and benefits. Evaluating its partial replacement for traditional protein sources like soybean meal in poultry diets. Published research indicating positive effects on growth performance and feed efficiency in chickens. Dengchuan Cattle – Native Breed in China: Objective: Explore the unique characteristics and genetic diversity of Dengchuan cattle, an indigenous dairy breed in China. Research Highlights: Analyzing genetic markers and population structure using advanced techniques like single-nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) chips. Investigating breeding and management practices to enhance productivity and conservation of the breed. Assessing the impact of different thawing methods on the quality of frozen semen, crucial for breeding programs. Dietary Oil Sources in Lamb Nutrition: Objective: Examine the impact of various dietary oils on fatty acid composition and growth performance in lambs. Research Highlights: Studying the effects of different oil sources on ruminal digestion and bacterial populations responsible for hydrogenation of unsaturated fatty acids. Evaluating changes in carcass characteristics and meat quality traits in lambs. Vitamin E Supplementation in Sheep: Objective: Assess the benefits of vitamin E supplementation on growth performance and meat quality in Tan sheep. Research Highlights: Analyzing improvements in carcass characteristics and intramuscular fatty acid composition. Publishing findings in reputable agricultural journals, contributing to enhanced nutritional strategies in sheep farming. Clostridium butyricum in Rabbit Nutrition: Objective: Investigate the potential of Clostridium butyricum as a probiotic alternative to antibiotics in rabbit diets. Research Highlights:Evaluating its effects on growth performance and serum biochemical indexes. Supporting the move towards antibiotic-free animal husbandry with effective probiotic solutions. Digesta Passage Kinetics in Dairy Cows: Objective: Compare ruminal and rectal sampling sites for estimating digesta passage kinetics in dairy cows. Research Highlights: Focusing on cows fed corn stalk-based diets. Improving methodologies for assessing digestion and nutrient absorption efficiency. Publication: The American cockroach (Periplaneta americana) residue could partially replace the dietary puffed soybean meal in the Three-yellow chicken Poultry Science, 2024-06-09 Role: Writing – review & editing Contributors: Tianzhang Zhao Analysis of genetic diversity and structure of endangered Dengchuan cattle population using a single-nucleotide polymorphism chip Animal Biotechnology, 2024-05-11 Role: Writing – review & editing Contributors: Tianzhang Zhao Effect of dietary oil sources on fatty acid composition of ruminal digesta and populations of special bacteria responsible for hydrogenation of C18 unsaturated fatty acid in the rumen of feedlot finishing lambs Small Ruminant Research, 2016-11-01 Role: Writing – review & editing Contributors: Tianzhang Zhao Effect of vitamin E supplementation on growth performance, carcass characteristics and intramuscular fatty acid composition of Longissimus dorsi muscle in Tan sheep Chilean Journal of Agricultural Research, 2013-10-17 Role: Writing – review & editing Contributors: Tianzhang Zhao