Jian-Xin Liu

Jian-Xin Liu
Professor, M.Sc., Ph.D.

Zhejang University
College of Animal Scineces
Huajiachi Campus
Hangzhou 310029
P.R.China
Phone: +86 571 86971097
Fax: +86 571 86971647
Email: liujx@zju.edu.cn
URL: Institute of Dairy Science   

Backgrounds

Jian-Xin LIU, B.Sc., M.Sc. Ph.D.

PERSONAL DATA

Sex: Male

Date of birth: 06 November 1958

Nationality: Chinese

CURRENT POSITION AND POSTAL ADDRESS

Professor of Animal Nutrition and Feed Sciences

Associate Dean, College of Animal Sciences

Director, Institute of Dairy

Zhejiang University, Huajiachi Campus

Kaixuan Road 268, Hangzhou

310029 Zhejiang

P. R. China

Telephone: +86 571 86971097

Telefax: +86 571 8697 1647

E-mail: liujx@zju.edu.cn

EDUCATION

Ph.D. (Animal Nutrition & Feeding), Hokkaido University, Japan (Mar. 1988)

M.S. (Animal Nutrition & Feeding), Hokkaido University, Japan (Mar. 1985)

B.S. (Animal Production), Zhejiang Agricultural University, China (Jan. 1982)

QUALIFICATIONS AND CAREER

Professor, Zhejiang (Agric) University, China (Jan. 1995 ¨C present)

AvH Research Fellow, Hohenheim University, Germany (Jul. 1903 ¨C Oct. 2003)

AvH Research Fellow, University of Kiel, Germany (     Jun. 1999 ¨C Sep. 2000)

Visiting Professor, Rakuno Gakuen University, Japan (Dec. 1998 ¨C Feb. 1999)

Postd. Research Associate, Rowett Research Institute, UK (Feb. 1995 ¨C Jan. 1996)

Associate Professor, Zhejiang Agric University, China (May 1991 ¨C Dec. 1994)

Lecturer      , Zhejiang Agric University, China (Jun. 1988 ¨C Apr. 1991)

MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Director, Institute of Dairy Science, Zhejiang University (Feb. 2003 ¨C present)

Associate Dean, College of Animal Sciences, Zhejiang University (Jun. 2001¨C present)

Dean, College of Animal Sciences, Zhejiang Agric. University (Jan. 1994 ¨C Jun. 1999)

Associate Dean, College of Animal Sciences, Zhejiang Agric. University (May 1993 ¨C Dec. 1993)

PROFESSIONAL AND SCIENTIFIC ACTIVITIES

Vice-President, China Society of Animal Nutrition (Oct. 2000 ¨C present)

Member, National Committee of Feed Evaluation, MOA (Apr. 2000 ¨C present)

President, Zhejiang Society of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine (May 1998 ¨C present)

Member Board of Directors, Chinese Assoc. of Anim. Sci. & Vet. Medicine (Oct. 1996 ¨C present)

Member of Board of Directors, China Society of Cattle Feeding (Nov. 1993 ¨C present)

Member of the Editorial Board, Journal of Animal Science (Jun. 1995 ¨C present)

Member of the Editorial Board, Acta Zoonutrimenta  (Jun. 1995 ¨C present)

Editor-In-Chief, Zhejiang Journal of Animal Science & Veterinary Medicine (Jun. 1998 ¨C present)

HONORS AND AWARDS

l          Outstanding Young Scientist Grant (2003)

National Natural Science Foundation of China

l           Grant of Trans-Century Training Programme Foundation for the Talents (2002)

Ministry of Education, China

l           IFS / Silver Jubilee Award for the noteworthy achievements (2000)

The Stockholm-based International Foundation of Science

l           Second-class Award of Promoting Science & Technology (1998)

State Commission of Science and Technology, China

l           First-class Award of Excellent Papers in Natural Sciences (1998)

Zhejiang Dept of Personals and Zhejiang Assoc. of Sci. & Technol.

l           Third-class Award of Promoting Science & Technology (1997)

Zhejiang Provincial Government

l           Third-class Award of Promoting Science & Technology (1995)

Zhejiang Provincial Government

l           Excellent Teacher Prize (1994)

Zhejiang Agricultural University

l           Recipient of Specific Government Allowance (1993)

China State Council, China

l           Huo Yingdong Education Award for Excellent Young Teachers (1992)

Huo Yingdong Foundation for Education

l           Excellent Youth Teacher Prize (1991)

Zhejiang Provincial Teacher's Labor Union

l           Dajiang Excellent Teacher's Award (1990)

Zhejiang Agricultural University

l           Participated in the X International Symposium on Ruminant Physiology, Copenhagen

Denmark, August-Sept. 2004

l           Research Fellow in University of Hohenheim, granted by the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation

Germany, July to Sept. 2003

l           Attendance at the 2001 Food Interchange Meeting in Fukuoka

Japan, Sept. 2001

l           Exchange visit to Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, Tokyo

Japan, March-April 2001

l           Research Fellow in University of Kiel, granted by the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation

Germany, June 1999 to Sept. 2000

l           Participated in the 51st Annual Meeting of the EAAP at The Hague

The Netherlands, August 2000

l           Research stay for 3 months to Rakuno Gakuen University, Ebetsu Hokkaido

Japan, Dec 1998 to Feb 1999

l           Participated in the 8th World Conference of Animal Production, Seoul

Korea, June ¨C July 1998

l           Invited to visit University of Arkansas, University of Tennessee, USDA / ARS at Washington

USA, April 1998

l           Visit to Iowa State University of Technology, Iowa

USA, Dec. 1996

l           Post-doctoral work supported by the European Union at the Rowett Research Institute, Scotland

UK, Feb. 1995 to Jan. 1996

l           Invited speaker for a case-study at the Development Workers Workshop, Copenhagen

Denmark, April 1995

l           Invited speaker at the 75th Annual meeting of Canadian Society of Animal Science, Ottawa

Canada, June 1995

l           Participated in the VIII International Symposium on Ruminant Physiology, Willingen

Germany, Sept. 1994

l           Participated in the 7th AAAP Animal Science Congress, and FAO/AAAP Joint Symposium on Utilization of Local Available Feed Resources, Denpasa

Indonesia, July 1994

l           Participated in the VI AAAP Animal Science Congress, Bangkok

Thailand, Nov. 1992

l           Official mission to pursue for degrees of Master and Doctor at Hokkaido University, Sapporo

Japan, Oct 1982 to March 1988

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE AND ACTIVITIES

1.         Associative effects between feedstuffs in ruminants and the mechanisms involved

funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (2004-2007)

2.         Study on ultrastructure and physico-chemical properties in pretreated rice straw

funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (2003-2005)

3.         Biological restoration of eutrophicate water and exploitation of undeveloped water plant for animal use

funded by Ministry of Education, China (2004-2006).

4.         Studies on pivotal techniques in intensive feeding of dairy cattle and their industrialized development

funded by Ministry of Science & Technology, China  (2002-2005)

5.         Exploitation and industrialized utilization of non-conventional feed resources

funded by Ministry of Science & Technology, China (2002-2004)

6.         Effect of energy level in sow milk on growth of piglets and involved molecular mechanisms

funded by Ministry of Education, China (2002-2004)

7.         Effective utilization and exploitation of feed resources for sustainable animal production

funded by Zhejiang Provincial Government, China (2001-2005)

8.         The making of Regulations for Evaluation of Feed Safety

funded by Ministry of Agriculture, China (2001-2002)

9.         The making of Criteria for Evaluation of Silage Quality

funded by Ministry of Agriculture, China (2000-2001)

10.     Improvement of fiber digestion and lowering of ruminal methane

funded by the Monbusho Grant-In-Aid, Japan (1999-2002)

11.     Effect of readily digestible fiber on digestion and utilization of cereal straws in the rumen of ruminants

funded by Ministry of Education and Zhejiang Provincial Foundation of Natural Sciences, China (1998-2000)

12.     Relationship between micro-nutrients and quality of foods of animal origin

funded by Ministry of Science & Technology, China (2000-2002)

13.     Investigation on associate effects of different roughages on in vitro gas production

granted by the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation, Germany (1999-2000)

14.     Study on ensiling of fresh cereal straws and stovers and silage additive

funded by Ministry of Science & Technology, China (1996-1999)

15.     The making of feeding standard of Shaoxing layer duck

funded by Zhejiang Provincial Commission of Science and Technology, China (1994-1998)

16.     Chinese milk vetch (Astragalus sinicus L.) as high quality forage supplements to ruminants

funded by the Stockholm-based International Foundation of Science (1994-1996)

17.     Studies on rumen digestion kinetics and efficient utilization of low quality roughages

funded by the Stockholm-based International Foundation of Science (1992-1994)

18.     Study on efficient utilization of rice straw

funded jointly by Ministry of Education, China, and the Zhejiang Provincial Natural Sciences Foundation , China (1991-1993)

List of publications

Articles in journals/contributions to books

1.         Guo, Y.Q., Hu W.L. and Liu J.X., 2005. Methanogens and Manipulation of Methane Production in the Rumen. Acta Microbiologica Sinica, 25(3) (in press)

2.         Dai D.Z., Chen M.Y., Ye J.A., Liu J.X., 2004. Quantification of Lectins in Feed by Hemagglutination. Chin. J. Vet. Sci. 24 (in press)

3.         Pi ZK, Wu YM, Liu JX, 2004. Effect of pretreatment and pelletization on nutritive value of rice straw-based total mixed ration, and growth performance and meat quality of growing Boer goats fed on TMR. Sma. Rumin. Res. (In press)

4.              Zhang JK, Luo DX, Liu JX, Bao SN, Zou QH, Liu QH, 2004. The present research situation and progress of crude fodder quality evaluation index. Pratacultural Science, 21(9):55-61.

5.         Wu XF, Yin ZZ, Cao CP, Huang L, Lu XM, Liu JX, Cui WZ, 2004. Expression of human VEGF165 in silkworm (Bombyx mori L.) by using a recombinant baculovirus and its bioactivity assay. J Biotechnol. 111(3):253-261

6.         Hu, HH, Zhao XJ, Zhang CQ and Liu JX. 2004. Establishment of mammary tissue culture: an in vitro model for bovine lactation. J Anim Feed Sci. 13(Suppl.1):575-578

7.         Wang JB, Qi LL, Liu JX. 2004. Effect of ration replaced partially by ryegrass on carcass composition and meat quality. Chn J. Anim. Sci., 40(9):21-23

8.         Wu YM, Liu JX, Lv JM, 2004. Effects of addition of cellulase-xylanase based enzyme and/or wheat bran on the quality of corn stover and rice straw silages and on their digestibility by sheep. Chin. J. Vet. Sci., 24(3):298-303

9.         Wu, Y.M., Liu J.X. 2004. Change of selenium deposit in tissues and blood biochemical parameters in broilers fed selenium enriched Chinese milkvetch. Chn J. Anim. Sci. 40(8):6-8.

10.     Wu, Y.M., Liu J.X. and Y Yang.A.. 2004. The chemical forms of selenium enriched in Chinese milkvetch and its bioavailability. Chn J. Anim. Sci. 40(7):25-27.

11.     Shao, Q.J., Zhang L.H., Liu J.X., Dai X.J. and Xu Z.R., 2004. Effect of dietary Vc supplementation on growth and tissue Vc content in juvenile soft-shell turtle (Trionyx sinensis). Acta Hydrobiologica Sinica, 28(3):269-274.

12.     Dai, D.Z., Chen M.Y., Ye J.A. and Liu J.X. (2004). Effect of physico-chemical treatments on activity of soybean agglutintin. Acta Nutrimenta Sinica, 26(3):223-226.

13.     Xu, ZY, Jiang J.W., W Bao.H. and Liu J.X. (2004). Monitor and fluctuation of illegal use of clenbuterol-HCl in Ningbo City. Acta Agricultrae Zhejiangensis, 16(1):30-32.

14.     Liu JX??Yuan WZ, Ye JA and Wu YM (2003) Effect of tea (Camellia Sineis) saponin addition on rumen fermentation in vitro. Trop. Subtrop. Agroecosys. 3:561-564.

15.     Liu, J.X., Yan,Bing, Wu Y.M., Ye,J.A., Shi,Z.Q., Yu,J.Q. and Wang,X.Q. (2003): The nutritional value of mulberry leaves and their use as supplement to growing sheep feeding on ammoniated rice straw. Acta Zoonutrimenta Sinica, 15(Suppl):85-93

16.     Liu, J.X., D.G. Zhang and R.J. Long (2003). Feed blocks ¨C Experiences in China. In Supplementary Blocks for Livestock (M. Sanchez, ed.). FAO Animal Production and Health Paper No. 147. FAO, Rome.

17.     Xu,G.Z., Ye,J.A., Ye,H.W., Mei,Y.C., Bao,Y.Y., Ge,J.B., Zheng,W.F. and Liu,J.X. (2003): Effect of supplementing rumen-bypass choline on milk production in Holstein lactating cows. J.Dairy Sci.Technol. No.1:16, 32-33

18.     Yang, Y.F., Lu, D.X., Xu, Z.R., Wang, Y.Z., Liu, J.X. and Qiao, J.G. (2003). Evaluation of fiber quality of some feed resources used in diets for pigs. Acta Agriculturae Universitatis Jiangxiensis, 25(5):758-762.

19.             Yang, Y.F., Lu, D.X., Xu, Z.R., Wang, Y.Z. and Liu, J.X. (2003). Effect of dietary fiber on development of digestive tract and digestive enzyme in finishing pigs. Fujian J. Agric. Sci., 18(1):34-37.

20.             Dai, D.Z., Chen, M.Y., Liu, J.X. and Ye, J.A. (2003). Inactivation of lectins in soy bean. Machinery for Cereals Oil and Food Processing, No.5:45-47.

21.             Xu, Z.Y., Yu, D.Y., Tu, Y.J. and Liu, J.X. (2003). Effect of special feed additive on growth and meat quality of domestic chicken, Acta Agricultrae Zhejiangensis, 15(4):241-244.

22.             Chen, H.Y., Liu, J.X. and Fu, Y. (2003): Advances in study of Shaoxing duck. Chinese J. Anim. Sci. 39(1):48-49

23.     Liu,J.X., Susenbeth,A. and S¨?dekum, K.-H. (2002): In vitro gas production measurements to evaluate interactions between untreated and chemically treated rice straws, grass hay, and mulberry leaves. J. Anim. Sci. 80:517-524.

24.     Xu, N.Y., Wu, Y.M., Chen, X.J. and Liu,J.X. (2002): Requirement of protein for maintenance in Shaoxing Ducks, Anim. Feed Sci. Technol. 98:167-174.).

25.     Yan,Bing, Liu.J.X. and Yao,Jun. (2002): Effect of supplementary mulberry leaves on growth performance of Huzhou sheep on ammoniated rice straw diet. Chn J.Anim.Sci. 38(1):36-37.

26.     Liu, J.X., Yao,Jun, Yan,Bing, Shi,Z.Q., Wang,X.Q. and Yu,J.Q. (2002): Mulberry leaf supplement for sheep fed ammoniated rice straw. In Mulberry for Animal Production, FAO Animal Production and Health Paper No.147, Ed. Sanchez, M.. (Rome: FAO), 189-201.

27.     Hua,W.D., Xu,Z.W.m Liu,M.H., Deng,B., Li,Y.M., Liu,J.X., Wang,Z.G. and Xu,Y. (2002): Regulatory effects of different ferrous amino acid chelates and ferrous supplement methods on performance of piglets. Acta Agriculturae Zhejiangensis, 14(4):192-196

28.     Liu,J.X. and Guo,Jun. (2002): Ensiling crop residues. In: Animal Production based on crop residues ¨C Chinese Experiences. FAO Animal Production and Health Paper No.149, Eds. Guo, T.S., Sanchez, M. and Guo, P.Y. (Rome: FAO), 73-91.

29.     Liu,J.X. and Meng,Q.X. (2002): Feeding and individual supplementation. In: Animal Production based on crop residues ¨C Chinese Experiences. FAO Animal Production and Health Paper No.149, Eds. Guo, T.S., Sanchez, M. and Guo, P.Y. (Rome: FAO), 93-107.

30.     Yang, Y.F., Lu, D.X., Xu, Z.R., Wang, Y.Z. and Liu, J.X. (2002). The effects of dietary fiber on performance and carcass characteristics in finishing pigs. J. Fujian Agric. Forestry Univ. (Natural Science Edi.), 31(3):366-369.

31.     Yang, Y.F., Lu, D.X., Xu, Z.R., Wang, Y.Z. and Liu, J.X. (2002). A study on the effect of dietary fiber on performance and serum parameters in finishing pigs. Acta Agriculturae Universitatis Jiangxiensis, 24(5):578-582.

32.     Liu, J.X., Wu, Y.M and Zhou, Z.E. 2002. Current situation and prospect for dairy production in China. In: Smallholder Dairy Production and Marketing ¨C Opportunities and Constraints, p.116-129. Proceeding of a South-South Workshop held at NDDB, Anand, India, 13-16 March 2001. NDDB (National Dairy Development Board), Anand India, and ILRI (International Livestock Research Institute), Nairobi, Kenya. http://www.ssdairy.org/Programme/html/ch13.htm

33.     Liu, J.X. and Zhou, Z.E. 2002. Institutional structure to sustain smallholder dairy production and marketing ¨C China. In Smallholder Dairy Production and Marketing ¨C Opportunities and Constraints, p.380-386. Proceeding of a South-South Workshop held at NDDB, Anand, India, 13-16 March 2001. NDDB (National Dairy Development Board), Anand, India, and ILRI (International Livestock Research Institute), Nairobi, Kenya. http://www.ssdairy.org/Programme/html/theme4_5.htm

34.     Wu,Y.M. and Liu,J.X. (2002): Associate effect of feeds in ruminants. In: Recent Advance in Feed Science in China ¨C 2002. Eds. Liu,J.X., Wang,T and Zhang,H.F. (Nanjing: Editorial Office of Journal of Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Medicine), 113-117.

35.     Liu,J.X., Yao,Jun, Yan,Y., Yu,J.Q. and Shi,Z.Q. (2001): Effects of mulberry leaves to replace rapeseed meal on the performance of sheep feeding on ammoniated rice straw diets, Sma. Rum. Res. 39(2):131-136.

36.     Liu,J.X., Wang, X.Q. and Shi,Z.Q. (2001): Addition of rice straw or/and wheat bran on composition, ruminal degradability and voluntary intake of bamboo shoot shells silage fed to sheep. Anim. Feed Sci. Technol. 91(3/4):129-138.

37.     Ye, J.A., Liu,J.X. and Itabashi,H. (2001). Inhibitory effect of tea saponin on the ruminal protozoa in vitro. China Feed, No.2:30-33.

38.     Ye,J.A., Itabashi,H., Liu,J.X. Taya, K. (2001). Effect of tea saponin on the fermentation of feedstuff incubated with rumen liquid in vitro. China J.Anim.Sci. 37(5):29-30.

39.     Shi, Z.Q., Jiang,L.S. and Liu,J.X. (2001). Effects of an enzyme addition on voluntary intake and ruminal digestion of corn stover silage by lambs. China J.Anim.Sci. 37(5):5-7.

40.     Wang,J.B, Pan.X, Liu,J.X., and Wang,Y.M. (2001). Optimal proportion of fresh ryegrass as substitution for formula feed in the diets for growing-finishing swine. Heilongjiang J. Anim. Sci. Vet. Met., No.5:7-8

41.     Dai,X.J. and Liu,J.X. (2001). Change in body weight and body composition of Shaoxing Ducks during pre-laying period. China Poultry 23(7):6-7

42.     Dai, X.J. and Liu,J.X. (2001). Metabolizable energy requirement for Shaoxing Ducks in the laying period. J Shanghai Jiaotong Univ. (Agric. Sci.). 19(4):267-270, 289.

43.     Liu, J.X. and Dai, X.M. (2001): Recent advance on use of fibrous feeds in swine diet. In In: Recent Advances on Animal Nutrition in China - 2000. Editors: Luo, D.X. (Beijing: Agricultural Publishing Press), pp.73-83

44.     Liu,J.X., Wang, X.Q., Shi, Z.Q. and Ye, H.W. (2000): Nutritional evaluation of bamboo shoot shell and its effect as supplementary feed on performance of heifers offered ammoniated rice straw diets. Asian-Aust. J. Anim. Sci., 13(10):1388-1393.

45.     Liu,J.X. and Ørskov,E.R. (2000): Cellulase treatment to improve nutritional value of steam pretreated rice straw in comparison with effect on the untreated straw, Anim. Feed Sci. Technol. 88(3-4):189-200.

46.     Yao,Jun, Yan,Bing, Wang,X.Q. and Liu,J.X. (2000): Nutritional evaluation of mulberry leaves as feeds for ruminants, Liv. Res. Rural Dev. 12(2): Paper 2.

47.     Pan,X., Wang,J.B., Liu,J.X., Wang,Y.M. and Zhang,B. (2000): Effect of feeding fresh grass to replace formula feed on reproductive performance of Landrace x Jiaxing Black sows. Swine Feeding, No.3:16-17

48.     Pan,X., Shi,Z.Q. and Liu,J.X. (2000): Preliminary study on ammonification of rice straw without sheet cover. Sichuan J. Anim. Sci. Vet. Met., 27(11):16:

49.     Chen,X.J., Jiang,L.S., Dai,X.J., Wu,Y.M. and Liu,J.X. (2000): Requirement of protein for weight gain in ShaoXing Ducks. Bul. Sci. Technol.16(6):447-451

50.     Liu, J.X., Yan, B., Yao, Jun and Susenbeth,A. (2000): The use of in vitro gas production to reflect associate effects in feeding trials. In: Proceeding of the 51^st Annual meeting of EAAP held in The Hague, The Netherlands, 21-24 August, 2000.

51.     Liu,J.X., Ørskov, E.R. and Chen, X.B. (1999): Optimization of steam treatment as a method for upgrading rice straw as feeds. Anim. Feed Sci. Technol., 76(3-4):345-357.

52.     Dai,X.J., Liu,J.X., Fand,D.L and Wu,Y.M. (1999): Effect of metabolizable energy content on production level for Shaoxing Ducks, Acta Agriculturae Zhejiangensis, 11(2):88-91

53.     Xu,Y.X., Xu,S.C., Liu,J.X., Shi Z.Q. and Wu,Y.M. (1999): Study of an enzyme preparation used as silage additive. China Feed, No.24:6-8.

54.     Liu,J.X., Yang,Z.H., Ye,J.A., Shi,Z.Q. and Wu,Y.M. (1998): Ensilage of fresh cereal straws and evaluation of silages. In: Recent Advances on Feed Sciences and Animal Nutrition in China - 1998. Editors: Liu,J.X., Wang,K.N. and Zhang,H.F. (Macao: Asia Traditional Chinese medicine Press),

55.     Chen,H.Y, Shi,Z.Q., Wang,X.Q., Ye,J.A. and Liu,J.X. (1998): Investigation on suitability of some raw feed resources for ensilage. China Feed, No.4:20-21.

56.     Shi,Z.Q., Liu,J.X., Tang,Q.S. and Jiang,L.S. (1998): Comparative milk yield of lactating cows offered conzyme-treated and untreated corn stover silage as a basal diet. Zhejiang J.Anim.Sci.Vet.Med., 23(1):7-8.

57.     Shi,Z.Q., Liu,J.X. and Zhang,Q.H. (1998): Effects of an enzyme addition on fermentation characteristics and chemical composition of corn stover silage, J.Zhejiang Agric.Univ., 24(6):653-657.

58.     Chen,H.Y., Yan,B, Shi,H.X., Zhou,L.X., Wang,X.Q., Shi,Z.Q. and Liu,J.X. (1998): Fermentation characteristics and rumen degradation of turnip ensiled with rice straw. Acta Agric.Zhejiangensis, 10(4):215-219.

59.     Wu,Y.M., Liu,J.X. and Chen,Z.M. (1998): Effects of supplementary Chinese milk vetch silage and rapeseed meal on the performance and rumen fermentation of lambs given ammoniated rice straw based diet, Asian-Aust.J.Anim.Sci., 11(4):455-461.

60.     Liu,J.X., Chen, Z.M., Yu, J.Q., Fei, B.R., Wang,W.D. and Zhang,J.F. (1998): Effect of ammonium bicarbonate treatment and rapeseed meal supplementation on growth rate of Huzhou lambs receiving rice straw, Liv. Res. Rural Dev., 10(2): Paper 3.

61.     Chen,Z.M., Lin,F.C., Liu,J.X. and Li,D.B. (1998): Molecular biology of cellulase and genetic improvement of enzyme-producing bacteria. In: Agricultural Development and Research, Moving forward to a New Century, Eds. Chen,J.A. and Zhou,W.J. (Beijing: China Environmental Science Press), 693-699.

62.     Liu,J.X., Ye,J.A. and Ye,H.W. (1997): Effect of supplementary Chinese milk vetch silage on the growth rate of cattle and their intake of ammoniated rice straw. Anim.Feed Sci.Technol., 65:79-86.

63.     Wu,Y.M., Liu,J.X., Shi,M.H. and Jiang,L.S. (1997): Efficiency of nutrients utilization and growth rate of broilers as influenced by dietary cation-anion balance. Acta Agric.Zhejiangensis, 9(1):40-44.

64.     Shi,Z.Q., Wang,X.Q., Liu,J.X. Ye,H.W. and Ye,S.S. (1997): Effect of supplementary digestible fiber on growth performance of Holstein heifers. China Feed, No.1:17-18.

65.     Liu,J.X., Wu,Y.M., Ye.J.A., Dai,X.M. and Yao.J. (1997): Recent advance on improving the efficiency of utilization of cereal straws in south China. In: Recent Advance on Animal Nutrition in China -1996. (Beijing, Beijing Agricultural Press), 274-283.

66.     Liu,J.X., Dai,X.M., Yao,J., Zhou,Y.Y. and Chen,Y.J. (1996): Effect of urea-mineral lick block feeding on live-weight gain of local yellow cattle and goats in grazing conditions. Livestock Research for Rural Development, 7(2):9-13.

67.     Wu,Y.M. and Liu,J.X. (1996): The kinetics of fiber digestion, nutrient digestibility and nitrogen utilization of low quality roughages as influenced by supplementation with urea-mineral lick blocks. Livestock Research for Rural Development, 7(3):55-65.

68.     Fang,D.L, Zhang,Y.T. and Liu,J.X. (1996): Study on the fermentation characteristics of astragalus silage. J.Zhejiang Agric.Univ., 22(2):168-171.

69.     Ye,J.A., Liu,J.X. and Ye,H.W. (1996): The effects of ammoniated rice straw diets supplemented with Chinese milk vetch silage on rumen fermentation and microflora in sheep. Livestock Research for Rural Development, 8(4):45-52.

70.     Liu,J.X., Wu,Y.M. and Xu,N.Y. (1995): Effects of ammonia bicarbonate treatment on kinetics of fiber digestion, nutrient digestibility and nitrogen utilization of rice straw by sheep. Anim.Feed Sci.Technol., 52:131-139.

71.     Liu,J.X. (1995): Supplementation of low quality crop residue. In: Agricultural Science for Biodiversity and Sustainability in Developing Countries (Dolberg,F. & Petersen,P.E., eds). Proceeding of a Workshop held at Tune Landboskole, Denmark, April 1995, 165-180.

72.     Liu,J.X. (1995): Supplementing rice straw-based diets. In: Animal Science Research and Development: Moving toward to a New Century (Ivan,M., ed). Proceeding of the 75th Annual Meeting of the Canadian Society of Animal Sciences at Ottawa, Canada, July 1995, 281-294.

73.     Liu,J.X., Wu,Y.M., Zhu,S.Q. and Xu,Z.Y. (1994): Comparative efficiency of utilization of nitrogen of formaldehyde-treated rapeseed and soybean meals in ammoniated rice straw diet by Hu sheep. China Animal Science, 1:12-19.

74.     Liu,J.X., Xu,N.Y., Wu,Y.M., Dai,X.M. and Yao,J. (1994): Effectiveness of mineralized salt lick block in ruminant feeding. China Feed, No.2:5-8.

75.     Xu,N.Y., Liu,J.X. and Wu,Y.M. (1994): Study on ammonia bicarbonate treatment of rice straw: effects of ammonia level, moisture content, treatment time and temperature on straw composition and dry matter degradation in the rumen. Acta Zoonutrimenta Sinica, 6(1):10-15.

76.     Wu,Y.M. and Liu,J.X. (1993): Nitrogen utilization efficiency and blood plasma free amino acids concentration in lambs fed on diets containing untreated or formaldehyde-treated rapeseed meal. Acta Zoonutrimenta Sinica, 5(2):37-42.

77.     Liu,J.X., Wu,Y.M., Xu,N.Y. and Wu,Z.W. (1993): Efficiency of protein utilization of formaldehyde treated rapeseed meal in sheep and its influence on cattle's performance. Asian-Aust.J.Anim.Sci., 6(4):601-605.

78.     Fang,D.L., Chen,P.Q. and Liu,J.X. (1992): Fermentation characteristics of ensiled caged layer and rice straw. J.Zhejiang Agric.Univ., 18(Sup.):75-80.

79.     Yao,J., Wu,R.P. and Liu,J.X. (1992): Effect of formaldehyde treatment on ruminal degradation and nitrogen utilization of rapeseed meal in lambs. Acta Zoonutrimenta Sinica, 4(2):32-36.

80.     Liu,J.X., Dai,X.M., Xu,N.Y. and Wu,Y.M. (1992): Ammonia bicarbonate as a source of ammonia for improving the nutritive value of rice straw. In: Recent Advance in Animal Production. Proceeding of the 6th AAAP Animal Science Congress at Bangkok, Thailand, November 1992, Vol.3:66.

81.     Liu,J.X., Xu,N.Y., Wu,Y.M., Dai,X.M., Zhang,Z.D., Yang,H., Xia,F.T., Wu,J.P. and Ni,Y.J. (1991): Study on improving the feed value of straws by treatment with ammonia. 3.Milk yield of lactating cow receiving ammonia bicarbonate treated rice straw. Zhejiang J.Anim.Sci.Vet.Med., 16(3):2-6.

82.     Wu,Y.M., Fang,H.Y. and Liu,J.X. (1991): A note on effects of olaquindox added in the diet on rate of gain and nutrient digestibility of finishing pigs. Acta Zoonutrimenta Sinica, 2(2):60.

83.     Liu,J.X., Wu,Y.M., Dai,X.M., Tong,Q.X., Cai,G. and Lin,C.Y. (1991): Performance of growing heifers fed on ammonia bicarbonate-treated rice straw. China Dairy Cattle, No.1:29-30.

84.     Liu,J.X., Dai,X.M., Xu,N.Y., Wu,Y.M., and Han,Y.G. (1991): A study on upgrading of rice straw by treatment with ammonia bicarbonate. China Feed (Sup.), 75-82.

85.     Liu,J.X., Okubo,M. and Asahida,Y. (1990): The passage rate of rice straw diet through the rumen of sheep and methods for improvement. Acta Zoonutrimenta Sinica, 2(1):7-10.

86.     Liu,J.X., Okubo,M. and Asahida,Y. (1990): The relationship between intake of rice straw diet and fibrous materials digestion in the rumen of sheep. J.Zhejiang Agric.Univ., 16(4):427-430.

87.     Liu,J.X., Dai,X.M., Chen,A.G., Xu,N.Y., Wu,Y.M. and Han,Y.G. (1990): Study on improving the feed value of straws by treatment with ammonia. 1.Treatment effect on fresh wheat straw. Zhejiang J.Anim. Sci.Vet.Med., 15(1):2-3.

88.     Liu,J.X., Dai,X.M., Han,Y.G., Tian,L.Q., Chen,A.G., Xu,N.Y. and Wu,Y.M. (1990). Study on improving the feed value of straws by treatment with ammonia. 2.Performance of sheep fed on ammonia bicarbonate treated-treated rice straw. Zhejiang J.Anim.Sci.Vet.Med., 15(3):2-4. 

89.     Liu,J.X. (1990): Recent advance on improving the feed value of low quality roughages. Herbivorous Animals, No.3:31-35.

90.     Liu,J.X., Okubo,M. and Asahida,Y. (1989): Effects of sodium hydroxide treatment and soybean meal supplementation on digestion and utilization of rice straw by sheep. Jpn.J.Zootech.Sci., 60(1):40-45.

91.     Liu,J.X. (1989): The status quo of feed industry and feed resources in Zhejiang Province. Bulletin of Science and Technology, 6(6):336-339.

92.     Liu,J.X., Okubo,M., Kondo,S., Sekine,J. and Asahida,Y. (1988): Voluntary intake and ruminal digestion of fibrous materials of grass or corn silage by sheep. J.Fac.Agr.Hokkaido Univ., 63(4):335-344.

93.     Liu,J.X., Okubo,M., Morooka,T., Kondo,S. and Asahida,Y. (1988): Growth, digestion and utilization by growing lambs fed rice straw supplemented with soybean meal. Memoirs Fac.Agr.Hokkaido Univ., 16(2): 169-173.

94.     Liu,J.X., Okubo,M. and Asahida,Y. (1988): The voluntary intake and nutritive value by sheep of rice straw, in comparison with wheat straw and hays. Jpn.J.Zootech.Sci., 59(11):971-976.

95.     Liu,J.X., Okubo,M. and Asahida,Y. (1988): Relationship between voluntary intake of straws and hays and fibrous materials digestion in the rumen. Jpn.J.Zootech.Sci., 59(11):977-984.

96.     Liu,J.X., Okubo,M. and Asahida,Y. (1988): Effect of supplementary soybean meal on voluntary intake, fibrous materials digestion and nutrient supply to the microbes in the rumen of sheep given rice straw. Jpn.J.Zootech.Sci., 59(12):1034-1039.

97.     Liu,J.X., Okubo,M. and Asahida,Y. (1988): Voluntary intake and ruminal digestion of fibrous materials of rice straw by sheep as influenced by sodium hydroxide treatment and soybean meal supplementation. Jpn.J.Zootech.Sci., 59(12):1040-1046.

98.     Liu,J.X., Kondo,S., Sekine,J., Okubo,M and Asahida,Y. (1987): Change with storage in airtight silo in chemical composition and fermentation characteristics of grass or corn silage. Res.Bull.Univ.Farm Hokkaido Univ., 25:55-62.

99.     Liu,J.X., Okubo,M., Kondo,S., Sekine,J. and Asahida,Y. (1987): Effect of ruminal degradability of protein supplements on nutrient digestion and nitrogen utilization in lambs fed grass or corn silage. J.Fac. Agr.Hokkaido Univ., 63(3):293-299.

100.  Liu,J.X., Okubo,M., Kondo,S., Sekine,J. and Asahida,Y. (1987): Energy metabolism in lambs fed grass or corn silage with protein supplements of different degradability. J.Fac.Agr.Hokkaido Univ., 63(3):300-307.

101.  Liu,J.X., Okubo,M., Kondo,S., Sekine,J. and Asahida,Y. (1987): Effect of ruminal degradability of protein supplements on voluntary intake of grass or corn silage by sheep. J.Fac.Agr.Hokkaido Univ., 63(3):308-314.

102.  Liu,J.X., Okubo,M., Kondo,S., Sekine,J. and Asahida,Y. (1987): A note on the simplification on procedure determining the rate of ruminal passage of digesta. J.Fac.Agr.Hokkaido Univ., 63(3):315-320.

103.  Liu,J.X., Morooka,T., Kondo,S., Okubo,M. and Asahida,Y. (1987): Effects of soybean meal supplementation on voluntary intake of rice straw and ruminal fiber digestion by sheep. Journal of Hokkaido Branch, Japanese Society of Zootechnological Science, 30(1):21.

104.  Liu,J.X., Kondo,S., Sekine,J., Okubo,M and Asahida,Y. (1986): The nutritive value of grass, corn and rice straw fed to sheep at different level. J.Fac.Agr.Hokkaido Univ., 63(1):125-135.

105.  Liu,J.X., Kondo,S., Sekine,J., Okubo,M. and Asahida,Y. (1986): Relationship between fiber digestion and degradation of nitrogen and organic matter in the rumen of sheep. Journal of Hokkaido Branch, Japanese Society of Zootechnological Science, 29(1):33.

106.  Liu,J.X., Sekine,J., Okubo,M. and Asahida,Y. (1985): Effects of supplementing with concentrate mixture on ruminal degradation of dry matter and nitrogen of grass or corn silage. Journal of Hokkaido Branch, Japanese Society of Zootechnological Science, 28(1):43.

107.  Liu,J.X., Sekine,J., Okubo,M. and Asahida,Y. (1984): Nutrient digestibility and nitrogen utilization of grass or corn silage supplemented with protein supplements of different rumen degradability. Journal of Hokkaido Branch, Japanese Society of Zootechnological Science, 27(1):43.

Books

1.         Chen, D.W., Feng, D.Y. and Liu, J.X. (2003). Feed Additives. Beijing, China Agricultural Press. (in Chinese)

2.         Liu, J.X., Wu,Y.M., Ye,J.A., Zhou,W.D. and Chen,W.H. (2003): Hay, Straw and Silage. Beijing, China Agricultural Science Publishing House. 196 pp. (in Chinese)

3.         Meng,Q.X., Wang,K.N., Liu, J.X. and Shan,A.S. (2003): Feed Sciences. Beijing, China Agricultural University Press.

4.         Liu, J.X., Wang,T. and Zhang,H.F. (2002): Recent Advance in Feed Science in China ¨C 2002. Nanjing. Editorial Office of Journal of Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Medicine. 172 pp. (in Chinese).

5.         Dai,X.M., Liu, J.X. and Lu,J.T. (1999): Goat Feeding and Management. Hangzhou, Zhejiang Science & Technology Press. 164 pp. (in Chinese).

6.         Liu,J.X., Zhang,H.F. and Wang,K.N. (1998): Recent Advance in Feed Science in China ¨C 1998. Macao. Editorial Office of Asian Journal of Chinese Medicine. 172 pp. (in Chinese).

7.         Guo,T.S., Zhang,C.G., Wu,K.Q., Guo,P.Y., Liu,J.X., Zhang,Z.S., Yang,Z.H. and Shi,Z.L. (1995): Development of Animal Production Based on Crop Residues. Shanghai Science and Technology Publications, Shanghai. 232 pp.

8.         Ma, G.R., Liu, J.X., Xu, S.B (1993). Manipulation of Agricultural Production by Chemicals. Hangzhou, Hangzhou University Press. 198 pp. (in Chinese)

Classes 

Winter 2004

Lactation and Milk Quality (for Ph.D. candidates)

Autumn 2004

Advanced Animal Nutrition and Feed Sciences (for Ph.D. candidates)

Biology of Lactation (for Master candidates)

Animal Nutrition (for Bachelor candidates)

Spring 2004

Advanced Animal Nutrition (for Master candidates)

Nutritional Manipulations of Animal Production and Animal Products (for Ph.D. candidates)

Fall 2003

Advanced Animal Nutrition and Feed Sciences (for Ph.D. candidates)

Animal Nutrition (for undergraduates)

Industry Contacts

Ajinomoto Company, Ltd., Japan

Zhejiang Jindadi Bioengineering Company, Ltd., China

Hangzhou Zhengxing Animal Industries, Ltd., China

Zhejaing Yuhang Huzhou Sheep Farm, China

Victory Feed Company, Zhuhai, China

Deqing Dongli Co. (Group), Zhejiang