Areas of Focus
- Animal Nutrition
- Feed Science
- Nanotechnology in Feed
- Antimicrobial Mechanisms
- Gene Expression in Livestock
- Heavy Metal Removal in Feed
- Antioxidant Mechanisms in Animals
- Viral Infections in Aquaculture
- Nutritional Interventions for Quality Improvement
- Feed Additive Development
Work Experience
- 1965-08 to 1979-08 - Veterinarian, Agriculture Bureau of Haiyan County, Zhejiang Province
- 1982-08 to 1987-06 - Lecturer, Department of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Medicine, Zhejiang Agricultural University
- 1987-07 to 1988-12 - Associate Professor and Visiting Scholar, Virginia Tech, USA
- 1989-01 to 1998-09 - Director and Professor, Institute of Feed Science, Zhejiang Agricultural University
- 1998-09 to 2005-05 - Executive Dean and Professor, College of Animal Sciences, Zhejiang University
- 2005-06 to 2006-06 - Director and Professor, Institute of Feed Science, Zhejiang University
- From 2006 onwards - Professor and Doctoral Supervisor, Institute of Feed Science, Zhejiang University
Academic Background & Achievements
- Master (Animal Physiology and Biochemistry), Zhejiang Agricultural University (1979-1982)
- Bachelor (Veterinary Medicine), Zhejiang Agricultural University, China (1960-1965)
Publications
- Recombinant vaccine for the therapeutic effect on white spot syndrome virus in Macrobrachium rosenbergii, Jha RK, Xu ZR, Shen J, Bai SJ, Sun JY, Li YF, 2006
- Effects of dietary DDT contamination on growth performance, immunity, and antioxidant capacity in growing/finishing pigs, Wang Feng, Xu Zhi Rong, Su Jian Hua, 2006
- Effects of cadmium on lipid peroxidation and antioxidant enzyme activities in growing pigs, Han Xiao Yan, Xu Zhi Rong, Wang Yong Zhong, Huang Qing Chang, 2006
- Effects of dietary fluoride levels on growth, serum indices and antioxidant system in growing pigs, Tao X, Xu ZR, Wang YZ, 2006
- Protection against white spot syndrome virus infection in Macrobrachium rosenbergii through oral administration of virus protein expressed in silkworms, Xu Zhi Rong, Du Hua Hua, Xu Yong Xiang, et al., 2006
- Effects of probiotics on growth performance and digestive enzyme activity of the carp (Cyprinus carpio), Wang Yong Bin, Xu Zhi Rong*, 2006
- Effects of arsenic (As-III) on lipid peroxidation, glutathione content and antioxidant enzymes in growing pigs, Wang Ling, Xu Zhi Rong*, Jia Xiao Yan, et al., 2006
- Effects of Lactobacillus isolates on adhesion of pathogens to intestinal mucosa of chickens, Ma Yong Ling, Guo Ting, Xu Zhi Rong, et al., 2006
- Expression pattern of C/EBPα gene in subcutaneous adipose tissue of pigs after birth, Jiang Jian Feng, Xu Zhi Rong*, Wang Yong Zhong, et al., 2006
- In vitro and in vivo study of Cu(II) exchanged montmorillonite for lead (Pb) removal, Yu Da Ying, Xu Zhi Rong, Yang Xiao Gang, 2006
Awards
- 2005 Zhejiang Provincial Government Science and Technology Progress Second Prize
- 2004 Zhejiang Provincial Government Science and Technology Progress Second Prize
- 2002 State Council Science and Technology Progress Second Prize
- 2001 Zhejiang Provincial Government Science and Technology Progress Second Prize
- 2001 Zhejiang Provincial Government Science and Technology Progress Third Prize
- 2000 State Council Science and Technology Progress Second Prize
- 2000 Zhejiang Provincial Government Science and Technology Progress Second Prize
- 1998 Zhejiang Provincial Government Science and Technology Progress Second Prize
- 1997 Zhejiang Provincial Government Science and Technology Progress Third Prize
- 1996 Zhejiang Provincial Government Science and Technology Progress Third Prize
- 1994 Zhejiang Provincial Government Starlight Plan First Prize
- 1994 Zhejiang Provincial Government Science and Technology Progress Third Prize
- 1993 Zhejiang Provincial Government Science and Technology Progress Excellent Achievement Award
- 1991 Zhejiang Provincial Government Science and Technology Progress First Prize
- 1990 Ministry of Education Science and Technology Progress First Prize
