College of Animal Science and Technology

Collegeof AnimalScience and Technology

NorthwestA&F University

Taicheng Rd. No.3, Yangling, 712100

Shaanxi, P.R.China

Telephone: 029-87082891 (office)

Education:

B.S. Northwest A&F University, Animal Science 1985
M.S. Northwest A&F University, Animal Production 1988
Ph.D. Northwest A&F University, Animal Genetics and Breeding 1994
Post Doctoral Research American Institution for Goat Research, Langston University 1997-1999

Research Interests:

Research interests include the molecular regulation of fatty acid biosynthesis metabolism in mammary gland of dairy goats, genetics and breeding of dairy goats, and preservation and utilization of goat genetic resources. A primary focus is identification and function analysis of genes contributing to milk short-chain fatty acid biosynthesis in goat mammary gland. The breeding and selection principles and methods were used to improve the productivity and milk quality of dairy goats.

Teaching:

Undergraduate courses

Animal Genetics
Quantitative Genetics
Biological Statistics
Sheep and Goat Production
English for Animal Science
Introduction of Animal Science
Scientific Research Methodology

Graduate courses

Advanced English for Animal Science
Topics on Animal Breeding and Reproduction

Awards:

Second-class prize of Shaanxi Sci-Tech Extension Award, 2009.

Second-class prize of Shaanxi Sci-Tech Award, 2004.

Second-class prize of Shaanxi Sci-Tech Extension Award, 1994.

Outreach and Extension:

Extension works have been conducted in the dairy goat production regions in China and particularly in Shaanxi province, the workshops and training courses at various levels were offered to dairy goat producers and technicians. A website (http://dairygoatnet.nwsuaf.edu.cn/)was constructed as the platform for information sharing and technology advice to dairy goat producers and researchers.

Publications: (selected publications from peer-reviewed journals)

Wu Huijuan, Luo Jun, Zhao Wangsheng, Wang Wei. 2010. Screening of Differentially Expressed Genes in Mammary Gland of Xinong Saanen Dairy Goat at Middle and Late Lactation Stages (In Chinese). Acta Veterinaria et Zootechnica Sinica, 41(1): 16-21.

Li Jianhua, Luo Jun, Zhang Xiao, Fan Rui, Wang Wei, Hao Juan, Zhao Wangsheng. 2010. Cloning and Analysis of POU1F1 Gene in Dairy Goat and Its Prokaryotic Expression (In Chinese).Journal of Northwest A&F University (Natural Science Edition),38(1):41-45.

Wang Wei, Luo Jun, Zhao Wangsheng, Li Jianhua, Zhang Xiao, Wang Longtan. 2010. Screening of shRNA Sequence Target Xinong Saanen Goat FAS Gene and the Construction of Recombinant Adenovirus Vector (In Chinese). Acta Agriculturae Boreali-Occidentalis Sinica, 19(3): 6-12.

Luo Jun, Shan Cuiyan, Wang Haibin, Teng Yanling, Cui Zhiyu, Yu Gang, Zhang Ning. 2010. Effects of Dietary Conjugated Linoleic Acids on Meat Performance and Fatty Acid Composition in Muscle and Fat Tissues in Male Kids of Guanzhong Dairy Goats (In Chinese). Chinese Journal of Animal Nutrition, 22(3): 709-716.

Zhang Xiao, Luo Jun, Li Jianhua, Zhao Wangsheng, Wang Wei. 2010. Cloning and Activity Determination of Fatty Acid Synthase (FAS) Gene Promoter of Xinong Saanen Dairy Goat (In Chinese). Scientia Agricultura Sinica, 43(3): 640-647.

Sun Jie, Luo Jun, Liu Junxia, Li Daquan. 2009. Expression of OPN Gene During Different Lactation Stages of Dairy Goats and Its Effect on Growth of MCF-7 Cell Line(In Chinese). Hereditas, 31(8): 825-830.

Sheng Hejun, Luo Jun, Gao Qinghua, Fan Rui. 2009.Effects of Different Treatments on Estrus Synchronization of Dairy Goat (In Chinese). Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Medicine, 41(3):43-45.

Yu Qi, Jun Luo, XueFeng Han, YanZhi Zhu, Chao Chen, JunXia Liu, HeJun Sheng. 2009. Genetic Diversity and Relationships of 10 Chinese Goat Breeds in the Middle and Western China. Small Ruminant Research, 82(3): 88-93.

Q.H. Gao, H.J. Wei, J. Luo, C.M. Han, S. Schoenian, H.Z. Du, Q.S. Lu, J. Qian. 2009. Flow Cytometric Sexing of X- and Y-Chromosome-Bearing Sperm in Sika Deer (Cervus Nippon), Small Ruminant Research, 81(2): 100-104.

Xue Feng Han, Jun Luo, Ning Wu, Kanyand Matand, Bao Jin Yang, Hui Juan Wu, Li Juan Zhang, Hai Bin Wang. 2008. Construction and Characterization of A Goat Mammary Gland cDNA Library. Molecular Biotechnology, 38(3): 187-193.

Hui Juan Wu, Jun Luo, Ning Wu, Kanyand Matand, Li Juan Zhang, Xue Feng Han, Bao Jin Yang. 2008. Cloning, Sequence and Functional Analysis of Goat ATP-binding Cassette Transporter G2 (ABCG2). Molecular Biotechnology, 39(1): 21-27.

Wu Huijuan, Luo Jun, Zhang Lijuan, Han Xuefeng, etc. 2007. Cloning and Sequence Analysis of SAA3 Gene Differentially Expressed in Mammary Gland at Two Lactation Stages of Xinong Saanen Goat (In Chinese). Acta Veterinaria et Zootechnica Sinica, 38(2): 110-114.

Zhang Lijuan, Luo Jun, Liu Junxia, Sheng Hejun, Han Xuefeng, Zhang Ning, Yu Gang, Wang Haibin. 2007. Screening and Semi-Quantitative RT-PCR Analysis of Differentially Expressed Genes in Mammry Gland between Goat and Cow (In Chinese). Acta Zoologica Sinica, 53(4): 710-716.

Cao Yanhong, Luo Jun, Wang Haibin, Shan Cuiyan. 2006. Study on Short- and Medium-Chain Fatty Acids Composition in Colostrums of Dairy Goats (In Chinese). China Dairy Industry, 34(9): 12-15.

Luo Jun, Shan Cuiyan, Du Laping, Wang Haibin, Sun Xiaoqin, Wang Xueqing, Wu Huijuan. 2005. Preliminary Study on Effect of Parity on Short- and Medium-Chain Fatty Acids Composition in Milk of Xinong Saanen Goat(In Chinese).Journal of Northwest Sci-Tech University of Agriculture and Forestry (Natural Science Edition), 33(3): 24-28.

Sahlu, T., Goetsch, A. L., Luo, J., Nsahlai, I. V., Moore, J. E., Galyean, M. L., Owens, F. N., Ferrell, C. L., Johnson, Z. B.. 2004. Nutrient Requirements of Goats: Developed Equations, Other Considerations and Future Research to Improve Tthem. Small Ruminant Research, 53(3): 191-220.

Luo, J., Goetsch, A. L., Nsahlai, I. V., Moore, J. E., Galyean, M. L., Johnson, Z. B., Sahlu, T., Ferrell, C. L., Owens, F. N.. 2004. Voluntary Feed Intake by Lactating, Angora, Growing and Mature goats. Small Ruminant Research, 53(3): 357-378.

Luo, J., Goetsch, A. L., Nsahlai, I. V., Sahlu, T., Ferrell, C. L., Owens, F. N., Galyean, M. L., Moore, J. E., Johnson, Z. B.. 2004. Metabolizable Protein Requirements for Maintenance and Gain of Growing Goats. Small Ruminant Research, 53(3): 309-326.

Luo, J., Goetsch, A. L., Sahlu, T., Nsahlai, I. V., Johnson, Z. B., Moore, J. E., Galyean, M. L., Owens, F. N., Ferrell, C. L.. 2004. Prediction of Metabolizable Energy Requirements for Maintenance and Gain of Preweaning, Grwoing and Mature Goats. Small Ruminant Research, 53(3): 231-252.

Luo, J., Goetsch, A. L., Nsahlai, I. V., Johnson, Z. B., Sahlu, T., Moore, J. E., Ferrell, C. L., Galyean, M. L., Owens, F. N.. 2004. Maintenance Energy Requirements of Goats: Predictions Based on Observations of Heat and Recovered Energy. Small Ruminant Research, 53(3): 221-230.

Cameron, M.; Luo, J., Sahlu, T., Hart, S. P., Coleman, S. W., Goetsch, A. L.. 2001. Growth and Sslaughter Traits of Boer x Spanish, Boer x Angora, and Spanish Goats Consuming A Concentrate-Based Diet. J. of Anim. Sci. (IF: 1.331), 79(6): 1423-1430.

Luo J., T. Sahlu and A. L. Goetsch. 2000. Growth and Carcass Traits of Boer x Alpine Goats Slaughtered at the Ages of 31 and 50 Weeks, J. Animal and Feed Sciences (IF: 0.477), 9: 309-324.

Luo J., T. Sahlu, M. Cameron and A.L Goetsch. 2000. Growth of Spanish, Boer x Angora, and Boer x Spanish Goat Kids Fed Milk Replacer. Small Ruminant Research, 36(2): 189-194.

Luo J., A. Litherland, T. Sahlu et al.. 2000. Effects of Mimosine on Fiber Shedding Follicle Activity, and Fiber Regrowth in Spanish Goats. J. Animal Sci., 78(6): 1551-1555.