代表性论文：
1. Peng Rong , Jianxin Xiao, Tianyu Chen, Gibson Maswayi Alugongo, Hui Yang, Siyuan Zhang, and Zhijun Cao*. 2023. Validation of a methodology for characterization of rumination, lying, standing, and performing non-nutritive oral behaviors and behavioral patterns in Holstein dairy calves. Journal of Dairy Science. 106:6402-6415.
2. Xiao Jianxin, Jiaying Ma, Muhammad Zahoor Khan, Gibson Maswayi Alugongo, Tianyu Chen, Shuai Liu, Shengli Li & Zhijun Cao*. 2023. Unlocking the potential of milk whey protein components in colorectal cancer prevention and therapy. Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition. https://doi.org/10.1080/10408398.2023.2258970.
3. Guo Wenli, Shuai Liu, Muhammad Khan, Jingjun Wang, Tianyu Chen, Gibson Alugongo, Shengli Li, Zhijun Cao*. 2023. Bovine milk microbiota: Key players, origins, and potential contributions to early-life gut development. Journal of Advanced Research. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jare.2023.06.016.
4. He, Zhiyuan, Yulin Ma, Sirui Yang, Shuyuan Zhang, Shuai Liu, Jianxin Xiao, Yajing Wang, Wei Wang, Hongjian Yang, Shengli Li and Zhijun Cao*. 2022. Gut microbiota-derived ursodeoxycholic acid from neonatal dairy calves improves intestinal homeostasis and colitis to attenuate extended-spectrum β-lactamase-producing enteroaggregative Escherichia coli infection. Microbiome. 10:79.
5. Liu, S., J. Y. Ma, J. Zhou, J. D. Wu, J. H. Li, G. M. Alugongo, J. X. Xiao, J. J. Wang, Y. J. Wang, W. Wang, S. L. Li, and Z. J. Cao*. 2022. Tributyrin supplementation in pasteurized waste milk: Effects on growth performance, health, and blood parameters of dairy calves. Journal of Dairy Science. 104: 12496–12507.
6. Xiao, Jianxin, Gibson Alugongo, Muhammad Khan, Shuai Liu, Yulin Ma, Jingjun Wang, Tianyu Chen, Wei Wang, Yajing Wang, Zhijun Cao* and Shengli Li*. 2021. Different feed presentations affect subsequent feed sorting and rumen pH for a short period in weaned calves. Journal of Dairy Science. 104:4146-4156.
7. Li, J. H., M. H. Yousif, Z.Q. Li, Z. H. Wu, S. L. Li, H. J. Yang, Y. J. Wang, and Z. J. Cao*. 2019. Effects of antibiotic residues in milk on growth, ruminal fermentation and microbial community of pre-weaning dairy calves. Journal of Dairy Science. 102:2298-2307.
8. Wu, Z. H., Y. Yu, G. M. Alugongo, J. X. Xiao, J. H. Li, Y. X. Li, Y. J. Wang, S. L. Li, and Z. J. Cao*. 2017. Effects of an immunomodulatory feed additive on phagocytic capacity of neutrophils and relative gene expression in circulating white blood cells of transition Holstein cows. Journal of Dairy Science. 100:7549–7555.
9. Alugongo,G. M., J. X. Xiao, R. Chung, S. Z. Dong,S. L. Li,I. Yoon, Z. H. Wu, and Z. J. Cao*. 2017. Effects of Saccharo myces Cerevisiae Fermentation Products on Dairy Calves: Performance and Health. Journal of Dairy Science. 100:1189–1199.
10. Wang, F. X., D. F. Shao, S.L. Li, Y.J. Wang, A. Azarfar, and Z. J. Cao*. 2016. Effects of stocking density on behavior, productivity, and comfort indices of lactating dairy cows. Journal of Dairy Science. 99:3709–3717.
11. Xiao, J. X., G. M. Alugongo, R. Chung, S. Z. Dong,S. L. Li,I. Yoon, Z. H. Wu, and Z. J. Cao*. 2016. Effects of Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Fermentation Products on Dairy Calves Ruminal Fermentation, Gastrointestinal Morphology and Microbial Community. Journal of Dairy Science. 99:5401-5412.
12. Zhang Qian, Huawei Su, Fuwei Wang, Zhijun Cao*, and Shengli Li*. 2015. Effects of energy density in close-up diets and postpartum supplementation of extruded full-fat soybean on energy balance, metabolism, and performance during the periparturient period in Holstein cows. Journal of Dairy Science. 98:7115–7130.
13. Yang M., Y. Zou, Z. H. Wu, S. L. Li, and Z. J. Cao*. 2015. Colostrum quality affects immune system establishment and intestinal development of neonatal calves. Journal of Dairy Science. 98: 7153–7163.
14. Hu, Z.Y., S. L. Li*, and Z. J. Cao*. 2012. Short communication: Glutamine increases autophagy of liver cells in weaned calves. Journal of Dairy Science. 95: 7336-7339.
15. Cao, Z. J., M. Ma, S. L. Li, and X. M. Zhang. 2009. A Simple Urine Collecting Apparatus and Method for Cows and Heifers. Journal of Dairy Science. 92: 5224-5228.
16. Cao, Z. J., J. L. Anderson, and K. F. Kalscheur. 2009. Ruminal and intestinal digestibility of distillers grains plus solubles varies by ratio. Journal of Animal Science. 87: 2013-2019.
代表性教育教学论文/专著：
1. 曹志军，马佳莹，邵大富. 动力驱动与能力提升双管齐下——“牛精英计划”创新人才培养体系. 中国教育报2017年12月7日第8版
2. 曹志军，马佳莹，邵大富. “牛精英”创新农牧人才培养体系. 中国教育报2019年3月6日第5版
3. 曹志军主编.中国乳业杂志2020增刊《实践育人，培养畜牧业领军人才》
4. 曹志军等主编. 牛精英时间系列书籍：《拾年》、《牛粪里的青春》、《牛人牛途》、《牛精英挑战赛》、《夏日的OFFER》、《牛人、奶酪和啤酒》
主持制定国家/行业标准：
1. 国家标准《后备奶牛饲养技术规范》（GB37116-2018）
2. 行业标准《反刍动物饲料中瘤胃未降解蛋白质体外小肠消化率的测定》
3. 行业标准《牛奶尿素氮测定方法》
农业农村部部主推技术：
1. 《优质后备奶牛培育综合配套技术》（农办科[2014]9号），第1完成人
2. 《犊牛酸化奶制作与饲喂关键技术》（农办科[2016]4号），第1完成人
3. 《奶牛母子一体化关键技术》（农办科[2018]12号），第1完成人
主编著作：
1. Herbivore Nutrition for the Development of Efficient, Safe and Sustainable Livestock Production，China Agricultural University Press，2007.09
2. 全混合日粮图册，中国农业科学技术出版社，2011.12，全国畜牧总站主推培训教材
3. 青贮制作实用技术，中国农业出版社，2014.12，全国畜牧总站主推培训教材