代表性論文：
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.
代表性教育教學論文/專著：
1. 曹志軍，馬佳瑩，邵大富. 動力驅動與能力提升雙管齊下——“牛精英計劃”創新人才培養體系. 中國教育報2017年12月7日第8版
2. 曹志軍，馬佳瑩，邵大富. “牛精英”創新農牧人才培養體系. 中國教育報2019年3月6日第5版
3. 曹志軍主編.中國乳業雜志2020增刊《實踐育人，培養畜牧業領軍人才》
4. 曹志軍等主編. 牛精英時間系列書籍：《拾年》、《牛糞里的青春》、《牛人牛途》、《牛精英挑戰賽》、《夏日的OFFER》、《牛人、奶酪和啤酒》
主持制定國家/行業標準：
1. 國家標準《后備奶牛飼養技術規范》（GB37116-2018）
2. 行業標準《反芻動物飼料中瘤胃未降解蛋白質體外小腸消化率的測定》
3. 行業標準《牛奶尿素氮測定方法》
農業農村部部主推技術：
1. 《優質后備奶牛培育綜合配套技術》（農辦科[2014]9號），第1完成人
2. 《犢牛酸化奶制作與飼喂關鍵技術》（農辦科[2016]4號），第1完成人
3. 《奶牛母子一體化關鍵技術》（農辦科[2018]12號），第1完成人
主編著作：
1. Herbivore Nutrition for the Development of Efficient, Safe and Sustainable Livestock Production，China Agricultural University Press，2007.09
2. 全混合日糧圖冊，中國農業科學技術出版社，2011.12，全國畜牧總站主推培訓教材
3. 青貯制作實用技術，中國農業出版社，2014.12，全國畜牧總站主推培訓教材