School of Agriculture and Food Sciences

Dr Dagong Zhang

Senior Research Assistant
School of Agriculture and Food Sciences
+61 7 54601 567

Publications

Journal Articles (22)
Conference Papers (31)

Journal Articles

Pan, Liyi, Huang, Kim H., Middlebrook, Todd, Zhang, Dagong, Bryden, Wayne L. and Li, Xiuhua (2021). Rumen degradability of barley, oats, sorghum, triticale, and wheat in situ and the effect of pelleting. Agriculture, 11 (7) 647, 1-9. doi: 10.3390/agriculture11070647
Bryden, W. L., Li, X., Ruhnke, I., Zhang, D. and Shini, S. (2021). Nutrition, feeding and laying hen welfare. Animal Production Science, 61 (10), 893-914. doi: 10.1071/AN20396
Olukomaiya, Oladapo Oluwaseye, Pan, Liyi, Zhang, Dagong, Mereddy, Ram, Sultanbawa, Yasmina and Li, Xiuhua (2021). Effect of solid-state fermented and enzyme-supplemented lupins on performance and ileal amino acid digestibility in broiler chickens. Animal Production Science, 61 (14), 1449-1459. doi: 10.1071/an21038
Ratanpaul, Vishal, Zhang, Dagong, Williams, Barbara A., Diffey, Simon, Black, John L. and Gidley, Michael J. (2021). Interplay between grain digestion and fibre in relation to gastro-small-intestinal passage rate and feed intake in pigs. European Journal of Nutrition, 60 (7), 1-17. doi: 10.1007/s00394-021-02567-3
Olukomaiya, Oladapo Oluwaseye, Pan, Liyi, Zhang, Dagong, Mereddy, Ram, Sultanbawa, Yasmina and Li, Xiuhua (2021). Performance and ileal amino acid digestibility in broilers fed diets containing solid-state fermented and enzyme-supplemented canola meals. Animal Feed Science and Technology, 275 114876, 1-10. doi: 10.1016/j.anifeedsci.2021.114876
Gunness, Purnima, Zhai, Honglei, Williams, Barbara A., Zhang, Dagong and Gidley, Michael J. (2021). Pectin and mango pulp both reduce plasma cholesterol in pigs but have different effects on triglycerides and bile acids. Food Hydrocolloids, 112 106369, 106369. doi: 10.1016/j.foodhyd.2020.106369
Ratanpaul, Vishal, Zhang, Dagong, Williams, Barbara A., Diffey, Simon, Black, John L. and Gidley, Michael J. (2020). Intrinsic grain starch digestibility affects the concentration of faecal markers of colonic fermentation and bodyweight gain without affecting feed intake in pigs. Animal Feed Science and Technology, 268 114599, 1-12. doi: 10.1016/j.anifeedsci.2020.114599
Shini, S., Zhang, D., Aland, R.C., Li, X., Dart, P.J., Callaghan, M.J., Speight, R.E. and Bryden, W.L. (2020). Probiotic Bacillus amyloliquefaciens H57 ameliorates subclinical necrotic enteritis in broiler chicks by maintaining intestinal mucosal integrity and improving feed efficiency. Poultry Science, 99 (9), 4278-4293. doi: 10.1016/j.psj.2020.05.034
Low, Dorrain Y., Pluschke, Anton M., Gerrits, Walter J.J., Zhang, Dagong, Shelat, Kinnari J., Gidley, Michael J. and Williams, Barbara A. (2020). Cereal dietary fibres influence retention time of digesta solid and liquid phases along the gastrointestinal tract. Food Hydrocolloids, 104 105739, 1-8. doi: 10.1016/j.foodhyd.2020.105739
Ratanpaul, Vishal, Zhang, Dagong, Williams, Barbara A., Diffey, Simon, Black, John L. and Gidley, Michael J. (2019). Wheat bran and oat hulls have dose-dependent effects on ad-libitum feed intake in pigs related to digesta hydration and colonic fermentation. Food & Function, 10 (12), 8298-8308. doi: 10.1039/c8fo02496k
Pluschke, Anton M., Williams, Barbara A., Zhang, Dagong, Anderson, Stephen T., Roura, Eugeni and Gidley, Michael J. (2018). Male grower pigs fed cereal soluble dietary fibres display biphasic glucose response and delayed glycaemic response after an oral glucose tolerance test. PloS One, 13 (3) e0193137, 1-18. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0193137
Pluschke, Anton M, Williams, Barbara A, Zhang, Dagong and Gidley, Michael J (2018). Dietary pectin and mango pulp effects on small intestinal enzyme activity levels and macronutrient digestion in grower pigs. Food & function, 9 (2), 991-999. doi: 10.1039/c7fo00602k
Pluschke, Anton M., Simmons, Gregory S., Keates, Helen L., Cameron, Ranald D. A., Zhang, Dagong, Wright, John D. and Williams, Barbara A. (2017). An updated method for the jugular catheterization of grower pigs for repeated blood sampling following an oral glucose tolerance test. Laboratory Animals, 51 (4), 397-404. doi: 10.1177/0023677216682772
Le, Oanh T., Dart, Peter J., Harper, Karen, Zhang, Dagong, Schofield, Benjamin, Callaghan, Matthew J., Lisle, Allan T., Klieve, Athol V. and McNeill, David M. (2017). Effect of probiotic Bacillus amyloliquefaciens strain H57 on productivity and the incidence of diarrhoea in dairy calves. Animal Production Science, 57 (5), 912-919. doi: 10.1071/AN15776
Noble, Glenys K., Li, Xiuhua, Zhang, Dagong and Sillence, Martin N. (2016). Randomised clinical trial on the effect of a single oral administration of L-tryptophan, at three dose rates, on reaction speed, plasma concentration and haemolysis in horses. Veterinary Journal, 213, 84-86. doi: 10.1016/j.tvjl.2016.05.003
Li, Xiuhua, Zhang, Dagong, Yang, Tsung Y. and Bryden, Wayne L. (2016). Phosphorus bioavailability: a key aspect for conserving this critical animal feed resource with reference to broiler nutrition. Agriculture, 6 (2) 25, 25. doi: 10.3390/agriculture6020025
Williams, Barbara A., Zhang, Dagong, Lisle, Allan T., Mikkelsen, Deirdre, McSweeney C. S., Kang, Seungha, Bryden, Wayne L. and Gidley, Michael J. (2016). Soluble arabinoxylan enhances large intestinal microbial health biomarkers in pigs fed a red meat-containing diet. Nutrition, 32 (4), 491-497. doi: 10.1016/j.nut.2015.10.008
Zhang, Dagong, Williams, Barbara A., Mikkelsen, Deirdre, Li, Xiuhua, Keates, Helen L., Lisle, Allan T., Collins, Helen M., Fincher, Geoffrey B., Bird, Anthony R., Topping, David L., Gidley, Michael J. and Bryden, Wayne L. (2015). Soluble arabinoxylan alters digesta flow and protein digestion of red meat-containing diets in pigs. Nutrition, 31 (9), 1141-1147. doi: 10.1016/j.nut.2015.03.006
Shelat, Kinnari J., Nicholson, Timothy, Flanagan, Barnadine M., Zhang, Dagong, Williams, Barbara A. and Gidley, Michael J. (2014). Rheology and microstructure characterisation of small intestinal digesta from pigs fed a red meat-containing Western-style diet. Food Hydrocolloids, 44, 300-308. doi: 10.1016/j.foodhyd.2014.09.036
Belobrajdic, Damien P., Bird, Anthony R., Conlon, Michael A., Williams, Barbara A., Kang, Seungha, McSweeney, Christopher S., Zhang, Dagong, Bryden, Wayne L., Gidley, Michael J. and Topping, David L. (2012). An arabinoxylan-rich fraction from wheat enhances caecal fermentation and protects colonocyte DNA against diet-induced damage in pigs. British Journal of Nutrition, 107 (9), 1274-1282. doi: 10.1017/S0007114511004338
Noble, G. K., Brockwell, Y. M., Munn, K. J., Harris, P. A., Davidson, H. R. B., Li, X., Zhang, D. and Sillence, M. N. (2008). Effects of a commercial dose of L-tryptophan on plasma tryptophan concentrations and behaviour in horses. Equine Veterinary Journal, 40 (1), 51-56. doi: 10.2746/042516407X238503
Werdi Pratiwi, N.M., Murray, P.J., Taylor, D.G. and Zhang, D. (2006). Comparison of breed, slaughter weight and castration on fatty acid profiles in the longissimus thoracic muscle from male Boer and Australian feral goats. Small Ruminant Research, 64 (1-2), 94-100. doi: 10.1016/j.smallrumres.2005.04.002

Conference Papers

Shini, S., Zhang, D., Aland, R.C., Li, X., Dart, P.J., Callaghan, M.J., Speight, R.E. and Bryden, W.L. (2020). Efficacy of the probiotic Bacillus amyloliquefaciens H57 in a chick subclinical necrotic enteritis model. Australian Poultry Science Symposium, Sydney, Australia, 16-19 February 2020. Camden, NSW, Australia: Poultry Research Foundation, University of Sydney.
Li, X., Zhang, D. and Bryden, W. L. (2017). Calcium and phosphorus metabolism and nutrition of poultry: are current diets formulated in excess?. Clayton, VIC, Australia: C S I R O Publishing. doi: 10.1071/AN17389
Roura, E., Shrestha, B., Zeng, Y., Zhang, D. and Diffey, S. (2011). A method to evaluate piglet preferences specific to taste. Australian Pig Science Association Conference (APSA 2011), Adelaide, Australia, 27- 30 November 2011. Werribee, Victoria: Australasian Pig Science Association.
Gidley, M. J., Pluschke, A. M., Sopade, P. A., Al-Rabadi, G. J. S., Sultan, A., Gan, C. Y., Li, X., Zhang, D. and Bryden, W. L. (2011). Sorghum grain starch digestibility: Effects of particle size and enzyme treatment. Annual Australian Poultry Science Symposium (22nd, APPS, 2011), Sydney, Australia, 14-16 February 2011. Camden, NSW, Australia: University of Sydney.
Bryden, W. L., Cadogan, D. J., Li, X., Sultan, A. and Zhang, D. (2010). Dietary enzymes alter sorghum protein digestibility and AME content. Australian Poultry Science Symposium, Sydney, NSW, Australia, 1-3 February 2010. Sydney, Australia: The University of Sydney.
Gidley, M. J., Williams, B. A., Zhang, D., Gunness, P., Mikkelsen, D., Gorham, B., Keates, H., Bryden, W. L., Belobrajdic, D., Conlon, M. A., Kang, S., McSweeney, C., Bird, A. R. and Topping, D. L. (2009). Arabinoxylan improves indices of gut health and reduces DNA damage in pigs consuming a high risk “Western diet”: a pilot study. American Association of Cereal Chemists International 2009 Annual Meeting, Baltimore, MD, United States, 13-16 September 2009.
Belobrajdic, D. P., Gidley, M. J., Williams, B. A., Zhang, D., Bryden, W. L., Conlon, M. A., Bird, A. R. and Topping, D. L. (2009). Arabinoxylan reduces diet-induced colonocyte DNA damage in pigs. 19th International Congress of Nutrition, Bangkok, Thailand, 4-9 October 2009. BASEL: KARGER.
Li, X., Zhang, D. and Bryden, W. L. (2008). Near infrared spectroscopy predicts digestible crude protein content of feedstuffs. 23rd World's Poultry Congress 2008, incorporating the 6th Asian-Pacific Poultry Health Congress and the 4th International Ratite Science Symposium, Brisbane, Australia, 30 June-4 July 2008. Cambridge, U.K.: Cambridge University Press.
Powell, F. L., Li, X., Zhang, D., Cawdell-Smith, A. J. and Bryden, W. L. (2008). Effect of a non-therapeutic antibiotic on equine diet digestibility.. Research for the 21st Century Horse Industry: From Genomics to the Winning Post., Gold Coast, Australia, 4-6 June, 2008. Australia: Australian Equine Genetics Research Centre.
Li, X., Zhang, D., Kumar, A. and Bryden, W. L. (2008). Comparison of apparent ileal amino acid digestibility coefficients between broiler chickens and turkeys using acid insoluble ash and hexatriacontane as markers. WPC08: XXIII World’s Poultry Congress 2008, Brisbane, Qld, Australia, 10-15 August 2008. Cambridge, United Kingdom: Cambridge University Press.
Li, X., Kumar, A., Zhang, D., Huang, K. H. and Bryden, W. L. (2007). Phosphorus supply from layer diets. 19th Annual Australian Poultry Science Symposium, Sydney, NSW, 12-14 February, 2007. Australia: University of Sydney, Poultry Research Foundation.
Zhang, D., Huang, K. H., Hoai, H. T., Mulyantini, N. G. A., Kumar, A. and Bryden, W. L. (2007). The response of broilers to dietary digestible lysine levels in the grower phase. Australian Poultry Science Symposium, Sydney, NSW, 12-14 February, 2007. Australia: University of Sydney, Poultry Research Foundation.
Bryden, W. L., Li, X. and Zhang, D. (2007). The Relationship Between the Crude Protein Content and the Apparent Ileal Digestible Amino Acid Content of Wheat and Sorghum. Joint New Zealand Nutrition Society and Nutrition Society of Australia Annual Scientific Meeting, Auckland, New Zealand, 5-7 December 2007.
Li, X., Zhang, D., Kumar, A. and Bryden, W. L. (2007). Comparison of apparent ileal amino acid digestibility coefficients between broiler chickens and turkeys using acid insoluble ash and hexatriacontane as markers. Queensland Poultry Science Symposium, Gatton, Queensland, Australia, 19 July 2007.
Li, X., Zhang, D., Kumar, A. and Bryden, W. L. (2007). A comparison of amino acid digestibility coefficients of soybean meal in broilers and turkeys. Recent Advances in Animal Nutrition in Australia, Armidale, NSW, 9-11 July 2007. Armidale, N.S.W.: Dept. of Biochemistry, Microbiology and Nutrition, University of New England.
Su, X. X., Hu, C. H., Qi, H. W., Wang, D. G., Yu, X. F., Zhang, D. and Li, X. (2007). Growth performance and carcass characteristics of beef cattle fed soybean meal, sunflower meal and distiller grain as protein sources in China. Food, Health and Economic Development, -, 2007. Australia: HEC Press.
Li, X., Ni Gusti Ayu, M., Zhang, D, Gurney, and Bryden, W L (2006). Apparent ileal amino acid digestibility of Australian sorghum. 18th Annual Australian Poultry Science Symposium, Sydney, 20-22 February, 2006. Sydney: The Poultry Research Foundation.
Zhang, D, Li, X. and Bryden, W L (2006). Dietary digestible lysine contents and broilers performance during the starter period. 12th European Poultry Conference, Verona, Italy, 10-14 September, 2006. Netherlands: World's Poultry Science Association.
Bryden, W L, Zhang, D and Li, X. (2006). Relationship between total crude protein content and apparent ileal amino acid digestibility of wheat for broilers. 12th European Poultry Conference, Verona, Italy, 10-14 September, 2006. Netherlands: World's Poultry Science Association.
Li, X., Zhang, D. and Bryden, W. L. (2006). The relationships between apparent ileal digestible amino acid and crude protein contents of canola meals. 12th European Poultry Conference, Verona, Italy, 10-14 September, 2006. Netherlands: World's Poultry Science Association.
Zhang, D., Li, X., Munn, J., Sillence, N. and Bryden, W. L. (2006). Amino acid analysis of horse serum by a new gas chromatography method. Australian Equine Science Symposium, Gold Coast, QLD, 13-14 June, 2006.
Noble, K., Brockwell, M., Munn, J., Harris, A., Davidson, P. B., Li, X., Zhang, D, Cao,, Bryden, W L and Sillence, N. (2006). Effect of oral tryptophan on the reaction of horses to a novel person or object. Australian Equine Science Symposium, Gold Coast, QLD,, 13-14 June, 2006.
Zhang, D., Li, X., Cao, M., Sillence, M.N. and Bryden, W. L. (2005). Gas chromatography to determine amino acids in serum. Recent Advances in Animal Nutrition in Australia 2005, UNE, Armidale, NSW, Australia, 10-13 July, 2005. Australia: University of New England.
Shini, S., Li, X., Ni Gusti Ayu, M., Zhang, D., Shini, A., Kumar, A., Hosking, B. and Bryden, W. L. (2005). Methionine requirements and immune function in broiler chicks. Recent Advances in Animal Nutrition in Australia 2005, UNE, Armidale, NSW, 10-13 July, 2005. Australia: University of New England.
Li, X., Kumar, A., Zhang, D., Cao, M., Shini, A., Wendt, P., Huang, K. and Bryden, W. L. (2005). Supplementing layer diets with phytase to reduce the use of meat and bone meal.. Recent Advances in Animal Nutrition in Australia 2005, UNE, Armidale, NSW, Australia, 10-13 July, 2005. Australia: University of New England.
Li, X., Zhang, D. and Bryden, W. L. (2005). The relationships between apparent ileal digestible amino acid and crude protein contents of canola meals.. 29th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Nutrition Society of Australia, Melbourne, 30 November - 3 December, 2005. Australia: HEC Press.
Zhang, D., Li, X., Sillence, M.N. and Bryden, W. L. (2005). Serum amino acid analysis by gas chromatography.. 29th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Nutrition Society of Australia, Melbourne, 30 November - 3 December, 2005. Australia: HEC Press.
Noble, G.K., Munn, K.J., Brockwell, Y.M., Austin, H.E., Harris, P.A., Davidson, H.P.B., Zhang, D., Li, X., Cao, M., Bryden, W. L. and Sillence, M.N. (2005). Do commercial tryptophan pastes elevate plasma tryptophan concentrations in horses?. 29th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Nutrition Society of Australia, Melbourne, 30 November-3 December, 2005. Australia: HEC Press.
Zhang, D., Li, X., Cao, M. and Bryden, W. L. (2005). Dietary lipid source, level and carcass fatty acid composition in broilers.. 17th Annual Australian Poultry Science Symposium, Sydney, NSW, 7-9 February, 2005. Australia: University of Sydney, Poultry Research Foundation.
Stewart, G. D., Shini, S., Byrne, T. J., Zhang, D., Pym, R. A., Roberts, J.R., Downing, J.A. and Bryden, W. L. (2004). Assessment and Development of Best Management Practices for Conventional and alternative Laying Systems. 22nd World's Poultry Congress, Istanbul, Turkey, 8-13 June 2004. Turkey: World's Poultry Science Association.
Stewart, G. D., Shini, S., Byrne, T. J., Zhang, D., Pym, R. A. and Bryden, W. L. (2004). Haematological parameters of hens housed in different laying systems.. 16th Annual Australian Poultry Science Symposium, Sydney, 9-11 February 2004. Sydney: Uni of Syd, Poultry Research Foundation.