The University of Queensland

Adaptation of beef cattle to heat stress challenges

Gaughan, J. B., Lees, A. M. and Lees, J. C. (2021). Adaptation of beef cattle to heat stress challenges. Climate change and livestock production: recent advances and future perspectives. (pp. 29-38) edited by Veerasamy Sejian, Surinder Singh Chauhan, Chinnasamy Devaraj, Pradeep Kumar Malik and Raghavendra Bhatta. Singapore, Singapore: Springer Singapore. doi: 10.1007/978-981-16-9836-1_3

Applications of infrared thermal imaging and rumen boluses for quantifying heat stress in cattle

Lees, A. M., Wallage, A. L., Labeur, L., Sammes, S. L., Lees, J. C. and Gaughan, J. B. (2021). Applications of infrared thermal imaging and rumen boluses for quantifying heat stress in cattle. Climate change and livestock production: recent advances and future perspectives. (pp. 99-112) edited by Veerasamy Sejian, Surinder Singh Chauhan, Chinnasamy Devaraj, Pradeep Kumar Malik and Raghavendra Bhatta. Singapore, Singapore: Springer Singapore. doi: 10.1007/978-981-16-9836-1_9

Opportunities, challenges, and ecological footprint of sustaining small ruminant production in the changing climate scenario

Sejian, V., Silpa, M. V., Lees, Angela M., Krishnan, G., Devaraj, C., Bagath, M., Anisha, J. P., Reshma Nair, M. R., Manimaran, A., Bhatta, R. and Gaughan, J. B. (2021). Opportunities, challenges, and ecological footprint of sustaining small ruminant production in the changing climate scenario. Agroecological footprints management for sustainable food system. (pp. 365-396) edited by Arnab Banerjee, Ram Swaroop Meena, Manoj Kumar Jhariya and Dhiraj Kumar Yadav. Singapore, Singapore: Springer Singapore. doi: 10.1007/978-981-15-9496-0_12

Adaptive mechanisms of sheep to climate change

Sejian, Veerasamy, Hyder, Iqbal, Maurya, V. P., Bagath, M., Krishnan, G., Aleena, Joy, Archana, P. R., Lees, Angela M., Kumar, Davendra, Bhatta, Raghavendra and Naqvi, S. M.K. (2017). Adaptive mechanisms of sheep to climate change. Sheep production adapting to climate change. (pp. 117-147) edited by Veerasamy Sejian, Raghavendra Bhatta, John Gaughan, Pradeep Kumar Malik, S.M.K. Naqvi and Rattan Lal. Gateway East, Singapore : Springer Singapore. doi: 10.1007/978-981-10-4714-5_5

Management strategies to reduce heat stress in sheep

Lees, Angela M., Lees, J. C., Sejian, Veerasamy and Gaughan, John (2017). Management strategies to reduce heat stress in sheep. Sheep production adapting to climate change. (pp. 349-370) edited by Veerasamy Sejian, Raghavendra Bhatta, John Gaughan, Pradeep Kumar Malik, S.M.K. Naqvi and Rattan Lal. Gateway East, Singapore : Springer Singapore. doi: 10.1007/978-981-10-4714-5_17

Measurement of severity of heat stress in sheep

Sejian, Veerasamy, Krishnan, G., Bagath, M., Vaswani, Shalini, Pragna, Prathap, Aleena, Joy, Lees, Angela M., Maurya, V. P. and Bhatta, Raghavendra (2017). Measurement of severity of heat stress in sheep. Sheep production adapting to climate change. (pp. 307-318) edited by Veerasamy Sejian, Raghavendra Bhatta, John Gaughan, Pradeep Kumar Malik, S.M.K. Naqvi and Rattan Lal. Gateway East, Singapore: Springer Singapore. doi: 10.1007/978-981-10-4714-5_14

Australian assessment highlights global risks for sheep production in a warmer climate

Mayberry, Dianne and Lees, Angela (2024). Australian assessment highlights global risks for sheep production in a warmer climate. Nature Food, 5 (3), 198-199. doi: 10.1038/s43016-024-00942-x

The influence of loading, road transport, unloading and time in lairage on body temperature in finished feedlot steers

Bonner, S. L., Loxton, I. D., Lisle, A., Lawrence, R. J., Lees, A. M. and Gaughan, J. B. (2024). The influence of loading, road transport, unloading and time in lairage on body temperature in finished feedlot steers. Animal Production Science, 64 (5) AN23378. doi: 10.1071/an23378

Heat tolerance, thermal equilibrium and environmental management strategies for dairy cows living in intertropical regions

Santos, Severino Guilherme Caetano Gonçalves dos, Saraiva, Edilson Paes, Gonzaga Neto, Severino, Maia, Maria Isabelly Leite, Lees, Angela M., Sejian, Verassamy, Maia, Alex Sandro Campos, Medeiros, Geovergue Rodrigues de and Fonsêca, Vinícius de França Carvalho (2022). Heat tolerance, thermal equilibrium and environmental management strategies for dairy cows living in intertropical regions. Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 9 988775, 1-9. doi: 10.3389/fvets.2022.988775

Feedlot factors influencing the incidence of dark cutting in Australian grain-fed beef

Steel, Cameron C., Lees, Angela M., Tarr, Garth, Dunshea, Frank R., Bowler, Des, Cowley, Frances, Warner, Robyn D. and McGilchrist, Peter (2022). Feedlot factors influencing the incidence of dark cutting in Australian grain-fed beef. Animals, 12 (15) 1989, 1-14. doi: 10.3390/ani12151989

Editorial: Genetic Basis of Thermoregulation in Livestock

Deb, Rajib, Fonsêca, Vinicius De França Carvalho, Payan-Carreira, Rita, Sejian, Veerasamy and Lees, Angela M. (2022). Editorial: Genetic Basis of Thermoregulation in Livestock. Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 9 839612. doi: 10.3389/fvets.2022.839612

A news update from the students and new professionals group

Lees, Angela M., Vecellio, Daniel J. and Dzyuban, Yuliya (2022). A news update from the students and new professionals group. International Journal of Biometeorology, 66 (2), 427-429. doi: 10.1007/s00484-021-02203-z

Advancing biometeorological insights: a third special issue from the students and new professionals of the ISB

Vanos, Jennifer K. and Lees, Angela M. (2022). Advancing biometeorological insights: a third special issue from the students and new professionals of the ISB. International Journal of Biometeorology, 66 (2), 247-249. doi: 10.1007/s00484-021-02230-w

The impact of weather on the incidence of dark cutting in Australian feedlot cattle

Steel, Cameron, Lees, A. M., Tarr, G., Warner, R., Dunshea, F., Cowley, F. and McGilchrist, P. (2021). The impact of weather on the incidence of dark cutting in Australian feedlot cattle. International Journal of Biometeorology, 66 (2), 263-274. doi: 10.1007/s00484-021-02180-3

Thermoregulation of the bovine scrotum 2: simulated acute and chronic heat waves reduces the scrotal thermoregulatory capability of Wagyu bulls

Wallage, Andrea L., Lees, A. M., Lisle, A. T., Lees, J. C., Johnston, S. D. and Gaughan, J. B. (2021). Thermoregulation of the bovine scrotum 2: simulated acute and chronic heat waves reduces the scrotal thermoregulatory capability of Wagyu bulls. International Journal of Biometeorology, 66 (2), 251-262. doi: 10.1007/s00484-021-02108-x

Abattoir Factors Influencing the Incidence of Dark Cutting in Australian Grain-Fed Beef

Steel, Cameron C., Lees, Angela. M., Bowler, D., Gonzalez-Rivas, P. A., Tarr, G., Warner, R. D., Dunshea, F. R., Cowley, Frances C. and McGilchrist, P. (2021). Abattoir Factors Influencing the Incidence of Dark Cutting in Australian Grain-Fed Beef. Animals, 11 (2) 474, 474-15. doi: 10.3390/ani11020474

Influence of feeding Saccharomyces cerevisiae on the heat load responses of lactating dairy cows during summer

Lees, A. M., Olm, J. C.W., Lees, J. C. and Gaughan, J. B. (2021). Influence of feeding Saccharomyces cerevisiae on the heat load responses of lactating dairy cows during summer. International Journal of Biometeorology, 66 (2), 275-288. doi: 10.1007/s00484-021-02169-y

The influence of shade availability on the effectiveness of the Dairy Heat Load Index (DHLI) to predict lactating cow behavior, physiology, and production traits

Lees, J. C., Lees, A. M. and Gaughan, J. B. (2021). The influence of shade availability on the effectiveness of the Dairy Heat Load Index (DHLI) to predict lactating cow behavior, physiology, and production traits. International Journal of Biometeorology, 66 (2), 289-299. doi: 10.1007/s00484-021-02186-x

Heat stress and poultry production: impact and amelioration

Vandana, G. D., Sejian, , Lees, A. M., Pragna, P., Silpa, M. and Maloney, Shane K. (2020). Heat stress and poultry production: impact and amelioration. International Journal of Biometeorology, 65 (2), 163-179. doi: 10.1007/s00484-020-02023-7

Heat load increases the risk of clinical mastitis in dairy cattle

Vitali, A., Felici, A., Lees, A. M., Giacinti, G., Maresca, C., Bernabucci, U., Gaughan, J. B., Nardone, A. and Lacetera, N. (2020). Heat load increases the risk of clinical mastitis in dairy cattle. Journal of Dairy Science, 103 (9), 8378-8387. doi: 10.3168/jds.2019-17748

The influence of heat load on Merino sheep. 3. Cytokine and biochemistry profiles

Lees, A. M., Wijffels, G., McCulloch, R., Stockwell, S., Owen, H., Sullivan, M. L., Olm, J. C. W., Cawdell-Smith, A. J. and Gaughan, J. B. (2020). The influence of heat load on Merino sheep. 3. Cytokine and biochemistry profiles. Animal Production Science, 60 (16), 1940-1948. doi: 10.1071/AN19689

The influence of heat load on Merino sheep. 2. Body temperature, wool surface temperature and respiratory dynamics

Lees, A. M., Sullivan, M. L., Olm, J. C. W., Cawdell-Smith, A. J. and Gaughan, J. B. (2020). The influence of heat load on Merino sheep. 2. Body temperature, wool surface temperature and respiratory dynamics. Animal Production Science, 60 (16), 1932-1939. doi: 10.1071/AN20268

Welfare of beef cattle in Australian feedlots: a review of the risks and measures

Salvin, Hannah E., Lees, Angela M., Cafe, Linda M., Colditz, Ian G. and Lee, Caroline (2020). Welfare of beef cattle in Australian feedlots: a review of the risks and measures. Animal Production Science, 60 (13), 1569-1590. doi: 10.1071/an19621

The influence of heat load on Merino sheep. 1. Growth, performance, behaviour and climate

Lees, A. M., Sullivan, M. L., Olm, J. C. W., Cawdell-Smith, A. J. and Gaughan, J. B. (2020). The influence of heat load on Merino sheep. 1. Growth, performance, behaviour and climate. Animal Production Science, 60 (16), 1925-1931. doi: 10.1071/AN19687

A novel protocol to measure startle magnitude in sheep

Salvin, Hannah, Cafe, Linda, Lees, Angela, Morris, Stephen and Lee, Caroline (2020). A novel protocol to measure startle magnitude in sheep. Applied Animal Behaviour Science, 228 104996, 1-9. doi: 10.1016/j.applanim.2020.104996

Influence of shade on panting score and behavioural responses of Bos taurus and Bos indicus feedlot cattle to heat load

Lees, A. M., Lees, J. C., Sejian, V., Sullivan, M. L. and Gaughan, J. B. (2020). Influence of shade on panting score and behavioural responses of Bos taurus and Bos indicus feedlot cattle to heat load. Animal Production Science, 60 (2), 305-315. doi: 10.1071/AN19013

The influence of temperament on body temperature response to handling in Angus cattle

Lees, Angela M., Salvin, Hannah E., Colditz, Ian. G. and Lee, Caroline (2020). The influence of temperament on body temperature response to handling in Angus cattle. Animals, 10 (1) 172, 1-16. doi: 10.3390/ani10010172

The impact of heat stress on the immune system in dairy cattle: A review

Bagath, M., Krishnan, G., Devaraj, C., Rashamol, V. P., Pragna, P., Lees, A. M. and Sejian, V. (2019). The impact of heat stress on the immune system in dairy cattle: A review. Research in Veterinary Science, 126, 94-102. doi: 10.1016/j.rvsc.2019.08.011

Influence of kiwifruit extract infusion on consumer sensory outcomes of striploin (M. longissimus lumborum) and outside flat (M. biceps femoris) from beef carcasses

Lees, Angela, Konarska, Malgorzata, Tarr, Garth, Polkinghorne, Rod and McGilchrist, Peter (2019). Influence of kiwifruit extract infusion on consumer sensory outcomes of striploin (M. longissimus lumborum) and outside flat (M. biceps femoris) from beef carcasses. Foods, 8 (8) 332, 1-13. doi: 10.3390/foods8080332

A panting score index for sheep

Lees, A. M., Sullivan, M. L., Olm, J. C. W., Cawdell-Smith, A. J. and Gaughan, J. B. (2019). A panting score index for sheep. International Journal of Biometeorology, 63 (7), 973-978. doi: 10.1007/s00484-019-01711-3

The Impact of Heat Load on Cattle

Lees, Angela M., Sejian, Veerasamy, Wallage, Andrea L., Steel, Cameron C., Mader, Terry L., Lees, Jarrod C. and Gaughan, John B. (2019). The Impact of Heat Load on Cattle. Animals, 9 (6) 322, 322. doi: 10.3390/ani9060322

Evaluating rumen temperature as an estimate of core body temperature in Angus feedlot cattle during summer

Lees, Angela M., Sejian, V., Lees, J. C., Sullivan, M. L., Lisle, A. T. and Gaughan, J. B. (2019). Evaluating rumen temperature as an estimate of core body temperature in Angus feedlot cattle during summer. International Journal of Biometeorology, 63 (7), 939-947. doi: 10.1007/s00484-019-01706-0

Prediction models, assessment methodologies and biotechnological tools to quantify heat stress response in ruminant livestock

Rashamol, V. P., Sejian, V., Pragna, P., Lees, A. M., Bagath, M., Krishnan, G. and Gaughan, J. B. (2019). Prediction models, assessment methodologies and biotechnological tools to quantify heat stress response in ruminant livestock. International Journal of Biometeorology, 63 (9), 1265-1281. doi: 10.1007/s00484-019-01735-9

Relationship between rectal temperature and vaginal temperature in grazing Bos taurus heifers

Lees, Angela M., Lea, Jim M., Salvin, Hannah E., Cafe, Linda M., Colditz, Ian G. and Lee, Caroline (2018). Relationship between rectal temperature and vaginal temperature in grazing Bos taurus heifers. Animals, 8 (9), 1-8. doi: 10.3390/ani8090156

Developing a heat load index for lactating dairy cows

Lees, J. C., Lees, A. M. and Gaughan, J. B. (2018). Developing a heat load index for lactating dairy cows. Animal Production Science, 58 (8), 1387-1391. doi: 10.1071/AN17776

Assessment of the carbon footprint of four commercial dairy production systems in Australia using an integrated farm system model

Sejian, Veerasamy, Prasadh, R. Shyaam, Lees, Angela M., Lees, Jarrod C., Al-Hosni, Yaqoub A.S., Sullivan, Megan L. and Gaughan, John B. (2018). Assessment of the carbon footprint of four commercial dairy production systems in Australia using an integrated farm system model. Carbon Management, 9 (1), 57-70. doi: 10.1080/17583004.2017.1418595

Sixty years of animal biometeorology

Gaughan, John B., Lees, Angela M. and Sejian, Veerasamy (2017). Sixty years of animal biometeorology. International Journal of Biometeorology, 64 (1), 1-7. doi: 10.1007/s00484-017-1459-1

Effect of heat stress on rumen temperature of three breeds of cattle

Lees, A. M., Lees, J. C., Lisle, A. T., Sullivan, M. L. and Gaughan, J. B. (2017). Effect of heat stress on rumen temperature of three breeds of cattle. International Journal of Biometeorology, 62 (2), 207-215. doi: 10.1007/s00484-017-1442-x

Short communication: using infrared thermography as an in situ measure of core body temperature in lot-fed Angus steers

Lees, Angela M., Lees, J. C., Sejian, V., Wallage, A. L. and Gaughan, J. B. (2017). Short communication: using infrared thermography as an in situ measure of core body temperature in lot-fed Angus steers. International Journal of Biometeorology, 62 (1), 3-8. doi: 10.1007/s00484-017-1433-y

Supporting sustainability initiatives through biometeorology education and training

Allen, Michael J., Vanos, Jennifer, Hondula, David M., Vecellio, David J., Knight, David, Mehdipoor, Hamed, Lucas, Rebekah, Fuhrmann, Chris, Lokys, Hanna, Lees, Angela, Nascimento, Sheila Tavares, Leung, Andrew C. W. and Perkins IV, David R. (2017). Supporting sustainability initiatives through biometeorology education and training. International Journal of Biometeorology, 61 (Suppl 1), S93-S106. doi: 10.1007/s00484-017-1408-z

Thermoregulation of the bovine scrotum 1: measurements of free-range animals in a paddock and pen

Wallage, Andrea L., Johnston, S. D., Lisle, A. T., Beard, L., Lees, A. M., Collins, C. W. and Gaughan, J. B. (2017). Thermoregulation of the bovine scrotum 1: measurements of free-range animals in a paddock and pen. International Journal of Biometeorology, 61 (8), 1-7. doi: 10.1007/s00484-017-1315-3

Modeling of greenhouse gas emission from livestock

Jose, V. Sanjo, Sejian, Veerasamy, Bagath, Madiajagan, Ratnakaran, Athira P., Lees, Angela M., Al-Hosni, Yaqoub A. S., Sullivan, Megan, Bhatta, Raghavendra and Gaughan, John B. (2016). Modeling of greenhouse gas emission from livestock. Frontiers in Environmental Science, 4 (APR) 27. doi: 10.3389/fenvs.2016.00027

Isolation of Nocardia mexicana from focal proliferative tenosynovitis and arthritis in a steer

Owen, H., Buckle, K., Olm, J., Leitner, M., Pandey, S., Gaughan, J. B., Sullivan, M. L., Lees, A. M. and Gibson, J. S. (2015). Isolation of Nocardia mexicana from focal proliferative tenosynovitis and arthritis in a steer. Australian Veterinary Journal, 93 (5), 170-173. doi: 10.1111/avj.12308

The physiology of heat stress in beef cattle

Lees, A.M. and Gaughan, J.B. (2023). The physiology of heat stress in beef cattle. Manipulating Pig Production XIX, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 13-16 November 2023. Amsterdam, Netherlands: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.anscip.2023.01.541

Changes in body temperature of lot-fed Bos taurus and Bos indicus steers during a heat wave

Sammes, Stephanie L., Lees, Angela M., Cawdell-Smith, Judy A. and Gaughan, John B. (2019). Changes in body temperature of lot-fed Bos taurus and Bos indicus steers during a heat wave. 2019 ASAS-CSAS Annual Meeting and Trade Show, Austin, TX, United States, 8-11 July 2019. Cary, NC, United States: Oxford University Press. doi: 10.1093/jas/skz258.308

Developing heat stress thresholds for sheep

Lees, A. M., Sullivan, M. L., Cawdell-Smith, A. J. and Gaughan, J. B. (2017). Developing heat stress thresholds for sheep. 2017 ASAS—CSAS Annual Meeting, Baltimore, MD United States, 8-12 July 2017. Cary, NC United States: Oxford University Press. doi: 10.2527/asasann.2017.505

Enhancing the teaching and learning of biometeorology in higher education

Perkins, David R., Vanos, Jennifer, Fuhrmann, Christopher, Allen, Michael, Knight, David, Lee, Cameron C., Lees, Angela, Leung, Andrew, Lucas, Rebekah, Mehdipoor, Hamed, Nascimento, Sheila Tavares, Sheridan, Scott and Spencer, Jeremy (2017). Enhancing the teaching and learning of biometeorology in higher education. Enhancing the teaching and learning of biometeorology in higher education, Norfolk, VA United States, 28 July-1 August 2016. Boston, MA United States: American Meteorological Society. doi: 10.1175/BAMS-D-16-0343.1

Plasma insulin and glucose concentrations of feedlot cattle during summer

Lees, A. M., Anderson, S. T., Sejian, V. and Gaughan, J. B. (2016). Plasma insulin and glucose concentrations of feedlot cattle during summer. American Society for Animal Science, Annual Meeting, Salt Lake City, UT United States, 2016. Cary, NC United States: Oxford University Press. doi: 10.2527/jam2016-1284

Complete multimodel dataset

Lees, Angela, Gaughan, John, Wallage, Andrea and Johnston, Steve (2024). Complete multimodel dataset. The University of Queensland. (Dataset) doi: 10.48610/fb62e47

Biological responses of feedlot cattle to heat load

Lees, Angela Maree (2016). Biological responses of feedlot cattle to heat load. PhD Thesis, School of Agriculture and Food Sciences, The University of Queensland. doi: 10.14264/uql.2016.99