Journal Article: 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
Journal Article: 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
Other Outputs: 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
Goat Industry - Sustainability Credentials Project
(2023–2026) Meat & Livestock Australia
Effect of probiotics on cattle metabolism, in vivo cattle trial at QASP UQ
(2023) Terragen Biotech Pty Ltd
(2022–2023) Feedworks Pty Ltd
Understanding body temperature regulation in grazing cattle and the effects on production
Doctor Philosophy
Heat load mitigation through nutritional management
Master Philosophy
Effect of physiological status on gaot methane emissions
Doctor Philosophy
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Goat Industry - Sustainability Credentials Project
(2023–2026) Meat & Livestock Australia
Effect of probiotics on cattle metabolism, in vivo cattle trial at QASP UQ
(2023) Terragen Biotech Pty Ltd
(2022–2023) Feedworks Pty Ltd
Understanding body temperature regulation in grazing cattle and the effects on production
Doctor Philosophy — Principal Advisor
Other advisors:
Heat load mitigation through nutritional management
Master Philosophy — Associate Advisor
Other advisors:
Effect of physiological status on gaot methane emissions
Doctor Philosophy — Associate Advisor
Other advisors:
Evaluation of automated bunk management. Feedlot cattle performance
Doctor Philosophy — Associate Advisor
Other advisors:
(2022) Master Philosophy — Associate Advisor
Other advisors: