Professor John Gaughan
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John Gaughan

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Background

John is a Professor in the School of Agriculture and Food Sustainability at The University of Queensland, Gatton, Australia. John has 178 publications, in the areas of; impacts of harsh climatic conditions on livestock, physiological responses to heat stress, modeling the impact of climate change on animal production (beef, dairy, sheep), animal welfare and ruminant nutrition. He is part of an international team which has recently developed new thermal stress indices for livestock, a heat stress risk assessment model for feedlot cattle, and is currently developing a heat stress risk assessment model for dairy cows, horses and working dogs. His worked has largely focused on gaining an understanding of animal’s physiological responses to acute and chronic heat stress, the development strategies to ameliorate the impact of high heat load, and the likely impact of future climatic conditions on animals (domestic and wildlife). John is also part of a team investigating greenhouse gas abatement strategies for cattle, and has on-going collaborative projects with colleagues in the USA and India.

Availability

Professor John Gaughan is:
Not available for supervision
Media expert

Fields of research

Agricultural, Veterinary and Food Sciences

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Applied Science, unknown
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Management, University of New England Australia
  • Masters (Research) of Agricultural Studies, The University of Queensland
  • Doctor of Philosophy of Animal Science, The University of Queensland

Search Professor John Gaughan’s works on UQ eSpace

213 works between 1994 and 2024
All (213) Journal Article (99) Book Chapter (26) Conference Publication (80) Other Outputs (7) Edited Outputs (1)

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Featured

2013

Journal Article

Effects of chronic heat stress on plasma concentration of secreted heat shock protein 70 in growing feedlot cattle

Gaughan, J. B., Bonner, S. L., Loxton, I. and Mader, T. L. (2013). Effects of chronic heat stress on plasma concentration of secreted heat shock protein 70 in growing feedlot cattle. Journal of Animal Science, 91 (1), 120-129. doi: 10.2527/jas.2012-5294

Effects of chronic heat stress on plasma concentration of secreted heat shock protein 70 in growing feedlot cattle

Featured

2012

Conference Publication

Livestock production in a changing climate: Adaptation and mitigation research in Australia

Henry, Beverley, Charmley, Ed, Eckard, Richard, Gaughan, John B. and Hegarty, Richard (2012). Livestock production in a changing climate: Adaptation and mitigation research in Australia. Inaugural Climate Change Research Strategy for Primary Industries Conference 2011 (CCRSPI 2011), Melbourne, Australia, 14–17 February 2011. Collingwood, Vic., Australia: CSIRO Publishing. doi: 10.1071/CP11169

Livestock production in a changing climate: Adaptation and mitigation research in Australia

2024

Journal Article

The Relationship between the Infrared Eye Temperature of Beef Cattle and Associated Biological Responses at High Environmental Temperatures

Idris, Musadiq, Sullivan, Megan, Gaughan, John B. and Phillips, Clive J. C. (2024). The Relationship between the Infrared Eye Temperature of Beef Cattle and Associated Biological Responses at High Environmental Temperatures. Animals, 14 (19), 2898. doi: 10.3390/ani14192898

The Relationship between the Infrared Eye Temperature of Beef Cattle and Associated Biological Responses at High Environmental Temperatures

2024

Journal Article

Allostasis as a consequence of high heat load in grain fed feedlot cattle

Wijffels, Gene, Lees, Angela M, Sullivan, Megan L, Sammes, Stephanie L, Li, Y and Gaughan, John B (2024). Allostasis as a consequence of high heat load in grain fed feedlot cattle. Translational Animal Science, 8. doi: 10.1093/tas/txae133

Allostasis as a consequence of high heat load in grain fed feedlot cattle

2024

Conference Publication

61 Effects of a calcareous marine algae on blood biochemistry during a heat wave in grain-fed steers

Sammes, Stephanie L., Gaughan, John B., O’Connell, Shane and Lees, Angela (2024). 61 Effects of a calcareous marine algae on blood biochemistry during a heat wave in grain-fed steers. 2024 ASAS Annual Meeting Abstracts, Calgary, AB, Canada, 21 - 25 July 2024. Cary, NC, United States: Oxford University Press. doi: 10.1093/jas/skae234.344

61 Effects of a calcareous marine algae on blood biochemistry during a heat wave in grain-fed steers

2024

Conference Publication

60 Effects of a calcareous marine algae on dry matter intake, water intake, rumen temperature, rumen pH and average daily gain of grain-fed steers during a heat wave

Sammes, Stephanie L., Gaughan, John B., O’Connell, Shane and Lees, Angela (2024). 60 Effects of a calcareous marine algae on dry matter intake, water intake, rumen temperature, rumen pH and average daily gain of grain-fed steers during a heat wave. 2024 ASAS Annual Meeting Abstracts, Calgary, AB, Canada, 21 - 25 July 2024. Cary, NC, United States: Oxford University Press. doi: 10.1093/jas/skae234.343

60 Effects of a calcareous marine algae on dry matter intake, water intake, rumen temperature, rumen pH and average daily gain of grain-fed steers during a heat wave

2024

Journal Article

Behavioural Responses of Beef Cattle to Hot Conditions

Idris, Musadiq, Sullivan, Megan, Gaughan, John B. and Phillips, Clive J. C. (2024). Behavioural Responses of Beef Cattle to Hot Conditions. Animals, 14 (16) 2444, 2444. doi: 10.3390/ani14162444

Behavioural Responses of Beef Cattle to Hot Conditions

2024

Conference Publication

Measuring HSP in tail hair as an alternative method to assess heat stress in cattle

McCosker, Kieren, Cavallaro, Tony, Lees, Angela, Sammes, Stephanie, McGowan, Michael, Gaughan, John and Ross, Elizabeth (2024). Measuring HSP in tail hair as an alternative method to assess heat stress in cattle. 35th Biennial Conference of the Australian Association of Animal Sciences and the 20th Asian - Australasian Association of Animal Production Societies, Melbourne, VIC, Australia, 8-12 July 2024. Toowong, QLD, Australia: Australian Society of Animal Production.

Measuring HSP in tail hair as an alternative method to assess heat stress in cattle

2024

Journal Article

Observed climatology and variability of cattle heat stress in Australia

Cowan, Tim, Wheeler, Matthew C., Cobon, David H., Gaughan, John B., Marshall, Andrew G., Sharples, Wendy, McCulloch, Jillian and Jarvis, Chelsea (2024). Observed climatology and variability of cattle heat stress in Australia. Journal of Applied Meteorology and Climatology, 63 (5), 645-663. doi: 10.1175/jamc-d-23-0082.1

Observed climatology and variability of cattle heat stress in Australia

2024

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, 1-10. doi: 10.1071/an23378

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

2024

Journal Article

Comparing the responses of grain-fed feedlot cattle under moderate heat load and during subsequent recovery with those of feed-restricted thermoneutral counterparts: blood cells and inflammatory markers

Wijffels, G., Sullivan, M. L., Stockwell, S., Briscoe, S., Pearson, R., Li, Y., Macs, A. M., Sejian, V., McCulloch, R., Olm, J. C. W., Cawdell-Smith, J. and Gaughan, J. B. (2024). Comparing the responses of grain-fed feedlot cattle under moderate heat load and during subsequent recovery with those of feed-restricted thermoneutral counterparts: blood cells and inflammatory markers. International Journal of Biometeorology, 68 (2), 211-227. doi: 10.1007/s00484-023-02584-3

Comparing the responses of grain-fed feedlot cattle under moderate heat load and during subsequent recovery with those of feed-restricted thermoneutral counterparts: blood cells and inflammatory markers

2024

Journal Article

Faecal cortisol metabolites, body temperature, and behaviour of beef cattle exposed to a heat load

Idris, M., Sullivan, M., Gaughan, J.B., Keeley, T. and Phillips, C.J.C. (2024). Faecal cortisol metabolites, body temperature, and behaviour of beef cattle exposed to a heat load. animal, 18 (4) 101112, 101112. doi: 10.1016/j.animal.2024.101112

Faecal cortisol metabolites, body temperature, and behaviour of beef cattle exposed to a heat load

2024

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

Complete multimodel dataset

2024

Conference Publication

δ15N and physiologic changes in Angus steers before, during and after a heat stress event

Fraser, Brandon, Lees, Angela, Sammes, Stephanie, Gaughan, John, Wijffels, Gene and Prada e Silva, Luis (2024). δ15N and physiologic changes in Angus steers before, during and after a heat stress event. 35th Biennial Conference of the Australian Association of Animal Sciences and the 20th Asian - Australasian Association of Animal Production Societies, Melbourne, VIC, Australia, 8 - 12 July 2024. Toowong, QLD, Australia: Australian Society of Animal Production.

δ15N and physiologic changes in Angus steers before, during and after a heat stress event

2024

Conference Publication

Developing a sensor-based behavioural indicator for heat stress in extensive beef cattle grazing systems

Chang, Anita Z., Trotter, Mark G., Williams, Thomas M., Lees, Angela M., Gaughan, John B., Silva, Luis F.P., McCosker, Kieren D., Reid, Jonathan S., Macor, Justin P., Schatz, Tim, Pearson, Christie A. and Colusso, Patricia I. (2024). Developing a sensor-based behavioural indicator for heat stress in extensive beef cattle grazing systems. 35th Biennial Conference of the Australian Association of Animal Sciences and the 20th Asian - Australasian Association of Animal Production Societies, Melbourne, VIC, Australia, 8-12 July 2024. Toowong, QLD, Australia: Australian Association of Animal Sciences.

Developing a sensor-based behavioural indicator for heat stress in extensive beef cattle grazing systems

2024

Conference Publication

The impact of automated feedlot bunk management on Brahman cross steers; performance, health, and carcass outcomes

Platts, Samuel V., Gaughan, John B., McMeniman, Joseph P., George, Matthew H., Lees, Angela M. and George, Melissa M. (2024). The impact of automated feedlot bunk management on Brahman cross steers; performance, health, and carcass outcomes. 35th Biennial Conference of the Australian Association of Animal Sciences and the 20th Asian - Australasian Association of Animal Production Societies, Melbourne, VIC, Australia, 8-12 July 2024. Toowong, QLD, Australia: Australian Society of Animal Production.

The impact of automated feedlot bunk management on Brahman cross steers; performance, health, and carcass outcomes

2024

Conference Publication

Using the Iberia heat tolerance test to identify heat tolerance in Droughtmaster cows

Pryor, Pippa J., Gaughan, John B., Nahdliah, Nungki L., McCosker, Kieren D. and Lees, Angela M. (2024). Using the Iberia heat tolerance test to identify heat tolerance in Droughtmaster cows. 35th Biennial Conference of the Australian Association of Animal Sciences and the 20th Asian - Australasian Association of Animal Production Societies, Melbourne, VIC, Australia, 8-12 July 2024. Toowong, QLD, Australia: Australian Association of Animal Sciences.

Using the Iberia heat tolerance test to identify heat tolerance in Droughtmaster cows

2024

Conference Publication

The influence of the eShepherd™ virtual fencing system on behaviour in grazing beef cattle

Lees, Jarrod C., Li, Ruojin, Bachmann, Nicole, Hedger, Emily, Gaughan, John B. and Lees, Angela M. (2024). The influence of the eShepherd™ virtual fencing system on behaviour in grazing beef cattle. 35th Biennial Conference of the Australian Association of Animal Sciences and the 20th Asian - Australasian Association of Animal Production Societies, Melbourne, VIC, Australia, 8-12 July 2024. Toowong, QLD, Australia: Australian Society of Animal Production.

The influence of the eShepherd™ virtual fencing system on behaviour in grazing beef cattle

2024

Conference Publication

The influence weather station location on heat load prediction in Australian Feedlots

Lees, Angela M., Shemish-Lahey, Lawrence O., Woldeyohannes, Solomon M., Perkins, Nigel R. and Gaughan, John B. (2024). The influence weather station location on heat load prediction in Australian Feedlots. 35th Biennial Conference of the Australian Association of Animal Sciences and the 20th Asian - Australasian Association of Animal Production Societies, Melbourne, VIC, Australia, 8-12 July 2024. Toowong, QLD, Australia: Australian Society of Animal Production.

The influence weather station location on heat load prediction in Australian Feedlots

2024

Conference Publication

The effects of isoquinoline alkaloids on Australian feedlot cattle during periods of heat stress

Dunstan, Leesa J., Caetano, Mariana, Pastor, Anja, Lees, Angela M., Gaughan, John B. and Santiago, Bas (2024). The effects of isoquinoline alkaloids on Australian feedlot cattle during periods of heat stress. 35th Biennial Conference of the Australian Association of Animal Sciences and the 20th Asian - Australasian Association of Animal Production Societies, Melbourne, VIC, Australia, 8 - 12 July 2024. Toowong, QLD, Australia: Australian Society of Animal Production.

The effects of isoquinoline alkaloids on Australian feedlot cattle during periods of heat stress

Current funding

  • 2023 - 2026
    Goat Industry - Sustainability Credentials Project
    Meat & Livestock Australia
    Open grant
  • 2021 - 2026
    NB2: Assessing practical interventions to reduce calf wastage and herd mortality in northern systems
    Meat & Livestock Australia
    Open grant

Past funding

  • 2022 - 2023
    Evaluating the effects of AcidBuf on animal performance, rumen temperature, rumen pH and blood biomarkers of grain fed steers during a simulated heat wave and recovery
    Feedworks Pty Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2022 - 2023
    Effect of Bovaer on performance, health, and carcase characteristics of Australian feedlot cattle
    Integrated Animal Production
    Open grant
  • 2022 - 2024
    Reducing emissions of backgrounded cattle - combining Bovaer®10 with supplementation to reduce methane and increase productivity.
    Meat & Livestock Australia
    Open grant
  • 2020 - 2024
    Heat tolerance (HT) in lactating sows: dietary strategies, metabolic biomarkers and microbiome signature
    Australasian Pork Research Institute Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2020 - 2021
    Development of an online learning module on re-education and re-homing of retired thoroughbred and standardbred race horses
    Racing Animal Welfare Grant
    Open grant
  • 2019
    Evaluation of feedlot heat load model adjustments
    Meat & Livestock Australia
    Open grant
  • 2017 - 2021
    Investigation of new approaches to cooling cows experiencing increased heat loads
    Dairy Australia
    Open grant
  • 2017 - 2019
    Evaluation of a heat load model for feedlot cattle
    Meat & Livestock Australia
    Open grant
  • 2017 - 2018
    Heat stress alleviation in feedlot steers by supplementing with OmniGen-AF
    Phibro Animal Health Research
    Open grant
  • 2017 - 2018
    Determining temperature/humidity thresholds for sheep exported from Australia to the Middle East - Phase 2
    Meat & Livestock Australia
    Open grant
  • 2017 - 2020
    Biomanufacturing advanced animal feed supplements (AQIP 2016 project administered by Queensland University of Technology)
    Queensland University of Technology
    Open grant
  • 2017 - 2018
    Development of a pen prototype to assist in the mitigation of environmental stressors that have negative impacts on cattle health and metabolic efficiency
    SuKarne Agroinductrial SA de CV
    Open grant
  • 2015
    Feeding Eremophylla to cattle to reduce methane output
    Michael T Burgis & Associates
    Open grant
  • 2014 - 2016
    Shade type assessment - beef feedlot (Sukarne)
    SuKarne Agroinductrial SA de CV
    Open grant
  • 2014 - 2017
    Reducing heat load - nightime feed intake, and strategic use of bedding
    Meat & Livestock Australia
    Open grant
  • 2013 - 2016
    Improving resilience against heat stress in dairy cows and pigs
    University of Melbourne
    Open grant
  • 2013 - 2017
    Behavioural and physiological adaptations to heat in the koala
    Queensland Department of Environment and Heritage Protection
    Open grant
  • 2013 - 2017
    Determining temperature/humidity thresholds for sheep exported from Australia to the Middle East
    Meat & Livestock Australia
    Open grant
  • 2013 - 2019
    Gut integrity and inflammation in heat stressed cattle (Meat and Livestock Australia grant administered by CSIRO)
    CSIRO
    Open grant
  • 2012 - 2014
    Impact of increased climate variability on feedlots (MLA project led by AusVet)
    AusVet Animal Health Services
    Open grant
  • 2012 - 2013
    Impact of night-time cooling on heat load in feedlot cattle
    Meat & Livestock Australia
    Open grant
  • 2011 - 2013
    Development of assisted breeding techniques in the crocodile industry
    Rural Industries Research & Development Corporation
    Open grant
  • 2010 - 2012
    Amelioration of thermal stress impacts on animal performance and welfare in southern Australia dairy beef and sheep industries
    University of Melbourne
    Open grant
  • 2010
    Foss Kjedahl, Foss FibreCap, and ultra-low termperature freezer, to link traditional nutritional studies with molecular techniques
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2010
    New HPLC for the NRAVS Central Analytical Laboratory
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2008 - 2010
    Individual animal management for grazing beef cattle
    ARC Linkage Projects
    Open grant
  • 2007 - 2009
    Assessment of Betaine and Glycerol as Ameliorants of Heat Load in Feedlot Cattle
    Meat & Livestock Australia
    Open grant
  • 2007 - 2008
    Assessment of varying allocations of shade area for feedlot cattle (Stage 2)
    Meat & Livestock Australia
    Open grant
  • 2006
    Validation of Heat Stress Model - MLA funded Project
    E. A. Systems Pty. Ltd.
    Open grant
  • 2005
    Upgrade of Biological Assumptions and Parameters used inthe HS risk Management Model Version 2.3
    Maunsell Holdings Pty Limited
    Open grant
  • 2005
    Validation of the Heat Load Index for use in the feedlot Industry
    E. A. Systems Pty. Ltd.
    Open grant
  • 2004 - 2005
    Reducing the risk of heat load for the Australian feedlot industry
    E. A. Systems Pty. Ltd.
    Open grant
  • 2004 - 2006
    Development of welfare measures for cattle and sheep transported by ship
    Meat & Livestock Australia
    Open grant
  • 2003
    Menefeed G150 Trial
    IAS Project Management
    Open grant
  • 2003 - 2004
    Wetting of Cattle to aleviate Heat Stress on Ships
    Meat & Livestock Australia
    Open grant
  • 2003
    Refinement of the Heat Load Index Based on Animal Factors
    Meat & Livestock Australia
    Open grant
  • 2003
    To Continue Collaboration On Heat Load In Feedlot Cattle
    UQ Travel Grants Scheme
    Open grant
  • 2002
    The effect of Menefeed on weaner pigs
    IAS Project Management
    Open grant
  • 2001 - 2002
    Development of an Excessive Heat Load Index for use in the Australian Feedlot Industry
    Meat & Livestock Australia
    Open grant
  • 2001
    To continue collaborative research on heat load on cattle which has been underway since 1994
    UQ Travel Grants Scheme
    Open grant
  • 2000 - 2001
    The effect of BIOACTIVE on the growth performance of pigs
    Bioactive Technologies Pty Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2000
    The effect of bovine blood plasma on the health and growth performance of weaner pigs
    Australian Meat Holdings Pty Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2000
    The effect protein protected cottonseed meal on the health and growth performance of growing cattle
    Mcinnes Group P/L
    Open grant
  • 2000
    Dynamic Responses of Cattle Exposed to Hot Conditions.
    UQ Foundation
    Open grant
  • 1999
    Travel Scheme for collaborative research by Dr J Gaughan at US Meat Animal Research Center, Clay Center Nebraska USA
    UQ Travel Grants Scheme
    Open grant
  • 1996 - 1997
    Health attributes of omega-3 enriched pork
    CSIRO
    Open grant
  • 1996 - 1998
    Effect of Porcomega (TM) fish meal supplement on the fatty acid profile of pig meat
    Bartlett Grain Pty Limited
    Open grant
  • 1996
    Collaboration at University of Lincoln, Concord Nebraska, USA
    UQ Travel Grants Scheme
    Open grant

Availability

Professor John Gaughan is:
Not available for supervision

Supervision history

Current supervision

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Investigation into the incidence of heat stress in protection and detection working dogs

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Rebeka Zsoldos

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Evaluation of automated bunk management. Feedlot cattle performance

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Angela Lees, Dr Sarah Meale

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Understanding body temperature regulation in grazing cattle and the effects on production

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Angela Lees, Dr Kieren McCosker

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Improving the nitrogen efficiency in tropically adapted cattle

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Associate Professor Luis Prada e Silva

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Heat Tolerance (HT) in lactating sows: dietary strategies, metabolic biomarkers and microbiome signature

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Marta Navarro, Dr Elham Assadi Soumeh, Professor Eugeni Roura

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Maternal-foetal programming of stress resilience in Merino sheep

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Alan Tilbrook, Dr Edward Narayan

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Probiotics, feed enzymes, and anti-inflamatory phytochemicals: impacts on rumen function and rruminant production

    Associate Advisor

Completed supervision

Enquiries

Contact Professor John Gaughan directly for media enquiries about:

  • Animal biometeorology
  • Animal ethics
  • Animal welfare - in farming
  • Beef cattle
  • Biometeorology - animals
  • Cattle - heat stress
  • Cows - heat stress
  • Dairy cattle
  • Drought and farming
  • Farming and drought
  • Heat stress - farm animals
  • Transportation of cattle
  • Welfare - of animals

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