Professor John Gaughan
Professor

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.

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Professor John Gaughan is:
Available for supervision
Media expert

Fields of research

Agricultural, Veterinary and Food Sciences

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Applied Science, Queensland Agricultural College
  • 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

219 works between 1994 and 2025
All (219) Journal Article (102) Book Chapter (26) Conference Publication (83) Other Outputs (7) Edited Outputs (1)

41 - 60 of 219 works

2022

Journal Article

Temporal effect of feeding on the body temperature and behaviour of captive koalas (Phascolarctos cinereus)

Adam, D., Johnston, S. D., Beard, L., Nicolson, V., Lisle, A. T., Gaughan, J. B., Larkin, R., Theilemann, P. and Ellis, W. (2022). Temporal effect of feeding on the body temperature and behaviour of captive koalas (Phascolarctos cinereus). Australian Mammalogy, 44 (1), 16-23. doi: 10.1071/AM20024

Temporal effect of feeding on the body temperature and behaviour of captive koalas (Phascolarctos cinereus)

2021

Journal Article

Genomic diversity and breed composition of Vietnamese smallholder dairy cows

Bang, Nguyen N., Hayes, Ben J., Lyons, Russell E., Randhawa, Imtiaz A. S., Gaughan, John B. and McNeill, David M. (2021). Genomic diversity and breed composition of Vietnamese smallholder dairy cows. Journal of Animal Breeding and Genetics, 139 (2), 1-16. doi: 10.1111/jbg.12651

Genomic diversity and breed composition of Vietnamese smallholder dairy cows

2021

Conference Publication

Comparison of post-exercise cooling methods in horses

Kang, H., Zsoldos, R.R., Skinner, J.E., Gaughan, J.B. and Guitart, A.S. (2021). Comparison of post-exercise cooling methods in horses. Virtual Equine Science Symposium, Online, 1 - 4 June 2021. Philadelphia, PA United States: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.jevs.2021.103485

Comparison of post-exercise cooling methods in horses

2021

Journal Article

Heat stress and goat welfare: adaptation and production considerations

Sejian, Veerasamy, Silpa, Mullakkalparambil V., Reshma Nair, Mini R., Devaraj, Chinnasamy, Krishnan, Govindan, Bagath, Madiajagan, Chauhan, Surinder S., Suganthi, Rajendran U., Fonseca, Vinicius F. C., König, Sven, Gaughan, John B., Dunshea, Frank R. and Bhatta, Raghavendra (2021). Heat stress and goat welfare: adaptation and production considerations. Animals, 11 (4) 1021, 1-24. doi: 10.3390/ani11041021

Heat stress and goat welfare: adaptation and production considerations

2021

Journal Article

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

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

2021

Journal Article

Issues of feeding strategy for lactating cows in Vietnamese smallholder dairy farms

Bang, Nguyen N., Chanh, Nguyen V., Trach, Nguyen X., Khang, Duong N., Hayes, Ben J., Gaughan, John B., Lyons, Russell E., Hai, Nguyen T. and McNeill, David M. (2021). Issues of feeding strategy for lactating cows in Vietnamese smallholder dairy farms. Animals, 11 (3) 729, 1-25. doi: 10.3390/ani11030729

Issues of feeding strategy for lactating cows in Vietnamese smallholder dairy farms

2021

Journal Article

Assessment of performance and some welfare indicators of cows in Vietnamese smallholder dairy farms

Bang, Nguyen N., Chanh, Nguyen V., Trach, Nguyen X., Khang, Duong N., Hayes, Ben J., Gaughan, John B., Lyons, Russell E., Hai, Nguyen T. and McNeill, David M. (2021). Assessment of performance and some welfare indicators of cows in Vietnamese smallholder dairy farms. Animals, 11 (3) 674, 1-22. doi: 10.3390/ani11030674

Assessment of performance and some welfare indicators of cows in Vietnamese smallholder dairy farms

2021

Other Outputs

Researching the sustainable traceability of ruminant livestock production in Vietnam: 2020 ACIAR Launch Workshop: Technical Report

Narayan, Edward, Gaughan, John, McNeill, David, Krishnasamy, Suresh, Tilbrook, Alan and Hoffman, Louw (2021). Researching the sustainable traceability of ruminant livestock production in Vietnam: 2020 ACIAR Launch Workshop: Technical Report. Brisbane, QLD, Australia: The University of Queensland.

Researching the sustainable traceability of ruminant livestock production in Vietnam: 2020 ACIAR Launch Workshop: Technical Report

2021

Journal Article

Methods to quantify heat stress in ruminants: Current status and future prospects

Wijffels, Gene, Sullivan, Megan and Gaughan, John (2021). Methods to quantify heat stress in ruminants: Current status and future prospects. Methods, 186, 3-13. doi: 10.1016/j.ymeth.2020.09.004

Methods to quantify heat stress in ruminants: Current status and future prospects

2021

Journal Article

Characteristics of cowsheds in Vietnamese smallholder dairy farms and their associations with microclimate—a preliminary study

Bang, Nguyen N., Gaughan, John B., Hayes, Ben J., Lyons, Russell E., Chanh, Nguyen V., Trach, Nguyen X., Khang, Duong N. and McNeill, David M. (2021). Characteristics of cowsheds in Vietnamese smallholder dairy farms and their associations with microclimate—a preliminary study. Animals, 11 (2) 351, 1-21. doi: 10.3390/ani11020351

Characteristics of cowsheds in Vietnamese smallholder dairy farms and their associations with microclimate—a preliminary study

2021

Book Chapter

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

Adaptation of beef cattle to heat stress challenges

2021

Book Chapter

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

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

2021

Journal Article

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

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

2021

Journal Article

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

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

2021

Book Chapter

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

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

2020

Journal Article

The use of percutaneous thermal sensing microchips for body temperature measurements in horses prior to, during and after treadmill exercise

Kang, Hyungsuk, Zsoldos, Rebeka R., Woldeyohannes, Solomon M., Gaughan, John B. and Sole Guitart, Albert (2020). The use of percutaneous thermal sensing microchips for body temperature measurements in horses prior to, during and after treadmill exercise. Animals, 10 (12) 2274, 2274-20. doi: 10.3390/ani10122274

The use of percutaneous thermal sensing microchips for body temperature measurements in horses prior to, during and after treadmill exercise

2020

Journal Article

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

Heat load increases the risk of clinical mastitis in dairy cattle

2020

Journal Article

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. 3. Cytokine and biochemistry profiles

2020

Journal Article

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

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

2020

Journal Article

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

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

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 - 2014
    Heat stress nutrition: A comprehensive review and R&D program (MLA project led by CSIRO)
    CSIRO
    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 - 2007
    Assessment of varying allocations of shade area for feedlot cattle - Stage 1
    Meat & Livestock Australia
    Open grant
  • 2006
    Single pulse ultra high current
    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
  • 1996
    The effect of source and level of fat in pig feed on pork quality
    ARC Australian Research Council (Small grants)
    Open grant

Availability

Professor John Gaughan is:
Available for supervision

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Supervision history

Current supervision

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Evaluation of automated bunk management. Feedlot cattle performance

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Angela Lees, Dr Sarah Meale

  • Doctor Philosophy

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

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Rebeka Zsoldos

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Maternal-foetal programming of stress resilience in Merino sheep

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Nick Hudson, Professor Alan Tilbrook

  • Doctor Philosophy

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

    Associate Advisor

  • 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

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

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Angela Lees, Dr Kieren McCosker

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Beef cattle tail hair nitrogen isotope (¿15N) as a proxy for nitrogen recycling changes during periods of nutritional, heat and gestational stress

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Associate Professor Luis Prada e Silva

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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