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:
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)

81 - 100 of 219 works

2017

Journal Article

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

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

2017

Journal Article

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

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

2017

Conference Publication

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

Developing heat stress thresholds for sheep

2017

Journal Article

Measurement of bovine body and scrotal temperature using implanted temperature sensitive radio transmitters, data loggers and infrared thermography

Wallage, A.L., Gaughan, J.B., Lisle, A.T. , Beard, L., Collins, C.W. and Johnston, S.D. (2017). Measurement of bovine body and scrotal temperature using implanted temperature sensitive radio transmitters, data loggers and infrared thermography. International Journal of Biometeorology, 61 (7), 1-13. doi: 10.1007/s00484-017-1309-1

Measurement of bovine body and scrotal temperature using implanted temperature sensitive radio transmitters, data loggers and infrared thermography

2017

Journal Article

Biological functions as affected by summer season-related multiple environmental stressors (heat, nutritional and walking stress) in Malpura rams under semi-arid tropical environment

Kumar, Davendra, Sejian, Veerasamy, Gaughan, John B. and Naqvi, S. M. K. (2017). Biological functions as affected by summer season-related multiple environmental stressors (heat, nutritional and walking stress) in Malpura rams under semi-arid tropical environment. Biological Rhythm Research, 48 (4), 1-14. doi: 10.1080/09291016.2017.1299364

Biological functions as affected by summer season-related multiple environmental stressors (heat, nutritional and walking stress) in Malpura rams under semi-arid tropical environment

2017

Journal Article

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

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

2017

Book Chapter

Projected impacts of climate changes and sustainability of sheep production systems

Gaughan, John (2017). Projected impacts of climate changes and sustainability of sheep production systems. Sheep production adapting to climate change. (pp. 189-196) 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_8

Projected impacts of climate changes and sustainability of sheep production systems

2017

Book Chapter

Adapting sheep production to climate change

Sejian, Veerasamy, Bhatta, Raghavendra, Gaughan, John, Malik, Pradeep Kumar, Naqvi, S. M.K. and Lal, Rattan (2017). Adapting sheep production to climate change. Sheep production adapting to climate change. (pp. 1-29) 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_1

Adapting sheep production to climate change

2017

Journal Article

Effect of feeding forage characteristic of wet-or dry-season tropical C4 grass in northern Australia, on methane production, intake and rumen outflow rates in Bos indicus steers

Perry, L. A., Al Jassim, R., Gaughan, J. B. and Tomkins, N. W. (2017). Effect of feeding forage characteristic of wet-or dry-season tropical C4 grass in northern Australia, on methane production, intake and rumen outflow rates in Bos indicus steers. Animal Production Science, 57 (10), 2033-2041. doi: 10.1071/AN15314

Effect of feeding forage characteristic of wet-or dry-season tropical C4 grass in northern Australia, on methane production, intake and rumen outflow rates in Bos indicus steers

2017

Book Chapter

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

Management strategies to reduce heat stress in sheep

2017

Conference Publication

Evidence for decreased bone formation in growing steers under heat stress

Anderson, S.T., Steiger, N., Sullivan, M.L., Stockwell, S., McCulloch, R., Briscoe, S., Cawdell-Smith, A.J., Olm, J., Gaughan, J.B. and Wijffels, G. (2017). Evidence for decreased bone formation in growing steers under heat stress. 21st European Society of Veterinary and Comparative Nutrition Congress, Cirencester, United Kingdom, 20-23 September 2017.

Evidence for decreased bone formation in growing steers under heat stress

2017

Journal Article

Effect of multiple environmental stressors on the adaptive capability of Malpura rams based on physiological responses in a semi-arid tropical environment

Sejian, Veerasamy, Kumar, Davendra, Gaughan, John B. and Naqvi, Syed M. K. (2017). Effect of multiple environmental stressors on the adaptive capability of Malpura rams based on physiological responses in a semi-arid tropical environment. Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research, 17, 6-13. doi: 10.1016/j.jveb.2016.10.009

Effect of multiple environmental stressors on the adaptive capability of Malpura rams based on physiological responses in a semi-arid tropical environment

2017

Book Chapter

Adapting sheep production to changing climate: conclusions and researchable priorities

Sejian, Veerasamy, Bhatta, Raghavendra, Gaughan, John, Malik, Pradeep Kumar, Naqvi, S. M.K. and Lal, Rattan (2017). Adapting sheep production to changing climate: conclusions and researchable priorities. Sheep production adapting to climate change. (pp. 431-441) edited by Veerasamy Sejian, Raghavendra Bhatta, John Gaughan, Pradeep Kumar Malik, S.M.K. Naqvi and Rattan Lal. Gateway East, Singapore : Springer . doi: 10.1007/978-981-10-4714-5_21

Adapting sheep production to changing climate: conclusions and researchable priorities

2016

Journal Article

Comparison of the impact of six heat-load management strategies on thermal responses and milk production of feed-pad and pasture fed dairy cows in a subtropical environment

Davison, T. M., Jonsson, N. N., Mayer, D. G., Gaughan, J. B., Ehrlich, W. K. and McGowan, M. R. (2016). Comparison of the impact of six heat-load management strategies on thermal responses and milk production of feed-pad and pasture fed dairy cows in a subtropical environment. International Journal of Biometeorology, 60 (12), 1961-1968. doi: 10.1007/s00484-016-1183-2

Comparison of the impact of six heat-load management strategies on thermal responses and milk production of feed-pad and pasture fed dairy cows in a subtropical environment

2016

Journal Article

Biological role of melatonin during summer season related heat stress in livestock

Hyder, Iqbal, Sejian, V., Bhatta, Raghavendra and Gaughan, J. B. (2016). Biological role of melatonin during summer season related heat stress in livestock. Biological Rhythm Research, 48 (2), 1-18. doi: 10.1080/09291016.2016.1262999

Biological role of melatonin during summer season related heat stress in livestock

2016

Conference Publication

A rumen bolus is a useful tool to monitor core body temperature in lactating dairy cows in a sub-tropical summer

Gonzalez-Rivas, P. A., Sullivan, M., Cottrell, J. J., Leury, B. J., Gaughan, J. B. and Dunshea, F. R. (2016). A rumen bolus is a useful tool to monitor core body temperature in lactating dairy cows in a sub-tropical summer. ASAS-ADSA-CSAS-WSASAS Joint Annual Meeting 2016, Salt Lake City, UT United States, 19-23 July 2016. Champaign, IL United States: American Society of Animal Science. doi: 10.2527/jam2016-1281

A rumen bolus is a useful tool to monitor core body temperature in lactating dairy cows in a sub-tropical summer

2016

Conference Publication

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

Plasma insulin and glucose concentrations of feedlot cattle during summer

2016

Conference Publication

Impact of heat stress on immune status of sheep

Gaughan, J. B., Sullivan, M., Cawdell-Smith, A. J., Owen, H. and Wijffels, G. (2016). Impact of heat stress on immune status of sheep. American Society of Animal Science Annual Meeting 2016, Salt Lake City, UT United States, 19-23 July 2016. Champaign, IL United States: American Society of Animal Science. doi: 10.2527/jam2016-1285

Impact of heat stress on immune status of sheep

2016

Journal Article

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

Modeling of greenhouse gas emission from livestock

2016

Conference Publication

The effect of feeding a yeast supplement or finely ground fiber during the summer on body temperature, performance, and blood metabolites of finishing steers

Boyd, B. M., Mader, T. L., Bittner, C. J., Hilscher, F. H., Wijffels, G., Gaughan, J. B., Sullivan, M. L., Cawdell-Smith, A. J. and Erickson, G. E. (2016). The effect of feeding a yeast supplement or finely ground fiber during the summer on body temperature, performance, and blood metabolites of finishing steers. Champaign, United States: American Society of Animal Science. doi: 10.2527/msasas2016-384

The effect of feeding a yeast supplement or finely ground fiber during the summer on body temperature, performance, and blood metabolites of finishing steers

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

    Maternal-foetal programming of stress resilience in Merino sheep

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Nick Hudson, Professor Alan Tilbrook

  • 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

    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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