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.

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Available for supervision
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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)

141 - 160 of 219 works

2010

Book Chapter

Selection of actual preparedness strategies for dealing with climate, as adopted in animal husbandry

Gaughan, John (2010). Selection of actual preparedness strategies for dealing with climate, as adopted in animal husbandry. Applied Agrometeorology. (pp. 779-783) edited by Kees Stigter. Berlin & Heidelberg, Germany: Springer - Verlag. doi: 10.1007/978-3-540-74698-0

Selection of actual preparedness strategies for dealing with climate, as adopted in animal husbandry

2009

Journal Article

Case study: Assessment of housing systems for feedlot cattle during summer

Gaughan, J. B., Holt, S. M. and Pritchard, R. (2009). Case study: Assessment of housing systems for feedlot cattle during summer. Professional Animal Scientist, 25 (5), 633-639. doi: 10.15232/S1080-7446(15)30767-1

Case study: Assessment of housing systems for feedlot cattle during summer

2009

Journal Article

Effects of sodium chloride and fat supplementation on finishing steers exposed to hot and cold conditions

Gaughan, JB and Mader, TL (2009). Effects of sodium chloride and fat supplementation on finishing steers exposed to hot and cold conditions. Journal of Animal Science, 87 (2), 612-621. doi: 10.2527/jas.2008-1125

Effects of sodium chloride and fat supplementation on finishing steers exposed to hot and cold conditions

2009

Book Chapter

Thermal indices and their applications for livestock environments

Hahn, G. L., Gaughan, J. B., Mader, T. L. and Eigenberg, R. A. (2009). Thermal indices and their applications for livestock environments. Thermal Environment and Livestock Energetics. (pp. 113-130) edited by James A DeShazer. USA: American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers.

Thermal indices and their applications for livestock environments

2009

Book Chapter

Adaptive responses of domestic (farm animals) to climate challenges

Gaughan, J. B., Lacetera, N., Valtorta, S. E., Khalifa, H. H., Hahn, G. L. and Mader, T. L. (2009). Adaptive responses of domestic (farm animals) to climate challenges. Biometeorology for Adaptation to Climate Variability and Change. (pp. 131-170) edited by G.R. McGregor, R. de Dear, K.L. Ebi, D. Scott, S. Sheridan and M.D. Schwartz. Germany: Springer. doi: 10.1007/978-1-4020-8921-3_7

Adaptive responses of domestic (farm animals) to climate challenges

2009

Book Chapter

Environmental management

Stowell, R., Mader, T. L. and Gaughan, J. B. (2009). Environmental management. Thermal Environment and Livestock Energetics. (pp. 181-209) edited by James A DeShazer. USA: American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers.

Environmental management

2008

Journal Article

A new heat load index for feedlot cattle

Gaughan, J. B., Mader, T. L., Holt, S. M. and Lisle, A. (2008). A new heat load index for feedlot cattle. Journal of Animal Science, 86 (1), 226-234. doi: 10.2527/jas.2007-0305

A new heat load index for feedlot cattle

2008

Conference Publication

Climate conditions in bedded confinement buildings

T L Mader, L J Johnson, T M Brown-Brandl and J B Gaughan (2008). Climate conditions in bedded confinement buildings. International Livestock Environment Symposium, Iguassu Falls, Brazil, 31.08.08 to 04.09.08. Michigan, USA: American Society of Animal Science.

Climate conditions in bedded confinement buildings

2008

Journal Article

Cooling and feeding strategies to reduce heat load of grain-fed beef cattle in intensive housing

J B Gaughan, T L Mader and S M Holt (2008). Cooling and feeding strategies to reduce heat load of grain-fed beef cattle in intensive housing. Livestock Science, 113 (2-3), 226-233. doi: 10.1016/j.livsci.2007.03.014

Cooling and feeding strategies to reduce heat load of grain-fed beef cattle in intensive housing

2008

Conference Publication

Effect of shade on panting score of feedlot cattle exposed to heat stress

Gaughan, John B., M L Sullivan, J Cawdell-Smith and T L Mader (2008). Effect of shade on panting score of feedlot cattle exposed to heat stress. American Society of Animal Science - Annual Meeting, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA, 7 - 11 July 2008. Savoy, Il, USA: American Society of Animal Science.

Effect of shade on panting score of feedlot cattle exposed to heat stress

2008

Journal Article

Behavioural effects of yearling grain-finished heifers exposed to differing environmental conditions and growth-promoting agents

T L Mader, J B Gaughan, W M Kreikemeier and A M Parkhurst (2008). Behavioural effects of yearling grain-finished heifers exposed to differing environmental conditions and growth-promoting agents. Australian Journal of Experimental Agriculture, 48 (9), 1155-1160. doi: 10.1071/EA07385

Behavioural effects of yearling grain-finished heifers exposed to differing environmental conditions and growth-promoting agents

2008

Conference Publication

Impact of Shade on the Panting Score of Feedlot Cattle

M.L. Sullivan, J.B. Gaughan and A.J. Cawdell-Smith (2008). Impact of Shade on the Panting Score of Feedlot Cattle. Animal Production in Australia, Brisbane, QLD, 24 - 27 June 2008. Brisbane Qld: Australian Society of Animal Production.

Impact of Shade on the Panting Score of Feedlot Cattle

2007

Journal Article

Effect of sprinkling on feedlot microclimate and cattle behavior

Mader, T. L., Davis, M. S. and Gaughan, J. B. (2007). Effect of sprinkling on feedlot microclimate and cattle behavior. International Journal of Biometeorology, 51 (6), 541-551. doi: 10.1007/s00484-007-0093-8

Effect of sprinkling on feedlot microclimate and cattle behavior

2007

Journal Article

Stakeholders' assessment of welfare indicators for sheep and cattle exported by sea from Australia

Pines, M. K., Petherick, J. C., Gaughan, J. B. and Phillips, C. J. C. (2007). Stakeholders' assessment of welfare indicators for sheep and cattle exported by sea from Australia. Animal Welfare, 16 (4), 489-498. doi: 10.1017/s0962728600027421

Stakeholders' assessment of welfare indicators for sheep and cattle exported by sea from Australia

2007

Conference Publication

Response of heat stressed steers to dietary betaine

Bonner, S. L., Gaughan, J. B., Bryden, W. L., Cawdell-Smith, A. J. and Cadogan, D. J. (2007). Response of heat stressed steers to dietary betaine. Recent Advances in Animal Nutrition in Australia, Armidale, NSW, Australia, 9-11 July 2007. Armidale, NSW, Australia: University of New England.

Response of heat stressed steers to dietary betaine

2007

Conference Publication

Managing heat stress of feedlot cattle through nutrition

Gaughan, J. B. and Mader, T. L. (2007). Managing heat stress of feedlot cattle through nutrition. Recent Advances in Animal Nutrition in Australia, Armidale, NSW, Australia, 9-11 July, 2007. Armidale, NSW, Australia: Animal Science, University of New England.

Managing heat stress of feedlot cattle through nutrition

2007

Book Chapter

Biometeorology and animal science

Gaughan, J. B. (2007). Biometeorology and animal science. Animal production and animal science worldwide. WAAP Book of the Year.. (pp. 239-248) edited by Rosati, A., Tewolde, A. and Mosconi, C.. Netherlands: Wageningen Academic Publishers.

Biometeorology and animal science

2005

Conference Publication

The effect of hosing beef cattle exposed to hot conditions in confined housing

Tait, L. A. and Gaughan, J. B. (2005). The effect of hosing beef cattle exposed to hot conditions in confined housing. Showcasing Faculty research through our postgraduates, Gatton, Qld, 8th December 2005. Gatton, Qld: NRAVS Faculty.

The effect of hosing beef cattle exposed to hot conditions in confined housing

2005

Conference Publication

Genetic evaluation of growth and carcass traits of Brahmans and tropically adapted cattle grown under tropical conditions

Gaughan, J. B. and Bailey, K. (2005). Genetic evaluation of growth and carcass traits of Brahmans and tropically adapted cattle grown under tropical conditions. International Congress of Biometeorology, Garmesh-Partenkirchen, Germany, 5-9 September 2005. Milwakee, WI, USA: International Society of Biometeorology.

Genetic evaluation of growth and carcass traits of Brahmans and tropically adapted cattle grown under tropical conditions

2005

Conference Publication

Effectiveness of evaporative cooling of beef cattle housed in confinement

Gaughan, J.B. and Tait, L.A . (2005). Effectiveness of evaporative cooling of beef cattle housed in confinement. Seventh International Symposium, Beijing, China, 18-20 May 2005. St. Joseph, MI, United States: American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers. doi: 10.13031/2013.18354

Effectiveness of evaporative cooling of beef cattle housed in confinement

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

    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

  • 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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