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Dr Angela Lees
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Angela Lees

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Overview

Availability

Dr Angela Lees is:
Available for supervision

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Philosophy of Animal Science, The University of Queensland

Works

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67 works between 2015 and 2025

1 - 20 of 67 works

2025

Journal Article

Factors influencing scrotal temperature in the bull during simulated heat treatments and thermoneutral conditions as determined by multimodel inferencing

Wallage, A. L., Lees, A. M., Lisle, A. T., Lees, J. C., Johnston, S. D. and Gaughan, J. B. (2025). Factors influencing scrotal temperature in the bull during simulated heat treatments and thermoneutral conditions as determined by multimodel inferencing. Journal of Thermal Biology, 127 104037, 104037-127. doi: 10.1016/j.jtherbio.2024.104037

Factors influencing scrotal temperature in the bull during simulated heat treatments and thermoneutral conditions as determined by multimodel inferencing

2024

Journal Article

Startle magnitude is a repeatable measure of reactive temperament in sheep

Salvin, Hannah E., Lees, Angela, Cafe, Linda M., Morris, Stephen and Lee, Caroline (2024). Startle magnitude is a repeatable measure of reactive temperament in sheep. Applied Animal Behaviour Science, 279 106404, 106404. doi: 10.1016/j.applanim.2024.106404

Startle magnitude is a repeatable measure of reactive temperament in sheep

2024

Conference Publication

The Influence Of A 6-day Field Trip On Students’ Perception Of Sustainable Agriculture

Krishnasamy, Suresh, Gaughan, John, Campbell, Shane, Lees, Angela, O'Hara, Trish and Thomson, Melody (2024). The Influence Of A 6-day Field Trip On Students’ Perception Of Sustainable Agriculture. Australian Conference on Science and Mathematics Education, Canberra, ACT Australia, 18 – 20 September 2024. Sydney, NSW Australia: The University of Sydney.

The Influence Of A 6-day Field Trip On Students’ Perception Of Sustainable Agriculture

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 txae133, txae133. 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

Influence of acute mild winter conditions on the productivity of feedlot cattle: An Australian Perspective

Pryor, Pippa J., Standfield, Billie, Wilkes, Janelle, Labeur, Léa and Lees, Angela M. (2024). Influence of acute mild winter conditions on the productivity of feedlot cattle: An Australian Perspective. Journal of Thermal Biology, 125 103989, 1-12. doi: 10.1016/j.jtherbio.2024.103989

Influence of acute mild winter conditions on the productivity of feedlot cattle: An Australian Perspective

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

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

Australian assessment highlights global risks for sheep production in a warmer climate

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

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

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., Prada e Silva, Luis F. and McCosker, Kieren D. (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 Society of Animal Production.

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

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

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

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

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

Modelling reticulorumen temperature change from drinking events using Richmann's Law

Rahman, Md Shaheenur, Thomson, Peter C., Chlingaryan, Anna, Islam, Mohammed Rafiq, Lees, Angela M. and Clark, Cameron E.F. (2024). Modelling reticulorumen temperature change from drinking events using Richmann's Law. European Conference on Precision Livestock Farming.

Modelling reticulorumen temperature change from drinking events using Richmann's Law

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

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

Funding

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

  • 2023
    Effect of probiotics on cattle metabolism, in vivo cattle trial at QASP UQ
    Terragen Biotech Pty Ltd
    Open grant
  • 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

Supervision

Availability

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Supervision history

Current supervision

  • Doctor Philosophy

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

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor John Gaughan, Dr Kieren McCosker

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Evaluation of automated bunk management. Feedlot cattle performance

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Sarah Meale, Professor John Gaughan

  • Master Philosophy

    Study of the attitudes and motivation of dairy farm owners and stock-handlers to training that targets their attitudes and behaviours towards handling and working with dairy cows

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Suresh Krishnasamy

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Effect of physiological status on gaot methane emissions

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Anne Beasley, Professor Louw Hoffman, Dr Sarah Meale

Completed supervision

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