Dr Angela Lees
Lecturer in Animal Production Science
School of Agriculture and Food Sustainability
Publications
Book Chapters
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
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
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
Sejian, Veerasamy, Hyder, Iqbal, Maurya, V. P., Bagath, M., Krishnan, G., Aleena, Joy, Archana, P. R., Lees, Angela M., Kumar, Davendra, Bhatta, Raghavendra and Naqvi, S. M.K. (2017). Adaptive mechanisms of sheep to climate change. Sheep production adapting to climate change. (pp. 117-147) 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_5
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
Sejian, Veerasamy, Krishnan, G., Bagath, M., Vaswani, Shalini, Pragna, Prathap, Aleena, Joy, Lees, Angela M., Maurya, V. P. and Bhatta, Raghavendra (2017). Measurement of severity of heat stress in sheep. Sheep production adapting to climate change. (pp. 307-318) 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_14
Journal Articles
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
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 ARTN txae133, txae133. doi: 10.1093/tas/txae133
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
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
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
Santos, Severino Guilherme Caetano Gonçalves dos, Saraiva, Edilson Paes, Gonzaga Neto, Severino, Maia, Maria Isabelly Leite, Lees, Angela M., Sejian, Verassamy, Maia, Alex Sandro Campos, Medeiros, Geovergue Rodrigues de and Fonsêca, Vinícius de França Carvalho (2022). Heat tolerance, thermal equilibrium and environmental management strategies for dairy cows living in intertropical regions. Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 9 988775, 1-9. doi: 10.3389/fvets.2022.988775
Steel, Cameron C., Lees, Angela M., Tarr, Garth, Dunshea, Frank R., Bowler, Des, Cowley, Frances, Warner, Robyn D. and McGilchrist, Peter (2022). Feedlot factors influencing the incidence of dark cutting in Australian grain-fed beef. Animals, 12 (15) 1989, 1-14. doi: 10.3390/ani12151989
Deb, Rajib, Fonsêca, Vinicius De França Carvalho, Payan-Carreira, Rita, Sejian, Veerasamy and Lees, Angela M. (2022). Editorial: Genetic Basis of Thermoregulation in Livestock. Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 9 839612. doi: 10.3389/fvets.2022.839612
Lees, Angela M., Vecellio, Daniel J. and Dzyuban, Yuliya (2022). A news update from the students and new professionals group. International Journal of Biometeorology, 66 (2), 427-429. doi: 10.1007/s00484-021-02203-z
Vanos, Jennifer K. and Lees, Angela M. (2022). Advancing biometeorological insights: a third special issue from the students and new professionals of the ISB. International Journal of Biometeorology, 66 (2), 247-249. doi: 10.1007/s00484-021-02230-w
Steel, Cameron, Lees, A. M., Tarr, G., Warner, R., Dunshea, F., Cowley, F. and McGilchrist, P. (2021). The impact of weather on the incidence of dark cutting in Australian feedlot cattle. International Journal of Biometeorology, 66 (2), 263-274. doi: 10.1007/s00484-021-02180-3
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
Steel, Cameron C., Lees, Angela. M., Bowler, D., Gonzalez-Rivas, P. A., Tarr, G., Warner, R. D., Dunshea, F. R., Cowley, Frances C. and McGilchrist, P. (2021). Abattoir Factors Influencing the Incidence of Dark Cutting in Australian Grain-Fed Beef. Animals, 11 (2) 474, 474-15. doi: 10.3390/ani11020474
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
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
Vandana, G. D., Sejian, , Lees, A. M., Pragna, P., Silpa, M. and Maloney, Shane K. (2020). Heat stress and poultry production: impact and amelioration. International Journal of Biometeorology, 65 (2), 163-179. doi: 10.1007/s00484-020-02023-7
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
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
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
Salvin, Hannah E., Lees, Angela M., Cafe, Linda M., Colditz, Ian G. and Lee, Caroline (2020). Welfare of beef cattle in Australian feedlots: a review of the risks and measures. Animal Production Science, 60 (13), 1569-1590. doi: 10.1071/an19621
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
Salvin, Hannah, Cafe, Linda, Lees, Angela, Morris, Stephen and Lee, Caroline (2020). A novel protocol to measure startle magnitude in sheep. Applied Animal Behaviour Science, 228 104996, 1-9. doi: 10.1016/j.applanim.2020.104996
Lees, Angela M., Salvin, Hannah E., Colditz, Ian. G. and Lee, Caroline (2020). The influence of temperament on body temperature response to handling in Angus cattle. Animals, 10 (1) 172, 1-16. doi: 10.3390/ani10010172
Lees, A. M., Lees, J. C., Sejian, V., Sullivan, M. L. and Gaughan, J. B. (2020). Influence of shade on panting score and behavioural responses of Bos taurus and Bos indicus feedlot cattle to heat load. Animal Production Science, 60 (2), 305-315. doi: 10.1071/AN19013
Bagath, M., Krishnan, G., Devaraj, C., Rashamol, V. P., Pragna, P., Lees, A. M. and Sejian, V. (2019). The impact of heat stress on the immune system in dairy cattle: A review. Research in Veterinary Science, 126, 94-102. doi: 10.1016/j.rvsc.2019.08.011
Lees, Angela, Konarska, Malgorzata, Tarr, Garth, Polkinghorne, Rod and McGilchrist, Peter (2019). Influence of kiwifruit extract infusion on consumer sensory outcomes of striploin (M. longissimus lumborum) and outside flat (M. biceps femoris) from beef carcasses. Foods, 8 (8) 332, 1-13. doi: 10.3390/foods8080332
Lees, A. M., Sullivan, M. L., Olm, J. C. W., Cawdell-Smith, A. J. and Gaughan, J. B. (2019). A panting score index for sheep. International Journal of Biometeorology, 63 (7), 973-978. doi: 10.1007/s00484-019-01711-3
Lees, Angela M., Sejian, Veerasamy, Wallage, Andrea L., Steel, Cameron C., Mader, Terry L., Lees, Jarrod C. and Gaughan, John B. (2019). The Impact of Heat Load on Cattle. Animals, 9 (6) 322, 322. doi: 10.3390/ani9060322
Lees, Angela M., Sejian, V., Lees, J. C., Sullivan, M. L., Lisle, A. T. and Gaughan, J. B. (2019). Evaluating rumen temperature as an estimate of core body temperature in Angus feedlot cattle during summer. International Journal of Biometeorology, 63 (7), 939-947. doi: 10.1007/s00484-019-01706-0
Rashamol, V. P., Sejian, V., Pragna, P., Lees, A. M., Bagath, M., Krishnan, G. and Gaughan, J. B. (2019). Prediction models, assessment methodologies and biotechnological tools to quantify heat stress response in ruminant livestock. International Journal of Biometeorology, 63 (9), 1265-1281. doi: 10.1007/s00484-019-01735-9
Lees, Angela M., Lea, Jim M., Salvin, Hannah E., Cafe, Linda M., Colditz, Ian G. and Lee, Caroline (2018). Relationship between rectal temperature and vaginal temperature in grazing Bos taurus heifers. Animals, 8 (9) 156, 1-8. doi: 10.3390/ani8090156
Lees, J. C., Lees, A. M. and Gaughan, J. B. (2018). Developing a heat load index for lactating dairy cows. Animal Production Science, 58 (8), 1387-1391. doi: 10.1071/AN17776
Sejian, Veerasamy, Prasadh, R. Shyaam, Lees, Angela M., Lees, Jarrod C., Al-Hosni, Yaqoub A.S., Sullivan, Megan L. and Gaughan, John B. (2018). Assessment of the carbon footprint of four commercial dairy production systems in Australia using an integrated farm system model. Carbon Management, 9 (1), 57-70. doi: 10.1080/17583004.2017.1418595
Gaughan, John B., Lees, Angela M. and Sejian, Veerasamy (2017). Sixty years of animal biometeorology. International Journal of Biometeorology, 64 (1), 1-7. doi: 10.1007/s00484-017-1459-1
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
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
Allen, Michael J., Vanos, Jennifer, Hondula, David M., Vecellio, David J., Knight, David, Mehdipoor, Hamed, Lucas, Rebekah, Fuhrmann, Chris, Lokys, Hanna, Lees, Angela, Nascimento, Sheila Tavares, Leung, Andrew C. W. and Perkins IV, David R. (2017). Supporting sustainability initiatives through biometeorology education and training. International Journal of Biometeorology, 61 (Suppl 1), S93-S106. doi: 10.1007/s00484-017-1408-z
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
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
Owen, H., Buckle, K., Olm, J., Leitner, M., Pandey, S., Gaughan, J. B., Sullivan, M. L., Lees, A. M. and Gibson, J. S. (2015). Isolation of Nocardia mexicana from focal proliferative tenosynovitis and arthritis in a steer. Australian Veterinary Journal, 93 (5), 170-173. doi: 10.1111/avj.12308
Conference Papers
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Lees, A.M. and Gaughan, J.B. (2023). The physiology of heat stress in beef cattle. Manipulating Pig Production XIX, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 13-16 November 2023. Amsterdam, Netherlands: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.anscip.2023.01.541
Sammes, Stephanie L., Lees, Angela M., Cawdell-Smith, Judy A. and Gaughan, John B. (2019). Changes in body temperature of lot-fed Bos taurus and Bos indicus steers during a heat wave. 2019 ASAS-CSAS Annual Meeting and Trade Show, Austin, TX, United States, 8-11 July 2019. Cary, NC, United States: Oxford University Press. doi: 10.1093/jas/skz258.308
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
Perkins, David R., Vanos, Jennifer, Fuhrmann, Christopher, Allen, Michael, Knight, David, Lee, Cameron C., Lees, Angela, Leung, Andrew, Lucas, Rebekah, Mehdipoor, Hamed, Nascimento, Sheila Tavares, Sheridan, Scott and Spencer, Jeremy (2017). Enhancing the teaching and learning of biometeorology in higher education. Enhancing the teaching and learning of biometeorology in higher education, Norfolk, VA United States, 28 July-1 August 2016. Boston, MA United States: American Meteorological Society. doi: 10.1175/BAMS-D-16-0343.1
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
Data Collection
Lees, Angela, Gaughan, John, Wallage, Andrea and Johnston, Steve (2024). Complete multimodel dataset. The University of Queensland. (Dataset) doi: 10.48610/fb62e47
Thesis
Lees, Angela Maree (2016). Biological responses of feedlot cattle to heat load. PhD Thesis, School of Agriculture and Food Sciences, The University of Queensland. doi: 10.14264/uql.2016.99