Lea Labeur

Lea Labeur is a Lecturer at Murdoch University, affiliated with the Centre for Animal Production and Health and the School of Agricultural Sciences. Her expertise centers on ruminant production systems, welfare, and reproduction, with direct industry applications in Australian agriculture.

Her educational qualifications include a PhD in Animal Science from the University of New England (2017), a Master of Research and Master Degree from AgroParisTech (France), and a Bachelor of Science from Lycee Saint Louis (Paris).

Dr. Labeur's research investigates thermal physiology, lamb survival mechanisms, and biometeorological impacts on reproductive performance. She develops practical solutions for heat stress mitigation, prenatal stress management, and pain relief in livestock, with emphasis on sheep production systems and shelter optimization.

Her teaching excellence has been formally recognized through multiple awards:

• College and Portfolio Learning and Teaching Program Award (Murdoch University, 2025)
• Teaching commendation for ANSC201 (University of New England, 2022)
• Teaching commendation for ZOOL210 (University of New England, 2022)
• Teaching commendation for BIOL120 (University of New England, 2021)
• Recognition of Online Teaching Support (University of New England, 2020)

She integrates evidence-based pedagogy with industry partnerships to enhance student employability and mentors future scientists in sustainable agricultural practices, holding Advance HE Fellowships (2024) for her educational contributions.