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BIOGRAPHY

Michael W. Overton DVM, MPVM

Global Dairy Platform Lead for Precision Animal Health at Zoetis

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Dr. Michael Overton received his B.S. and D.V.M. from North Carolina State University and practiced veterinary medicine for 8 years in North Carolina. He then completed a Dairy Production Medicine Residency and his Masters of Preventive Veterinary Medicine degree at UC Davis where he worked as a Dairy Production Medicine Specialist in Tulare, California. 

Next, he served as Professor of Dairy Production Medicine and chief of service for the food animal program at the University of Georgia from 2006 to 2012, attaining the rank of full professor in 2011. 

In May 2012, Dr. Overton joined Elanco Animal Health in a data analytics and consultancy role where his responsibilities included customized farm analytics, economic modeling, global speaking and mentoring, and contribution to the R & D efforts.  In March 2020, he joined Zoetis as Global Dairy Platform Lead within the Precision Animal Health unit where his responsibilities focus on the development of a global cloud-based analytics platform for the creation and delivery of data-based solutions and enhanced customer value.

He has worked and taught extensively in the areas of reproduction management, transition management, analysis of on-farm records, heifer management and economic decision-making.

He and his wife Carol live in Blairsville, GA and they have two children, one grandson and one granddaughter. 

OBJECTIVE

My professional objectives are to use my education and talents to continue to advance the level of understanding, performance, and efficiency of dairy production systems, both nationally and internationally, and to serve as a positive role model for the next generation of dairy production medicine professionals.

EDUCATION

M.P.V.M. University of California, Davis, 2001

D.V.M.  North Carolina State University, 1990

B.S., Animal Science (Cum Laude), North Carolina State University, 1986

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

March 2020 – present: Global Dairy Platform Lead, Zoetis

January 2018 – March 2020: Advisor – Dairy Analytics, Elanco Cattle Business

October 2016 – December 2017: Advisor – Dairy Analytics, Elanco Knowledge Solutions

October 2014 –October 2016: Associate Advisor – Dairy Analytics, Elanco Knowledge Solutions

May 2012 – September 2014: Senior Consultant – Dairy Analytics, Elanco Knowledge Solutions 

July 2011 – May 2012:  Professor, Dairy Production Medicine, Department of Population Health, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Georgia

March 2006 – 2011:  Associate Professor, Dairy Production Medicine, Department of Population Health, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Georgia

July 2000 – March 2006:  Dairy Production Medicine Clinician, Veterinary Medicine Teaching and Research Center, University of California, Davis

January 1999 – June 2000:  Residency in Dairy Production Medicine, Veterinary Medicine Teaching and Research Center, University of California, Davis

1990 – 1998:  Veterinarian and Managing Partner, Stony Point Animal Hospital, Stony Point, North Carolina

Professional and Public Service Activities

American Dairy Science Association

  • BAMN (Bovine Alliance on Management and Nutrition) representative for ADSA, 2017-2020
  • Committee member for ADSA Discover Conference on Big Data, 2015-2016 o Co-chairman for ADSA Discover Conference on Dairy Sustainability, 2009-2010
  • Committee member for ADSA Discover Conference on Transition Cow Management, 2009-2010 
  • Member joint ADSA/ AABP Committee on Reproductive Nomenclature, 2006

American Association of Bovine Practitioners

  • Lecturer – Dairy Replacement Heifer Preconference Seminar, 2010-2023 o Graduate Students Research Summaries – judge, September 2017
  • Co-coordinator and lecturer – Dairy Cattle Culling Preconference Seminar, 2016
  • Co-coordinator and lecturer – Dairy Cattle Reproduction Preconference Seminar, 2005, 2006, 2008-2016
  • Member – Reproductive Management Committee, 2003-2006

North American Veterinary Conference

  • Dairy Chair – 2008-2010  o Dairy Co-Chair – 2007
  • Moderator – dairy sessions, 2007-2010

Dairy Cattle Reproductive Council

  • President, 2020-2021 o Vice-president, 2019-2020
  • Education committee chair, 2014 
  • Program committee, 2011-2013 o Program chair, 2012

Dairy Calf and Heifer Association – 2024 

Western Dairy Management Conference – Program committee – 2006-2013

Southeast Dairy Challenge – invited to participate as a judge, November 15-18, 2007

Southeast Food Animal Symposium for students – co-taught the reproduction lab, 2010, 2011

Pacific Northwest Nutrition Conference – judge for graduate student poster contest, 2009

Cornell’s Summer Dairy Institute – Invited instructor – 2005- 2023

Invited member Scientific Advisory Board for Southeast United Dairy Association, 2007, 2008 and attended SUDIA-sponsored media training in Atlanta, GA on June 27, 2007      

Graduate Student Training

Masters Students Advised:

  • Bradley Heins – POPH – UGA MFAM (major professor)
  • Isaiah Smith – POPH – UGA MFAM (major professor)
  • Emmanuel Rollin – POPH – UGA MFAM (major professor)

Masters Students Trained:

  • Anna Hawkins, University of Kentucky, 2018 committee member
  • Bradley Heins – POPH – UGA MFAM 2011-2012 (major professor)
  • Ace Clark – ADS – UGA Masters of Dairy Science 2011 (major professor)
  • Hillary May – ADS – UGA Masters of Science 2010-2011 (major professor)
  • Isaiah Smith – POPH – UGA MFAM 2009-2010 (major professor)
  • Emmanuel Rollin – POPH – UGA MFAM 2007-2009 (major professor)

Graduate Committees:

  • Katie Olagary – PhD, Kansas State University, 2018-2019(committee member)
  • Karmella Dolecheck – PhD, University of Kentucky, 2015- 2018 (committee member)
  • Jana Powell – MFAM, UGA 2014-2105 (committee member)
  • Bradley Heins – MFAM, UGA, 2011-2012
  • Khaled Gohary – PhD, University of Guelph, 2011-2014 (committee member)
  • Charlie (Ace) Aaron Clark II – MADS, UGA, 2011 (major professor)
  • Hillary May – MS, UGA, 2010-2011 (major professor)
  • Isaiah Smith – MFAM, UGA, 2009 -2010 (major professor)
  • Emmanuel Rollin – MFAM, UGA, 2007-2008 (major professor)
  • Brent Credille – PhD, UGA, 2009-2013 (committee member)
  • Jillian Fain – PhD, Clemson University, 2008-2011 (committee member)
  • Jamie Body – PhD, UGA, 2008-2009 (committee member)

Editorship/ Editorial Board Member, Peer Review:

  • Ad Hoc Reviewer for Journal of Dairy Science, 2002, 2003, 2005 – 2024
  • Ad Hoc Reviewer for AABP – Research Proposals, 2017 
  • Ad Hoc Reviewer for Animal Reproduction Science, 2005, 2014
  • Ad Hoc Reviewer for Theriogenology 2005, 2011, 2012
  • Ad Hoc Reviewer for DairyXNet, June 2009, May 2010
  • Ad Hoc Reviewer for AABP – Bovine Practitioner, 2008, 2010
  • Ad Hoc Reviewer for Journal of Veterinary Diagnostic Investigation, 2008
  • Ad Hoc Reviewer for Canadian Journal of Veterinary Research, 2004
  • Ad Hoc Reviewer for Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, 2014-2015

External reviewer for Dairy Farmers of Canada, Production Executive Scientific Advisory Committee, 2010

External reviewer for Southeast Milk, Inc Milk Check-off Research Funding – reviewed 3 proposed research projects, March 2010

External examiner in the examination of Dr. Robert Walsh for the degree of DVSc. (thesis entitled Prevalence, Risk Factors and Therapy for Postpartum Anestrus in Dairy Cows).  Defended on April, 18, 2006 at Ontario Veterinary College, Guelph, Ontario, CA

External reviewer for Office of VP Research, OMAFRA Research Support, University of Guelph, Ontario, CA, 2008 and 2010

Appointed as graduate faculty member at the University of Guelph, February 2011

External reviewer for Dairy Farmers of Canada, Production Executive Scientific Advisory Committee, 2010

External reviewer for Southeast Milk, Inc Milk Check-off Research Funding – reviewed 3 proposed research projects, March 2010

Member Elanco Dairy Advisory Board 2010-2012

Publications

Peer-reviewed journal articles:

  1. Bruno, D.R., Cleale, R.M., Overton, M.W., Short, T., Pedraza, J.R., and Wallace, R.. 2024. Financial implications of treating nonsevere Gram-negative clinical mastitis in three California dairies. JDS Communications. https://doi.org/10.3168/jdsc.2024-0548
  2. Nydam, D. V., Briggs, K.R., and Overton, M.W. 2023. Tradeoffs between herd turnover rate and milk production for marginal cash flow and enteric methane intensity. AABP Proceedings Vol. 56; No. 2; September 2023
  3. Nguyen, B.T., Briggs, K.R., Eicker, S., Overton, M.W. and Nydam, D.V.. 2023. Herd turnover rate reexamined: a tool for improving profitability, welfare, and sustainability. American Journal of Veterinary Research 84(1):1-6.
  4. Overton, MW. 2020. Economics of respiratory disease in dairy replacement heifers. Animal Health Research Reviews 21(2):143-148.
  5. Olagaray, KE, Overton, MW, and Bradford, BJ. 2020. Do biological and management reasons for a short or long dry period induce the same effects on dairy cattle productivity? J Dairy Sci. 103(12):11857-11875.
  6. Armfelt, MA and Overton, MW. 2020. Effect of vaccination with a Mannheimia haemolytica subunit vaccine on milk yield in lactating dairy cows. The Bovine Practitioner 54, No. 1 (2020 Spring):66-71.
  7. Overton, MW and Dhuyvetter KC. (2020). Symposium review: An abundance of replacement heifers: What is the economic impact of raising more than are needed? J..Dairy Sci. 103(4): 38283837. https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2019-17143 
  8. Dubrovsky, SA, Van Eenennaam, AL, Aly SS, Karle BM, Rossitto, PV, Overton MW, Lehenbauer TW, Fadel JG. (2020). Preweaning cost of bovine respiratory disease (BRD) and costbenefit of implementation of preventative measures in calves on California dairies: The BRD 10K study. J. Dairy Sci. 103(2): 1583-1597. https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2018-15501 
  9. Renaud DL, Dhuyvetter KC, LeBlanc SJ, Kelton DF, Duffield TF, Overton MW. Effect of health status upon arrival at a single milk-fed veal facility on breakeven purchase price of calves. J Dairy Sci. 2019. https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2018-15587 
  10. Dolecheck KA, Overton MW, Mark TB, Bewley JM. Use of a stochastic simulation model to estimate the cost per case of digital dermatitis, sole ulcer, and white line disease by parity group and incidence timing. J Dairy Sci. 2019;102(1):715-30. https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2018-14901  
  11. Dolecheck KA, Overton MW, Mark TB, Bewley JM. Estimating the value of infectious or noninfectious foot disorder prevention strategies within dairy farms, as influenced by foot disorder incidence rates and prevention effectiveness. J Dairy Sci. 2019;102(1):731-41. https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2018-14996 
  12. Renaud DL, Overton MW, Kelton DF, LeBlanc SJ, Dhuyvetter KC, Duffield TF. Effect of health status evaluated at arrival on growth in milk-fed veal calves: A prospective single cohort study. J Dairy Sci. 2018;101(11):10383-90. https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2018-14960 
  13. Dolecheck KA, Dwyer RM, Overton MW, Bewley JM. A survey of United States dairy hoof care professionals on costs associated with treatment of foot disorders. J Dairy Sci. 2018;101(9):8313-26. https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2018-14718 
  14. McCarthy, M. M. and Overton, M. W. (2018). “Short communication: Model for metritis severity predicts that disease misclassification underestimates projected milk production losses.” Journal of dairy science 101(6): 5434-5438.
  15. Gohary, K., Overton, M.W., Von Massow, M., LeBlanc, S.J., Lissemore, K.D. and Duffield, T.F., 2016. Economic value of ionophores and propylene glycol to prevent disease and treat ketosis in Canada. The Canadian veterinary journal. La revue vétérinaire canadienne, 57(7), p.733.
  16. Gohary, K., Overton, M.W., Von Massow, M., LeBlanc, S.J., Lissemore, K.D. and Duffield, T.F., 2016. The cost of a case of subclinical ketosis in Canadian dairy herds. The Canadian veterinary journal. La revue vétérinaire canadienne, 57(7), p.728.
  17. Smith, J.F., Bradford, B.J., Harner, J.P., Potts, J.C., Allen, J.D., Overton, M.W., Ortiz, X.A. and Collier, R.J., 2016. Short communication: Effect of cross ventilation with or without evaporative pads on core body temperature and resting time of lactating cows. Journal of dairy science, 99(2), pp.1495-1500.
  18. Rollin, E., Dhuyvetter, K. C., & Overton, M. W. (2015). The cost of clinical mastitis in the first 30 days of lactation: An economic modeling tool. Preventive veterinary medicine, 122(3), 257264
  19. Credille, B. C., Woolums, A. R., Overton, M. W., Hurley, D. J., & Giguère, S. (2015). Expression of Inflammation-Associated Genes in Circulating Leukocytes and Activity of Indoleamine-2, 3-Dioxygenase in Dairy Cattle with Acute Puerperal Metritis and Bacteremia. Research in Veterinary Science.
  20. McArt, J. A. A., Nydam, D. V., & Overton, M. W. (2015). Hyperketonemia in early lactation dairy cattle: A deterministic estimate of component and total cost per case. J Dairy Sci. 98(3),2043-2054
  21. Gohary, K., LeBlanc, S. J., Lissemore, K. D., Overton, M. W., Von Massow, M., & Duffield, T. F. (2014). Effect of prepartum administration of recombinant bovine somatotropin on health and performance of lactating dairy cows. J Dairy Sci, 97(10), 6231-6241.
  22. Barrett, D.C., Steele, M., Overton, M.W., Managing energy balance in the transition cow. The Veterinary Record 174, 655-656 (2014) ISSN 0042-4900
  23. Credille, B. C., Woolums, A. R., Giguère, S., Robertson, T., Overton, M. W., & Hurley, D. J. (2014). Prevalence of Bacteremia in Dairy Cattle with Acute Puerperal Metritis. J Vet Internal Med, 28(5), 1606-1612.
  24. Heins, B. D., Nydam, D. V., Woolums, A. R., Berghaus, R. D., & Overton, M. W. (2014). Comparative efficacy of enrofloxacin and tulathromycin for treatment of preweaning respiratory disease in dairy heifers. J Dairy Sci, 97(1), 372-382.
  25. Chapinal, N., LeBlanc, S.J., Carson, M. E., Leslie, K.E. Leslie, Godden, S., Capel, M., Santos, J.E.P., Overton, M.W., and Duffield, T.F. Herd-level association of serum metabolites in the transition period with disease, milk production and early lactation reproductive performance. J Dairy Sci 2012;95(10):5676-5682.
  26. Chapinal, N., Carson, M. E., LeBlanc, S.J.,  Leslie, K.E. Leslie, Godden, S., Capel, M., Santos, J.E.P., Overton, M.W., and Duffield, T.F. The association of serum metabolites in the transition period with milk production and early lactation reproductive performance. J Dairy Sci 2012;95(3):1301-1309.
  27. Chapinal, N.; Carson, M.; Duffield, T.; Capel, M.; Godden, S.; Overton, M.; Santos, J.; LeBlanc, S., The association of serum metabolites with clinical disease during the transition period. J Dairy Sci  2011;94(10):4897-4903.
  28. Overton, MW and Heins, BD.  Concepts and Considerations for Successful Reproductive Management and Monitoring.  Clinical Theriogenology, Vol 3, No. 3, 2011.
  29. Rollin E, Berghaus RD, Rapnicki P, Godden SM, and Overton MW. The effect of injectable butaphosphan and cyanocobalamin on postpartum serum beta-hydroxybutyrate, calcium, and phosphorus concentrations in dairy cattle. J Dairy Sci 2010; 93:978-987.
  30. Sreekumari R, Berghaus RD, Overton MW, Pence ME, and Baldwin CA. Comparison of fluorescent antibody and microscopic agglutination testing for Leptospira in pregnant and nonpregnant cows.  J Vet Diag Invest 2010; 22:51-54.
  31. De Vries A, Overton MW, Fetrow J, Leslie K, Eicker S, and Rogers G.  Exploring the impact of sexed semen on the structure of the dairy industry.  J Dairy Sci. 2008; 91:847-856.
  32. Fetrow J, Overton MW, Eicker S.  Sexed Semen: Economics of a New Technology.  Bov Pract 2007; 41(2): 88-99.
  33. Vanegas J, Overton MW, Berry SL, Sischo WM.  Effect of Rubber Flooring on Claw Health in Lactating Dairy Cows Housed in Free-Stall Barns.  J Dairy Sci 2006; 89(11):4251-4258.
  34. Urdaz JH, Overton MW, Moore DA, Santos JE.  Effects of adding shade and fans to a feedbunk sprinkler system for preparturient cows on health and performance.  J Dairy Sci 2006; 89(6):20002006.
  35. Overton, MW.  Cost comparison of natural service sires and artificial insemination for dairy cattle reproductive management.  Theriogenology 2005; 64(3):589-602.
  36. Overton MW, Sischo WM.  Comparison of reproductive performance by artificial insemination versus natural service sires in California dairies. Theriogenology 2005; 64(3):603-13.
  37. Moore DA, Overton MW, Chebel RC, Truscott ML, BonDurant RH.  Evaluation of factors that affect embryonic loss in dairy cattle. J Am Vet Med Assoc 2005; 226(7):1112-8. 
  38. Chebel RC, Santos JE, Reynolds JP, Cerri RL, Juchem SO, Overton MW.  Factors affecting conception rate after artificial insemination and pregnancy loss in lactating dairy cows. Anim Reprod Sci 2004; 84(3-4):239-55. 
  39. Moore DA, Gilbert RO, Thatcher WW, Santos JE, Overton MW.  Levels of continuing veterinary medical education program evaluation: assessing a course on dairy reproductive management. J Vet Med Ed 2004; 31(2):146-55. 
  40. Overton MW, Sischo WM, Reynolds JP.  Evaluation of effect of estradiol cypionate administered prophylactically to postparturient dairy cows at high risk for metritis.  J Am Vet Med Assoc 2003; 223(6):846-51
  41. Urdaz JH, Santos JE, Jardon P, Overton MW.  Importance of appropriate amounts of magnesium in rations for dairy cows. J Am Vet Med Assoc 2003; 222(11):1518-23.
  42. Overton MW, Sischo WM, Temple GD, Moore DA.  Using time-lapse video photography to assess dairy cattle lying behavior in a free-stall barn.  J Dairy Sci 2002; 85(9):2407-13. 
  43. Santos JE, Thatcher WW, Pool L, Overton MW.  Effect of human chorionic gonadotropin on luteal function and reproductive performance of high-producing lactating Holstein dairy cows.  J Anim Sci 2001; 79(11):2881-9

Textbook chapters:

  1. Overton, MW (2019) Economic Losses Resulting from Reproductive Inefficiency and Infertility, In: Stevenson, J. (Ed). Hoard’s Dairy Cattle Fertility and Sterility
  2. Overton, MW (2016). Economic Considerations Regarding the Raising of Dairy Replacement Heifers. In: Beede, D. (Ed.) Large Dairy Herd Management, 3rd Edition
  3. Overton, MW and Cabrera, V (2016). Monitoring and Quantifying Value of Change in Reproductive Performance. In: Beede, D. (Ed.) Large Dairy Herd Management, 3rd Edition
  4. Overton, MW.  (2011). Dairy Records Analysis and Evaluation of Performance.  In: Risco, C. (Ed). “Dairy Production Medicine,†Wiley-Blackwell USA, pp. 271-302.
  5. Overton, MW.  (2007). Displaced Abomasum. In: Haskell, S. (Ed). “Blackwell’s Five-Minute Veterinary Consult: Ruminant,†Wiley-Blackwell, USA, pp. 301-3.
  6. Overton, MW.  (2005). Dairy Cattle Reproduction:  The Use of Incentives to Improve Efficiency. In: Billikopf, G. (Ed). “Employee Incentive Pay in Dairies,†4th Edition, UC Agricultural Extension, pp. 35-42.

Abstracts:   

  1. Overton, M. W. and A. K. McNeel (2024). Exploring variables related to survival and production in dairy replacements. J. Dairy Sci 107, Suppl. 1. p. 111
  2. Overton, MW. and Eicker, S. 2023. Relationship between actual vs. targeted weight at first calving and lactation performance. J. Dairy Sci 106, Suppl. 1:72
  3. Eicker, S., Overton, MW, Nydam, D. 2022. Longevity Impact on Sustainability and Welfare. AABP Proceedings 55, No. 2:197. 
  4. Overton, MW and Eicker, S. 2022. Use of an NPV model to estimate the value of additional selective replacement of dairy cattle during first lactation. J. Dairy Sci. Vol. 105, Suppl. 1:140.
  5. Overton MW. Replacement heifers: How many, what kind, and how should we manage it all? Journal of Dairy Science. 2019;102 (Suppl.1):345 (Abstr.).
  6. Renaud DL, Dhuyvetter KC, LeBlanc SJ, Kelton DF, Duffield TF, Overton MW. Effect of health status upon arrival at a single milk-fed veal facility on breakeven purchase price of calves. Journal of Dairy Science. 2019.;102 (Suppl.1):103 (Abstr.).
  7. Dolecheck KA, Overton MW, Mark TB, Bewley JM. Estimating the value of infectious or noninfectious foot disorder prevention strategies within dairy farms, as influenced by foot disorder incidence rates and prevention effectiveness. J. Dairy Sci. 2018; 101 (Supple. 2):200 (Abstr.)
  8. Dolecheck KA, Dwyer RM, Overton MW, Bewley JM. A survey of United States dairy hoof care professionals on costs associated with treatment of foot disorders. J. Dairy Sci. 2018; 101 (Supple. 2):M214 (Abstr.)
  9. Dolecheck KA, Overton MW, Mark TB, Bewley JM. Use of a stochastic simulation model to estimate digital dermatitis, sole ulcer, and white line disease cost per case by severity, incidence timing, and parity group in dairy cattle.  J. Dairy Sci. 2018; 101 (Supple. 2):M213 (Abstr.)
  10. Overton, MW. Sound Management Strategies during Difficult Economic Conditions, SIVAR Congress, Cremona, Italy, May 2017
  11. Overton, MW. Impact of Disease in Heifers on Future Production, ADSA Discover Conference: Heifers, Chicago, IL, May 2017
  12. Overton, MW. Consequences of Recorded and Unrecorded Diseases in The Vital 90 Days, TriState Nutrition Conference, Fort Wayne, IN, April 2017
  13. Overton, MW. Applied Analyses and the Importance of Data Quality, ADSA Discover Conference: Big Data Dairy Management, Chicago, IL, November 2016
  14. Overton, MW. Estimation of the Apparent Impact of Transition Disease on Lactation, Reproduction, and Culling in Holstein Dairy Cattle, Proceedings of the 29th World Buiatrics Congress, Dublin, Ireland, 3-8 July 2016
  15. Overton, MW. Evaluating Periparturient Disease Costs in Dairy Cows Using dEconProâ„¢, Proceedings of the 29th World Buiatrics Congress, Dublin, Ireland, 3-8 July 2016
  16. Overton, MW and McGee, DD, Culturing And Leveraging Allied Industry Support For Academic Programs. J. Anim. Sci Vol. 94, E-Suppl. 5/J. Dairy Sci. Vol. 99, E-Suppl. 1, July 2016 
  17. McCarthy, M. and Overton, MW, Metritis Severity Score Misclassification Underpredicts Consequence Cost Of Disease. J. Anim. Sci Vol. 94, Eâ€Suppl. 5/J. Dairy Sci. Vol. 99, Eâ€Suppl. 1, July 2016 
  18. McArt, J.A.A., Nydam, D.V., Overton, MW., Hyperketonemia in Early Lactation Dairy Cattle: Component and Total Cost per Case, AABP Annual Meeting, Albuquerque, NM, September 19, 2014
  19. Rollin, E., Overton, MW., The Cost of Clinical Mastitis in the First 30 Days of Lactation: an Economic Assessment Tool, ADSA Annual Meeting, Kansas City, MO, July 23,2014
  20. McArt, J.A.A., Nydam, D.V., Overton, MW., Hyperketonemia in Early Lactation Dairy Cattle: Component and Total Cost per Case, ADSA Annual Meeting, Kansas City, MO, July 22, 2014
  21. Overton, MW. The Vital 90â„¢ Days cost per calving: A new metric for evaluating transition dairy cows, World Buiatrics Congress, Cairns, Australia, July 30, 2014
  22. Gohary, K.G, LeBlanc, S.J.. Lissemore, K.D., Von Massow, M., Overton, MW. and Duffield, T. F.  Economic Considerations for Subclinical Ketosis in Lactating Dairy Cattle, AABP Annual Meeting, Milwaukee, WI, September 19-22, 2013.
  23. Overton, MW.  The Use of Records to Investigate and Monitor Mastitis Issues in Dairies.  ADSA Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA, July 11-15, 2011.
  24. Smith, I.J., Overton, MW., Berghaus, R.D. The effect of postparturient uterine douching on the risk for acute puerperal metritis in lactating Holstein dairy cows.  AABP Annual Meeting, Albuquerque, NM, August 18-21, 2010
  25. Rollin, E. Berghaus, R.D. Rapnicki, P. Godden, S.M., and Overton, MW. The effect of injectable butaphosphan and cyanocobalamin on postpartum serum beta-hydroxybutyrate, calcium, and phosphorus concentrations in dairy cattle. AABP Annual Meeting, Albuquerque, NM, August 18 21, 2010
  26. Overton, MW.  Modeling the Economic Impact of Reproductive Change.  ADSA Annual Meeting, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, July 12-16, 2009.
  27. Duffield TF, Carson M, Capel M, Godden S, Overton MW, Santos J, LeBlanc SJ. Associations between herd risk of high pre-calving NEFA and management, feed additive, and facility factors. ADSA Annual Meeting, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, July 12-16, 2009.
  28. Duffield TF, Carson M, Capel M, Godden S, Overton MW, Santos J, LeBlanc SJ. Associations Associations between herd risk of high pre-calving NEFA and dietary factors. ADSA Annual Meeting, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, July 12-16, 2009.
  29. Lents CA, Stelzleni AM, Randel RD, Lewis AW, Heidorn NL, Rogers CJ, Overton MW. Residual feed intake of beef heifers and ovulation during acute nutritional restriction.  J Anim Sci 87 (E-Suppl. 3), 61.
  30. Beagley JC, Overton MW.  Defending Against Mycoplasma Mastitis.  ADSA Annual Meeting, Indianapolis, IN, July 7-11, 2008.
  31. Carson ME, Duffield TF, LeBlanc SJ, Leslie KE, Godden SM, Capel MB, Overton MW, and Vallejo D.  Concentrations of Serum NEFA and BHBA through the Transition Period and their Associations with Risk of Clinical Disease.  ADSA Annual Meeting, Indianapolis, IN, July 7-11, 2008.
  32. Carson ME, Duffield TF, LeBlanc SJ, Leslie KE, Godden SM, Capel MB, Overton MW, and Vallejo D.  Serum NEFA and BHBA through the transition period of Holstein cows in different regions of North America.  ADSA/ASAS Joint Meeting, San Antonio, Texas, July 10, 2007.
  33. Carson, M. E., S. J. LeBlanc, S. M. Godden, M. B. Capel, M. W. Overton, J. Santos, K. E. Leslie, and T. F. Duffield. 2008. Serum non-esterified fatty acid and beta-hydroxybutyrate in the transition period and their associations with disease in dairy cows. Page 147 in Proceedings of the 17th Annual Tri-State Dairy Nutrition Conference Forte Wayne, Indiana, USA.
  34. Jordan ER, Stevenson JS, Fricke PM, and Overton MW.  Reproductive terminology workshop. ADSA/ASAS Joint Annual Meeting, Minneapolis, Minnesota, July 12, 2006.
  35. “Management Guidelines for Using Natural Service Sires on Dairiesâ€, Overton, MW, Western Veterinary Conference, Las Vegas, February 23, 2005.
  36. Economics of Natural Service vs AIâ€, Overton, MW, Western Veterinary Conference, Las Vegas, February 23, 2005
  37. Reproductive Performance of AI vs Natural Service Dairiesâ€, Overton, MW, Western Veterinary Conference, Las Vegas, February 23, 2005
  38. “Opportunities at Natural Service Dairiesâ€, Overton, MW, Western Veterinary Conference, Las Vegas, February 23, 2005
  39. Overton, MW. Understanding Culling: Effect of Mastitis on Culling Decisions. ADSA Discover Conference: Reducing Culling Rates in the Dairy Herd, Nashville, IN, October 2004.
  40. “The Use of Decision Tree Analysis for LDA Managementâ€, Overton, MW, World Buiatrics Conference, Quebec City, Canada, July 12-17, 2004
  41. “Effect of ECP Administered Prophylactically to Postparturient Dairy Cows at High Risk for Metritisâ€, Overton, MW, Sischo, W., Reynolds, J. 2003 AABP
  42. “Effects of Sprinkler and Fan Cooling of Preparturient Holstein Cows During Heat Stress Conditions”, Urdaz, J., Overton, MW, Moore, D. and Santos, J. 2003 AABP
  43. “Case Report: Periodic Hypomagnesemia in a Dairy Herd”, Urdaz, J., Santos, J., Overton, MW, Jardon, P., House Officers Seminar Day, Davis, CA March 21, 2003
  44. “Effects of Sprinkler and Fan Cooling of Preparturient Holstein Cows During Heat Stress Conditions”, Urdaz, J. Overton, MW, Moore, D., Santos, J., House Officers Seminar Day, Davis, CA March 21, 2003
  45. “Factors Affecting Conception Rate and Pregnancy Loss In Lactating Dairy Cowsâ€, Chebel, R., Santos, J.E.P., Overton, M.W., Reynolds, J.P., Cerri, R.L.A., Juchem, S.O., 2002 J. Dairy Sce. 85 (Suppl. 1), 310 (abstract)
  46. “Effect of ECP Administered Prophylactically to Postparturient Dairy Cows at High Risk for Metritisâ€, Overton, M.W., Sischo, W. Reynolds, J.P., 2001 AABP
  47. “A Stochastic Model Simulating Different Approaches to Dairy Cattle Reproductive Management”, Overton, M.W., 2000 ADSA
  48. “Observations of Dairy Cattle Behavior Using Time-Lapse Photographyâ€, Overton, M.W., Sischo, W., DeChant, G., Moore, D., 2000 AABP

Proceedings papers:  

  1. Overton, M. W. and S. Eicker. 2022. Investigating the cost vs. value of additional selective replacements of dairy cattle during first lactation. Pages 38-42 in Proc. Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council, Middleton, Wisconsin.
  2. Overton, M.W. and S. Eicker. 2022. Too many? Not enough? Costs and opportunities associated with dairy replacement heifer inventory. AABP Proceedings Vol. 55 No. 2(October).
  3. Overton, M.W. 2020. Economics of selectively culling a subset of dairy replacement heifers. Pages 22-29 in Proc. Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council Conference, virtual.
  4. Overton, M.W.  The Value of Data Mining in Decision-Making Processes at the Dairy Level, proceeding of the 2017 Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council, Reno, NV, November 8, 2017
  5. Overton, M.W. Consequences and Costs Associated with Diseases Occurring in the Vital 90 Days, proceeding of the 2017 Southwest Nutrition Conference, Tempe, AZ, February 16, 2017
  6. Overton, M.W. Sound Management Strategies during Difficult Economic Conditions, Proceedings of the 2016 Hungarian Buiatrics Congress, Budapest, Hungary, October 11, 2016.
  7. Overton, M.W. Consequences and Costs Associated with Mastitis and Metritis, Proceedings of the 2016 Minnesota Dairy Management Conference published by Progressive Dairyman, Issue 11, p. 79-81, July 1, 2016.
  8. Overton, M.W. Importance of Producing a Quality Dairy Replacement Heifer, in proceedings of the Dairy Calf and Heifer Association Annual Meeting, Madison, WI, April 13, 2016.
  9. Overton, M.W. Opportunities and Challenges in Heifer Reproduction and Monitoring, in proceedings of the Dairy Calf and Heifer Association Annual Meeting, Madison, WI, April 13, 2016.
  10. Overton, MW, Consequences and Costs Associated with Mastitis and Metritis, in proceedings of the 2016 High Plains Dairy Conference, Lubbock, TX, March 2, 2016
  11. Overton, MW, Quantification of the Cost of Disease via the Economic Assessment Tool, in proceedings of the 2015 ACVIM Forum, June 5, 2015
  12. Overton, MW, Key Considerations When Examining the Cost of Disease, in proceedings of the 2015 ACVIM Forum, June 5, 2015
  13. Overton, MW, Economic Consequences in The Vital 90â„¢ Days, in proceedings of the 2015 Florida Ruminant Nutrition Symposium, Gainesville, FL, February 3, 2015
  14. Overton, MW and Rapnicki, P, Assessing Transition Cow Management and Performance, in proceedings of the 2014 Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council Annual Meeting, Salt Lake City, UT, November 13, 2014
  15. Rapnicki, P and Overton, MW, Disease Records for Impactful Decisions During The Vital 90TM Days, in proceedings of the 2014 Cornell Nutrition Conference,  Syracuse, NY, October 21, 2014
  16. Overton, MW, Economic Consequences in The Vital 90â„¢ Days, in proceedings of the 2014 Cornell Nutrition Conference, Syracuse, NY, October 21, 2014
  17. Rapnicki, P and Overton, MW, Disease Records for Impactful Decisions During The Vital 90TM Days, in proceedings of the 2014 California Animal Nutrition Conference, Fresno, CA, May 14, 2014
  18. Overton, MW, Economic Consequences in The Vital 90â„¢ Days, in proceedings of the 2014 California Animal Nutrition Conference, Fresno, CA, May 14, 2014
  19. Overton, MW, Corbett, RB, Boomer, WG, An Economic Comparison of Conventional vs. Intensive Heifer Rearing, in proceedings of the 2014 Mid-South Ruminant Nutrition Conference, Grapevine, TX, April 24, 2014.
  20. Overton, MW and Rollin, E., Mastitis in the Vital 90™ Days…What’s the Real Cost? in proceedings of the 2014 High Plains Dairy Conference, Lubbock, TX, March 5, 2014
  21. Overton, MW, Corbett, RB, Boomer, WG, An Economic Comparison of Conventional vs. Intensive Heifer Rearing, in proceedings of the 2013 Cornell Nutrition Conference, Syracuse, NY, October 23, 2013.
  22. Overton, MW, An Economic Comparison of Conventional vs. Intensive Heifer Rearing, in proceedings of the 2013 California Animal Nutrition Conference, Fresno, CA, May 16, 2013.
  23. Overton, MW, Corbett, RB, Boomer, WG, An Economic Comparison of Conventional vs. Intensive Heifer Rearing, in proceedings of the 2013 Western Dairy Management Conference, Reno, NV, March 6-7, 2013.
  24. Overton, MW and Heins, B, Metabolic and Management Challenges of Periparturient Cows, in proceedings of the 2012 AVMA Conference, San Diego, CA, August 3-7, 2012.
  25. Overton, MW and Heins, B, Opportunities and Challenges in Dairy Replacement Heifer Reproductive Programs, in proceedings of the 2012 AVMA Conference, San Diego, CA, August 3-7, 2012.
  26. Overton, MW and Heins, B, Monitoring Reproductive Performance in Dairy Cattle, in proceedings of the 2012 AVMA Conference, San Diego, CA, August 3-7, 2012.
  27. Overton, MW and Heins, B, Managing and Troubleshooting Timed AI in Dairy Cattle, in proceedings of the 2012 AVMA Conference, San Diego, CA, August 3-7, 2012.
  28. Overton,M.W. and Heins, B., An Economic Comparison of Conventional vs. Intensive Heifer Rearing, in proceedings of the Dairy Calf and Heifer Association Annual Meeting, Visalia, Ca, March 20-21, 2012.
  29. Overton MW, Subclinical Ketosis: Importance and Prevention.  Proceedings of the Bayer Symposium preceding the 16th ANEMBE Spanish Buiatrics Conference, May 11, 2011.
  30. Overton MW and Heins, B.  An Economic Comparison of Conventional vs. Intensive Heifer Rearing Systems.  Proceedings of the 16th ANEMBE Spanish Buiatrics Conference, May 11-13, 2011, pp. 107-111.  
  31. Overton MW, Monitoring Transition Cows for Improved Lactation and Reproductive Success.  Proceedings of the 16th ANEMBE Spanish Buiatrics Conference, May 11-13, 2011, pp. 112-122.
  32. Overton MW, Economic Principles of Improving Reproductive Performance.  Proceedings of the 16th ANEMBE Spanish Buiatrics Conference, May 11-13, 2011, pp. 127-132.
  33. **Overton MW, Managing and Monitoring Fresh Cows for Improved Reproductive Success.  Proceedings of the 2010 Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council, November 11, 2010
  34. **Overton MW.  Economic Principles of Dairy Cattle Reproduction.  Proceedings of the 2010 Wisconsin VMA, Oct 7-9, 2010.
  35. **Overton MW, and Smith IJ.  The Use of Records to Evaluate and Improve Transition Cow Performance.  Proceedings of the 2010 Four-State Nutrition Conference, Dubuque, IA, June 9, 2010
  36. **Overton MW.  Economic Returns of Improved Reproductive Performance in Dairy Cattle. Proceedings of the 2010 Four-State Nutrition Conference, Dubuque, IA, June 9, 2010.
  37. Overton MW, and Boomer WG.  Transition Management Checklist.  Proceedings of the 2010 Mid-South Ruminant Nutrition Conference, Arlington, TX, April 12-13, 2010.
  38. Overton MW.  Management of Natural Service Sires in Dairies. Proceedings of the 2010 NAVC, Orlando, FL, January 19, 2010.
  39. Overton MW. Comparison of Natural Service vs. AI in Dairy Herds. Proceedings of the 2010 NAVC, Orlando, FL, January 18, 2010.
  40. Overton MW.  Management to Minimize the Impact of Metritis.  Proceedings of the 2010 NAVC, Orlando, FL, January 18, 2010.
  41. **Overton MW.  Economic Returns of Improved Reproductive Performance in Dairy Cattle. Proceedings of the 2009 Pacific Northwest Nutrition Conference, Boise, ID, October 6-8, 2009. 
  42. **Overton MW. Nutrition and Reproduction in Dairy Cattle.  Proceedings of the 2009 Pacific Northwest Nutrition Conference, Boise, ID, October 6-8, 2009.
  43. Overton MW. Using Reproductive Records: Basics of Monitoring.  Proceedings of the 2009 Florida Dairy Production Conference, Gainesville, FL, April 28, 2009.
  44. **Overton MW, Boomer WG, and Gorden PJ.  Transition Management Checklist. Invited paper and presentation for the 2009 Western Dairy Management Conference, Reno, NV, March 11-13, 2009.
  45. Harner JP, Smith JF, Bradford BJ, and Overton MW.  Changes in Housing Environment in Low Profile Cross Ventilated Buildings.  Proceedings of National Mastitis Council 48th Annual Meeting, Charlotte, NC, January 25-28, 2009.  
  46. Harner JP, Smith JF, Bradford BJ, Overton MW, and Dhuyvetter KC.  Potential Benefits of LPCV Buildings in Colorado.  Proceedings of 2009 Colorado Dairy Nutrition Conference, Greely, Co, January 27, 2009.
  47. Overton MW. Basics of Monitoring Dairy Reproduction.  Proceedings of the 2009 NAVC, Orlando, FL, January 19, 2009.
  48. **Overton MW, and Fetrow J. Economics of Postpartum Uterine Health. Invited paper and presentation for the 2008 Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council, Omaha, NE, November 7-8, 2008. 49) Smith JF, Harner JP, Bradford BJ, and Overton MW.  Opportunities with Low Profile Cross Ventilated Freestall Barns.  Proceedings of the 2008 Dairy Housing of the Future Conference, Sioux Falls, SD, September 10-11, 2008.
  49. **Overton MW.  Sexed Semen: Profit or Pitfall- An Update. Invited paper and presentation for the 2008 National Buiatric Congress (sponsored by NAAB), Veracruz, Mexico, August 14, 2008.
  50. Overton MW.  Energy Balance and Dairy Cattle Reproduction.  Proceedings of the 2008 AVMA Annual Convention, New Orleans, LA, July 19-22, 2008.
  51. Overton MW.  Periparturient Management of Dairy Cattle.  Proceedings of the 2008 AVMA Annual Convention, New Orleans, LA, July 19-22, 2008.   
  52. Overton MW.  Pregnancy Wastage in Dairy Cattle.  Proceedings of the 2008 AVMA Annual Convention, New Orleans, LA, July 19-22, 2008.  
  53. Fetrow J, Eicker S, and Overton MW.  Comparing the Economics of Reproductive Management Programs on Dairies.  Minnesota Dairy Herd Health Conference, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN, May 21, 2008.
  54. **Overton MW, Fetrow J, and Eicker S.  The use of partial budgeting and marginal analysis to clarify economic opportunities.  Invited paper and presentation for the 2008 Mid-Atlantic Veterinary Medical Association Meeting, Frederick, MD, March 27, 2008.
  55. Overton MW.  Periparturient management for postparturient success.  Invited paper and presentation for the 2008 Georgia Veterinary Medical Association Meeting in Perry, GA, March 9, 2008.
  56. Overton MW.  Periparturient management for postparturient success.  Invited paper and presentation for the 2008 Georgia Veterinary Medical Association Meeting in Perry, GA, March 9, 2008.
  57. Overton MW.  Periparturient management for postparturient success.  Invited paper and presentations for the 2008 North American Veterinary Conference, Orlando, FL, January 21, 2008.
  58. White B, and Overton MW.  Immunization Programs in Beef and Dairy Herds.  Invited paper and presentation for the 2008 North American Veterinary Conference, Orlando, FL, January 19, 2008.
  59. Overton, M.W., “Sexed Semen: Profit or Pitfall- An Updateâ€, invited paper and presentation for the 2008 National Buiatric Congress in Veracruz, Mexico (sponsored by NAAB), Veracruz, Mexico, August 14, 2008
  60. Overton,M.W., “Energy Balance and Dairy Cattle Reproduction†Proceedings of the 2008 AVMA Annual Convention, July 19-22, 2008   
  61. Overton,M.W., “Periparturient Management of Dairy Cattle†Proceedings of the 2008 AVMA Annual Convention, July 19-22, 2008   
  62. Overton,M.W., “Pregnancy Wastage in Dairy Cattle†Proceedings of the 2008 AVMA Annual Convention, July 19-22, 2008  
  63. Fetrow, J., S. Eicker, and M. Overton. “Comparing the Economics of Reproductive Management Programs on Dairiesâ€, Minnesota Dairy Herd Health Conference, May 21, 2008.
  64. Overton, M.W., J. Fetrow, and S. Eicker, “The use of partial budgeting and marginal analysis to clarify economic opportunitiesâ€, invited paper and presentation at 2008 Mid-Atlantic Veterinary Medical Association Meeting in Frederick, Md, March 27, 2008.
  65. Overton, M.W. “Periparturient management for postparturient successâ€, invited paper and presentation at 2008 Georgia Veterinary Medical Association Meeting in Perry, Ga, March 9, 2008.
  66. Overton, M.W. “Periparturient management for postparturient successâ€, invited paper and presentations at 2008 North American Veterinary Conference, Orlando, Fl., January 21, 2008.
  67. White, B. and Overton, M.W., “Immunization Programs in Beef and Dairy Herdsâ€, invited paper and presentation at 2008 North American Veterinary Conference, Orlando, Fl., January 19, 2008
  68. Overton, M.W. “Economics of Improved Reproductive Performanceâ€, invited paper and presentation at 2007 Latin American Buiatrics Conference, Acapulco, Mexico, August 10, 2007.  
  69. Overton, M.W. “Using Reproductive Records: Basics for Monitoringâ€, invited paper and presentation at 2007 Bayer Precongress, held in conjunction with the 2007 Latin American Buiatrics Conference, Acapulco, Mexico, August 10, 2007.  
  70. Overton, M.W., “Energy Balance Issues in Dairy Cattle Reproductionâ€, invited paper and presentation for Energy Balance Symposium at the 4-State Nutrition Conference, Dubuque, Iowa, June 13, 2007.
  71. Overton, M.W., “Sexed Semen: Profit or Pitfallâ€, invited paper and presentation for the 4-State Nutrition Conference, Dubuque, Iowa, June 13, 2007.
  72. Overton, M.W., “Reproductive Physiology and Synchronization in Dairy and Beef Cattleâ€, Proceedings of the 2007 Georgia Veterinary Medical Conference, March 24-25, 2007, 51-66.
  73. Fetrow, J., M. Overton, and S. Eicker, “Sexed Semen: Where Do We Stand and Where are We Going?â€, Proceedings of the 2007 Western Dairy Management Conference, Reno, NV., March 79, 2007, 39-60.
  74. Dhuyvetter, K.C., T.L. Kastens, M.W. Overton, and J.F. Smith, “Cow Culling Decisions: Costs or Economic Opportunity?â€, Proceedings of the 2007 Western Dairy Management Conference, Reno, NV., March 7-9, 2007, 173-188. 
  75. Overton, M.W., “Using Reproductive Records: Basics for Monitoringâ€, Proceedings of the 2007 Western Dairy Management Conference, Reno, NV., March 7-9, 2007, 203-220.  
  76. Whitman, K., and M.W. Overton “Cow Comfort Considerationsâ€, Proceedings of the 2007 North Carolina Dairy Conference, March 1, 2007, Salisbury, North Carolina  
  77. Overton, M.W., “Sexed semen: Potential profits and pitfallsâ€, proceedings of the 20th Southeast Dairy Herd Management Conference, November 14-15, 2006, Macon, GA
  78. Overton, M.W., “Calving to conception: Improving reproductive successâ€, proceedings of the 2006 Wild West Veterinary Conference, October 11-15, 2006, Reno, Nevada
  79. Overton, M.W., “Management of metritis and endometritis in dairy cattleâ€, proceedings of the 2006 Wild West Veterinary Conference, October 11-15, 2006, Reno, Nevada 
  80. Overton, M.W., “Uterine involution and metritis in dairy cattle: a brief reviewâ€, proceedings of the 2006 Wild West Veterinary Conference, October 11-15, 2006, Reno, Nevada 
  81. Overton, M.W., “Periparturient management for postparturient successâ€, proceedings of the 2006 Wild West Veterinary Conference, October 11-15, 2006, Reno, Nevada 
  82. Overton, M.W., “Improving Decision Making by Consideration of Type I and Type II Error Costsâ€, in proceedings of the 39th Annual Convention of the American Association of Bovine Practitioners, September 21-23, 2006
  83. Overton, M.W., “Cash Flows of Instituting Reproductive Programs – Cost vs Rewardâ€, in proceedings of the 39th Annual Convention of the American Association of Bovine Practitioners, September 21-23, 2006
  84. Overton, M.W., “Economic returns of improved reproductive performance in dairy cattleâ€, June 8, 2006 Michael Overton, in proceedings of the XXXIV Jornadas Uruguayas de Buiatría, Paysandu, Uruguay
  85. Overton, M.W., “Trouble-Shooting Reproductive Performance in Dairy Herdsâ€, 2005, proceedings of the 2005 UC Davis Fall Symposium, Davis, CA. 
  86. Dalton, J.C., A. Ahmadzadeh, R.C. Chebel, and M.W. Overton., “Maximizing reproductive performance of high producing dairy cattleâ€, 2005. Proc. 21st Conferencia Internacional Sobre Ganado Lechero, Guadalajara, Mexico, pp. 103-121.
  87. Overton, M.W., “Interrelationships between milk production and reproductionâ€. June 8, 2006, proceedings of the XXXIV Jornadas Uruguayas de Buiatría, Paysandu, Uruguay.
  88. Fricke P, S. Eicker, P. Rapnicki, M. Overton, “Pregnant vs Open; Getting Cows Pregnant and the Difference it Makesâ€, Proceedings of the 2005 Western Dairy Management Conference, Reno, March 9-11, 2005
  89. Overton, M.W., “Cow Comfort: Key Points To Improve Profitabilityâ€, in Proceedings of the 2004 DIGAL, Delicias, Mexico September 9-10, 2004
  90. Overton, M.W. and K. Galvao, “Dairy Cattle Reproduction: Measuring Efficiency and Economicsâ€, Proceedings of the 2004 DIGAL, Delicias, Mexico September 9-10, 2004
  91. Overton, M.W., “Managing Transition Cows for Improved Reproduction”, Proceedings of the Wild West Veterinary Conference, Reno, Nevada, October, 2003 
  92. Overton, M.W., C. Risco, J. Dalton, “Selection and Management of Natural Service Sires in Dairy Herdsâ€, Proceedings of the American Association of Bovine Practitioners, September 2003
  93. Overton, M.W., “Decision Tree Analysis: Management Alternatives for LDAâ€, Proceedings of the UC Davis Sixteenth Annual Fall Symposium on Recent Advances in Clinical Veterinary Medicine, September 14, 2003
  94. Overton, M.W., “Transition Cow Management for Improved Reproductive Performance”, Proceedings of the UC Davis Dairy Days, Davis, CA, March 26, 2003 
  95. Overton. M.W., “Economics of Dairy Cattle Reproduction”, Proceedings of ABS Technical Services Science Meeting, Reno, CA, March 11, 2003
  96. Overton, M.W.,  D. Moore, W. Sischo, “Comparison of Commonly Used Indices to Evaluate Dairy Cattle Lying Behaviorâ€, January 2003, in Proceedings of ASAE 5th Annual Dairy Housing Conference, pp 125-130.
  97. Overton, M.W., “Economics of Natural Service Sires in California Dairiesâ€, in Proceedings of the 15th Annual Fall Symposium, Davis, CA, September 15, 2002
  98. Santos J, M.W. Overton, “Diet, Feeding Practices and Housing Can Reduce Lameness in Dairy Cattleâ€, in Proceedings: Idaho Dairy Conference, 2000

Lay publications: 

  1. Overton, M.W. and Duffield, T., Use DHIA Records to Screen for Ketosis, CrazyCow, a dairy industry publication in Australia, Vol 32, November 2011
  2. Heins, B., Overton, M.W., Successful Herd Monitoring of the Transition Cow Group, Georgia DairyFax, September, 2011
  3. Overton, M.W. and Duffield, T., Use DHIA Records to Screen for Ketosis, ExDairyPress, a dairy industry publication in Italia, August, 2011
  4. Overton, M.W. and Duffield, T., Use DHIA Records to Screen for Ketosis, Hoards DairymanJapan, August 2011
  5. Heins, B., Overton, M.W., Identifying Problems in the Transition Cow, Georgia DairyFax, June 2011
  6. Overton, M.W. and Duffield, T., Use DHIA Records to Screen for Ketosis, Hoards Dairyman, May 10, 2011
  7. Heins, B., Overton, M.W., Dairy Cow Transitional Health, Georgia DairyFax, March 2011
  8. May, H., Overton, M.W., Graves, W., Prostaglandin F2α Use in Dairy Cows, Georgia DairyFax, December 2010
  9. Overton MW and Fetrow J.  Metritis Costs Us a Bundle.  Hoard’s Dairyman, July 2010.
  10. Smith, I.J., Overton, M.W., Bernard, J. Heat Stress Abatement.  Georgia DairyFax, June 2010
  11. Overton MW. What’s uterine health worth to your dairy?  Dairy Cattle Reproductive Council Newsletter, 2010.
  12. Overton MW. A tailored fit: Using tools and resources to customize your herd reproductive program. Progressive Dairyman, 2010.
  13. Boomer G and Overton MW. Increase the value of sexed semen with a solid heifer program. Progressive Dairyman, January 1, 2010.
  14. Overton MW and Dairy Herd Mgmt Staff.  How much does a case of metritis cost? Dairy Herd Management, November, 2008.
  15. Block E and Overton MW.  Improve profits by managing these two key areas.  Progressive Dairyman, 2008
  16. Overton MW.  From the start to the finish line: managing the transition period.  Progressive Dairyman, 2008.
  17. Linderoth S, Thatcher W, Overton MW, Fetrow J, Weigel K.  Sexed Semen Primer. Dairy Herd Management, December 2007.
  18. Overton MW. Is Natural Service Cheaper than AI?  Hoard’s Dairyman, March 25, 2006.
  19. Dalton J, Overton MW, “Pregnancy rate differences between natural service and AIâ€, Progressive Dairyman, January 2005
  20. Dalton J, Overton MW, don’t use bulls without breeding soundness evaluations, Western Dairyman, 2004
  21. Dalton J, Overton MW, “Living dangerously: Using bulls without breeding soundness evaluationsâ€, Progressive Dairyman, 2004
  22. Kirk J, Overton MW, “Post Calving Uterine Infectionsâ€, Western Dairy Business, December 2001

Awards/ Special Recognition

  • 2016 Distinguished Alumni Award, College of Veterinary Medicine, North Carolina State University
  • Elanco Dairy Business Unit Support Role Award for 2014
  • Our paper, “The effect of injectable butaphosphan and cyanocobalamin on postpartum serum Bhydroxybutyrate, calcium, and phosphorus concentrations in dairy cattle”, was published in J. Dairy Sci and was recognized as one of the top 10 veterinary internal medicine articles published in 2010 by ACVIM.
  • Recognized with honorary membership into AGHON Honorary Society at UGA, 2009
  • Voted by UGA-CVM Class of 2009 to participate in hooding ceremony at graduation
  • 2008 NAVC Food Animal Speaker of the Year

Other Interests

  • Spending quality time with family; watching college football; leading Bible study; outdoor activities such as fishing and hunting