Milo Wiltbank

Dr. Milo Wiltbank is a Professor of Reproductive Physiology & Management at the University of Wisconsin-Madison's Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences. His research focuses on ovarian function in dairy cattle, particularly hormonal regulation of the corpus luteum and fertility improvement through timed artificial insemination (TAI). He joined the Endocrinology & Reproductive Physiology Program (ERP) in 1991 and currently teaches OBS&GYN 710 – Reproductive Endocrine Physiology and OBS&GYN 711 – Advanced Reproductive Endocrine Physiology.

Education: B.S. and M.S. from Brigham Young University (1980/1982), Ph.D. from the University of Michigan (1987), followed by postdoctoral training at Colorado State University.

Research emphasizes applied and basic studies on luteal physiology, prostaglandin regulation, and estradiol/progesterone-based TAI protocols. His work has pioneered methods to optimize pregnancy rates in dairy herds through hormonal management and follicular development manipulation. Over 278 publications highlight contributions to bovine reproductive science.

Advising: Current Ph.D. student Autumn R. Joy and notable past advisees including Adam Beard, Rafael Reis Domingues, and Megan Mezera. Active in ERP Program committees and as a T32 faculty trainer.

Labs/Teams: Collaborates with reproductive endocrinology teams at UW-Madison and global institutions, advancing technologies like ReBreed21 and high-fertility cycle models for livestock productivity.