Michael W. Overton

Dr. Michael W. Overton is an Adjunct Professor at the University of Georgia's College of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Population Health. He holds a DVM from North Carolina State University (1990) and an MPVM (Master of Preventive Veterinary Medicine) from UC Davis (2001) following a Dairy Production Medicine Residency there (1999-2000). His research focuses on preventive health programs for dairy cattle, reproductive management, periparturient disease, and economic modeling of dairy practices. He has extensive teaching experience including courses on epidemiology, food animal medicine, and clinical rounds.

Dr. Overton's work emphasizes the intersection of clinical practice and economic decision-making in dairy systems. His publications address topics like postpartum metabolic disorders, housing system impacts on claw health, and the economic implications of sexed semen technology. He actively contributes to advancing evidence-based strategies for improving dairy cattle welfare and productivity.

His teaching portfolio includes specialized courses such as 'Food Animal Production Medicine Clinical Rounds,' 'Problems in Epidemiology and Statistics,' and 'Introduction to Food Animal Epidemiology.' He has collaborated on studies evaluating environmental management practices (e.g., heat stress mitigation) and reproductive technologies. While no specific awards are listed, his contributions to dairy cattle health and production medicine are evident through his peer-reviewed publications and teaching roles.