Dr. Thomas Overton

Professor

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Biography

Dr. Thomas R. Overton is a Professor and the Department Chair of the Animal Science Program at Cornell University, focusing on Dairy Nutrition Management. His research aims to enhance the productive efficiency and profitability of dairy farm businesses, with a major emphasis on the well-being of dairy cattle during the transition period from late pregnancy through early lactation. His work involves developing nutritional management strategies that dairy producers can utilize to improve animal welfare and profitability. Dr. Overton is actively involved in extension programs that deliver valuable knowledge to agriservice professionals, farm owners, and employees. He also provides leadership for annual short courses in dairy nutrition management and advises both undergraduate and graduate students in related fields. A significant aspect of his research is analyzing nutritional management strategies for improving dairy herd health, milk yield, and reproductive performance.

Research Interests

Experience

Department Chair

2020-01-01 — Present

Cornell University • Ithaca, NY

Oversees the Animal Science academic department, focusing on educational and research activities in dairy nutrition.

Director

2010-01-01 — Present

PRO-DAIRY • Ithaca, NY

Provides leadership for statewide efforts to improve dairy industry practices and enhance the productivity and profitability of dairy farms.

Awards

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Nutrition Professionals Applied Dairy Research Award

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Outstanding Accomplishments Extension/Outreach

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Lecturer Foundation Scholar Award

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Outstanding Accomplishments Extension/Outreach

Courses

Contemporary Perspectives Animal Science Careers in Animal Science Dairy Cattle Nutrition Applied Dairy Nutrition

Requirements for Cornell University

Master Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Listening
Required:15
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related field
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Specialization Notes

Department of Architecture