The Dairy Podcast Show - Dr. Michael Overton and Meagan Young: Herd Replacements in Dairy | Ep. 168

In this episode of The Dairy Podcast Show, Dr. Michael Overton from Zoetis and Meagan Young from VAS bring a new perspective on cow replacement strategies. They discuss the economics of replacement timing, the impact of salvage value, and how keeping cows too long can reduce herd productivity. Learn how data-driven decisions impact profitability and sustainability on dairy operations. Listen now on all major platforms!

What you'll learn:  

• Replacement timing
• Salvage value
• Profitability drivers
• Herd management choices
• Genomic testing role

Meet the guest:

Dr. Michael Overton, Global Dairy Platform Lead at Zoetis, combines veterinary practice, academia, and industry expertise to advance data analytics and economic modeling in dairies. 

Meagan Young, Voice of Customer Program Manager at VAS, connects producer insights with software solutions like DairyComp to improve herd decision-making. 

Hear Dr. Michael Overton and Meagan Young share practical strategies for the dairy industry on The Dairy Podcast Show, available on all major platforms.
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