Publications
Books 1 Book Chapters 1 Conference Papers 79 Department Technical Reports 1 Journal Articles 105 Research Reports 3Book
Beggs, David, Bertram, John, Chenoweth, Peter, Entwistle, Keith, Fordyce, Geoffry, Johnston, Helen, Johnston, Peter, McGowan, Michael, Niethe, Geoffrey, Norman, Scott and Perry, Viv (2013). Veterinary bull breeding soundness evaluation. Brisbane, QLD, Australia: Australian Veterinary Association.
Book Chapter
Holroyd, R. G. and McGowan, M. R. (2014). Reproductive management of beef cattle. Beef cattle production and trade. (pp. 291-337) edited by David Cottle and Lewis Kahn. Collingwood, VIC, Australia: CSIRO Publishing.
Conference Paper
Randhawa, I. A. S., McGowan, M. R., Porto-Neto, L. R., Hayes, B. J. and Lyons, R. E. (2019). Poll diagnostics, scur genetics and production concurrence in naturally hornless cattle. 37th International Society for Animal Genetics (ISAG) Conference, Lleida, Spain, 7-12 July 2019.
Randhawa, Imtiaz A. S. , Porto-Neto, Laercio R. , McGowan, Michael R. , Hayes, Ben J. , Schutt, Karen M. and Lyons, Russell E. (2019). Production and polledness: genetic correlations between target traits in beef cattle. AAABG2019, Armidale, Australia, 27 October - 1 November 2019.
Randhawa, I. A. S, Hayes, B. J., McGowan, M. R., Porto-Neto, L. R. and Lyons, R. E. (2019). DNA testing and genetic evaluation for poll breeding in tropically adapted beef cattle. International Tropical Agriculture Conference (TROPAG2019), Brisbane, QLD Australia, 11-13 November 2019. Basel, Switzerland: MDPI. doi: 10.3390/proceedings2019036098
Randhawa, I.A.S., McGowan, M.R., Porto-Neto, L.R., Hayes, B.J., Schutt, K.M. and Lyons, R.E. (2019). Poll testing efficiency, accuracy and trends in Australian cattle. Association for the Advancement in Animal Breeding Genetics, Armidale, Australia, 27 October - 1 November 2019.
Randhawa, I. A. S., Porto-Neto, L., Hayes, B., McGowan, M., Burns, B. and Lyons, R. (2019). Improving poll gene testing in Australian cattle. RSPCA Australian Animal Welfare Seminar, Canberra, ACT Australia, 22 February 2019.
Randhawa, I. A. S, Hayes, B. J., Porto-Neto, L. R., Schutt, K. M., McGowan, M. R., Burns, B. M. and Lyons, R. E. (2019). New diagnostic tools helping poll breeding for sustainable beef production. Northern Beef Research Update Conference (NBRUC2019), Brisbane, QLD Australia, 19-22 August 2019.
Engle, B., Corbet, N., Allen, J., Laing, A., Fordyce, G., McGowan, M., Burns, B. and Hayes, B. (2018). Accuracy of multi-trait genomic predictions for age at puberty in Northern Australian beef heifers. 2018 ASAS-CSAS Annual Meeting and Trade Show, Vancouver, Canada, 8-12 July 2018. Cary, NC, United States: Oxford University Press (OUP). doi: 10.1093/jas/sky404.231
Fordyce, G., McGowan, M. R., Smith, D. R., Moravek, T. and Holzwart, M. (2015). What's the right question?. TropAg2015, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 16-18 November 2015.
Burns, B. M., Corbet, N. J., Allen, J. M., Laing, A. R., Sullivan, M. T., Fordyce, G., Braithwaite, I. D., Williams, P., Bertram, J. D., Lyons, R. E., McGowan, M. R. and Holland, M. K. (2015). Next gen beef breeding strategies for the northern Australian beef industry. AVA/NZVA Pan Pacific Conference, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 24-29 May 2015. St Leonards, NSW, Australia: Australian Veterinary Association.
Fordyce, Geoffry, McGowan, Michael, McCosker, Kieren and Smith, David (2014). Live weight production in extensively-managed beef breeding herds. 28th World Buiatrics Congress, Cairns, Australia, 27 July - 1 August 2014. Eight Mile Plains, Qld. Australian: Australian Veterinary Association.
Fordyce, Geoffry, McGowan, Michael, McCosker, Kieren and Burns, Brian (2014). Reproductive wastage in extensively-managed beef cattle. WBC 2014: XXVIII World Buiatrics Congress, Cairns, QLD, Australia, 27 July-1 August, 2014. Saint Leonards, NSW, Australia: Australian Veterinary Association.
McGowan, Michael, McCosker, Kieren, Fordyce, Geoffry, Smith, Dave, Perkins, Nigel, O’Rourke, Peter, Barnes, Tamsin, Marquart, Louise, Menzies, Don, Newsome, Tom, Joyner, Di, Phillips, Nancy, Burns, Brian, Morton, John and Jephcott, Sandi (2014). Factors affecting the efficiency with which beef cows become pregnant after calving in Northern Australia. 28th World Buiatrics Congress, Cairns, Australia, 27 July-1 August 2014. Eight Mile Plains, Qld. Australian: Australian Cattle Veterinarians.
Fordyce, Geoffry, McGowan, Michael, McCosker, Kieren and Burns, Brian (2014). Foetal and calf loss in extensively managed beef cattle. 28th World Buiatrics Congress, Cairns, Australia, 27 July-1 August 2014. Eight Mile Plains, Qld. Australian: Australian Veterinary Association.
Fordyce, Geoffry, McCosker, Kieren, Smith, Dave, O'Rourke, Peter, Perkins, Nigel and McGowan, Michael (2013). Performance and production of North Australian beef breeding herds - findings from The Cash Cow Project. Australian Cattle Veterinarians 2013 Conference, Darwin, Australia, 25-28 June 2013. Eight Mile Plains, QLD, Australia: Australian Cattle Veterinarians.
Fordyce, Geoffry, McGowan, Michael, Lisle, Allan, Allen, Jack and Duff, Christian (2013). Normal range for scrotal circumference of Australian beef bulls. Australian Cattle Veterinarians 2013 Conference, Darwin, Australia, 25-28 June 2013. Eight Mile Plains, QLD, Australia: Australian Cattle Veterinarians.
Burns, B. M., Corbet, N., Allen, J. M., Laing, A. R., Grant, T., Sullivan, M.., Fordyce, G.., Braithwaite, I., Williams, P., Bertram, J., Piper, E., McGowan, M. R. and Holland ,M. K. (2013). Next gen beef breeding strategies for the northern Australian beef industry. Northern Beef Research Update Conference, Cairns, QLD Australia, 12 - 15 August 2013. North Australian Beef Research Council.
Fordyce, G., McCosker, K. D. and McGowan, M. R. (2013). Advances in reproductive management of cow-calf nutrition in times of crises. VIII Jornado NESPRO: International Symposium on Beef Cattle Production Systems, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil, 24-26 September, 2013.
McGowan, Michael R., McCosker, K. D., Fordyce, G., Smith, D. R., Perkins, N. R., O'Rourke, P. K., Barnes, T., Marquart, L., Menzies, D., Newsome, T., Joyner, D., Phillips, N., Burns, B. M., Morton, J. M. and Jephcott, J. (2013). Factors affecting performance of beef breeding herds: findings from the Cash Cow project. ACV 2013: Australian Cattle Veterinarians 2013 Conference, Darwin, NT, Australia, 26-28 June 2013. Eight Mile Plains, QLD, Australia: Australian Cattle Veterinarians.
Edwards, S., Boe-Hansen, G., Burns, B., Bo, G. and McGowan, M. (2013). Fixed-time artificial insemination in Bos indicus heifers in northern Australia: recent research. Australian Cattle Veterinarians 2013 Conference, Darwin, Australia, 25-28 June 2013. Eight Mile Plains, QLD, Australia: Australian Cattle Veterinarians.
Edwards, S. A. A., Burns, B. M., Allen, J. and McGowan, M. R. (2013). Potential economic return from use of fixed-time artificial insemination as part of a genetic improvement programme. AAABG 2013: 20th Conference of the Association for the Advancement of Animal Breeding and Genetics, Napier, New Zealand, 20-23 October, 2013. Armidale, NSW, Australia: Association for the Advancement of Animal Breeding and Genetics.
Ardila Avila, Andres, Indjein, Lea, Koya, Ameera, Lew-Tabor, Ala, Venus, Bronywn, de Weit, Sharon C., Power, John, Greer, Ristan M., Boe-Hansen, Gry and McGowan, Michael (2012). Experimental infections with Campylobacter fetus subspecies venerealis in cattle. IVVDC 2012: 6th International Veterinary Vaccines and Diagnostics Conference, Cairns, Australia, 29 July - 1 August 2012.
Edwards, S., Bo, G., Dawson, K. and McGowan, M. (2012). Comparison of the proportion of Bos indicus heifers pregnant following synchronisation of ovulation and fixed-time AI or oestrous detection before and after a single prostaglandin F-2 alpha treatment. 17th International Congress on Animal Reproduction (ICAR), Vancouver Canada, 29July-02 August 2012. Berlin, Germany: Wiley-Blackwell Verlag GmbH. doi: 10.1111/j.1439-0531.2012.02119.x
McGowan, M., Muller, T., Lisle, A., Fordyce, G., Holroyd, R. and Doogan, V. (2012). Recommended minimum scrotal circumference for tropically-adapted beef bulls in northern Australia. 17th International Congress on Animal Reproduction (ICAR), Vancouver Canada, 29 July - 2 August 2012. Berlin, Germany: Wiley-Blackwell.
Ardila, Andres, McCosker, Kieren, Smith, David, Fordyce, Geoffry, Burns, Brian, Newsome, Tom, Menzies, Don, Jephcott, Sandi, Greer, Ristan, Boe-Hansen, Gry and McGowan, Michael (2011). Survey of selected north Australian beef breeding herds. 5. Prevalence of Campylobacter fetus subsp. venerealis infection. Northern Beef Research Update Conference, Darwin, NT, Australia, 3–4 August 2011. Park Ridge, Qld., Australia: North Australia Beef Research Council.
McCosker, Kieren D., McGowan, Michael R., O'Rourke, Peter K., Smith, David R., Fordyce, Geoffry, Burns, Brian M., Joyner, Di, Phillips, Nancy, Menzies, Don, Newsome, Tom, Perkins, Nigel R., Morton, John M. and Jephcott, Sandi (2011). Cash Cow-exposing northern breeder herd productivity. Northern Beef Research Update Conference (NBRUC 2011), Darwin, Australia, 3 -4 Augsut 2011. Park Ridge, Qld., Australia: North Australia Beef Research Council.
Corbet, N. J., Burns, B. M., Corbet, D. H., Crisp, J. M., Johnson, D. J., McGowan, M. R., Venus, B. K. and Holroyd, R. G. (2011). Bull traits measured early in life as indicators of herd fertility. AAABG: 19th Conference of the Association for the Advancement of Animal Breeding and Genetics, Perth, Australia, 19-21 July 2011. Armidale, NSW, Australia: Association for the Advancement of Animal Breeding and Genetics.
McGowan, Michael R., Fordyce, Geoffry and Holroyd, Richard G. (2011). Recent advances in beef cattle reproduction - How science will improve herd performance. 2011 Northern Beef Research Update Conference, Darwin, Australia, 3 - 4 August 2011. Park Ridge, Qld., Australia: North Australia Beef Research Council.
Burns, B. M., Herring, A. D., Allen, J. M., McGowan, M. R., Holland, M., Braithwaite, I. and Fordyce, G. (2011). Genetic strategies for improved beef production in challenging environments such as northern Australia and related implications for the southern United States. 57th Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course, College Station, TX, United States, 1-3 August 2011.
McGowan, Michael, McCosker, Kieren, Smith, David, Fordyce, Geoffry, Burns, Brian, Jephcott, Sandi, Newsome, Tom, Menzies, Don and Kirkland, Peter (2011). Survey of selected north Australian beef breeding herds. 6. Prevalence of bovine pestivirus infection. Northern Beef Research Update Conference, Darwin, NT, Australia, 3-4 August 2011. Park Ridge, QLD, Australia: North Australia Beef Research Council.
Schatz, Tim, McCosker, Kieren, Fordyce, Geoffry and McGowan, Michael (2011). Predicting pregnancy rates from pre-calving body condition score of first-lactation Brahmans. Northern Beef Research Update Conference, Darwin, NT, Australia, 3-4 August 2011. Park Ridge, QLD, Australia: North Australia Beef Research Council.
McGowan, Michael, McCosker, Kieren, Fordyce, Geoffry, Smith, Dave, Burns, Brian, Jephcott, Sandi, Newsome, Tom, Menzies, Don, Joyner, Di, Perkins Nigel and O'Rourke, Peter (2011). Cashcow for vets: Using foetal-aging to improve the reproductive management of beef herds. Australian Veterinary Association Annual Conference (AVA, 2011), Adelaide, Australia, 15-20 May 2011. St Leonards, NSW, Australia: The Australian Veterinary Association (AVA).
Smith, David, McCosker, Kieren, Butler, Sophia, Fordyce, Geoffry, Burns, Brian, Jephcott, Sandi and McGowan, Michael (2011). Survey of selected north Australian beef breeding herds. 3. Bull selection and management. Northern Beef Research Update Conference, Darwin, NT, Australia, 3-4 August 2011. Park Ridge, QLD, Australia: North Australia Beef Research Council.
McCosker, Kieren, Fordyce, Geoffry, Smith, David, Burns, Brian, Jephcott, Sandi and McGowan, Michael (2011). Survey of selected north Australian beef breeding herds. 1. Management.. Northern Beef Research Update Conference, Esplande, Darwin, Australia, 3–4 August 2011. Park Ridge, Qld., Australia: North Australia Beef Research Council.
McCosker, Kieren, Butler, Sophia, Smith, David, Fordyce, Geoffry, Burns, Brian, Jephcott, Sandi and McGowan, Michael (2011). Survey of selected north Australian beef breeding herds. 4. Vaccination to control reproductive loss. Northern Beef Research Update Conference, Darwin, NT, Australia, 3-4 August 2011. Park Ridge, QLD, Australia: North Australia Beef Research Council.
Butler, S. A. A, Burns, B. M., Laing, A., Dawson, K. and McGowan, M. R. (2011). Use of fixed-time AI for genetic improvement in northern Australia. 2011 Northern Beef Research Update Conference, Darwin, NT, Australia, 3 - 4 August 2011. Park Ridge, QLD, Australia: North Australia Beef Research Council.
Moura, Arlindo A., Mayes, Jessica, Silva, Michelle M., Souza, Carlos E. A., Holroyd, Richard, Nouwens, Amanda, Venus, Bronwyn and McGowan, Michael (2010). Proteomics of seminal plasma from Bos indicus bulls raised in Queensland-Australia. SSR2010: 43rd Annual Meeting of the Society for the Study of Reproduction: The Intersection Between Genetics, Genomics, and Reproductive Biology, Milwaukee, WI, U.S.A., 30 July-3 August 2010. Madison, WI, U.S.A.: Society for the Study of Reproduction.
Butler, S. A. A., Norman, S. and McGowan, M. R. (2010). AI in the dust: Management of artificial insemination programs in Northern Australia. 3rd AVA/NZVA Pan Pacific Veterinary Conference, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 23-28 May 2010. Australian Veterinary Association.
Butler, S. A. A., Phillips, N. J., Boe-Hansen, G., Bo, G. A., Burns, B. M., D'Occhio, M. J. and McGowan, M. R. (2010). Modification to intravaginal progesterone plus estradiol-based estrous synchronization protocols to improve ovarian responses in Bos indicus heifers. 36th Annual Conference of the International Embryo Transfer Society/ 23rd Annual Meeting SBTE, Cordoba, Argentina, 9-12 January 2010. East Melbourne, Vic., Australia: CSIRO in co-operation with the Australian Academy of Science. doi: 10.1071/RDv22n1Ab16
Sinclair, Stephanie, Doogan, Vivienne J., Fisher, Andrew D., McGowan, Michael R., Petherick, Carol, Phillips, Clive J. C. and Prayaga, Kishore C. (2009). The use of anaesthesia and analgesia during dehorning and their effects on the welfare of Bos indicus cattle. The 43rd Congress of the International Society for Applied Ethology (ISAE), Cairns, Australia, 6-10 July 2009. The Organising Committee of the 43rd ISAE Congress.
McGowan, Michael (2009). Managing key aspects of female fertility for optimal reproductive performance of diary and beef herds. Australian Cattle, Sheep & Reproduction Veterinarians Conference 2009, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia, 8-12 July, 2009. Eight Mile Plains, QLD, Australia: Australian Cattle Veterinarians.
Norman, S., Bertram, J. and McGowan, M. (2009). The poll gene and bull fertility. Australian Cattle, Sheep & Reproduction Veterinarians Conference 2009, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia, 8-12 July, 2009. Eight Mile Plains, QLD, Australia: Australian Cattle Veterinarians.
Flatscher-Bader, T., Lehnert, S. A., Reverter, A., Suhaimi, A. H. M., Phillips, N., McGowan, M. and D'Occhio, M. (2009). Expression of genes associated with neuropeptide signalling in the bovine hypothalamus and relationships to the resumption of ovulation postpartum. Joint Meeting of the European-Neuropeptides-Club/Summer Neuropeptides Conference, Salzburg, Austria, 20-23 July 2009. Oxford, United Kingdom: Churchill Livingstone. doi: 10.1016/j.npep.2009.08.001
McGowan, Michael R., Sophia Butler and Nancy Phillips (2008). Why are pregnancy rates to fixed-time AI generally lower in Bos indicus than Box Taurus cattle?. 16th International Congress on Animal Reproduction, Budapest, Hungary, 13-17 July, 2008. Berlin, Germany: Blackwell Wissenschafts Verlag. doi: 10.1111/j.1439-0531.2008.01232.x
McGowan, M., Mayes, J., Moura, A., Burns, B. and Holroyd, R. (2008). Relationships between seminal plasma proteins (SPPs) and fertility in tropically adapted beef bulls. 16th International Congress on Animal Reproduction, Budapest, Hungary, 13-17 July 2008. Berlin, Germany: Wiley-Blackwell. doi: 10.1111/j.1439-0531.2008.01234.x
McGowan, Michael R. and Holroyd, R.G. (2008). Reproductive inefficiencies and opportunities in dairy and beef cattle in Australia. Animal Production in Australia, Brisbane, Queensland, 24-27 June 2008. Australia: Australian Society of Animal Production.
Phillips, N. J., Mottram, T., Lowe, J., Poppi, D. and McGowan, M. R. (2008). Monitoring ruminal pH by datalogger using wireless telemetry. Australian and New Zealand Societies of Animal Production First Joint Conference (2008 ANZSAP), St. Lucia, Queensland, 24-27 June 2008. St. Lucia, Brisbane, Australia: Australian Society of Animal Production.
Butler, S. A. A., Phillips, N. J., D'Occhio, M. J. and McGowan, M. R. (2008). Ovulation and corpus luteum development after progesterone-based oestrus synchronisation in Brahman heifers. Australian Society of Animal Production/New Zealand Society of Animal Production Joint Conference, Brisbane, Australia, 24 - 27 June 2008. St Lucia, Queensland: Australian Society of Animal Production.
Samad, F., Nadzir, H. M., Phillips, N. J., McGowan, M. R., Lehnert, S. A., Loor, J. J., Bionaz, M. and D'Occhio, M. J. (2008). Liver gene expression profiles in suckled postpartum beef cows maintained on moderate or improve pasture. 39th Annual Meeting of the Society for Reproductive Biology, Melbourne, Australia, 25-28 August, 2008.
Brickell, J. S., McGowan, M. M. and Wathes, D. C. (2008). Aspects of heifer rearing. BCVA 2008 Congress of the British Cattle Veterinary Association, Killarney, Ireland, 13-15 November, 2008. Frampton-On-Severn, Glos, United Kingdom: British Cattle Veterinary Association.
Phillips, N., Hockey, C., Boothby, D., Norman, S. and McGowan, M. (2007). Comparison of the reproductive performance of tropically adapted heifers treated with three different protocols for synchronisation of oestrus. 7th International Symposium on Reproduction in Domestic Ruminants, Wellington, New Zealand, 2006. Nottingham, England: Nottingham University Press.
McGowan, M.R. and Kirkland, P.D. (2007). The impact of Bovine Virus Diarrhoea Virus (BVDV) on the outcome of use of reproductive biotechnologies in beef and dairy herds. VIi Simposio Internacional de Reproduccion Animal - IRAC 2007, Argentina, 29th June - 1 July 2007. Argentina: Instituto de Reproduccion Animal Corboba.
Asplin, K., Sillence, M. N., Pollitt, C. C. and McGowan, M. R. (2007). Induction of laminitis with insulin in healthy ponies. BEVA Congress 2007, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, 12-15 September, 2007. United Kingdom: Schering-Plough.
McGowan, Michael R. (2007). Enhancing the efficiency of natural delivery of improved genetics into beef and dairy herds. VII Simposio Internacional de Reproduccion Animal - IRAC 2007, Argentina, 29th June - 1st July 2007. Argentina: Instituto de Reproduccion Animal Cordoba.
Hockey, C., Norman, S. T., Morton, J. M., Boothby, D., Phillips, N. L. and McGowan, M. (2006). Changes in vaginal electrical resistance during different stages of the reproductive cycle in tropically adapted beef heifers. Reproduction in Domestic Ruminants VI, xx, xx. Nottingham, UK: Nottingham University Press.
McGowan, M. R. (2006). Brief review of factors and mechanisms for conception failure in dairy cattle. Australian Cattle Veterinarians 2006, Port Macquarie, 2006. Australia: Australian Cattle Veterinarians.
Samadi, F., Norman, S. T., Phillips, N. J., McGowan, M. R. and D'Occhio, M. J. (2005). Interrelationships between nutrition, metabolic status and reproductive development and puberty in Brahman heifers. Showcasing Faculty research through our postgraduates, Gatton, Qld, 8th December 2005. Gatton, Qld: NRAVS Faculty.
McGowan, M.R. (2005). Factors affecting the risk of infectious disease in cattle between weaning and finishing. Emerald Beef School, Uni of New England, Armidale, 12-14 July 2005. Armidale, NSW: CRC, Uni of England.
Morton, J. M. and McGowan, M. R. (2002). Herd-, cow-, lactation- and insemination-level factors affecting reproductive performance in dairy herds. XXII World Buiatrics Congress, Hannover, Germany, 18 - 23 August, 2002.
Gunn, A. A., Landmann, J., Taylor, L, Stoessel, Z., O'Donoghue, P. J., Coleman, G. T., McGowan, M. R. and Tranter, W. (2002). Investigations into the prevalence of Neospora caninum abortion in Queensland. Embracing change through Technology, Adelaide, 6-10 May 2002. Brisbane, Australia: Australian Association of Cattle Veterinarians.
Johnston, S. D., O'Callaghan, P. O. and McGowan, M. (2001). Development of an artificial insemination prorocol in the koala (Phascolarctos cinerus). Zoo & Exotic Diagnostics: British Veterinary Zoological Society Autumn Meeting, Royal Veterinary College, Potters Bar, 10-11 November, 2001.
Landmann, J. K., McGowan, M. R., Tranter, W., Gunn, A., Green, P. and O'Donoghue, P. J. (2001). Neospora caninum in Queensland cattle and dogs. VIIIth International Coccidiosis Conference and Annual Scientific Meeting of the Australian Society for Parasitology, Cairns, Australia, 9-13 July 2001.
Landmann, J. K., McGowan, M. R., Tranter, W., Gunn, A., Green, P. and O'Donoghue, P. J. (2001). Neospora caninum in Queensland cattle and dogs. 2001 Annual Conference of Australian Veterinary Association, Qld Division, Brisbane QLD Australia, 2-4 March 2001.
McGowan, M. R., Holroyd, R. G., Fordyce, J. D., Bertram, J. D., Fitzpatrick, L. A., Doogan, V. J., Defaveri, J., Vankan, D. M., Jayawardhana, G. A. and Miller, R. G. (2000). Selection and management of Bos indicus bulls in multiple-sire mated herds in northern Australia. Droughtmaster Breeders' Society 7th Annual Summer Seminar, Brisbane, Australia, January 23, 2000. Brisbane, Australia:
McGowan, M. R., Daniel, R. and Fell, D. (2000). Determining priority issues for animal management research, development extension and training in the subtropical-tropical dairy industry in Australia. Profitable Dairy Production in the Tropics, Gatton Campus, Australia, 29-30 June, 2000. Brisbane, Australia:
Padula, A. M., Mcgowan, M. R., Verrall, R. G., Trigg, T. E. and MacMil, K. L. (2000). Absorbable deslorelin implants delay resumption of postpartum ovulatory cycles in holstein dairy cattle. International Congress on Animal Reproduction, Stockholm, Sweden, 2-6 July, 2000. Stockholm, Sweden: Repro Print AB.
O'Donoghue, P. J., Evans, P. and McGowan, M. R. (1999). Efficacy of maternal serology for the diagnosis of protozoal abortion in cattle. The Australian Society for Parasitology Annual Scientific Meeting, Yepoon, Central Queensland, 26-30 September 1999. Yepoon, Central Qld: Australian Society for Parasitology.
Kirkland, P. D. and McGowan, M. R. (1999). Impacto de la infeccin con el virus BVD en el periparto bovino. Cordoba, Argentina, 19-21 June, 1999. Cordoba, Argentina: Instituto De Reproduccion Animal Cordoba (IRAC).
McGowan, M. R., Holroyd, R. G., Fordyce, G.J.D., Bertram, J. D., Fitzpatrick, L. A., Doogan, V. J., Defaveri, J., Vankan, D. M., Jayawardhana, G. A. and Miller, G. (1999). Seleccion y manejo de grupos de toros Bos indicus en servicio en el norte de Australia. Cordoba, Argentina, 19-21 June,1999. Cordoba, Argentina: Instituto De Reproduccion Animal Cordoba (IRAC).
McGowan, M. R. (1999). Sincronization de celo y programas de inseminacion artificial a tiempo fijo en ganado Bos indicus y cruza Bos indicus. Cordoba, Argentina, 19-21 June,1999. Cordoba, Argentina: Instituto de Reproduccion Animal Cordoba (IRAC).
Swasdipan, S., Bielefeldt-Ohmann, H., McGowan, M. R., Phillips, N. and Kirkland, P. D. (1999). Study of the mechanism of establishment of persistent bovine pestivirus infection in early pregnancy. XIth International Congress of Virology, Sydney, Australia, 9-13 August, 1999. Sydney: International Union of Microbiological Societies.
Johnston, S. D., McGowan, M. R., O'Callaghan, P., Cox, R., Houlden, B., Haig, S. and Taddeo, G. (1999). Birth of koala pouch young following artificial insemination. Australian Society of Reproductive Biologists, Melbourne, -.
McGowan, M. R., Woodrow, M.C., Rolls, P. J. and Frank, B. (1999). Improving farmers perceptions of the value of dairy and beef herd health and management programmes. The Australian Association of Cattle Veterinarians 1999, Hobart, Tas., 16-21 May, 1999. Brisbane: Australian Association of Cattle Veterinarians.
Johnston, S.D., McGowan, M.R. and O'Callaghan, P. (1999). Assisted breeding technology for the conservation and propagation of Phascolarctos cinereus or How to make a koala pouch young. Postgraduate Committee in Veterinary Science, Sydney, University of Sydney, 1999.
Holroyd, R. G., Doogan, V. J., DeFaveri, J., Fordyce, G., McGowan, M. R., Bertram, J. D., Vankan, D. M., Fitzpatrick, L. A., Jayawardhana, G. A. and Miller, R. G. (1998). Bull Selection and use in northern Australia. 6. Calf output and predictors of fertility of bulls in multiple-sire herds. XX World Association for Buiatrics Congress, Sydney, Australia, 6-10 July 1998. Indooroopilly, Qld., Australia: Australian Association of Cattle Veterinarians.
Johnston, S.D., McGowan, M.R., O'Callaghan, P., Cox, R. and Nicolson, V. (1997). Evidence for reflex ovulation in the koala. 28th Annual Conference Australian Society of Reproductive Biology, Canberra, ACT, Australia, 29 September - 1 October, 1997.
Cooper, J.W., Johnston, S.D., Blyde, D., Kuiper, Y., McGowan, M.R. and Booth, R. (1996). Effect of glycerol and egg yolk on the motility of Macropus giganteus cauda epididymidal spermatozoa stored at 5oC. Thirteenth International Conference of Animal Reproduction, Rockhampton, Qld, Australia, 26-28 June, 1996.
Johnston, S.D., O'Callaghan, P. and McGowan, M.R. (1996). Seminal characteristics of koala ejaculates collected using an artificial vagina. Thirteenth International Conference of Animal Reproduction, Rockhampton, Qld, Australia, 26-28 June, 1996.
Johnston, S.D., McGowan, M.R., Carrick, F.N. and Cameron, R.D.A. (1992). Towards the development of an artificial insemination programme for koalas (Phascolarctos cinereus). 12th International Congress on Animal Reproduction, Haig, The Netherlands, 23-27 August, 1992.
Department Technical Report
McGowan, Michael, McCosker, Kieren D., Fordyce, Geoffry, Smith, Dave R., O'Rourke, Peter, Perkins, Nigel, Barnes, Tamsin, Marquart, Louise, Morton, John, Newsome, Tom, Menzies, Don, Burns, Brian and Jephcott, Sandi (2014). North Australian beef fertility project: CashCow. B.NBP.0382. School of Veterinary Science, The University of Queensland.
Journal Article
Warburton, Christie L., Engle, Bailey N., Ross, Elizabeth M., Costilla, Roy, Moore, Stephen S., Corbet, Nicholas J., Allen, Jack M., Laing, Alan R., Fordyce, Geoffry, Lyons, Russell E., McGowan, Michael R., Burns, Brian M. and Hayes, Ben J. (2020). Use of whole-genome sequence data and novel genomic selection strategies to improve selection for age at puberty in tropically-adapted beef heifers. Genetics Selection Evolution, 52 (1) 28, 28. doi: 10.1186/s12711-020-00547-5
Boe‐Hansen, Gry Brandt, Rêgo, João Paulo A., Satake, Nana, Venus, Bronwyn, Sadowski, Pawel, Nouwens, Amanda, Li, Yutao and McGowan, Michael (2020). Effects of increased scrotal temperature on semen quality and seminal plasma proteins in Brahman bulls. Molecular Reproduction and Development, 87 (5) mrd.23328, 574-597. doi: 10.1002/mrd.23328
Randhawa, Imtiaz A. S., Burns, Brian M., McGowan, Michael R., Porto-Neto, Laercio R., Hayes, Ben J., Ferretti, Ryan, Schutt, Karen M. and Lyons, Russell E. (2019). Optimized genetic testing for polledness in multiple breeds of cattle. G3: Genes, Genomes, Genetics, 10 (2), g3.400866.2019-544. doi: 10.1534/g3.119.400866
Wood, Caitlin, Muleme, Michael, Tan, Tabita, Bosward, Katrina, Gibson, Justine, Alawneh, John, McGowan, Michael, Barnes, Tamsin S., Stenos, John, Perkins, Nigel, Firestone, Simon M. and Tozer, Sarah (2019). Validation of an indirect immunofluorescence assay (IFA) for the detection of IgG antibodies against Coxiella burnetii in bovine serum. Preventive Veterinary Medicine, 169 104698, 104698. doi: 10.1016/j.prevetmed.2019.104698
Engle, Bailey N., Corbet, Nicholas J., Allen, Jamie M., Laing, Alan R., Fordyce, Geoffry, McGowan, Michael R., Burns, Brian M., Burns, Brian M. and Hayes, Ben J. (2019). Multivariate genomic predictions for age at puberty in tropically adapted beef heifers. Journal of Animal Science, 97 (1), 90-100. doi: 10.1093/jas/sky428
Hayes, Ben J., Corbet, Nicholas J., Allen, Jack M., Laing, Alan R., Fordyce, Geoffry, Lyons, Russel, McGowan, Michael R. and Burns, Brian M. (2019). Towards multi-breed genomic evaluations for female fertility of tropical beef cattle. Journal of Animal Science, 97 (1), 55-62. doi: 10.1093/jas/sky417
Holland, Michael K. and McGowan, Michael (2018). Manipulation of fertility to enhance productivity of cattle. Biochemist, 40 (3), 20-25. doi: 10.1042/BIO04003020
McGowan, M., Holland, M. K. and Boe-Hansen, G. (2018). Review: Ontology and endocrinology of the reproductive system of bulls from fetus to maturity. Animal, 12 (s1), 1-8. doi: 10.1017/S1751731118000460
Corbet, N. J., Allen, J. M., Laing, A. R., Fordyce, G., McGowan, M. R. and Burns, B. M. (2018). Using ultrasound to derive new reproductive traits in tropical beef breeds: implications for genetic evaluation. Animal Production Science, 58 (9), 1735-1742. doi: 10.1071/AN16616
Satake, N, Edwards, Saa, Tutt, D, McGowan, M R and Boe-Hansen, G B (2017). Investigation of in vitro measurable sperm attributes and their influence on electroejaculated bull semen with a fixed-time artificial insemination protocol in Australian Bos indicus cattle. Reproduction in domestic animals = Zuchthygiene, 53 (2), 414-422. doi: 10.1111/rda.13121
Ramirez-Garzon, O., Satake, N., Lyons, R., Hill, J., Holland, M. and Mcgowan, M. (2017). Endometrial biopsy in Bos indicus beef heifers. Reproduction in Domestic Animals, 52 (3), 526-528. doi: 10.1111/rda.12944
Lyons, R. E., Johnston, D. J., McGowan, M. R., Laing, A., Robinson, B., Owen, H., Hill, B. D. and Burns, B. M. (2017). E7 (1057ΔTA) mutation of the acidic α-glucosidase gene causes Pompe's disease in Droughtmaster cattle. Australian Veterinary Journal, 95 (5), 138-142. doi: 10.1111/avj.12575
McGowan, M., Smith, C., Ferguson, A., Stone, B., Vankan, D. and Allavena, R. (2017). Congenital bilateral anterior nasal atresia in 16 half-sibling Holstein-Friesian calves. Australian Veterinary Journal, 95 (4), 118-122. doi: 10.1111/avj.12567
Davison, T. M., Jonsson, N. N., Mayer, D. G., Gaughan, J. B., Ehrlich, W. K. and McGowan, M. R. (2016). Comparison of the impact of six heat-load management strategies on thermal responses and milk production of feed-pad and pasture fed dairy cows in a subtropical environment. International Journal of Biometeorology, 60 (12), 1961-1968. doi: 10.1007/s00484-016-1183-2
Schultz, B. K., Palmieri, C., Nicolson, V., Larkin, R., Keeley, T., McGowan, M. and Johnston, S. (2016). First report of a spermatic granuloma and varicocele in a marsupial: a Koala (Phascolarctos cinereus) Case Study. Research in Veterinary Science, 107, 30-33. doi: 10.1016/j.rvsc.2016.05.002
Boe-Hansen G.B., Rego J.P.A., Crisp, J.M., Moura, A.A., Nouwens, A.S., Li, Y., Venus, B., Burns, B.M. and McGowan, M.R. (2015). Seminal plasma proteins and their relationship with percentage of morphologically normal sperm in 2-year-old Brahman (Bos indicus) bulls. Animal Reproduction Science, 162, 20-30. doi: 10.1016/j.anireprosci.2015.09.003
Edwards, S. A. A., Boe-Hansen, G. B., Satake, N., Chandra, K. and McGowan, M. R. (2015). A field investigation of a modified intravaginal progesterone releasing device and oestradiol benzoate based ovulation synchronisation protocol designed for fixed-time artificial insemination of Brahman heifers. Animal Reproduction Science, 160, 105-111. doi: 10.1016/j.anireprosci.2015.07.011
Rego, J. P. A., Moura, A. A., Nouwens, A. S., McGowan, M. R. and Boe-Hansen, G. B. (2015). Seminal plasma protein profiles of ejaculates obtained by internal artificial vagina and electroejaculation in Brahman bulls.. Animal Reproduction Science, 160, 126-137. doi: 10.1016/j.anireprosci.2015.07.015
Porto-Neto, Laercio R, Edwards, Sophia, Fortes, Marina R.S, Lehnert, Sigrid A, Reverter, Antonio and McGowan, Michael (2015). Genome wide association for the outcome of fixed time artificial insemination of Brahman heifers in northern Australia. Journal of Animal Science, 93 (11), 5119-5127. doi: 10.2527/jas2015-9401
Edwards, S. A. A., Bo, G. A., Chandra, K. A., Atkinson, P. C. and McGowan, M. R. (2014). Comparison of the pregnancy rates and costs per calf born after fixed-time artificial insemination or artificial insemination after estrus detection in Bos indicus heifers. Theriogenology, 83 (1), 114-120. doi: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2014.08.017
Rego, J. P. A., Crisp, J. M., Moura, A. A., Nouwens, A. S., Li, Y., Venus, B., Corbet, N. J., Corbet, D. H., Burns, B. M., Boe-Hansen, G. B. and McGowan, M. R. (2014). Seminal plasma proteome of electroejaculated Bos indicus bulls. Animal Reproduction Science, 148 (1-2), 1-17. doi: 10.1016/j.anireprosci.2014.04.016
Edwards, S. A. A., Atkinson, P. C., Satake, N., Boe-Hansen, G. and McGowan, M. R. (2014). Ovarian dynamics in response to two modified intravaginal progesterone releasing device and oestradiol benzoate based ovulation synchronisation protocols designed for use in Brahman heifers. Animal Reproduction Science, 148 (1-2), 18-25. doi: 10.1016/j.anireprosci.2014.05.005
Fordyce, Geoffry, McGowan, Michael R., Lisle, Allan, Muller, Tracy, Allen, Jack, Duff, Christian, Holroyd, Richard G., Corbet, Nicholas J. and Burns, Brian M. (2014). Scrotal circumference of Australian beef bulls. Theriogenology, 81 (6), 805-812. doi: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2013.12.020
Edwards, S. A. A., Phillips, N. J., Boe-Hansen, G. B., Bo, G. A., Burns, B. M., Dawson, K. and McGowan, M. R. (2013). Follicle stimulating hormone secretion and dominant follicle growth during treatment of Bos indicus heifers with intra-vaginal progesterone releasing devices, oestradiol benzoate, equine chorionic gonadotrophin and prostaglandin F2α. Animal Reproduction Science, 137 (3-4), 129-136. doi: 10.1016/j.anireprosci.2012.12.013
Corbet, N. J., Burns, B. M., Johnston, D. J., Wolcott, M. L., Corbet, D. H., Venus, B. K., Li, Y., McGowan, M. R. and Holroyd, R. G. (2013). Male traits and herd reproductive capability in tropical beef cattle. 2. Genetic parameters of bull traits. Animal Production Science, 53 (2), 101-113. doi: 10.1071/AN12163
Morton, J. M., Phillips, N. J., Taylor, L. F. and Mcgowan, M. R. (2013). Bovine viral diarrhoea virus in beef heifers in commercial herds in Australia: Mob-level seroprevalences and incidences of seroconversion, and vaccine efficacy. Australian Veterinary Journal, 91 (12), 517-524. doi: 10.1111/avj.12129
Burns, B. M., Corbet, N. J., Corbet, D. H., Crisp, J. M., Venus, B. K., Johnston, D. J., Li, Y., McGowan, M. R. and Holroyd, R. G. (2013). Male traits and herd reproductive capability in tropical beef cattle. 1. Experimental design and animal measures. Animal Production Science, 53 (2), 87-100. doi: 10.1071/AN12162
Petherick, J. C., McCosker, K., Mayer, D. G., Letchford, P. and McGowan, M. (2013). Evaluation of the impacts of spaying by either the dropped ovary technique or ovariectomy via flank laparotomy on the welfare of Bos indicus beef heifers and cows. Journal of Animal Science, 91 (1), 382-394. doi: 10.2527/jas.2012-5164
Kafi, M. and McGowan, M. R. (2012). Relationship between different concentrations of the plasma progesterone at the time of FSH-P treatment and the superovulatory response in holstein dairy heifers. Reproduction in Domestic Animals, 47 (5), e75-e78. doi: 10.1111/j.1439-0531.2011.01966.x
Butler, S. A. A., Phillips, N. J., Boe-Hansen, G. B., Bo, G. A., Burns, B. M., Dawson, K. and McGowan, M. R. (2012). Animal-level factors affecting ovarian function in bos indicus heifers treated to synchronize ovulation with intravaginal progesterone-releasing devices and oestradiol benzoate. Reproduction in Domestic Animals, 47 (3), 463-47. doi: 10.1111/j.1439-0531.2011.01905.x
Butler, S. A. A., Phillips, N. J., Boe-Hansen, G. B., Bo, G. A., Burns, B. M., Dawson, K. and McGowan, M. R. (2011). Ovarian responses in Bos indicus heifers treated to synchronise ovulation with intravaginal progesterone releasing devices, oestradiol benzoate, prostaglandin F-2 alpha and equine chorionic gonadotrophin. Animal Reproduction Science, 129 (3-4), 118-126. doi: 10.1016/j.anireprosci.2011.11.001
Butler, S. A. A., Atkinson, P. C., Boe-Hansen, G. B., Burns, B. M., Dawson, K., Bo, G. A. and McGowan, M. R. (2011). Pregnancy rates after fixed-time artificial insemination of Brahman heifers treated to synchronise ovulation with low-dose intravaginal progesterone releasing devices with or without eCG. Theriogenology, 76 (8), 1416-1423. doi: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2011.06.010
Burns, Brian M., Herring, Andy D., Allen, Jack M., McGowan, Michael R., Holland, Michael, Braithwaite, Ian and Fordyce, Geoffry (2011). Genetic strategies for improved beef production in challenging environments such as Northern Australia. The Australian Cattle Veterinarian, 60, 14-19.
Landmann, J. K., Gunn, A. A., O'Donoghue, P. J., Tranter, W. P. and McGowan, M. R. (2011). Epidemiology and impact of Neospora caninum infection in three Queensland tropical dairy herds. Reproduction in Domestic Animals, 46 (4), 734-737. doi: 10.1111/j.1439-0531.2010.01712.x
Cooper, A., Hedlefs, R., McGowan, M., Ketheesan, N. and Govan, B. (2011). Serological evidence of Coxiella burnetii infection in beef cattle in Queensland. Australian Veterinary Journal, 89 (7), 260-264. doi: 10.1111/j.1751-0813.2011.00794.x
Burns, B. M., Gazzola, C., Holroyd, R.G., Crisp, J. and McGowan, M. R. (2011). Male reproductive traits and their relationship to reproductive traits in their female progeny: A systematic review. Reproduction of Domestic Animals, 46 (3), 534-553. doi: 10.1111/j.1439-0531.2011.01748.x
Petherick, J. C., McCosker, K., Mayer, D. G., Letchford, P. and McGowan, M. (2011). Preliminary investigation of some physiological responses of Bos indicus heifers to surgical spaying. Australian Veterinary Journal, 89 (4), 131-137. doi: 10.1111/j.1751-0813.2011.00696.x
Hockey, C. D., Morton, J. M., Norman, S. T. and McGowan, M. R. (2010). Improved prediction of ovulation time may increase pregnancy rates to artificial insemination in lactating dairy cattle. Reproduction in Domestic Animals, 45 (6), e239-e248. doi: 10.1111/j.1439-0531.2009.01548.x
Phillips, N. J., Fordyce, G., Burns, B., Williams, P., Mayer, D., Bo, G. O. and McGowan, M. R. (2010). Does the amount of progesterone in intravaginal implants used to synchronise oestrus affect the reproductive performance of brahman heifers artificially inseminated at a fixed time. Reproduction In Domestic Animals, 45 (6), e392-e397. doi: 10.1111/j.1439-0531.2010.01585.x
McCosker, K., Letchford, P., Petherick, J. C., Meyer, D. and McGowan, M. (2010). Morbidity, mortality and body weight gain of surgically spayed, yearling Brahman heifers. Australian Veterinary Journal, 88 (12), 497-503. doi: 10.1111/j.1751-0813.2010.00646.x
Hockey, C.D., Morton, J.M., Norman, S.T. and McGowan, M.R. (2010). Evaluation of a neck mounted 2-hourly activity meter system for detecting cows about to ovulate in two paddock-based Australian dairy herds. Reproduction in Domestic Animals, 45 (5), e107-e117. doi: 10.1111/j.1439-0531.2009.01531.x
Doogan, V. J., Fordyce, G., Holroyd, R. G., Lisle, A., McGowan, M. R. and Muller, T. A. (2010). Scrotal size in tropically-adapted beef bulls in northern Australia. The Australian Cattle Veterinarian (54), 26.
Hockey, C. D., Norman, S. T., Morton, J. M., Boothby, D., Phillips, N. J. and McGowan, M. R. (2010). Use of vaginal electrical resistance to diagnose oestrus, dioestrus and early pregnancy in synchronized tropically adapted beef heifers. Reproduction In Domestic Animals, 45 (4), 629-636. doi: 10.1111/j.1439-0531.2008.01320.x
Brickell, J. S., McGowan, M. M. and Wathes, D. C. (2010). Association between Neospora caninum seropositivity and perinatal mortality in dairy heifers at first calving. Veterinary Record, 167 (3), 82-85. doi: 10.1136/vr.c3583
Kershaw-Young, C. M., Scaramuzzi, R. J., McGowan, M. R., Pitsillides, A. A., Wheeler-Jones, C. P. D. and Khalid, M. (2010). The effect of estradiol on COX-2, EP2, and EP4 mRNA expression and the extracellular matrix in the cervix of the hypogonadotrophic, ovariectomized ewe. Theriogenology, 73 (5), 620-628. doi: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2009.10.018
Phillips, N., Mottram, T., Poppi, D., Mayer, D. and McGowan, M. R. (2010). Continuous monitoring of ruminal pH using wireless telemetry. Animal Production Science, 50 (1), 72-77. doi: 10.1071/AN09027
Brickell, J.S., Bourne, N., McGowan, M. M. and Wathes, D. C. (2009). Effect of growth and development during the rearing period on the subsequent fertility of nulliparous Holstein-Friesian heifers. Theriogenology, 72 (3), 408-416. doi: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2009.03.015
Brickell, J. S., McGowan, M. M., Pfeiffer, D. U. and Wathes, D. C. (2009). Mortality in Holstein-Friesian calves and replacement heifers, in relation to body weight and IGF-I concentration, on 19 farms in England. Animal, 3 (8), 1175-1182. doi: 10.1017/S175173110900456X
Kershaw-Young, C. M., Khalid, M., McGowan, M. R., Pitsillides, A. A. and Scaramuzzi, R. J . (2009). The mRNA expression of prostaglandin E receptors EP2 and EP4 and the changes in glycosaminoglycans in the sheep cervix during the estrous cycle. Theriogenology, 72 (2), 251-261. doi: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2009.02.018
Brickell, J. S., McGowan, M. M. and Wathes, D. C. (2009). Effect of management factors and blood metabolites during the rearing period on growth in dairy heifers on UK farms. Domestic Animal Endocrinology, 36 (2), 67-81. doi: 10.1016/j.domaniend.2008.10.005
Bourne, N., Wathes, D. C., Lawrence, K. E., McGowan, M. R. and Laven, R. A. (2008). The effect of parenteral supplementation of vitamin E with selenium on the health and productivity of dairy cattle in the UK. The Veterinary Journal, 177 (3), 381-387. doi: 10.1016/j.tvjl.2007.06.006
Corney, B.G., Slack, A.T., Symonds, M.L., Dohnt, M.F., McClintock, Christine S., McGowan, M.R. and Smythe, L.D. (2008). Leptospira weilii serovar Topaz, a new member of the Tarassovi serogroup isolated from a bovine source in Queensland, Australia. International Journal of Systematic and Evolutionary Microbiology, 58 (10), 2249-2252. doi: 10.1099/ijs.0.64884-0
Mottram, T., Lowe, J., McGowan, M. R. and Phillips, N. (2008). Technical note: A wireless telemetric method of monitoring clinical acidosis in dairy cows. Computers and Electronics in Agriculture, 64 (1), 45-48. doi: 10.1016/j.compag.2008.05.015
Stanley, Emma C., Mole, Richard J., Smith, Rebecca J., Glenn, Sarah M., Barer, Michael R., McGowan, Michael and Rees, Catherine E. D. (2007). Development of a new, combined rapid method using phage and PCR for detection and identification of viable Mycobacterium paratuberculosis bacteria within 48 hours. Applied and Environmental Microbiology, 73 (6), 1851-1857. doi: 10.1128/AEM.01722-06
Sugiyama, S., McGowan, M., Phillips, N., Kafi, M. and Young, M. (2007). Effects of increased ambient temperature during IVM and/or IVF on the In vitro development of bovine zygotes. Reproduction In Domestic Animals, 42 (3), 271-274. doi: 10.1111/j.1439-0531.2006.00776.x
Bourne, N., Wathes, D.C., McGowan, Michael R. and Laven, R. (2007). A comparison of the effects of parenteral and oral administration of supplementary vitamin E on plasma vitamin E concentrations in dairy cows at different stages of lactation. Livestock Science, 106 (1), 57-64. doi: 10.1016/j.livsci.2006.07.001
Bourne, N., Laven, R., Wathes, D.C. and McGowan, M. (2007). A meta-analysis of the effects of Vitamin E supplementation on the incidence of retained foetal membranes in dairy cows. Theriogenology, 67 (3), 494-501. doi: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2006.08.015
McGowan, M (2006). Enhancing the efficiency of natural delivery of improved genetics into beef and dairy herds. Cattle Practice, 14 (Part 1), 33-36.
Persson, Y, McGowan, M and Soderquist, L (2006). Comparison between the sperm morphology in semen samples obtained from yearling beef bulls by transrectal massage of the ampullae and cauda epididymal dissection. Reproduction In Domestic Animals, 41 (3), 233-237. doi: 10.1111/j.1439-0531.2006.00675.x
Van Winden, S., Stevens, K., Guitian, J. and Mcgowan, M. R. (2005). Preliminary findings of a systematic review and expert opinion workshop on Biosecurity on cattle farms in the UK. Cattle practice: Journal of the British Cattle Veterinary Association, 13 (2), 135-140.
Kershaw, CM, Khalid, M, McGowan, MR, Ingram, K, Leethongdee, S, Wax, G and Scaramuzzi, RJ (2005). The anatomy of the sheep cervix and its influence on the transcervical passage of an inseminating pipette into the uterine lumen. Theriogenology, 64 (5), 1225-1235. doi: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2005.02.017
Phillips, N. J., McGowan, M. R., Johnston, S. D. and Mayer, D. G. (2004). Relationship between thirty post-thaw spermatozoal characteristics and the field fertility of 11 high-use Australian dairy AI sires. Animal Reproduction Science, 81 (1-2), 47-61. doi: 10.1016/j.anireprosci.2003.10.003
Phillips, N. J., Mcgowan, M. R., Johnston, S. D. and Mayer, D. G. (2004). Relationship between thirty post-thaw spermatozoal characteristics and the field fertility of 11 high-use Australian dairy AI sires. Animal Reproduction Science, 80 (1-2), 47-61. doi: 10.1016/S0378-4320(03)00137-4
Phillips, N. J., Evans, G. and McGowan, M. R. (2004). Measures used to assess frozen-thawed semen in Australian livestock semen processing centres. Australian Veterinary Journal, 82 (5), 309-310. doi: 10.1111/j.1751-0813.2004.tb12714.x
McGowan, M (2004). Approach to conducting bull breeding soundness examinations. In Practice, 26 (9), 485-491.
McGowan, MR (2004). Understanding the impact of bull fertility and genetics on the economics of beef and dairy herds using natural mating. Cattle Practice, 12, 237-240.
McGowan, M (2004). Applying the principles of population medicine in cattle practice. Cattle Practice, 12, 15-19.
Sugiyama, S., McGowan, M., Kafi, M., Phillips, N. and Young, M. (2003). Effects of increased ambient temperature on the development of in vitro derived bovine zygotes. Theriogenology, 60 (6), 1039-1047. doi: 10.1016/S0093-691X(03)00107-9
McGowan, M. R., Kafi, M., Kirkland, P. D., Kelly, R., Bielefeldt-Ohmann, H., Occhio, M. D. and Jillella, D. (2003). Studies of the pathogenesis of bovine pestivirus-induced ovarian dysfunction in superovulated dairy cattle. Theriogenology, 59 (3-4), 1051-1066. doi: 10.1016/S0093-691X(02)01136-6
Johnston, S. D., McGowan, M. R., O'Callaghan, P., Cox, R., Houlden, B., Haig, S. and Taddeo, G. (2003). Birth of Koalas Phascolarctos cinereus at Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary following artificial insemination. International Zoo Yearbook, 38 (1), 160-172. doi: 10.1111/j.1748-1090.2003.tb02076.x
Stoessel, Z., Taylor, L. F., McGowan, M. R., Coleman, G. T. and Landmann, J. K. (2003). Prevalence of antibodies to Neospora caninum within central Queensland beef cattle. Australian Veterinary Journal, 81 (3), 165-166. doi: 10.1111/j.1751-0813.2003.tb11081.x
Horwood, P, McGowan, M, Orpin, P, Thompson, I and Brownlie, J (2003). Evaluation of two ELISA's for the detection of Mycobacterium avium paratuberculosis antibodies in milk samples from dairy cattle. Cattle Practice, 11, 147-149.
Bourne, N., Wathes, D. C., McGowan, M. R. and Laven, R. A. (2003). Physiological responses in dairy cattle supplemented with vitamin E above NRC requirements. Cattle Practice, 11, 367-372.
Padula, A. M., McGowan, M. R. and Macmillan, K. L. (2003). Absorbable deslorelin implants (Ovuplant (R)) prolong postpartum anestrus in early ovulating dairy cows. Theriogenology, 60 (7), 1227-1238. doi: 10.1016/S0093-691X(03)00143-2
Landmann, J. K., Jillella, D., O'Donoghue, P. J. and McGowan, M. R. (2002). Confirmation of the prevention of vertical transmission of Neospora caninum in cattle by the use of embryo transfer. Australian Veterinary Journal, 80 (8), 502-503. doi: 10.1111/j.1751-0813.2002.tb12475.x
Kafi, M., McGowan, M. R. and Kirkland, P. D. (2002). In vitro maturation and fertilization of bovine oocytes and in vitro culture of presumptive zygotes in the presence of bovine pestivirus. Animal Reproduction Science, 71 (3-4), 169-179. doi: 10.1016/S0378-4320(02)00017-9
HolroydRG, DooganW, DeFaveriJ, Fordyce, G., McGowanMR, BertramJD, VankanDM, FitzpatrickLA, JayawardhanaGA and MillerRG (2002). Bull selection and use in northern Australia. 4. Calf output and predictors of fertility of bulls in multiple-sire herds. Animal Reproduction Science, 71 (1-2), 67-79. doi: 10.1016/S0378-4320(02)00026-X
Swasdipan, Somchai, McGowan, Michael, Phillips, Nancy and Bielefeldt-Ohmann, Helle (2002). Pathogenesis of transplacental virus infection: pestivirus replication in the placenta and fetus following respiratory infection. Microbial Pathogenesis, 32 (2), 49-60. doi: 10.1006/mpat.2001.0480
Johnston, S. D., McGowan, M. R. and Blyde, D. (2002). Birth of a Banteng (Bos javanicus) calf at Western Plains Zoo after fixed time artificial insemination. Australian Veterinary Journal, 80 (1-2), 94-95. doi: 10.1111/j.1751-0813.2002.tb12848.x
FitzpatrickLA, Fordyce, G, McGowanMR, BertramJD, DooganVJ, DeFaveriJ, MillerRG and HolroydRG (2002). Bull selection and use in northern Australia. Part 2. Semen traits. Animal Reproduction Science, 71 (1-2), 39-49. doi: 10.1016/S0378-4320(02)00024-6
McGowanMR, BertramJD, Fordyce, G, FitzpatrickLA, MillerRG, JayawardhanaGA, DooganVJ, DeFaveriJ and HolroydRG (2002). Bull selection and use in northern Australia. 1. Physical traits. Animal Reproduction Science, 71 (1-2), 25-37. doi: 10.1016/S0378-4320(02)00023-4
BertramJD, Fordyce, G, McGowanMR, JayawardhanaGA, FitzpatrickLA, DooganVJ, DeFaveriJ and HolroydRG (2002). Bull selection and use in northern Australia. 3. Serving capacity tests. Animal Reproduction Science, 71 (1-2), 51-66. doi: 10.1016/S0378-4320(02)00025-8
Swasdipan, S., Bielefeldt-Ohmann, H., Phillips, N., Kirkland, P. D. and McGowan, M. R. (2001). Rapid transplacental infection with bovine pestivirus following intranasal inoculation of ewes in early pregnancy. Veterinary Pathology, 38 (3), 275-280. doi: 10.1354/vp.38-3-275
Johnston, S. D., Mcgowan, M. R., O'Callaghan, P., Cox, R. and Nicholson, V. (2000). Studies of the oestrous cycle, oestrus and pregnancy in the koala (Phascolarctos cinereus). Journal of Reproduction and Fertility, 120 (1), 49-57. doi: 10.1530/reprod/120.1.49
Mayer, D. G., Davidson, T. M., McGowan, M. R., Young, B., Matschoss, A. L., Hall, A. B., Goodwin, P. J., Jonsson, N. and Gaughan, J. B. (1999). Extent and economic effect of heat loads on dairy cattle production in Australia. Australian Veterinary Journal, 77 (12), 804-808. doi: 10.1111/j.1751-0813.1999.tb12950.x
McGowan, M. R. (1999). Hoof pigmentation. Santa Gertrudis Australia, 11 (2), 48-48.
Jonsson, N. N., Fulkerson, W. J., Pepper, P. M. and McGowan, M. R. (1999). Effect of genetic merit and concentrate feeding on reproduction of grazing dairy cows in a subtropical environment. Journal of Dairy Science, 82 (12), 2756-2765.
Jonsson, N., Pepper, P. M., Daniel, R. C., McGowan, M. R. and Fulkerson, W. J. (1999). Association between non-parturient post-partum hypocalcaemia and the interval from calving to first ovulation in Holstein-Friesian cows. Animal Science, 69 (2), 377-383.
Jonsson, N. N., Pepper, P. M., Daniel, R. C.W., McGowan, M. R. and Fulkerson, W. (1999). Association between non-parturient post-partum hypocalcaemia and the interval from calving to first ovulation in Holstein-Friesian cows. Animal Science, 69 (2), 377-383. doi: 10.1017/S1357729800050943
Johnston, S. D., O'Boyle, D., Frost, A. J., McGowan, M. R., Tribe, A. and Higgins, D. (1998). Antibiotics for the preservation of koala (Phascolarctos cinereus) semen. Australian Veterinary Journal, 76 (5), 335-338. doi: 10.1111/j.1751-0813.1998.tb12362.x
Kafi, Mojtaba and McGowan, Michael R. (1997). Factors associated with variation in the superovulatory response of cattle. Animal Reproduction Science, 48 (2-4), 137-157. doi: 10.1016/S0378-4320(97)00033-X
Kirkland P.D., McGowan M.R., Mackintosh S.G. and Moyle A. (1997). Insemination of cattle with semen from a bull transiently infected with pestivirus. Veterinary Record, 140 (5), 124-127. doi: 10.1136/vr.140.5.124
Johnston, S. D., O'Callaghan, P., McGowan, M. R. and Phillips, N. J. (1997). Characteristics of koala (Phascolarctos cinereus adustus) semen collected by artificial vagina. Journal of Reproduction and Fertility, 109 (2), 319-323. doi: 10.1530/jrf.0.1090319
Smith C.R., Corney B.G., McGowan M.R., McClintock C.S., Ward W. and Ketterer P.J. (1997). Amoxycillin as an alternative to dihydrostreptomycin sulphate for treating cattle infected with Leptospira borgpetersenii serovar hardjo.. Australian veterinary journal, 75 (11), 818-821. doi: 10.1111/j.1751-0813.1997.tb15661.x
Smith C.R., McGowan M.R., McClintock C.S., Corney B.G., Ketterer P.J., Smythe L. and Ward W. (1997). Experimental Leptospira borgpetersenii serovar hardjo infection of pregnant cattle.. Australian veterinary journal, 75 (11), 822-826. doi: 10.1111/j.1751-0813.1997.tb15663.x
McGowan, M. R., Veerkamp, R. F. and Anderson, L. (1996). Effects of genotype and feeding system on the reproductive performance of dairy cattle. Livestock Production Science, 46 (1), 33-40. doi: 10.1016/0301-6226(96)00010-3
McGowan, M. R., Tribe, A., Johnston, S. D., Carrick, F. N. and Van Hensbroek, L. (1995). The use of isoflurane to anaesthetise koalas (Phascolarctos cinereus). Australian Veterinary Journal, 72 (12), 472-473. doi: 10.1111/j.1751-0813.1995.tb03495.x
McGowan, M. R. and Kirkland, P. D. (1995). Early reproductive loss due to bovinepestivirus infection. British Veterinary Journal, 151 (3), 263-270. doi: 10.1016/S0007-1935(95)80176-6
Smith C.R., Ketterer P.J., McGowan M.R. and Corney B.G. (1994). A review of laboratory techniques and their use in the diagnosis of Leptospira interrogans serovar hardjo infection in cattle.. Australian veterinary journal, 71 (9), 290-294. doi: 10.1111/j.1751-0813.1994.tb03447.x
Johnston, S.D., McGowan, M.R., Carrick, F.N. and Cameron, R.D.A. (1994). Seminal characteristics and spermatozoal morphology of captive Queensland koalas, (Phascolarctos cinereus adustus). Theriogenology, 42 (3), 501-511. doi: 10.1016/0093-691X(94)90688-F
Johnston, S. D., McGowan, M. R., Carrick, F. N. and Tribe, A. (1993). Preliminary investigations into the feasibility of freezing koala (Phascolarctos cinereus) semen. Australian Veterinary Journal, 70 (11), 424-425. doi: 10.1111/j.1751-0813.1993.tb06084.x
Johnston, S.D., McGowan, M.R., Carrick, F.N., Tribe, A. and Douglas, R. (1993). Assisted reproductive technology in the koala (Phascolarctos cinereus). Assisted Reproductive Technology, 70, 117-128.
Bara M.R., McGowan M.R., O'Boyle D. and Cameron R.D. (1993). A study of the microbial flora of the anterior vagina of normal sows during different stages of the reproductive cycle.. Australian veterinary journal, 70 (7), 256-259. doi: 10.1111/j.1751-0813.1993.tb08043.x
McGowan, M. R., Kirkland, P. D., Rodwell, B. J., Kerr, D. R. and Carroll, C. L. (1993). A field investigation of the effects of bovine viral diarrhea virus infection around the time of insemination on the reproductive performance of cattle. Theriogenology, 39 (2), 443-449. doi: 10.1016/0093-691X(93)90387-K
McClintock, C. S., McGowan, M. R., Corney, B. G., Colley, J., Smythe, L., Dohnt, M. and Woodrow, M. (1993). Isolation of Leptospira interrogans serovars hardjo and zanoni from a dairy herd in north Queensland. Australian Veterinary Journal, 70 (10), 393-394. doi: 10.1111/j.1751-0813.1993.tb00826.x
Research Report
McGowan, M. R., Edwards, S., Vankan, D., Portoneto, L., Chandra, K., Satake, N., Boehansen, G., Burns, B., Fordyce, G., Bo, G., Atkinson, P. and Braithwaite, I. (2015). Strategies to increase the adoption of AI in northern Australian tropical beef genotype herds: final report. North Sydney, NSW, Australia: Meat & Livestock Australia Limited.
McGowan, Michael, Phillips, Nancy and Morton, John (2010). Field trial to estimate the efficiency of Pestigard in beef heifers. Not available:
Phillips, N., McGowan, M. R., Johnston, S. D., Mayer, D., Morton, J. and Carrick, M (2001). Relationship between post-thaw sperm characteristics and the corrected conception rate (CCR) of selected high use Australian dairy AI sires. Melbourne: Dairy Research & Development Corp.