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Dr Chris Compton BVSc., MVS, PhD, AFHEA

Senior Lecturer in Veterinary Epidemiology

Doctoral Supervisor
School of Veterinary Science

Chris teaches a broad range of topics related to epidemiology, data analysis and animal health management to veterinary under- and postgraduate students. He aims to provide up to date content and analytical methods to students that is relevant to the stage of their careers and that can be applied in their professional practice. He uses modern pedagogies to engage students in his courses such as the use of problem-based learning, group exercises with class feedback and peer assessment. He also supervises postgraduate students at the Masters and PhD level as they progress to higher academic achievements and teach in courses that develop veterinary capability in developing countries.

In addition to his teaching, Chris's current research interests arise from those of his clinical, earlier research and academic careers: mastitis, reproduction, nutrition and metabolic disorders in dairy cattle and their impacts on productivity, health and farm economics. The main themes of his research experience have involved studies in commercial herds on mastitis in dairy heifers, anovulatory anoestrous and oestrous synchronisation programmes, hyperketonaemia or subclinical ketosis, the extent and causes of culling and mortality in dairy cattle, the emergence of new patterns of salmonellosis in dairy cattle and the economic impact of endemic diseases on pastoral farm animals. In these studies he has used a range of analytic methods, including those suitable for multi-level, survival, spatial and temporal data types.

Chris is committed to serving his profession and the communities he works with, both locally, nationally and internationally. He supports the School of Veterinary Science by assisting in selection of students for the veterinary course and marking and review of postgraduate student theses. In his role as a committee member of the Epidemiology, Food Safety and Biosecurity Branch of the New Zealand Veterinary Association he helps provide continuing professional development courses to NZ vets, contributes to the review of branch and parent organisation policies and the planning of upcoming events. Chris also acts as a manuscript reviewer for several national and international scientific journals and contributes to projects of the World Organisation for Animal Health as a representative of the EpiCentre at Massey University.

Chris is a veterinary epidemiologist with a background in clinical practice, field research and recently, university teaching. Approximately three-quarters of Chris' work is teaching and supervising under- and post-graduate students on topics related to the management of health and production of pastoral farm animals, his field of expertise. The remaining part of his work is applied to collaborative research within this field that apply modern methods to investigate and communicate findings into important current issues that will have a positive impact on the health and productivity of animals, the sustainability of farming systems and well-being of farmers.

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Professional

Contact details

  • Ph: 86283
    Location: 2.06, Wool Building
    Campus: Manawatu

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Veterinary Science - Massey University (1984)
  • Master of Veterinary Studies - Massey University (2006)
  • Doctor of Philosphy - Massey University (2018)

Fellowships and Memberships

  • Member, Higher Education Academy (Associate Member/Fellow) (2018)

Certifications and Registrations

  • Licence, Supervisor, Massey University

Prizes and Awards

  • Receipt of the ANZCVS Award for the most commendable paper published in the New Zealand Veterinary Journal in 2015. This award recognises the quality of scientific content, style and presentation, and especially the applicability of the findings to veterinary clinical practice. The college commented : "Your paper is both relevant to the veterinary profession and presents the results of a detailed and well presented scientific study." This article is also included in my NRO. - Australia and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists (2015)
  • Editor's Choice Award for January 2017. Our article “Invited review: A systematic literature review and meta-analysis of mortality and culling in dairy cattle” was selected as an “Editor’s Choice” by the editor-in-chief, Matt Lucy. The article featured prominently on the journal’s homepage for one month and was included in the Editor’s Choice Collection, where it was freely accessible to all. - Journal of Dairy Science (2016)

Research Expertise

Research Interests

  • Mastiits in dairy cattle
  • Reproduction in dairy cattle
  • Nutrition and metabolic disorders in dairy cattle
  • Culling and mortality of New Zealand dairy cows
  • Analytic methods for epidemilogic data

Thematics

21st Century Citizenship, Health and Well-being, Future Food Systems

Area of Expertise

Field of research codes
Agricultural And Veterinary Sciences (070000): Animal Growth and Development (070202): Animal Management (070203): Animal Nutrition (070204): Animal Production (070200): Animal Reproduction (070206): Humane Animal Treatment (070207)

Keywords

  • Animal health
  • Animal production
  • Dairy cattle
  • Reproduction
  • Mastitis
  • Nutrition
  • Epidemiology
  • Survival analysis
  • Spatial
  • GIS

Research Projects

Summary of Research Projects

Position Current Completed
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Research Outputs

Journal

Beasley, LH., Cogger, N., & Compton, CWR. (2023). Use of equine chorionic gonadotropin in lactating dairy cattle: a rapid review. New Zealand Veterinary Journal. 71(2), 53-64
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Rodrigues, DL., Amorim, EA., Ferreira, F., Amaku, M., Baquero, OS., de Hildebrand e Grisi Filho, JH., . . . Ferreira Neto, JS. (2022). Apparent prevalence and risk factors for bovine tuberculosis in the state of Paraná, Brazil: an assessment after 18 years since the beginning of the Brazilian program. Tropical Animal Health and Production. 54(6)
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McDougall, S., Clausen, LM., Hussein, HM., & Compton, CWR. (2022). Therapy of Subclinical Mastitis during Lactation. Antibiotics. 11(2)
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Flay, KJ., Ridler, AL., Compton, CWR., & Kenyon, PR. (2021). Ewe wastage in new zealand commercial flocks: Extent, timing, association with hogget reproductive outcomes and bcs. Animals. 11(3), 1-19
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Chambers, GP., O'Sullivan, ML., & Compton, CWR. (2020). Effect of treatment of phantom cows with a progesterone-based synchrony programme. New Zealand Veterinary Journal. 68(6), 313-323
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Griffiths, KJ., Ridler, AL., Compton, CWR., Corner-Thomas, RA., & Kenyon, PR. (2019). Investigating associations between lamb survival to weaning and dam udder and teat scores. New Zealand Veterinary Journal. 67(4), 163-171
[Journal article]Authored by: Compton, C., Corner-Thomas, R., Kenyon, P., Ridler, A.
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Griffiths, KJ., Ridler, AL., Compton, CWR., Corner-Thomas, RA., & Kenyon, PR. (2019). Associations between lamb growth to weaning and dam udder and teat scores. New Zealand Veterinary Journal. 67(4), 172-179
[Journal article]Authored by: Compton, C., Corner-Thomas, R., Kenyon, P., Ridler, A.
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McDougall, S., Compton, CWR., & Botha, N. (2017). Factors influencing antimicrobial prescribing by veterinarians and usage by dairy farmers in New Zealand. New Zealand Veterinary Journal. 65(2), 84-92
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Compton, CWR., Heuer, C., Thomsen, PT., Carpenter, TE., Phyn, CVC., & McDougall, S. (2017). Invited review: A systematic literature review and meta-analysis of mortality and culling in dairy cattle. Journal of Dairy Science. 100(1), 1-16
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Compton, CWR., Young, L., & McDougall, S. (2015). Subclinical ketosis in post-partum dairy cows fed a predominantly pasture-based diet: defining cut-points for diagnosis using concentrations of beta-hydroxybutyrate in blood and determining prevalence. New Zealand Veterinary Journal. 63(5), 241-248
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Compton, CWR., Young, L., & McDougall, S. (2015). Efficacy of controlled-release capsules containing monensin for the prevention of subclinical ketosis in pasture-fed dairy cows. New Zealand Veterinary Journal. 63(5), 249-253
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Compton, CWR., McDougall, S., & Anexa, C. (2014). Patterns of antibiotic sales to Waikato dairy farms. VetScript. , 22-24
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Compton, CWR., McDougall, S., Young, L., & Bryan, MA. (2014). Prevalence of subclinical ketosis in mainly pasture-grazed dairy cows in New Zealand in early lactation. New Zealand Veterinary Journal. 62(1), 30-37
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Compton, CWR., Emslie, FR., & McDougall, S. (2014). Randomised controlled trials demonstrate efficacy of a novel internal teat sealant to prevent new intramammary infections in dairy cows and heifers. New Zealand Veterinary Journal. 62(5), 258-266
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McDougall, S., Brownlie, T., De Boer, M., Roberts, K., & Compton, C. (2014). Managing reproduction in the grazing cow. Cattle Practice. 22, 72-76
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Compton, CWR., & McDougall, S. (2013). Anti-microbial usage on Waikato dairy farms. VetScript. 26(10), 34-35 Retrieved from http://www.sciquest.org.nz/elibrary/edition/7181
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McDougall, S., Rhodes, FM., & Compton, CWR. (2013). Evaluation of three synchrony programs for pasture-based dairy heifers. Theriogenology. 79(5), 882-889
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McDougall, S., de Boer, M., Compton, C., & LeBlanc, SJ. (2013). Clinical trial of treatment programs for purulent vaginal discharge in lactating dairy cattle in New Zealand. Theriogenology. 79(8), 1139-1145
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Compton, CWR. (2012). Managing heifer mastitis. Vet Script. 25(7), 28-28 Retrieved from http://www.sciquest.org.nz/elibrary/edition/5908
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Compton, CWR., & McDougall, S. (2010). A longitudinal study of reproductive performance and management of 82 dairy herds in the waikato region with differing policies on the routine use of induction of parturition. New Zealand Veterinary Journal. 58(4), 175-183
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Burke, CR., Meier, S., McDougall, S., Compton, C., Mitchell, M., & Roche, JR. (2010). Relationships between endometritis and metabolic state during the transition period in pasture-grazed dairy cows. Journal of Dairy Science. 93(11), 5363-5373
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Compton, CWR., Cursons, RTM., Barnett, CME., & McDougall, S. (2009). Expression of innate resistance factors in mammary secretion from periparturient dairy heifers and their association with subsequent infection status. Veterinary Immunology and Immunopathology. 127(3-4), 357-364
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McDougall, S., Parker, KI., Heuer, C., & Compton, CWR. (2009). A review of prevention and control of heifer mastitis via non-antibiotic strategies. Veterinary Microbiology. 134(1-2), 177-185
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McDougall, S., Parker, KI., Weir, AM., & Compton, CWR. (2008). Effect of application of an external teat sealant and/or oral treatment with a monensin capsule pre-calving on the prevalence and incidence of subclinical and clinical mastitis in dairy heifers. New Zealand Veterinary Journal. 56(3), 120-129
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Parker, KI., Compton, CWR., Anniss, FM., Heuer, C., & McDougall, S. (2008). Quarter-level analysis of subclinical and clinical mastitis in primiparous heifers following the use of a teat sealant or an injectable antibiotic, or both, precalving. Journal of Dairy Science. 91(1), 169-181
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McDougall, S., Agnew, KE., Cursons, R., Hou, XX., & Compton, CRW. (2007). Parenteral treatment of clinical mastitis with tylosin base or penethamate hydriodide in dairy cattle. Journal of Dairy Science. 90(2), 779-789
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Parker, KI., Compton, CWR., Anniss, FM., Weir, AM., & McDougall, S. (2007). Management of dairy heifers and its relationships with the incidence of clinical mastitis. New Zealand Veterinary Journal. 55(5), 208-216
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McDougall, S., Macaulay, R., & Compton, C. (2007). Association between endometritis diagnosis using a novel intravaginal device and reproductive performance in dairy cattle. Animal Reproduction Science. 99(1-2), 9-23
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Compton, CWR., Heuer, C., Parker, K., & McDougall, S. (2007). Epidemiology of mastitis in pasture-grazed peripartum dairy heifers and its effects on productivity. Journal of Dairy Science. 90(9), 4157-4170
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Compton, CWR., Heuer, C., Parker, K., & McDougall, S. (2007). Risk factors for peripartum mastitis in pasture-grazed dairy heifers. Journal of Dairy Science. 90(9), 4171-4180
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Parker, KI., Compton, C., Anniss, FM., Weir, A., Heuer, C., & McOougall, S. (2007). Subclinical and clinical mastitis in heifers following the use of a teat sealant precalving. Journal of Dairy Science. 90(1), 207-218
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McDougall, S., & Compton, C. (2006). Reproductive performance in the subsequent lactation of dairy cows previously treated for failure to be detected in oestrus. New Zealand Veterinary Journal. 54(3), 132-140
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McDougall, S., Compton, CWR., Hanlon, DW., Davidson, PJ., Sullivan, DJ., Gore, AH., . . . Anniss, FM. (2005). Reproductive performance in anestrous dairy cows following treatment with two protocols and two doses of progesterone. Theriogenology. 63(6), 1529-1548
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McDougall, S., & Compton, C. (2005). Reproductive performance of anestrous dairy cows treated with progesterone and estradiol benzoate. Journal of Dairy Science. 88(7), 2388-2400
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McDougall, S., Parker, K., Compton, C., & Heuer, C. (2005). Reducing subclinical and clinical mastitis in dairy heifers by precalving infusion of a teat sealant and/or parenteral antibiotic therapy. , 269-273
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McDougall, S., Compton, CWR., & Anniss, FM. (2004). Effect of exogenous progesterone and oestradiol on plasma progesterone concentrations and follicle wave dynamics in anovulatory anoestrous post-partum dairy cattle. Animal Reproduction Science. 84(3-4), 303-314
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West, DM., Stafford, KJ., Alley, MR., Badcoe, LM., Hilbink, F., & Compton, CWR. (1993). Serological and necropsy findings for rams infected with brucella ovis which were not identified by the complement fixation test. New Zealand Veterinary Journal. 41(2), 82-86
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Conference

McDougall, S., Gohary, K., Bates, A., & Compton, CWR. (2016). Antimicrobial usage and resistance. (pp. 25 - 32). , Society of Dairy Cattle Veterinarians of the NZVA Annual Conference, Vet Learn
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Compton, C.
Mcdougall, S., Gohary, K., Bates, A., & Compton, CWR. (2016). Antimicrobial usage on farm. (pp. 45 - 50). , New Zealand milk quality conference New Zealand veterinary association
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Compton, CWR., Heuer, C., Carpenter, T., McDougall, S., & Phyn, C. (2016). Patterns of culling and mortality and their attributed causes in pasture-based seasonal calving cows in New Zealand. (pp. 129 - 141). , Society of dairy cattle veterinarians of the NZVA annual conference
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Mcdougall, S., Hunnam, J., Compton, CWR., & Botha, N. (2015). Factors influencing antimicrobial prescribing and usage in New Zealand. (pp. 45 - 62). , Society of dairy cattle veterinarians of the NZVA annual conference, Vet Learn
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Compton, C.
Compton, CWR., Heuer, C., Carpenter, T., McDougall, S., & Phyn, C. (2015). Stochastic bias analysis to adjust for misclassification of farmer-reported cases of clinical mastitis in a secondary database on the incidence risk ratio for culling. , International Symposium of Veterinary Epidemiology and Economics
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McDougall, S., & Compton, CWR. (2014). Internal teat sealants. (pp. 35 - 46). , New Zealand milk quality conference New Zealand veterinary association
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McDougall, S., Pearson, L., Perry, M., & Compton, CWR. (2014). Effect of Theileria orientalis ikeda on reproductive performance of a dairy herd. In Proceedings of the society of dairy cattle veterinarians of the NZVA(pp. 103 - 118). , Society of dairy cattle veterinarians of the NZVA annual conference
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Compton, CWR. (2013). Epidemiology and economics of subclinical ketosis in the New Zealand dairy industry. In Proceeding of the society of Dairy cattle veterinarians of the NZVA Annual Conference(pp. 183 - 188). , Society of Dairy cattle veterinarians of the NZVA
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Compton, CWR., & McDougall, S. (2012). Minimising heifer mastitis what's new?. (pp. 1 - 9). , New Zealand Milk Quality Conference
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de Boer, M., McDougall, S., Troncoso, P., & Compton, CWR. (2012). Treatment of bovine clinical endometritis with parenteral (Excede LA) or intrauterine (Metricure) antibiotic therapy. In Proceeding of the Society of Dairy Cattle Veterinarians of the NZVA, Society of Dairy Cattle Veterinarians of the NZVA
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Consultancy and Languages

Consultancy

  • October 2018 - - South-East Asia-China Foot and Mouth Disease Programme
    OIE Sub-Regional training on applying Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for advanced spatial analysis of animal health data

Teaching and Supervision

Teaching Statement

Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (2018)

Contact Supervisor

Summary of Doctoral Supervision

Position Current Completed
Main Supervisor 1 0
Co-supervisor 0 1

Current Doctoral Supervision

Main Supervisor of:

  • Yu Wang - Doctor of Philosophy
    Development of economic strategies to control Brucella abortus in dairy farms in Henan Province, China

Completed Doctoral Supervision

Co-supervisor of:

  • 2020 - Kate Griffiths - Doctor of Philosophy
    An epidemiologic investigation of wastage and productivity of ewes in a sample of New Zealand commercial flocks