The Beef Podcast Show - Dr. Riley Messman: Assisted Reproduction Strategies in Beef | Ep. 175

In this episode of The Beef Podcast Show, Dr. Riley Messman, Assistant Professor at Oklahoma State University, explains assisted reproductive technologies in beef cattle, including artificial insemination, embryo transfer, and ovum pickup IVF. She highlights practical decision-making, infrastructure needs, and factors affecting success rates, helping producers choose the right strategy for their operations. Improve herd performance with informed reproductive choices. Listen now on all major platforms!

What you'll learn:  

• Assisted reproduction basics
• Embryo transfer strategies
• OPU IVF applications
• Infrastructure and management
• Improving pregnancy outcomes

Meet the guest:

Dr. Riley Messman earned her PhD in Animal Science from Mississippi State University, with a focus on reproductive physiology and the microbiome in beef cattle. She is currently an Assistant Professor at Oklahoma State University, where she teaches and conducts research on herd health and reproductive efficiency. Her work supports producers with practical strategies to improve outcomes. 

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Learn more from Dr. Riley Messman on The Beef Podcast Show, available on all major platforms.

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