What to Expect on OPU Day

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Leading the Herd - Innovations in Bovine Breeding

Nbryo - Rebecca Arnott

8 episodes

1 week ago

Leading the Herd is your go-to podcast for the latest innovations in bovine breeding—explained simply. Hosted by Rebecca Arnott and brought to you by Nbryo, we explore cutting-edge reproductive technologies to help accelerate genetic improvement and optimise results in your herd. In Series 1, we cover the essentials of bovine IVF, from getting started through to best practices while in Series 2 we'll take a deeper dive into emerging technologies with leaders from around the world. Stay tuned for expert insights, practical tips, and the future of cattle breeding. It’s time to lead!!

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What to Expect on OPU Day

Leading the Herd - Innovations in Bovine Breeding

6 minutes 48 seconds

5 months ago

What to Expect on OPU Day

Welcome to the final episode of Series 1 of Leading the Herd, proudly supported by Nbryo – global leaders in advanced assisted reproduction. In this bite-sized episode, host Rebecca Arnott walks you through exactly what to expect on OPU (Ovum Pick-Up) day – a key component at the heart of every bovine IVF program.

Whether you're new to IVP or just getting started, this episode breaks down:

How to group and draft your donors on the day
Who’s involved and what their roles are
The step-by-step OPU procedure, from ultrasound to oocyte collection
Oocytes handling and grading, and
Transportation back to the lab.

Based on Nbryo’s proven procedures focused on efficiency, animal welfare, and optimising results, this practical guide is a must-listen for those getting ready to do their first bovine IVF program.

Plus, Rebecca gives a sneak peek at what’s coming in Series 2—where the real magic happens in the lab.

🎧 Listen now and get OPU-ready

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💡 Contact the Nbryo team to start your own IVP journey.