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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