Reproductive inefficiency is the leading cause of economic loss in beef cattle production systems. Such losses occur when cows fail to become pregnant during the breeding season or become pregnant but do not maintain pregnancy to calving. Additionally, even when animals establish and maintain pregnancy, cows calving after the first 21 days of the calving season are less productive than their early calving counterparts. Therefore, Dr. Moorey’s overarching research goal is to improve fertility of beef cattle to a single insemination or natural service and thereby increase the percentage of early calving cows in the beef herd. Optimal reproductive success is a combination of genetics and management; thus Dr. Moorey’s program investigates both genetic components of fertility and the complex physiology through which pregnancy is successfully achieved. Our lab leverages molecular techniques, -omics technologies, and bioinformatics to contribute advancements of knowledge in the above areas with the end goal of improving reproductive efficiency in beef cattle. Dr. Moorey’s lab works heavily in both the basic and applied aspects of research related to reproduction. Students will have opportunities to advance their skills in both areas and will tailor their program to advance their specific goals. Dr. Moorey is excited to work with dedicated students who wish to advance their education and future career opportunities through research in reproductive physiology and genomics. Please reach out if you are interested in joining our team.