Kelsey M Harvey

Dr. Kelsey M. Harvey is an Assistant Professor and Graduate Coordinator in the Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences at Mississippi State University. Her academic credentials include a Ph.D. in Animal Science from Texas A&M University and a Master of Science in Animal Science from Oregon State University.

Her research focuses on optimizing beef cattle production through interdisciplinary approaches in physiology, nutrition, and reproductive management. Primary interests include:

• Stress mitigation strategies in livestock systems
• Developmental impacts of nutritional interventions
• Advanced reproductive technologies
• Trace mineral metabolism
• Sustainable herd management practices

Publication analysis reveals consistent focus on beef cattle physiology, with recent work emphasizing:

• Nutritional supplementation effects on reproduction/development
• Innovative disease diagnostic methods
• Management strategies for production sustainability
• Integration of molecular tools in animal science

She mentors graduate students across diverse specializations including reproductive physiology, nutritional biochemistry, and production management. Current advisees include eight doctoral and master's candidates working on beef cattle research projects.