Justine Hosch 2011Welcome to the meat science group at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Our state-of-the-art facilities are among the best in the country.  The program includes teaching, research, and extension activities covering the breadth of topics in the meat science field. Specific areas of expertise include extension programs in food safety, HACCP and youth education; teaching includes introductory animal products, meat evaluation, fresh meats, processed meats and a meat industry study tour (to name a few). Research ranges from animal growth and development, through fresh meats and processed/manufactured meat products. Please contact us with questions and comments.

 




                                  Our Meats Faculty:

Dennis Burson

Dennis Burson - Extension Meat Specialist

Chris Calkins

Chris Calkins -
Fresh Meats Research and Teaching
Steve Jones

Steven Jones

Meat Animal Growth and Development Teaching and Research

Roger Mandigo

Roger Mandigo

(Emeritus) - Processed and Manufactured Meats Research & Teaching

Gary Sullivan

 Gary Sullivan - Value-Added and Processed Meats Research and Teaching

 Ty SchmidtTy Schmidt