a meat scientist explains to students and points at meat cuts on a table in the meat lab.

Peta-Gaye Clachar

Welcome to UNL Animal Science Meat Science Extension!

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.

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Pork Carcass Information

Pork Carcass

Making a Marinade

Making A Marinade

Lamb Carcass Information

Lamb Carcass

Beef Carcass information

Beef Carcass