Iowa State University Meat Laboratory

Iowa State University Meat Laboratory

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The ISU Meat Science Program provides students access to first-rate faculty advisors, top education curriculum, cutting-edge technologies in meat processin

The Iowa State University Meats Laboratory is a federally inspected facility with the capability for slaughtering and complete processing of meat animals and poultry. It has a full complement of sausage-making equipment, mostly of small commercial production size. The lab is available to private companies for product and process development.

08/13/2026

The Fresh Pork Processing Short Course is open for registration!

This course offers a hands-on experience for participants who have interest in expanding their knowledge of the pork processing industry. Speakers, nationally and internationally recognized authorities in their fields, will provide information about the latest technology available.

Click here for more details or to register: https://www.meatscience.ag.iastate.edu/shortcourses

08/03/2026

HACCP Workshop - Open for registration!

The HACCP workshop will be held at the Quality Inn & Suites Conference Center October 6-8, 2026. The course is designed to review the philosophy and principles of the Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point system and to discuss how to implement HACCP in plants.

This HACCP training program is consistent with the intent and scope of the USDA, FSIS regulation. this course is designed for individuals that have little or no knowledge of HACCP and individuals that would like to have a refresher on HACCP and learn of the changes that have taken place in HACCP during the last 2-3 years.

The registration fee for the HACCP Workshop is $675.00. After September 14, 2026 the fee will be $750.00. This fee includes course materials, lunch on Wednesday and refreshments each day. Registration will close by September 28, 2026.

Register here: https://www.meatscience.ag.iastate.edu/content/short-course-registration-info

Photos from Iowa State University Meat Laboratory's post 07/28/2026

✨RESTOCKED --> Smoked Sausage varieties and Beef Frankfurters

🛒 Order online for pick up or stop by the Meat Lab Sales Room in the Kildee Hall atrium from 11am - 1pm on Fridays!
https://www.meatscience.ag.iastate.edu/meat-sales

07/27/2026

Stock your freezer!

The Iowa State University Meat Laboratory has beef available for sale. Beef will be sold in sides and includes a variety of steaks, roasts, specialty cuts, ground beef and more.

The beef is frozen, boxed, and available for pick up at the Meat Lab. Only 6 sides available!

Please see the flyer below for more details or contact Austin Egolf at 515-294-5321 or [email protected]

Photos from Iowa State University-Animal Science's post 07/16/2026
07/06/2026

July Schedule! 🇺🇸
Sales will be closed July 10 and 17. Normal hours will resume on Friday, July 24th!

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188 Meat Laboratory
Ames, IA
50011

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 5pm
Tuesday 7am - 5pm
Wednesday 7am - 5pm
Thursday 7am - 5pm
Friday 7am - 5pm