Michigan State University Meat Science

Our last day we’ll be at the UP State Fair. This morning we put together a meat evaluation and identification station as part of the Livestock Skillathon Event.

Registration is open for the National 4-H Meat Judging Contest!

Register today for the 2026 National 4-H Meat Evaluation & Identification Contest, held as part of the American Royal Livestock Show.

Contest: October 20, 2026
Location: Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas
Registration Deadline: September 1, 2026

Register: https://meatscience.org/students/meat-judging-program/national-4-h-meat-judging

We're over half way through recognizing our alumni teams. Our next features all teams from years ending in ***2. Feel free to tag or mention somebody you see in a photo or share a memory. 💚

If you’re in Escanaba for the UP State Fair this week, stop in the Miracle of Life Pavilion. We’ll be set up with the Michigan State University Extension booth all week.

If anybody is coming to Hour Detroit Magazine today, stop by and see the beef carcass model at the Michigan Beef Industry booth.

Our next features all teams from years ending in ***1. Feel free to tag or mention somebody you see in a photo or share a memory. 💚

Our next features all teams from years ending in ***0. Feel free to tag or mention somebody you see in a photo or share a memory. 💚

County fairs are in full swing, and this was a busy week for carcass shows!! We have some awesome meat processors around the state that make these events possible. Here are some highlights from a couple of counties this week. If you ever have questions about carcass shows, like how they’re judged, or need help finding judges, message us or email Dr. Andrea Garmyn ([email protected]).

Our next features all teams from years ending in ***9. Feel free to tag or mention somebody you see in a photo or share a memory. 💚🤍

MSU Animal Science graduate student Kestlyn Willert presented her research at the ASAS-CSAS Annual Meeting in Madison, WI earlier this week. Kestlyn’s work was titled 'Effects of Supplementation with Distillers Grains or Total Mixed Ration on Performance and Carcass Quality of Grass-finished Beef.' Earlier this spring we also tested the eating quality of the meat from these cattle, and we can’t wait to share those results!! 🥩