Education from the epicenter of the U.S. beef industry
From Culinologists to Beef Scholars, the University of Nebraska provides plenty of opportunities to its students.
Visitors of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Animal Science Complex are reminded that the leading objective of land grant institutions is instruction in agriculture and related sciences. The meats group has a long-standing tradition of adhering to excellence in education, research and extension, which is headed by seven professors: Drs. Donald Beermann, Dennis Burson, Chris Calkins, Steve Jones, Roger Mandigo (Emeritus), Ty Schmidt, and Gary Sullivan. Additionally, several professors within the department and across the university have backgrounds in meat science, including Drs. Bryan Reiling and Harsharvardhan Thippareddi.
The efforts of the professors are enhanced by the facilities available. A 28,400-square-foot, USDA-inspected meat laboratory gives students the opportunity to participate in the process from harvest to sales. The facilities include designated rooms for carcass fabrication, product manufacturing and processing. The analytical and sensory laboratories are equipped to conduct nearly all needed procedures and tests.