On June 16, 2013, meat scientists across the country will begin gathering at Auburn University in Auburn, Ala., for the American Meat Science Association’s (AMSA) 66th Reciprocal Meat Conference (RMC). From the first RMC held in 1948 that had 46 attendees to the more than 600 attendees that attend RMC today, these individuals represent all facets of the meat industry from academia, government and industry, as well as undergraduate and graduate students. The AMSA 66th RMC has something unique for each attendee, whether it is networking with your peers, enjoying the traditional social events, or listening to the most cutting-edge research from the industry experts, you are sure to find it in Auburn this summer.
The AMSA 66th RMC will feature an interactive program tailored to bring attendees the very best and unique educational experience. Monday morning will begin with an in-depth overview about “Making safe, affordable and abundant food a global reality,” by Dr. William Weldon, vice president, Global Research and Development, Elanco Animal Health. This session will followed by Concurrent Sessions exploring the topics of advancement in meat quality and food safety. These morning sessions will lead into individual breakout reciprocation sessions covering specific topics, encouraging interaction and healthy exchange of ideas between attendees.