Texas Tech University Meat Science

Meat Judging Camp 1 was a success! 🥩

This weekend, campers sharpened their skills in grading, placing classes, questions, retail ID, and reasons while building confidence and making new friends along the way! We loved seeing their hard work and enthusiasm throughout the weekend. Great kids, great memories, and a whole lot of fun!

Can’t wait for Camp 2!👆🏽

Registration is still open! It’s not too late to get signed up for TTU Meat Judging Camp using the QR codes or links below!! ⬇️⬇️⬇️

Camp 1: https://forms.office.com/r/jYvX9h9dXW

Camp 2: https://forms.office.com/r/Ey1weHJuag

Junior Camp: https://forms.office.com/r/Gt2yV22LQg

The 2026 Beef x Dairy Symposium is officially in the books!

This week, we were proud to host more than 300 attendees representing leaders across both the beef and dairy industries for meaningful conversations centered on the future of red meat yield. From genetics and carcass composition to emerging technologies, this symposium highlighted the innovation and collaboration driving our industry forward.

Thank you to the National Ranching Heritage Center for hosting us and to all of our speakers, sponsors, students, faculty, and attendees who made this event such a success. We are grateful for the opportunity to bring together industry leaders committed to creating the future of beef production.

Registration closes in just 10 DAYS!!! Make sure to get signed up for TTU Meat Judging Camp using the QR codes or links below.⬇️⬇️⬇️

Camp 1: https://forms.office.com/r/jYvX9h9dXW

Camp 2: https://forms.office.com/r/Ey1weHJuag

Junior Camp: https://forms.office.com/r/Gt2yV22LQg

Join us in congratulating the American Meat Science Association Undergraduate Scholastic Achievement recipients! 🎉

This award recognizes outstanding undergraduate students who have demonstrated excellence in the classroom and a strong interest in meat science and the meat industry.

We’re proud to celebrate your achievements and look forward to your future impact! 👏

This week, students enrolled in the Advanced Meat Processing course learned about chicken breast portioning and marination.

We are thankful to TTU Meat Science alums, Chandler and Shae Sarchet from JBT Marel, for taking the time to share their knowledge and assist in our students’ learning!

Our students have had a busy spring semester full of learning and engagement opportunities!

This past February, our program was well represented at the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo with our presentation, "The Meat We Eat." Over the course of a few weeks, our students shared insights on the role of meat in the diet, performed fabrication demonstrations, and offered food samples to attendees.

We are proud of these outstanding students for representing our program so well on such a big stage!

Congratulations to our Red Raiders who earned this honor!

We would like to extend a sincere thank you to the Bellinger Foundation for their generous support of scholarships recognizing top individuals in intercollegiate meat judging contests.

Your commitment to investing in students and their success helps open doors for the next generation of leaders in the meat science industry. These scholarships not only reward excellence but also encourage continued growth, dedication, and passion within intercollegiate meat judging!

We are incredibly grateful for your continued partnership and the lasting impact you make on students across the country.

The Texas Tech Meat Animal Evaluation team had a 3rd overall finish at the national contest. We are proud of these students for their hard work and dedication. The team placed 2nd in the breeding animal division, and 3rd in the beef evaluation and swine divisions.

Individual Results:
Matthew Blackburn – 4th High Individual, 5th Beef Evaluation, 2nd Breeding, 7th Swine Evaluation
Shelby Candler – 7th High Individual, 4th Meats, 6th Swine Evaluation
Hayden Schroeder – 3rd Breeding, 8th Market Animal
Kyndal Edwards – 3rd Market Animal
Owen Seidenberger – 9th Beef Evaluation, 8th Breeding
Creed Vineyard – 9th Breeding

Help us congratulate the 2026 Texas Tech Meat Animal Evaluation team!

Happy National Ag Day!

We are proud to be a part of an industry dedicated to feeding the world. Through innovative research, hands-on learning, and competitive opportunities, our students are gaining the skills they need to be leaders in the agriculture and meat industry.

Join us in supporting the next generation in agriculture and meat science!