Iowa State University Meat Laboratory

Iowa State University Meat Laboratory 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.

05/28/2026
✨Snack sticks are back in stock!🛒 Order online for pick up or stop by the Meat Lab Sales Room in the Kildee Hall atrium ...
05/28/2026

✨Snack sticks are back in stock!
🛒 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

Note: We will be open on Wednesday, July 1st from 11 am to 1 pm.
Sales will be closed Friday, July 3, 10 and 17th.

Congratulations Jake!
05/06/2026

Congratulations Jake!

Registration is now open for our upcoming Sausage & Processed Meats Short Course, July 13th - 17th!This short course is ...
04/30/2026

Registration is now open for our upcoming Sausage & Processed Meats Short Course, July 13th - 17th!

This short course is designed for persons with supervisory, production, and technical responsibilities in commercial meat processing operations. It will also provide valuable information for those in marketing and supplier industries. Topics covered include thermal processing, injection systems, ingredient innovation, and more!

For more details or to register, please visit:

About the Sausage & Processed Meats Short Course The course will cover fresh sausage, cooked sausage and dry and semi-dry sausage in addition to sectioned and formed cured meats and whole muscle precooked meats. A special feature will be a presentation on “specialty sausage products.”

New flavors just dropped at the Meat Lab! Try our fresh pork bratwurst:Hawaiian Volcano 🌺Jalapeño Cheddar 🌶️🧀Plus, we’re...
04/28/2026

New flavors just dropped at the Meat Lab! Try our fresh pork bratwurst:
Hawaiian Volcano 🌺
Jalapeño Cheddar 🌶️🧀

Plus, we’re fully restocked on your classic favorites.

🛒Make sure you order online or stop by the Meat Lab Sales Room from 11am - 1pm on Fridays!

https://www.meatscience.ag.iastate.edu/meat-sales

Salami, pepperoni, and snack sticks — oh my!Another great day of hands-on learning at the Iowa State Meat Lab!Thank you ...
04/08/2026

Salami, pepperoni, and snack sticks — oh my!

Another great day of hands-on learning at the Iowa State Meat Lab!

Thank you to all of the speakers and participants for joining us for the Dry and Semi-Dry Sausage Short Course!

Address

188 Meat Laboratory
Ames, IA
50011

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

+15152945310

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