Michigan State University Meat Science

06/12/2026

June 12th is National Jerky Day?!? Meat Rushmore was created just for in 2014. Who makes your favorite jerky? Anybody ever tried any exotic types of jerky?

06/05/2026

the ink used to stamp carcasses for grading or inspection is safe to eat? So don't panic if you see a blue dot in your ground beef or sausage. Here's your next

06/01/2026

🚨Last week to order t-shirts 🚨

We're taking orders of our Reciprocal Meat Conference t-shirts so alumni, friends, supporters, and meat science family across the country can get your own and support the meat science program. T-shirts are $25 and can be shipped for additional fee if you're not in the Lansing area or attending RMC in a few weeks. Message us or reach out to Andrea Garmyn ([email protected]) to place an order. Go Green!! 💚🤍

05/30/2026

Lots more pictures and recognition to come but thanks to the sponsors and everybody that came out today to the Spartan Livestock Open Golf Outing to support the meat and livestock judging teams. It was a beautiful day for a round and of golf!! Go Green!! ⛳️🥩💚🤍🥩⛳️

05/29/2026

footballs are made from cowhide not pigskin?!? Here's your next in honor of

05/26/2026

Intercollegiate Meat Judging is turning 💯 this year?!? Michigan State fielded their first team in 1947. Dr. Andrea Garmyn is working on rebuilding a MSU meat judging database this summer. If you were part of a MSU meat judging team, tag your teammates, post a picture or memory, send your contact details to Dr. Garmyn or DM us. We'll be highlighting teams over the summer.

05/22/2026

where the word steak originated?!? Here's your next in honor of

05/20/2026

The forecast for next Friday is calling for☀️and perfect weather for a round fo golf ⛳
Make sure you get your team registered this week: https://events.anr.msu.edu/msulivestockgolf/

Still free on Friday, May 29th? Looking to support opportunities for young people? Join the meat and livestock judging programs at Michigan State for the 2026 Spartan Livestock Open!

Registration is due next Wednesday, May 20th. Use the link to register today: https://events.anr.msu.edu/event.cfm?eventID=CE32887470EE77018C269BF753FCF6A42E28959001521E45FED9523AD881E03E

05/15/2026

Things get a little calmer now that students are on break, so we're going to try to share some knowledge with you over the summer. We'll start with an oldie, but goodie.

05/12/2026

‼️🥩We still have a few spots open for a steak tasting study tomorrow - Wednesday 5/13. Sessions start at noon, and run every 30 minutes until ~5:30pm. What a great way to celebrate - eat free steak and get paid for your opinion 💲💲 If you are interested in participating, please click the link to complete the screening survey: https://my.redjade.net/msu/qualify/maystudy