MeatsPad

We feature Dr. Phil Bass who is an Assistant Professor and Meat Scientist at the University of Idaho. He earned his Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Animal Science at California Polytechnic State University and his Ph. D. in Meat Science from Colorado State University. Phil served as the Senior Meat Scientist for the Certified Angus Beef brand for several years where he led educational programs,...

During this episode, we are excited to have Dr. Ranjith Ramanathan as our guest. Dr. Ram is an Associate Professor of Meat Science in the Department of Animal and Food Sciences at Oklahoma State University. Dr. Ram obtained his Ph. D. and MS degrees in Animal Science from the University of Connecticut in 2012. He received his Bachelor of Veterinary and Animal Science in 2004 from Kerala Agricultur...

Our guest this week is Derek Schroeder who is a slaughter equipment and meat processing specialist at Ultrasource. He is from Northeast Nebraska. Derek earned his BS in Animal Science at the University of Nebraska-lincoln. He continued on for his MS in Meat Science under Dr. Dennis Burson where his research emphasis was in sodium reduction in processed meats. After graduating with his MS, he went...

We feature Nelson Gaydos, an Outreach Specialist, at the American Association of Meat Processors (AAMP). He graduated from Penn State with both a Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science and a Master’s Degree in Animal Science with a focus on Meat Microbiology. He joined AAMP back in July of 2016 as its Outreach Specialist where his responsibilities include: answering members questions on food safety, pr...

In episode #5, we feature Dr. Brandon Goehring, a Technical Services Manager at Visko Teepak. He finished his BS in Animal Science at Iowa State University.  He completed his MS and PhD at Kansas State university researching bacon quality.  While at K-state, he managed in the K-State Meat Lab and coached the Meats Judging team.  Upon graduating, he went to work for the CampoFrio Foo...

This week, we feature Dr. Elizabeth Boyle, a Professor in Meat Science in the Department of Animal Sciences and Industry at Kansas State University. She will discuss about a peer-reviewed journal article that was recently published (link below). This research stemmed from the need of accessible supporting documentation for small and mid-sized pork processors who may hold pork carcasses for an exte...

Dr. Carlos Campabadal, an extension specialist at Kansas State University, discussed about the current situation with corn prices and how the COVID-19 pandemic impacted beef producers in the U.S.  Carlos is a faculty member of the Department of Grain Science and Industry that works at the International Grains Program Institute (IGP) focusing on outreach in the areas of grain storage, quality...

We are featuring Dr. Jorge Simroth, a Feedlot Nutritional and Production Consultant at Feedlot Health Management Services in Okotoks, Alberta, Canada, who will talk about the current challenges that are faced by both the beef industry and the meat industry in North America. He obtained his B.S. in Agriculture at Universidad Autonoma de Nuevo Leon. He then received his M.S. in Ruminant Nutrition fr...

In this episode, we feature Dr. John M. Gonzalez who is an Associate Professor at the University of Georgia. Dr. Gonzalez obtained his B.S. in Agricultural Economics and Poultry Science from Texas A&M University. He then earned his M.S. in Animal Science from Sul Ross State University. In 2008, Dr. Gonzalez achieved his Ph. D. in Animal Sciences from the University of Florida.  His research areas:...