L.MSA.2304 - Meat Science Course 2022-23 (Western Analytics)
The MSA meat science course is a requirement of the MSA Standards for MSA coordinators at MSA-licensed plants to complete the training.
| Project start date: | 10 November 2021 |
| Project end date: | 21 January 2024 |
| Publication date: | 17 January 2024 |
| Project status: | Completed |
| Livestock species: | Grain-fed Cattle, Grass-fed Cattle, Sheep, Lamb |
| Relevant regions: | National |
Summary
The MSA meat science course offers industry participants an opportunity to learn about the scientific factors affecting the eating quality of red meat, from production through to the consumer with a focus on beef and sheepmeat.
Objectives
The five-day meat science courses are delivered using effective training methods, including relevant lectures, practical activities, workshops and assessments. The course uses the above training methods to ensure the effective transfer of scientific principles of eating quality to industry stakeholders.
Key findings
Twenty four people attended and completed the two courses in FY23.
Benefits to industry
Equips industry participants from all sectors of the supply chain with knowledge about the scientific factors affecting the eating quality of red meat.
MLA action
This online summary will be published on the MLA R&D website.
Future research
MLA needs to invest in the last Meat Science Course run by MSA to be held in November 2023. It is a requirement by MSA that processing plants that grade MSA must have personnel with this qualification. Following the November course, this training will be managed by AUS-MEAT.
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For more information Contact Project Manager: Deanna Jones |
