Meat Science

Meat Science

Meat Science is a specialized college major that focuses on the study of meat and other animal products, from production to processing and quality control. Students learn about animal biology, food safety, meat processing techniques, nutrition, and the science behind meat quality, preservation, and inspection. The major combines classroom learning with hands-on experience in labs and meat processing facilities. Students also study industry regulations and sustainability practices. A degree in meat science prepares graduates for careers in food production, meat inspection, quality assurance, product development, and research within the agricultural and food industries.

Getting Started:

Welcome to the Research Guide for Meat Science. This guide is tailored to help you navigate the wealth of information available through Davis Library, including books, articles, and much more. Whether you're working on a class project, conducting research, or just exploring, you'll find valuable resources here.

Use the side navigation tabs to find the information you are looking for:

• 'The Research Process' explains how to conduct initial research in the library.
• 'Finding Resources' has information on finding books and articles.
• 'Citing Resources' has information on organizing your research and citing it properly in your work.
• 'Additional Resources' contains links to relevant resources for your topic that exist outside of the library.

Purpose:

• Supporting Research: Research guides provide students, researchers, and faculty with curated resources and guidance on specific subjects or courses. They offer access to relevant books, articles, databases, websites, and other academic resources.

• Enhancing Information Literacy: By offering tutorials, tips, and guides on how to effectively search for and evaluate information, research guides help users develop critical information literacy skills.

• Centralizing Resources: Research guides serve as a centralized platform where libraries can organize and present their resources in an accessible and user-friendly manner. This includes subject-specific resources, study aids, and instructional materials.