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L.MSA.2209 - MSA Meat Science Course 2022

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: 30 September 2021
Project end date: 29 December 2022
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 two, 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

Thirteen people attended and completed the course in FY22. The February course was cancelled due to Covid-19.

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

This course will continue to be held in the future.

For more information

Contact Project Manager: Siobhan McDowell

E: reports@mla.com.au