Texas Tech University Meat Science

Meat Judging Camp 1 was a success! 🥩

This weekend, campers sharpened their skills in grading, placing classes, questions, retail ID, and reasons while building confidence and making new friends along the way! We loved seeing their hard work and enthusiasm throughout the weekend. Great kids, great memories, and a whole lot of fun!

Can’t wait for Camp 2!👆🏽

This week, students enrolled in the Advanced Meat Processing course learned about chicken breast portioning and marination.

We are thankful to TTU Meat Science alums, Chandler and Shae Sarchet from JBT Marel, for taking the time to share their knowledge and assist in our students’ learning!

The Texas Tech Meat Animal Evaluation team had a 3rd overall finish at the national contest. We are proud of these students for their hard work and dedication. The team placed 2nd in the breeding animal division, and 3rd in the beef evaluation and swine divisions.

Individual Results:
Matthew Blackburn – 4th High Individual, 5th Beef Evaluation, 2nd Breeding, 7th Swine Evaluation
Shelby Candler – 7th High Individual, 4th Meats, 6th Swine Evaluation
Hayden Schroeder – 3rd Breeding, 8th Market Animal
Kyndal Edwards – 3rd Market Animal
Owen Seidenberger – 9th Beef Evaluation, 8th Breeding
Creed Vineyard – 9th Breeding

Help us congratulate the 2026 Texas Tech Meat Animal Evaluation team!