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Meat Science
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Introduction
The meat science group at UNE is a dynamic team that carries out a combination of research and teaching. Their research is largely focused on the biological and processing factors that influence meat quality. A large portion of the research funding is derived from MLA, the Beef and Sheep CRCs, and therefore most of the work is concentrated on these species. In Australia the focus is on fresh meat quality, rather than processed meats.
Why study Meat Science at UNE?
The Meat Science group at UNE have been leaders in the development of the beef and sheep meat grading systems developed in Australia. The research focus is on production and processing factors that impact on meat quality in both beef and sheep. There are current projects within both the Beef and Sheep CRCs which are working with supply chains to facilitate better feedback systems and underpin the development of value based marketing systems. A number of MLA projects are working with new technologies to improve and measure meat quality attributes in the meat processing area. The Meat Science course gives an overview of the development of these industry systems and an up-to-date status on the research. There are also opportunities to integrate into these projects with honours and postgraduate studies. The close working relationship with industry provides opportunities for employment in the feedlot and processing industries.
Courses
Undergraduate
Postgraduate Research
| Doctor of Philosophy |
| Master of Resource Science |
| Master of Rural Science |
| Master of Science |
Postgraduate
Bachelor Honours
| Bachelor of Environmental Science with Honours |
| Bachelor of Science with Honours |
Course data provided by the Course and Unit Catalogue
Units
MEAT 416/516 - Meat Science. This is a course in which students complete 4 research assignments of their choice on topics relating to the meat industry.
MEAT 418/518 - Meat Technology. This is a lecture course that deals with meat production of all species, and has a particular focus on factors affecting meat quality
Careers
Meat Science graduates are highly sort after by industry to fill science and industry positions. A proportion of graduates have gone onto postgraduate studies and ultimately secured positions in research organisations both within Australia and overseas. The Meat Science group has very good industry contacts and generally have a number of industry scholarships and traineeships being offered. In the past few years we have had the situation where trainee positions have outnumbered suitable students.
Partnerships, Networks and Industry Links
Government
Meat and Livestock Australia
Meat Standards Australia
Australian Lot Feeders Association
Department of Agriculture, Fisheries & Forestry – Australia
DPI - New South Wales
Department of Natural Resources & Environment – Victoria
Department of Agriculture - Western Australia
Department of Primary Industries, Water & Environment – Tas
Department of Primary Industries – Qld
Primary Industries & Resources South Australia
South Australian Research & Development Institute
Grower Bodies
National Farmers Federation
New South Wales Farmers Association
Agforce
Victorian Farmers' Federation
South Australian Farmers' Federation
Western Australian Farmer's Federation
Pastoralists' & Graziers' Association of WA
Tasmanian Farmers' & Graziers' Association
Industry and Marketing Services
Independent Commodity Services
Landmark
Elders
Media Services
ABC Rural
CSIRO Publishing
Farm News (NZ)
InFarmation
Kondinin
The Weekly Times
Research Services
Beef CRC
Sheep CRC
Livestock Library
CSIRO Livestock Industries
Facilities
The Meat Science group at UNE were the 2nd research group in the world to install a CAT Scanner dedicated to animal production research. The original CAT Scanner was recently replaced which provides UNE with a unique resource for animal research.
Contacts
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Professor John Thompson
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fax: +(61 2) 6773 2246
Dr Geert Geesink
ph: +(61 2) 6773 3257
fax: +(61 2) 6773 2246