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MeatsPad
Welcome to MeatsPad, a platform to share breakthrough knowledge that is accessible to the meat industry. Be ready to hear from meat specialists to talk about numerous topics in meat science, including animal welfare, meat production, meat quality, among others.
Episodes
MeatsPadRevolutionizing Food: Discovering the World of Cultivated Meat w/Dr. María de la Salud
In today's episode, we are joined once again by Dr. María de la Salud, who holds the position of Full-time Professor C at the National Autonomous University of…
MeatsPadBeef by the Pound: Genetics, Grading, and Portioning in Focus w/Matt Perrier
Today, we're excited to share an episode from the Practically Ranching podcast featuring an interview with one of our co-hosts, Dr. Phil Bass. In this…
MeatsPadBeef Discoloration: Economic Loss and Waste
In today's episode, we are joined by Dr. Ranjith Ramanathan, a Professor at Oklahoma State University and fresh meat color expert. Together we discuss his…
MeatsPadLeadership Development and Community Connection in the Meat Sector w/ M.S. Megan Eckhardt
In today's episode, we're joined by M.S. Megan Eckhardt, a passionate Ph.D. candidate at WTAMU and advocate for the meat industry. Megan serves as the AMSA…
MeatsPadPackaging Insights: Modified Atmosphere, Meat Color and Shelf Life w/ Dr. Mahesh N. Nair
In today's episode, we have Dr. Mahesh N. Nair, Associate Professor of Meat Science at Colorado State University, discussing food packaging, specifically…
MeatsPadAnalysis of Actual Water Consumption in Meat Production w/Dr. Pablo Manzano
On today's episode, Dr. Pablo Manzano shares the mic with Francisco to uncover numbers and facts around the water use propaganda surrounding livestock. Dr…
MeatsPadIt's not a Cow w/Drs. Najar & Bass
In today's episode, join Drs. Francisco Najar and Phil Bass as they share insights on the upcoming meat industry shows, events, and networking opportunities…
MeatsPadDiet, Insulin Resistance, and Chronic Diseases Connection w/ Dr. Eric Berg
In today's episode, we feature Dr. Eric Berg, a meat scientist who will discuss the role of meat and animal-sourced proteins in a healthy diet. Dr. Berg has…
MeatsPadSanitary Designs and Dry Aging Innovations w/Neville McNaughton
In today's episode, we're joined by Neville McNaughton, a Specialist in Dairy Plant Design and an accomplished Cheesemaker with extensive experience, including…
MeatsPadExploring Oral Behavior Trends in Meat Consumption w/Dr. Rhonda Miller
In today's episode, we have the privilege of hosting Dr. Rhonda Miller, a Professor at Texas A&M University. Dr. Miller will delve into the topic of oral…
MeatsPadPork Perspectives: Marketing, Innovation, and Nutrition w/ Dr. David Newman
In today's episode, we welcome Dr. David Newman, Senior Vice President of Market Growth at the National Pork Board. Dr. Newman shares insights on promoting and…
MeatsPadFood Safety Considerations in a USDA Meat Plant w/ Dr. Lynn Delmore
In today's episode, we are joined by Dr. Lynn Delmore, a Food Industry Consultant, to explore the journey of securing USDA approval for meat processing plants…
MeatsPadDiet, Growth Promotants and Meat Quality w/ Drs. Francisco Najar & Phil Bass
In this episode, Drs. Francisco Najar and Phil Bass address multiple questions from small meat processes regarding meat quality. They also discuss about the…
MeatsPadCaring for Calves: Hygiene, Colostrum, and Navel Care w/ Dr. Lauren Christensen, DVM
In today's episode, we have Dr. Lauren Christensen, DVM, delving into the vital topic of "Caring for Calves: Hygiene, Colostrum, and Navel Care." We also…
MeatsPadFrozen Block Processing w/Rod Sammon
In today's episode, we're joined by Rod Sammon, Managing Director of Thompson Meat Machinery Pty Ltd, who will discuss about the principles of frozen meat…
MeatsPadAn Historical Trip through "The Jungle" w/ Dr. Justin Kastner
Today, we are sharing our microphone with Dr. Justin Kastner, a professor in the Department of Diagnostic Medicine/Pathobiology in the College of Veterinary…
MeatsPadFood Industry, Agriculture and Sustainability w/Drs. Najar & Bass
In this episode, Drs. Francisco Najar and Phil Bass discuss current opportunities for the U.S. meat industry, from climate change to meat sustainability. They…
MeatsPadPerfecting Beef Tenderness w/ Dr. Jacob Tuell
In today's episode, we're joined by Dr. Jacob R. Tuell, who is an Assistant Professor at Northwest Missouri State University. He discusses his groundbreaking…
MeatsPadAnimal Agriculture and Meat Production in Guam w/Dr. Jeng-Hung Liu
In today's episode, we sit down with Dr. Jeng-Hung Liu, a faculty member and extension specialist at the University of Guam. Our discussion revolves around the…
MeatsPadWrapping up RMC 2023
It’s been a great RMC! Thank you AMSA for having us again this year! We're wrapping up this conference with a quick discussion and summary with Dr. Phil Bass…
MeatsPadInnovative Pig Feeding Strategies w/ Jay Stowater
In this episode, we're joined by Jay Stowater, a Graduate Assistant hailing from Iowa State University, where he dives deep into livestock research. Join us as…
MeatsPadExploring New Frontiers in Pig Carcass Research
In today's episode, we're joined by Khalil Jallaq and Kaitlin Richey, who will be delving into their groundbreaking research on meat science and pig carcass…
MeatsPadUnderstanding Animal Welfare in Meat Production w/ Dr. Lily Edwards-Callaway
In this episode, we welcome Dr. Lily Edwards-Callaway, who will be diving into the topic of animal welfare in the meat industry. We'll cover factors affecting…
MeatsPadMeat and its Impact on a Healthy Diet w/ Dr. Shalene McNeill
On this episode, we share the mic with Dr. Shalene McNeill to discuss about the essential role of meat in the human diet. She speaks about the most common…
MeatsPadAntimicrobial Interventions in the Meat Industry w/ Dr. Steve Larsen
To continue with the episodes recorded at RMC this year, we sat down with Dr. Steve Larsen, Sr. Manager Technical Services at Arm & Hammer Animal and Food…
MeatsPadDry Aging Meat: Exploring Flavor, Safety, and Best Practices w/ Dr. John Scanga
In today's episode, we have Dr. John Scanga delving into the world of dry aging meat, covering everything from its definition and principles to packaging…
MeatsPadHow to Select the Best Smokehouse w/ M.S. Robert Hanson
On our second episode during RMC this year, we sat down with Bob Hanson, principal of Hanson Tech LLC. Bob has more than 30 years of experience helping meat…
MeatsPadRMC 76th with Collette Kaster
To kick off RMC 2023, we sit down with Collette Kaster, CEO of the American Meat Science Association (AMSA). We discussed AMSA's role in disseminating…
MeatsPadProtein PACT with Kristi Block
In today's episode, we sat down with Kristi Block, the Strategy Director at the North American Meat Institute. Kristi is a leader in the meat industry and she…
MeatsPadExploring Beef Production in Puerto Rico with Dr. Katherine Domenech
In today's episode, we share our microphone with Dr. Katherine Domenech, an Associate Professor in the department of Animal Science and Food Technology at the…
MeatsPadBuilding a Career in Butchery with Bobby Morrison
In today's episode, our guest is Bobby Morrison, a butcher with extensive experience in the meat industry who will share his experience of butchery, his work…
MeatsPadCrafting a Legacy: From Butcher to Meat Business Owner
On today's episode, we have Nathan Bingham from Bingham's Custom Meats to discuss their journey into the meat industry, starting as a meat department worker…
MeatsPadMeat the Century Mark: Reflecting on 100 Episodes of Meat Industry Insight
This week, the MeatsPad Team is celebrating the publication of the 100th episode. We are joined by our colleagues from the American Meat Science Association…
MeatsPadThe link between the meat and pet food industry with Cansu Caliskan
In today’s episode we have Cansu Caliskan who is Expert for Premium Natural Dog Treats & Chews where she will talk to us about the global state of the…
MeatsPadProcessed meats cooling deviation with Dr. Elizabeth Boyle
In today's episode, we spoke with Dr. Elizabeth Boyle, a Professor and Extension Specialist at Kansas State University who specializes in HACCP, meat safety…
MeatsPadHow to Establish a Successful Meat Brand in 2023
In today's episode, Francisco and Phil speak about the main contributors to produce a consistent and high-quality product. They also pointed out some basic…
MeatsPadDiscovering a Meat Cut with Sierra Jepsen
In today's episode, Dr. Phil Bass interviews Sierra Jepsen about her research project on the top sirloin, a subprimal cut of the beef loin primal. Sierra's…
MeatsPadRunning a Small Independent Meat Company w/Kevin Trosclair
In today's episode, Kevin Trosclair, the owner of Mountain View Custom Meats, discusses with Dr. Phil Bass about running a small independent business in the…
MeatsPadPreventing food safety risks in dry cured meats with Dr. Jonathan Campbell
In today's interview, we will be joined by Dr. Jonathan Campbell, an Associate Professor at Penn State University, who will discuss the challenges of…
MeatsPadMom at the Meat Counter w/Dr. Janeal Yancey Ep. 93
In today's episode our host, Phil Bass, engages in an insightful conversation with Dr. Janeal Yancey, a distinguished meat scientist, devoted mother, and…
MeatsPadMeat Fermentation w/Joerg Duepjan, François Desroches and Austin Egolf Ep. 92
In today's episode, Austin Egolf and Francisco Najar shared the microphone with Joerg Duepjan and Francois Desroches from Lallemand to describe the ideal…
MeatsPadQuick Update on Mechanical Stunning and Animal Welfare w/James Biondic Ep. 91
Today Francisco sits down with James Biondic, Vice President of Captive Bolt Stunning at FRONTMATEC Accles & Shelvoke, to explain the steps to select the most…
MeatsPadMeat Color and Shelf Life w/ Dr. Melvin Hunt Ep. 90
On this episode, Francisco sits down with Dr. Melvin Hunt to talk about his legacy and the future of meat color research. Dr. Hunt provides valuable insights…
MeatsPadRerouting Meat Waste w/ Billy Marcus and Shanna Motl Ep. 89
In today's episode, we meet with two meat industry leaders whose passion is to find the best use for all protein, to in return reduce food waste at the packer…
MeatsPadInternship Success in the Meat Industry w/ Isel Tejeda Ep: 88
Why is Networking key these days for the meat industry? To address various questions from our listenership, we met with Isel Tejeda Urenda, a young meat…
MeatsPadCommitment to Beef Safety w/Dr. Mandy Carr & Dr. Barbara Masters Ep. 87
In today's episode, we interview Dr. Barbara Masters and Dr. Mandy Carr Johnson about the history and future of beef safety. Our guests describe their roles in…
MeatsPadMeat Processor Assistance Programs w/Dr. Robert Maddock Ep. 86
Dr. Robert Maddock is the Technical Assistance Officer at the American Meat Science Association. Some of the roles of Dr. Maddock are to assist new and…
MeatsPadExploring the Meat Matrix w/ Dr. Jerrad Legako and Dr. Stephan van Vliet Ep. 85
Today's episode features Drs. Stephan van Vliet Assistant Professor in Food Science at Utah State University and Jerrad Legako an Associate Professor in Meat…
MeatsPadThe US Soybean supporting the global Meat Industry w/Dennis Hupe Ep. 84
Earlier this year, “the USA Poultry and Egg Export Council”, the National Association for Federally Inspected Meat Plants (ANETIF) in Mexico, in conjunction…
MeatsPadConsiderations to start a new meat plant w/M.S. Rebecca Thistlethwaite Ep. 83
Rebecca Thistlethwaite from NMPAN is back on MeatsPad to review the last two years for small meat processors venturing into building new meat facilities. She…
MeatsPadAn Overview on Collagen Casings w/Tomas Lopez Ep.82
This week, we fly over to Spain to visit with Tomas Lopez from Viscofan. Tomas is an International Collagen Casing Expert in the global meat industry. In this…
MeatsPadSmall Meat Plants thriving in America w/Todd Hertzog Ep. 81
To provide our listenership authentic and genuine successful real stories happening in the U.S. Meat Industry nowadays, we travel to the heart of the Midwest…
MeatsPadA Meat Judging Successful Career w/Dr. David Schafer Ep. 80
Continuing with our conversations at AAMP, we sat down with Dr. David Schafer, Professor Emeritus at Kansas State University. Dr. Schafer has been judging…
MeatsPadMisconceptions on Meat Pricing w/Dr. Terry Houser Ep. 79
Today we are honored to welcome Dr. Terry Houser, an Associate Professor at Iowa State University and Smithfield Foods Chair in Meat Science Extension. Dr…
MeatsPadNew Trends on Ground Beef Patty Manufacturing w/ M.S. Derek Schroeder Ep. 78
We continue our conversations with meat scientists during the 83rd AAMP show. On this episode, we share our microphone with M.S. Derek Schroeder, a Kill Floor…
MeatsPadHow to Get Funding as a Meat Processor? w/Alex Freeman Ep. 77
In today's episode, Alex Freeman, CEO of SmartLocker and owner of Agriculture Grant Solutions, joins us at the American Association of Meat Processors 2022…
MeatsPadTransforming Meat Sustainability w/Dr. Kim Stackhouse-Lawson Ep. 76
Why is Sustainability key these days for the meat industry? To address various questions from our listenership, we met with Dr. Kim Stackhouse, Director of…
MeatsPadWrappig Up RMC 2022 w/Dr. Chris Calkins Ep. 75
For our last interview at RMC 2022, we invited Dr. Chris Calkins to learn about his new ventures, including the Nebraska Beef project where he travels the…
MeatsPadThe Meat Influencer w/Jess Pryles Ep. 74
Today we sit down with Jess Pryles who co-founded the Australasian Barbecue Alliance and is also the author of the book Hardcore Carnivore. We talked with…
MeatsPadVit E and Meat Color w/M.S. David Velazco Ep. 73
On this podcast, David Velazco shares about his MS research project where he worked under Dr. Chris Calkins at the University of Nebraska Lincoln. David dives…