AMSA Meat Evaluation Certification
The American Meat Science Association (AMSA) Meat Evaluation Certification verifies individuals are better prepared to enter fields related to the meat animal industry, which includes production and processing.Meeting the Industry Need
The certification assesses industry-valued and industry-recognized standards produced by AMSA, an internationally-known organization with a membership of more than 2,000 meat scientists. AMSA represents major university research institutions and prominent meat processing companies, such as Tyson Foods, Cargill and Maple Leaf Foods.
The certification validates knowledge and skills in meat carcass quality grading, meat handling and food safety. Those who earn the certification are more qualified to begin a career in the meat industry. Additionally, the certification allows employers to identify and connect with more skilled candidates, filling gaps in the labor market and jump-starting individuals’ careers.
Discover job opportunities aligned with the skills acquired through this certification.
Meat Science Principles
- Animal Care & Handling Procedures
- Meat Nutrition
- Meat Storage & Handling
- Meat Cookery Techniques
- Processed Meats
- Food Industry Safety
15%
Animal Harvesting Procedures
- Inspection
- Regulations & Policies
- Animal Harvest Process
- Animal Byproducts
5%
Carcass & Cuts Evaluation
- Beef Evaluation
- Pork Evaluation
- Lamb Evaluation
20%
Retail Cut Fabrication & Identification
- Beef Retail Cuts
- Pork Retail Cuts
- Lamb Retail Cuts
- Variety Meats
- Processed Meats
30%
USDA Beef Grading
- USDA Quality Grading
- USDA Yield Grading
30%
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