The Meat Export Research Center (MERC) was created in 1984 to support the expansion of exports of U.S. meat and meat products and to aid in the development of a stronger agricultural economy . As a result of the reallocation of resources within the ISU College of Agriculture in 2001, MERC programs and functions have been distributed among appropriate academic departments and centers. For information about ISU meat science and animal science programs and research, visit the ISU Department of Animal Science .
Publication of
U.S. Meat Export Analysis and Trade News
ceased on June 30, 2001, but electronic copies of back issues
are posted at this link.
The ISU Meat Science program continues to offer a variety of short courses designed to provide the latest information on processing technologies and other meat topics throughout the year.
The ISU Meat Laboratory continues to provide state-of-the-art technology and product development. Further processed meats such as franks, luncheon meat and fermented products can also to support meat export efforts. The lab is available to private companies to use for product and process development.
To request services, please contact Randy Petersohn, 515-294-5321 (phone), 515-294-6328 (FAX), randall@iastate.edu or 194B Meat Laboratory, Iowa State University, Ames, IA 50011-3150.