Meats Evaluation CDE | minnesotaffa

MEATS EVALUATION

CAREER DEVELOPMENT EVENT

Overview

Participants in the Meats Evaluation and Technology Career Development Event (CDE) delve into the science of meat. During this team event, students complete a written test, judge quality yield and grade of beef carcasses, and evaluate and place beef, lamb and pork carcasses Students also identify various cuts of meat in relation to species, primal and retail cuts.

This event is ideal for students who are interested in exploring or pursuing career opportunities in the meat animal industry. Students are challenged to develop analytical skills, critical–thinking strategies, and effective communication skills.

Expectations at Convention for Meats

Hair and beard nets will be provided and MUST be worn at all times in the meat facility
Hats and meat lab frocks/coats MUST be worn at all times in the meat facility
Dress to be in the cooler for no less than 2 hours time - this may include warm outerwear/ footwear or gloves/mittens

What SHOULD students bring? (Tools/equipment/materials)

Two pencils
Clean clipboards
CLEAN head covering - Hat, baseball hat, hard hat
CLEAN Meat frock/lab coat (if available)

What can students NOT BRING for themselves?

Any paper materials
No charts, grids or supporting materials of any kind will be allowed
No scratch paper of any kind
No measurement aids of any kind
Calculator

What will get a student/team disqualified?

Any supporting materials beyond what is given by event officials
Using a measurement aids of any kind for any length of time
Any sight or sound of personal electronic devices
Any event official observing cheating, copying or communicating with any other competitor