The National Western Livestock Show Meat Judging Contest was held January 14 at the Swift beef facility in Greeley, Colorado. In total, 70 contestants from 11 universities and colleges participated in the A-Division contest. 74 individuals from 10 universities participated in the Senior Division contest.
Official Committee
Keith Belk , Chair, Colorado State University
Darin Doerscher, Beef Cuts, USDA Agricultural Marketing Service
Keith Underwood, Beef Carcasses, University of Wyoming
Deidrea Harris, Pork Cuts, Texas Tech University
Kristin Voges, Pork Carcasses, Texas A&M University
Tom Carr, Lamb Carcasses, University of Illinois
Darrell Dowd , Grading & Specs, USDA, Meat Grading and Certification
A-Division
Top Individuals
- Josh Hasty, Clarendon College
- Jace McMath, Clarendon College
- Derek Moore, Clarendon College
- Scott Riola, Tarleton State University
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- Sam Clark, Australian National Team
- Tim Herken, Allen County Community College
- Josh Canskike, Barton County Community College
- Nick O'Toole, Fort Scott Community College
- Wesley Kellner, Western Texas College
- Kaela Morris, Tarleton State University
Josh Hasty - High Individual
Top Teams
Clarendon College
Tarleton State University
Fort Scott Community College
Allen County Community College
Western Texas College
Clarendon College - High Team
Senior Division
Top Individuals
Kristen Vickery, Oklahoma State University
Crystal Waters, Texas Tech University
Matt Grussing, South Dakota State University
Austin Voyles, Texas Tech University
Cheyenne Dixon, Colorado State University
Jacob Lemmons, Texas A&M University
Dominic Disanti, Colorado State University
Jerilyn Hergenreder, Colorado State University
Tim Pye, Oklahoma State University
Kristin Vickery - High Individual
Top Teams
Oklahoma State University
Colorado State University
Texas Tech University
Kansas State University
Texas A&M University
Oklahoma State University - High Team
