Gary Smith

Gary Smith, PhD

Born and raised in Caddo County, Oklahoma, Dr. Gary Smith attended universities in California, Washington and Texas. Since 1961, he has taught and conducted research at Washington State University (WSU), Texas A&M University, and Colorado State University (CSU).

From 1961 to 1975, his research focused on beef palatability (bullocks vs. steers, carcass chilling effects on tenderness, blade tenderization, electrical stimulation of carcasses, Tenderstretch®); beef shelf life (vacuum packaging for domestic and transoceanic shipments, retail case life); and USDA Feeder Cattle Grade Standards From 1975 to 1990, his research efforts included modified atmosphere packaging of beef; transoceanic shipments of variety meats; USDA Beef Quality and Yield Grade Standards; time-on-feed and beef palatability; The Hamburger Steer®; breed types and beef palatability; beef lipids and human nutrition; National Consumer Retail beef Study; and restructured beef steaks.

From 1990 to 2015, his research focused on chemical residues in US beef; National Beef Quality Audits; International Beef Quality Audit; National Market Cow and Bull Audits; injection site lesions; Conventional, Natural, and Organic Beef; feeding Vitamin E and Beef retail case life; “Multiple-Hurdle E. coli 0157:H7 decontamination systems; implementation of HACCP programs in beef packing plants; Palatability Assurance Critical Control points; controlling Salmonella and Listeria on ready-to-eat beef; Best Practices for mitigating BSE (Mad Cow Disease) risk in packing plants; traceability systems implementation; and instrument grading of beef carcasses. Dr. Smith credits his success to colleagues and graduate students (who did the hard work) and the help of cattle feeders, packers, and retailers (who allowed them to use their facilities and products).

Dr. Smith occupied the Ken and Myra Monfort Endowed Shair in Meat Science at CSU beginning in June of 1990. Previously, he served as Professor (1969-1982) and Head (1982-1990) of the Department of Animal Science at Texas A&M where he received many awards.

Outstanding Teaching Performance Award,
Honor Professor Award
College of Agriculture Teaching Award
University Distinguished Teaching award
Deputy Chancellor’s Award for Team Research

Other awards and honors include:

International Stockmen’s Hall of Fame Induction
National Cattlemen’s Foundation Vision Award
USMEF Distinguished Service Award
AMSA R.C Pollock Award
Beefmaster Breeders United, Commitment to Excellence Award
Honored Researcher of the CSU Research Foundation
ISI Thomson Scientific’s Highly Cited Researcher
Beef Magazine’s top 40 Most Influential People in the US Beef Industry
American Hereford Association Hall of Merit Induction
Meat Industry Hall of Fame Induction
AMSA Mentor Award
Cattle Feeder’s Hall of Fame Award
College of the Sequoias, California State University-Fresno and WSU Distinguished Alumni Award
Certified Angus Beef Industry Achievement Award

Below are resources from Dr. Smith:

The Future of Food Policy: MAHA and the States Leading the Way

In this blog, Dan Brouman traces MAHA’s path since December 2024, when the MAHA Caucus launched in Congress. Brouman also discusses MAHA’s future and its effects on food policy.

Keywords: Blog Nutritional Food Beverage Supplements

Choosing the Right Microbiological Method: Managing Risk in Food and Supplement Testing

Selecting the right microbiological testing method isn’t just about speed or cost. It’s about risk management, product integrity, and regulatory compliance. Click to read about the strengths and limitations of different methodologies essential to avoid false negatives, regulatory citations, or costly recalls.

Keywords: Blog Microbiology Supplements Food Beverages

What to Do When Your Test Results Don’t Match Expectations

In the world of dietary supplements and food testing, unexpected results like failed specifications, out-of-spec (OOS) results, or surprising contaminant detections can be unsettling, but they’re not uncommon. Here’s how to navigate the process when results don’t align with expectations.

Keywords: Blog Nutritional Food Beverages Supplements

Why Providing the Correct Vitamin Form Is Critical in Supplement Testing

When it comes to dietary supplement testing, one seemingly small detail can have outsized consequences: specifying the correct vitamin form. Understanding and communicating the exact vitamin form in your product is not just a technical necessity, it’s a strategic imperative in ensuring accurate results, timely reporting, and regulatory compliance.

Keywords: Blog Nutritional Food Beverages Ingredients Supplements

Case Study: Resolving Unexpected Vitamin B12 Results in Supplement Testing

A supplement manufacturer added methylcobalamin (Vitamin B12) to a product, expecting to meet label claims. However, testing revealed only ~50% of the claimed amount, triggering an out-of-spec (OOS) result. Read to learn how Eurofins Supplement Testing resolved the unexpected results.

Keywords: Case Study Nutritional Food Beverages Supplements

Formulating with Alternative Oils: What You Need to Know

Switching oil sources, or developing a new product with an alternative oil, requires more than a label change. It demands a holistic view of how the oil behaves in your product, how it interacts with other ingredients, and how it holds up over time. Click to learn about the key considerations.

Keywords: Blog Nutritional Food Beverage Supplements

Non-Protein Nitrogen Infographic

Protein analysis is typically based on a Nitrogen analysis and assumed factors to calculate protein. Since proteins are not the only source of Nitrogen, Protein analysis can be falsely inflated by a variety of ingredients and other food components. Check out this infographic to learn more about non-protein nitrogen.

Keywords: Infographic Nutritional Food Beverages Supplements

Layered Assurance: Why Orthogonal Testing Is Essential for Supplement Integrity

In the world of dietary supplements, ingredient authenticity is directly linked to quality, compliance, safety, and consumer trust. With the complexity of botanical materials and the limitations of individual testing techniques, relying on a single method for identity verification can be risky. That’s where orthogonal methods come in. Read to learn more.

Keywords: Blog Authenticity Botanicals Supplements

Importance of Photostability Testing in OTC Products Infographic

Photostability testing is crucial for ensuring the safety, efficacy, and quality of products. While there are not specific requirements, the FDA makes it clear it is recommended for all products susceptible to light. Check out our infographic about the importance of photostability testing in OTC products.

Keywords: Infographic Shelf Life OTC Supplements

Case Study: Scaling a Nutritional Formula from Bench-Top to Full Production

After months of fine-tuning flavor, texture, and active ingredients, a new nutritional formula was ready for scale-up. This case study explores the successful transition from lab-scale to full-scale production—preserving product integrity across thousands of gallons.

Keywords: Case Study Product Development Process Development Food Supplements

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