Keith Belk, PhD
Dr. Keith Belk is the Director of Eurofins’ Advanced Learning Institute and Professor and Holder of the Monfort Endowed Chair, Center for Meat Safety & Quality, Colorado State University (CSU), and as an Adjunct Professor in the Colorado School of Public Health. Previously, he served as Professor and Head of the Department of Animal Sciences at CSU. He earned B.S. and M.S. degrees from CSU, and a Ph.D. from Texas A&M University. He currently serves in a consulting role as the Director of Education for Eurofins Rapid Microbiology Laboratories, LLC. Dr. Belk is also a member of the International Committee for the National Western Stock Show, the Board of Directors for the International Stockmen’s Educational Foundation, on the Academic Advisory Committee for the Meat Institute Protein PACT, and on the technical advisory committees for Sustainable Beef, JBS, Colorado Premium Foods, and Hawkins.
Below are resources from Dr. Keith Belk:
This research poster evaluates how lactic acid interventions and high‑pressure pasteurization reduce Salmonella and Listeria in dried and fermented ready‑to‑eat salami.
Bird Flu (H5N1) is spreading among birds, cattle, and humans. Experts warn it may be just one mutation away from human-to-human transmission.
Discover how Eurofins demonstrates a proof of concept for Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) using Oxford Nanopore Technologies to accurately serotype and track Salmonella. Learn how this harmonized NGS approach improves global food safety with reliable, reproducible results.
This research poster demonstrates how BACGene real-time PCR enables accurate STEC detection in frozen vegetable matrices.
This research poster demonstrates how BACGene real-time PCR enables accurate Salmonella detection in frozen vegetable matrices.
This research poster demonstrates how BACGene real-time PCR enables accurate Listeria monocytogenes and Listeria species detection in frozen vegetable matrices.
Hydrolyzed proteins play a crucial role in the pet food, animal nutrition, and feed industries, offering significant benefits in digestibility, allergen reduction, and bioavailability. This white paper explores the advantages of hydrolyzed proteins and their impact on product formulation.
In pets, as in humans, glucosamine (GlcN) has been used with chondroitin sulfate in nutraceuticals to support joint health and mobility. Historically, GlcN testing has been limited to pure materials and supplements. However, Eurofins Nutrition Analysis Center has recently developed a method for testing GlcN in a wide variety of matrices. Click to learn more.
Pet owners might turn to nutraceuticals that may support relief in some Osteoarthritis (OA) symptoms. One such nutraceutical is chondroitin sulfate. Explore new scientific developments happening at Eurofins in Des Moines, IA for quantifying chondroitin sulfate in complex matrices like pet food and treats.
This poster evaluates the microbiological safety of immersion method concentrated coffee, and single strength cold brew coffee processed by UHT. The results were used to determine if temperature controls for safety (TCS) should be required for these products during retail.
