Arlington, VA – The Meat Institute, in collaboration with the American Meat Science Association (AMSA), has assembled a practical training guide to support effective implementation of the USDA’s New Swine Inspection System (NSIS). This new resource is designed to enhance in-plant training and provide consistent, science-based guidance—particularly for sorting decisions.

Created in direct response to feedback from establishments and industry partners, the guide features real-world examples, clear explanations, and condition-specific imagery to improve accuracy and confidence in decision-making.

“This resource addresses a need for visual and practical materials to ensure consistency in training plant personnel in NSIS establishments,” said Casey Gallimore, Senior Director of Regulatory Policy for the Meat Institute. “This guide was developed from years of industry learnings, making it a reliable resource for all companies no matter where they are in their NSIS implementation process.”

The final version of the guide will be hosted on the Meat Institute’s website here. AMSA will also promote access to the guide.

About the Meat Institute

The Meat Institute represents the full community of people and companies who make the majority of meat American families rely on every day. The Meat Institute’s hands-on regulatory and technical expertise, proactive advocacy, unique convening power, collaboration within and beyond animal agriculture, and sector-leading continuous improvement initiatives drive relationships and resources that ensure meat continues to be a vital, trusted pillar of healthy diets and thriving communities for generations to come. To learn more, visit: MeatInstitute.org.

About AMSA

The American Meat Science Association (AMSA) is a 60-yr old professional society of over 2,100 scientists representing research, teaching, and industry expertise in meat science. We represent universities, research institutions, and meat and allied industry companies globally with a mission of advancing the science of meat through research, education, and collaboration.