International competition and an exclusive tour of the American meat industry awaits Charles Sturt University (CSU) student Ms Jessica McGrath. The Bachelor of Animal Science student from CSU's School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences in Wagga Wagga has been selected in the Australian Intercollegiate Meat Judging Team. Originally from Bathurst, Ms McGrath was one of ten finalists selected from 130 students who took part in the meat judging competition in July. She earned her spot in the five-member national team after an intensive training workshop and industry tour in Queensland last week. "After visiting feedlots, abattoirs, butchers and retailers I have a new appreciation of the meat supply chain in Australia," said Ms McGrath. "I'm looking forward to comparing our production systems with those in the United States. The Americans treat meat judging like a competitive sport and I'm keen to learn more about their grading system and put my skills to the test." The Australian team will spend four weeks touring the United States in January 2016 where they will take part in three meat judging competitions.