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A Practical "Hands-On" Short Course on 'Aquaculture Feed Extrusion, Nutrition, & Feed Management' at Texas A&M University from September 23-28, 2012
Organized by:The Food Protein Research and Development Center, Texas A&M University System in cooperation with The Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, Texas A&M University System
Where?
This short course will be held on the campus of Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas.
What topics will be covered?
The lectures will cover a wide variety of topics regarding feeds and the pet food industry with emphasis on five major types of extruders: dry, wet, interrupted flight, single screw, and twin screw. Extrusion principles and the differences between each type of extruder will be discussed in the lectures. These discussions will include in-depth information on how each extruder type works and which raw materials are used for each type of extruder. Other topics include establishment of new feed mills, feed mill organization, grinding and mixing materials, recycling waste, coating systems (continuous and vacuum batch), conveying, drying, conditioning, minimizing processing costs, odor control in the production facility, nutrition and feeding practices, management of feed, and techniques for floating, sinking, and slow sinking feed. The class will also participate in class lab demonstrations of quick trouble shooting during plant operation. The lectures begin at 8:00 am everyday and last until the middle of the afternoon when the class will go to the FPRDC pilot plant for equipment demonstrations. The course concludes with an optional tour of the Texas A&M University aquafarms and aquafeed plants.
How are the Food Protein R&D Center courses different from other short courses?
All of the FPRDC’s courses are considered “practical” and “hands on” because they conduct equipment demonstrations in concert with each day’s lectures to facilitate the learning experience and allow for ‘one-on-one’ interaction with qualified industry experts. These experts will present approximately 30 lectures during this course.
Many private sector courses claim to be practical and some have even copied our exact title - and we are flattered. But there is nothing practical about a series of rushed speakers or being crammed into yet another hotel conference room with no equipment demonstrations or practical instruction. Come to one of our short courses on the campus of Texas A&M University and see how we have successfully trained over 15,000 attendees from across the world as of 2011. Seating is limited to maximize the learning experience, so early registration is highly recommended.
What other short courses does the Food Protein R&D Center offer?
The Food Protein R&D Center conducts over ten practical short courses every year here at our facilities and on the Texas A&M University campus in College Station, Texas. A complete list of the FPRDC short courses is available at the website http://foodprotein.tamu.edu/shortcourses.php The Food Protein R&D Center has successfully trained thousands of attendees from across the world with practical instruction since their first official “Practical Short Course” in 1981 on Cottonseed Processing. Every year, the Extrusion Technology Program offers courses and specialized training for the industry in the areas of Aquafeed, Pet Food, TVP, and Extruded Snacks. The extrusion pilot plant is equipped with 8 different types of extruders. The FPRDC also works for the industry providing R&D in the development of their products.
Who is the Food Protein R&D Center?
Established in 1939, the Food Protein Research and Development Center is one of the oldest land-grant agricultural research and service programs in the nation. It specializes in process development of diverse agricultural crops and animal products into food, feed, and industrial ingredients. Basic research and testing technology development and training projects are conducted for private industry, trade associations, and state, federal, and international agencies. The Food Protein R&D Center is part of the Texas A&M University System through the Texas Engineering Experiment Station and managed as a center within the Artie McFerrin Department of Chemical Engineering.
For more frequently asked questions regarding the extrusion short courses, visit the website
http://foodprotein.tamu.edu/extrusion/scfaq.php
For specific information regarding the 'Aquaculture Feed Extrusion, Nutrition, & Feed Management' short course, visit the website http://foodprotein.tamu.edu/extrusion/scaqua.php or the printer friendly
http://foodprotein.tamu.edu/extrusion/documents/Aqua.pdf
You can also contact Dr. Mian N. Riaz or Ms. Cyndi Casanova for more information regarding the Extrusion Technology Program:
Dr. Mian N. Riaz
Program Head, Extrusion Technology Program
Tel: 979.845.2774
Fax: 979.845.2744
Email: mnriaz@tamu.edu
Ms. Cyndi Casanova
Short Course Coordinator, Food Protein R&D Center
Tel: 979.847.8997
Fax: 979.845.2744
Email: shortcourse@tamu.edu
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