For the first time in SE Asia, ASA International Marketing will host the Texas A&M Aquaculture Extrusion Short Course in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam from July 8-12, 2012.
Featuring instructors from Texas A&M and industry experts, the 4-day training will focus on extrusion principles and application, extrusion technology, processing techniques for producing quality aqua feed, aquaculture nutrition and feed management practices.
The goal of the first Aquaculture Conference in 2010 was to introduce the major issues in aquaculture pertinent to the industry. ASA-IM has had an intensive aquaculture program in SEA since 2002 and we feel that we have gained special insights into the issues and challenges that the SEA aquaculture industry is facing. These insights have led us to the idea of holding a region-specific meeting for issues relating to the SEA aquaculture industry. Following this introduction, it is appropriate for future ASAIM Aquaculture Conferences to focus on specific topics, begininng with Extrusion. Facilitated by an international group of experts, the ASAIM Southeast Asia Aquaculture Conference is the forum for sharing knowledge and experiences on improved aquaculture technologies and management systems to address food safety concerns, sustainability, and the need for eco-friendly production to maximize feed efficiency and profitability.
CONFERENCE FORMAT
All Short Course sessions will be informal. Questions are encouraged during the lectures, breaks, and social periods. Laptops are allowed in the classroom to follow the presentations in the short course eBook manual.
Certificates from TAMU will be issued upon completion of the course.
OBJECTIVES OF SHORT COURSE
Train production personnel in principles and characteristics of extruders and support systems for effective selection and operation.
Review current practices for preparation of aquaculture feeds.
Demonstrate equipment in operation, and familiarize attendees with practical aspects of feeds extrusion.
Review of the aquaculture nutrition and feed management practices.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
This Short Course will benefit aquaculture stakeholders including small and large farm operators, integrators, feed manufacturers, processors, formulators and nutritionists.
REGISTRATION FEES
The registration fee of USD1,250 per person includes course fees, organized meals and workshop materials, but NOT airfare, hotel or other travel costs.
Limited offer for Group registration until May 4, 2012. Contact: registration@agri-events.com for more information.
Registration closes on June 8, 2012.
