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Alternative Ingredients in Finfish Aquaculture Short Course, May 9-13, 2011 - Northern Crops Institute, Fargo, ND, USA

This course will highlight recent advances in the understanding of lipid and protein nutrition in finfish. Of special interest will be demonstrations of feed manufacture with alternative ingredients using extrusion processing, laboratory sensory analysis of fillets, and site visits to fish rearing operations
February 17, 2011

Alternative Ingredients in Finfish Aquaculture Short Course, May 9-13, 2011 - Northern Crops Institute, Fargo, ND, USA

Presented in cooperation with: South Dakota State University and USDA-ARS North Central Agricultural Research Laboratory

Why should you attend?
This course will highlight recent advances in the understanding of lipid and protein nutrition in finfish. Of special interest will be demonstrations of feed manufacture with alternative ingredients using extrusion processing, laboratory sensory analysis of fillets, and site visits to fish rearing operations.

Course Goals:
• Gain a clearer understanding of the complexities of fish nutrition and health.
• Understand the challenges of identifying successful alternative ingredients.

Course Topics:
• Lipid and protein utilization in growth, health and reproduction of finfish
• Feed extrusion and the effects on final product characteristics when using alternative ingredients.
• Evaluation of fillets using physical testing tools and individual’s perceptions of taste and texture

Site Visits to:
• South Dakota State Fish Hatchery
• SDSU Fish Research Laboratory/Current Feeding Trials
• USDA/ARS NCARL Research laboratory/Extrusion Processing
• Fish Production Facility
• Ethanol production facility
• Fish Production Facility

Who should attend?
Feed Manufacturers, Fish Producers, Fish Nutritionists

Course Faculty
Clifford Hall, Ph.D.
Dept. of Cereal and Food Science
North Dakota State University

Kim Koch, Ph.D.
NCI Feed Center Manager
Fargo, ND

Rebecca Lochmann, Ph.D.
Aquaculture and Fisheries Center
University of Arkansas, Pine Bluff

Kamal Mjoun, Ph.D.
Research Animal Scientist
NCARL, USDA-ARS, Brookings, SD

Jesse Trushenski, Ph.D.
Fisheries & Illinois Aquaculture Center
Southern Illinois University

Mehmet Tulbek, Ph.D.
NCI Technical Director
Fargo, ND

Aaron VonEschen
Graduate Research Assistant
South Dakota State University

Registration
Registration Fee: $1100. Payment in full is due before the start of the course. Registration deadline is April 18, 2011. Course fee includes written materials associated with lectures and laboratory demonstrations, and scheduled refreshment breaks. Hotel rooms and other meals are not included in registration fee. 

To pay by credit card or with an electronic check, click here. 

To pay by check, fill out the form and mail with your check to Northern Crops Institute (address below).  Checks must be payable to Northern Crops Institute and drawn on a U.S. bank. 

To pay by wire transfer, contact NCI for wire transfer instructions.
Groups of three or more:  Special rates are available to groups of 3 or more from the same company. Contact NCI for more information.

Cancellations:  Cancellations received after April 18, 2011 will be assessed a 10% service fee.

Course Schedule:  On the first day of the workshop, course participants should be in the hotel lobby by 8:00 a.m. for transportation. Sessions will begin at 8:30 a.m. and adjourn about 5 p.m. every day.

Non-smoking environment.   Casual business attire.

Daily Transportation:  Daily complimentary transportation will be provided between NCI and the hotel.

Hotel Information: Expressway Suites, 4303 17th Avenue South, Fargo, ND 58103. Phone: 701-293-4303. Single Room Rate: $ 79.95 (+10.5% tax/night).

All hotel rooms are non-smoking. Make your reservation directly with the hotel and mention that you are with Northern Crops Institute in order to obtain the special rate. Reservations must be received by the hotel by April 18, 2011 to qualify for the special rate.

Information and Special Requirements:  If you have questions or special needs (dietary or physical requirements), please contact Northern Crops Institute.

Mailing Address:
Northern Crops Institute
NDSU Dept. 7400
PO Box 6050
Fargo, ND 58108-6050  USA. 

Phone:  701-231-7736    Fax:  701-231-7235. 

E-mail: nci@ndsu.edu   Internet:  www.northern-crops.com

About Northern Crops Institute
Northern Crops Institute is the international center for meeting and learning about crops produced in the four-state region of North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota and Montana. Situated on the campus of North Dakota State University, NCI exists as a forum to bring together customers, commodity traders, technical experts, processors and producers from all points of the globe for discussion, education, and technical service programs. Since 1983, the Institute has hosted visitors from more than 127 countries.