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Course Overview
Course Description
This course offers an extensive look into the principles and characteristics of extruded feed, pet food and aqua feed processing, as well as support systems for effective processing 4.5-day short course with leading instructors from around the world.
Learning Objectives
Attendees will:
- understand principles and characteristics of extruders and support systems for effective selection and operation.
- review current practices for preparation of extruded feed, pet food and aqua feeds
- describe practical aspects of feeds extrusion
- examine ingredients for extruded feed, pet food and aqua feed
Attending In-Person
ACCOMMODATIONS:
Reservations for lodging should be made directly by attendee. A block of rooms has been reserved at Home2 Suites by Hilton for short course participants at the special rate of $129/night plus tax for single occupancy. This rate includes breakfast, complimentary parking, and complimentary Wi-Fi.
Reservations may be made at this special rate directly via the personalized group link below. Additionally, you may call the hotel directly to make your reservations. Ask for the group rate associated with the 35th Annual Feed, Pet Food, & Aquafeed Extrusion Short Course course. Hotel reservations must be received before January 11, 2026 in order to get the special rate.
Click HERE to reserve your room at Home2 Suites by Hilton.
If traveling to College Station without a car, the following Hotels are near the classroom space (Zachry Engineering Education Complex) where the course will be held.
- Texas A&M Hotel and Conference Center - 1.6 mi to ETB
- The George - 0.5 mi to ETB
- Cavalry Court - 0.6 mi to ETB
TRANSPORTATION:
Easterwood Airport at College Station is easily reached by several daily flights. From Dallas/Fort Worth Intercontinental Airport, connect via American Airlines. The airport code for Easterwood Airport is CLL.
You can schedule a pickup with GroundShuttle.com (855.303.4415) from George Bush Intercontinental airport (IAH) or Houston Hobby airport (HOB).
REGISTRATION:
The registration fee for the short course includes a light breakfast, lunch, and refreshments at breaks, a short course eBook manual, and certificates of completion. Registration fees are not refundable, but substitute personnel may be sent by the same firm. Space is limited; therefore, applications will be accepted on a first come, first-served basis.
SHORT COURSE CONDUCT:
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. Rights to cancel this course with refund, to deny service, to substitute speakers, and to change schedules, as necessary to expedite the course, are reserved. Texas A&M University System policy does not allow inclusion of alcoholic beverages in registration fees.
Attending Live-Online
- An internet connection: broadband wired or wireless (3G or 4G/LTE)
- This course will be hosted live-online, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Central time, via Zoom. For more information visit support.zoom.us
Registration Fees and Payment Details
- $1,495.00 in-person and live-online per course registration (non-refundable)
- Early Bird Rate - Register by January 11, 2026, 11:59 p.m. (CT)
- After January 11, 2026 the registration fee will increase by $100
- A 10% discount is available if three or more individuals from the same organization register for the course
- Credit Card or Electronic Check - Please have payment ready to apply during registration.
- Request Approval for Invoicing / Wire Transfer
- Payment for the course must be received prior to the course start date.
- Please note that if you plan to apply payment via a wire transfer, a standard $30 fee will apply.
Sponsor
FOOD1120-26FLO(1)