Registration Overview

  • The program will cover information on material handling, preconditioning, extrusion of pet foods, extruded and non-extruded treats, raw material, extrusion hardware, automation, product analysis, meat handling in pet food, drying, cooling, and enrobing, food safety, pet food and treat shelf life, and trouble shooting.
  • Participants completing the course will be awarded a Certificate and are eligible for 30 Professional Development Hours (PDHs).
  • Please direct questions about the course to Dr. Mian Riaz. For questions related to the registration process, please contact TEES EDGE.

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 11th Annual Extruded Pet Foods & Treats. The group code is CHT918. Hotel reservations must be received before June 21, 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 Zachary
  • The George - 0.5 mi to Zachary
  • Cavalry Court - 0.6 mi to Zachary

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.

Course Requirements for those Attending Live-online

  • An internet connection: broadband wired or wireless (4G/LTE)
  • This course will be hosted in-person and live-online on Zoom. For more information, visit support.zoom.us

Registration Fees and Payment Details

  • Early Bird Rate is $1,495.00 - Register by June 14, 2026, 11:59 p.m. (CT)
  • $1,595.00 in-person and live-online per course registration (non-refundable)
  • After June 14, 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.

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