Source:  Michael Fielding, 10/7/11

The early bird deadline to register for the American Meat Institute’s (AMI) inaugural Meat and Poultry Research Conference, to be held November 1-2 in Kansas City, Mo., is Friday.

This new conference will convene trade associations and professional societies whose members fund and conduct meat and poultry research on behalf of the industry. Attendees will discuss research priorities, share research results and look at future needs in an effort to improve the industry’s overall research program.

Industry experts will lead educational sessions focused on food safety, human health and nutrition, antibiotic resistance and product quality.

Registration for members is $300 before Oct. 7 and $250 for three members or more. After Oct. 7, member registration is $350 and $300 for three members or more. Students may register for a special rate of $75. Registration for government/academia is $250 and non-member registration is $675.

To register, click here or contact AMI Manager of Convention and Exposition Services Rosie Levine at rlevine@meatami.com.
 

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