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PORK 101 Iowa State University 2024


 

PORK-101-Logo-4C_clear(1)PORK 101  is a three-day exploration of the entire pork chain, from live production to creating delicious pork products. Learn about value differences in pork carcasses and products through expert-led sessions and hands-on experience. Receive information on factors that impact quality and consistency in the pork industry. Join us to enhance your knowledge of pork production and processing, food safety, quality and composition, and more.

The program is hosted by AMSA and is sponsored by the National Pork Board, and Merck Animal Health.

Date & Location:

October 21-23, 2024
Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa

Daily Schedule
Day 1: 7:30am - 8:00pm
Day 2: 7:30am - 6:00pm
Day 3: 7:30am -12:00pm

Registration:

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Registration for AMSA, AAMP, NAMI, SEMA ,and SMA members is $950. Non-member registration is $1150.

Please contact Deidrea Mabry dmabry@meatscience.org, for questions or more information on additional courses.

 

Lodging:

Gateway Hotel & Conference Center
2100 Green Hills Drive
Ames, IA 50014
515-292-8600
Block name (if calling): Pork 101
Rate: $125.00 plus taxes per night, includes breakfast
Book direct at: https://reservations.travelclick.com/2958?groupID=4096777

Program Description:

Through PORK 101, you will have the chance to evaluate live hogs. The animals will be processed during the class with participants learning about carcass value, food safety and product processing. Participants will be involved in making and sampling processed products including pumped loins, bacon, hams, sausage and more.

The program features:

  1. General Production Practices
  1. Hog Handling
  1. Live Hog Evaluation
  1. Lean Value Pricing
  1. Quality Management at Slaughter
  1. Hands-On Pork Slaughter
  1. Measuring Carcass Quality and Composition
  1. Hands-On Pork Carcass Fabrication
  2. Processing Technologies
  1. Hands-On Production of Consumer-ready products
  1. Retail and Consumer Hot Topics

 

Cancellation Policy:

To be eligible for a refund of event registration fees, requests must be received in writing.  Registrants who cancel PORK 101 reservations prior to two weeks before the conference will have their registration fees refunded less a $75 cancellation fee.  Cancellations after the two week point will not be refunded.