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6/7/22 – 6/9/22: Meat Snacks Short Course (Closed for 2022)
Meat Snacks Short Course
Date: June 7, 2022 at 8:00 am to June 9, 2022 until 12:15 pm
Registration is CLOSED for the 2022 Meat Snacks Short Course.
About the Meat Snacks Short Course
This short course takes a comprehensive approach to understanding meat snacks focusing on jerky, bars, and snack sticks. Participants will learn about the science, safety, and production behind this category of products from a group of nationally and internationally recognized authorities in their fields.
To facilitate a stronger understanding of topics discussed, laboratory demonstrations will be held in the state-of-the-art Meat Science & Animal Biologics Discovery building to reinforce important concepts discussed in the classroom. Processors from every level of experience can benefit from this program with content focused on those interested in or currently involved in the meat snack industry.
With the enrollment in this short course limited to 50 participants, you will have ample opportunity to have your questions answered directly by the speakers and staff.
Topics Covered
- Basic Meat Science
- Non-Meat Ingredients
- Raw Material Selection
- Meat Microbiology
- Jerky & Whole Muscle Manufacturing Procedures
- Jerky & Whole Muscle Food Safety & Labeling
- Meat Snack (stick & bar) Manufacturing Procedures
- Jerky Manufacturing (demonstration)
- Stick & Bar Manufacturing Equipment Technologies
- Starter Cultures & Acidulants
- Casings
- Stick and Bar Labeling & Food Safety
- Thermal Processing
- Drying Technologies
- Meat Snack Nutrition, Marketing & Shelf-Life
- Classification of Meat Snacks
Meals/Social Events
Breaks: A light continental breakfast, break items, and refreshments will be provided all three days.
Lunches: Our program provides lunches on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Evening Receptions: hosted bar and appetizers on Tuesday evening.
Course Location and Transportation:
The Meat Snacks Short Course will be held at the University of Wisconsin – Madison Meat Science & Animal Biologics Discovery (MSABD) building, located at 1933 Observatory Drive, Madison, WI 53706.
A shuttle service will be provided from the Sheraton Madison Hotel to the MSABD building each day. If you will be staying at a hotel other than the Sheraton Madison, it will be your responsibility to meet the shuttle departing from the Sheraton Madison each morning.
In addition to the shuttle, nearby parking is also available in Lot 67 (2002 Linden Drive) or Lot 36 (1645 Observatory Drive). Rates are $1 per 30 minutes for the first 3 hours, and $1/hour thereafter. The maximum rate for the day is $15.
For additional information about parking, visit this map which shows the location of the Meat Science & Animal Biologics Discovery building.
Registration
The registration fee is $1,150 per person and includes course materials & handouts, breaks & lunches, refreshments, the Tuesday evening reception, and local transportation between the Sheraton Madison and the MSABD building.
Lodging, parking, and other meals are not included.
Registration is CLOSED for the 2022 Meat Snacks Short Course.
Preferred Hotel
Sheraton Madison Hotel
(4 miles from MSABD)
706 John Nolen Dr
Madison, WI 53713
Phone: (608) 251-2300
Online Booking Link to receive rate of $129/night
Or call 1-888-625-4988 and mention “Meat Snacks Short Course” or code “MSS.”
Room block with the special group rate will be in place until Friday, May 20, 2022
Course and Registration Questions:
If you have questions regarding registration or otherwise, please contact Jesse Brookstein at 608-263-4891 or email brookstein@wisc.edu.