SHRIMP SCHOOL 2002
The University of Florida's Aquatic Food Products Program continues the
annual series of ShrimpSchools dedicated to advancing shrimp product quality
and safety. This technical program features current and basic topics
through lectures and actual hands-on training. The 2002 program includes
training with sensory indicators for shrimp decomposition and filth, an
update on the antibiotic situation including chloramphenicol, an overview
on FDA's activities related to Salmonella in shrimp farming and processing,
FAO's Ecoport-the future in shrimp quality and safety communication, Good
Aquaculture Practices (GAP), HACCP/Sanitation and other topics of interest
such as sulfites, phosphates and official
sampling and laboratory analyses.
The decomposition and filth training will be conducted in cooperation with
the leading FDA decomposition and filth experts. All other training will be
conducted by experienced speakers from University of Florida and the private
industry. The training will combine lectures with daily laboratory
experience and demonstrations. This program is useful for experienced and
new suppliers, processors,buyers, importers, exporters, inspectors/quality
control managers and others including in the private
industry from management through production. All participants will be
provided with certificates ofcompletion for future reference as alumni of
the UF-Shrimp School.
Lodging and Meals
Special room rates have been arranged at two hotels, conveniently located
near many restaurants and
shopping centers.
The Cabot Lodge:
This hotel is located off Archer Rd, east of interstate 75 and accessed by
interstate exit no. 75. The rates
are $ 62 plus tax per night. When registering request the "UF-Shrimp School
rate". This rate includes
daily continental breakfast and late afternoon beverages. The telephone
number for this hotel is 352-375-
2400.
Courtyard by Marriott:
This hotel is located right next to the Cabot Lodge, off Archer Rd, east of
interstate 75 and accessed by
interstate exit no. 75. The rates for this location is $85.00 plus tax per
night. This hotel offers a hot
breakfast buffet for $6.95. When registering request the "UF-Shrimp School
rate". The telephone
number for this hotel is 352-335-9100.
In order to get these rates, hotel reservations need to be made by
April 26, 2002.
The training schedule will include breaks, but all daily meals are on your
own. Numerous restaurants
surround the campus and hotel area. Many are within walking distance on a
clear day. Advice will be
provided for special tastes and local events.
On Wednesday night, May 15, there is going to be a complimentary social at
the Gainesville Ale House.
This restaurant is within walking distance from both hotels.
Transportation and Parking
Delta and US AIR are the major airlines servicing Gainesville. Passengers
arriving to Gainesville may
rent a car or take a taxi to the hotel(s). Optional service and rates are
available through Jacksonville and
Orlando, particularly for international travelers. Both airports are
located two hours driving distance from
Gainesville. All major rental cars companies have locations in both
airports, as well as in Gainesville.
US participants can contact Laurie Sanders at 352-338-7412 or via e-mail
lsanders@aaasouth.com if
you need help with your travel arrangements or rental car reservations.
Identify yourself as "UF-Shrimp
School Participant".
Complimentary daily transportation to and from the University will be
provided. The bus can be
identified by a sign reading "Shrimp School " on the front windshield. The
Bus will depart the Cabot
Lodge hotel at 7:45 am and the Courtyard by Marriott at 7:50 am. Passes for
daily parking on campus
(approx 3.5 miles from the hotel) can be provided on request.
Registration
The course will be limited to 25 registrants. The limited class size
assures an effective teacher to
student ratio. The course registration fee (US $295.00) is based on cost
recovery for materials and
instructors travel. The registration fee is non-refundable for
cancellations after April 26, 2002.
Registration is on a first come first serve basis. To secure a position,
interested participants should fax or
e-mail a request as soon as possible. In the request include the name of the
participant, company,
mailing address, telephone and fax numbers, and e-mail address. The mailing
address is: Laura Garrido,
Shrimp School Coordinator, Aquatic Food Products Laboratory, University of
Florida, P.O. Box 110375,
Gainesville, FL 32611-0375. The fax number is 352 392-8594 and e-mail
address is
lrg@mail.ifas.ufl.edu <lrg@mail.ifas.ufl.edu">http://lrg@mail.ifas.ufl.edu> .
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at 352-392-1991
ext. 308.
Checks need to be mailed by April 26, 2002.
MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO "SST Society of the Americas"
For more information, login to our website at:
http://shrimpschool.ifas.ufl.edu <http://shrimpschool.ifas.ufl.edu>
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