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IFF-International course Feed Compounding

// 24 apr 2008

The IFF course "Fundamentals and new developments in feed-compounding technology" will be held from 16 to 20 June 2008 in English language at Braunschweig-Thune, Germany.

On the basis of existing fundamentals and practical experiences, the aim of this course is the updating, extension and refreshment of required knowledge for the compound-feed production. The participation in the course will be attested. The successful participation in a written examination on available and acquired know-how will be certified.

This course is intended both for junior staff and for practitioners from all sectors of the feed industry.

Experiences and knowledge will be imparted in updated lectures, seminars and discussions. Enhanced practical courses on selected subjects shall illustrate the contents brought forward.

Admission fees for the first participant of a company the admission fee is for members of IFF € 995 and for non-members € 1,400. Discounts are available for each further participant of the same company. A 10% discount is given when registered before March 31.

Registration should take place before 30 May 2008 at Forschungsinstitut Futtermitteltechnik der IFF, Frickenmühle, 38110 Braunschweig-Thune, Germany

e-mail: iff@iff-braunschweig.de or IFF-website 

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