January 5, 2012 - The Canadian Meat Science Association and the Canadian Meat Council supported by INITIA (the Agri-food Foundation) are hosting the 58th International Congress of Meat Science and Technology (ICoMST 2012), Aug. 12 to 17 in Montreal.
The world's most renowned specialists will explore the healthy world of meat from sustainable and environmentally sound production systems through to healthy products for the consumer, organizers said in a release. The latest developments in meat science including consumer trends, nutrition and health, quality, tenderness, biochemistry, microbial quality and safety, sustainability, and animal welfare will be shared.
ICoMST 2012 will feature two special events. From Aug. 9 to 11, 30 graduate students will have the opportunity to attend a course lectured by world leading experts. Thursday, Aug. 16 will be dedicated to topics that specifically address the meat industry's needs: the CMSA Global Meat Quality and Safety Industry Day.
With 28 plenary speakers, 21 short oral presentations and over 300 poster presentations, ICoMST 2012 promises to be a great opportunity to network with meat research scientists and exchange ideas on the current challenges in the production of healthy meats, organizers said.
For more information, visit icomst2012.ca.
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