IAMZ

Advances in small ruminant reproduction (Zaragoza, Spain, 3-7 April 2017)

The International Centre for Advanced Mediterranean Agronomic Studies (CIHEAM), through the Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Zaragoza (IAMZ), with the collaboration of the Agrifood Research and Technology Centre of Aragón (CITA-GA), through the Animal Production and Health Unit, is organizing an advanced course on "Advances in small ruminant reproduction" in Zaragoza (Spain) from 3 to 7 April 2017. This course provides professionals and researchers with the most advanced knowledge in reproductive physiology, focused on sheep and goat, and with strategies using reproductive biotechnologies for flock management.

Advanced course on safety assessment of seafood products (Derio, Spain, 24-28 April 2017)

The International Centre for Advanced Mediterranean Agronomic Studies (CIHEAM), through the Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Zaragoza (IAMZ), the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), through its Fisheries and Aquaculture Department, and AZTI (experts in marine and food innovation), with the collaboration of IES Escuela Agraria Derio, are organizing an international course on the "Safety assessment of seafood products" in Derio (Spain) from 24 to 28 April 2017. This course provides professionals and researchers with a detailed review of hazards of public health significance covering biological (pathogen bacteria, histamine, viruses, parasites and biotoxins) and chemical (PAH, veterinary drugs, heavy metals, microplastics) contaminants. Standard and innovative methods for detection of these hazards are described and selected methods will be practised in laboratory exercises.

Advanced Course "How to reach international food markets: experiences from the United States and Europe" (Zaragoza, Spain, 8-12 May 2017)

The International Centre for Advanced Mediterranean Agronomic Studies (CIHEAM), through the Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Zaragoza (IAMZ), with the collaboration of the Technology Platform Food for Life-Spain and the Association of Food Industries of Aragón (AIAA), is organizing an advanced course on "How to reach international food markets: experiences from the United States and Europe" in Zaragoza (Spain) from 8-12 May 2017. This course provides different approaches to reach international food markets and to take advantage of firms' experiences from the US and Europe, for which a wide range of case studies will be presented to show real experiences.

Spanish food culture: the Mediterranean diet & the agro-food industry / Study Abroad Program in Zaragoza (5 June - 28 July 2017)

The MABS summer program will introduce students to the Mediterranean agribusiness environment focusing on the European Union (EU) as well as the culinary and cultural riches of Spain and will include Spanish lessons. It is a varied co-curricular program that reviews the main Mediterranean value chains -wine, olive oil, fruits and vegetables, seafood- with study trips to several cities in Spain, as well as visits to successful agro-food companies and activities in and around Zaragoza. This Study Abroad program will last 4 weeks with the possibility of staying an extra month to do an internship in a Spanish company.