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2013 University of Georgia International Poultry Short Course
2013 University of Georgia International Poultry Short Course

2013 University of Georgia International Poultry Short Course

February 1, 2013 to February 5, 2013
Athens, Georgia - United States
Lectures
08.00 am- 05.00 pmhs
2/4/2013
The growing impact of animal welfare
Speaker:
Dr. Bruce Webster (University of Georgia)
Dr. Bruce Webster (University of Georgia)
Dr. A. Bruce Webster
United States
Professor & Extension Coordinator Poultry Science Department
08.00 am- 05.00 pmhs
2/4/2013
05.00 pm- 08.00 pmhs
2/1/2013
The history and future of chicken meat production
Speaker:
Dr. Greg Mathis, President Southern Poultry Research Inc.
Dr. Greg Mathis, President Southern Poultry Research Inc.
Greg Mathis
United States
President
05.00 pm- 08.00 pmhs
2/1/2013
08.00 am- 05.00 pmhs
2/2/2013
Breakthroughs in biosecurity and vaccination programs
Laboratory exercise: Posting chickens to identify diseases
Speaker:
Dr. Guillermo Zavala (University of Georgia)
Dr. Guillermo Zavala (University of Georgia)
Guillermo Zavala
United States
Veterinary Doctor
08.00 am- 05.00 pmhs
2/2/2013
08.00 am- 05.00 pmhs
2/2/2013
Handling and sanitation of hatching eggs to prevent disease
Speaker:
Dr. Jeanna Wilson (University of Georgia)
Dr. Jeanna Wilson (University of Georgia)
Jeanna Wilson
United States
Associate Professor of Poultry Science
08.00 am- 05.00 pmhs
2/2/2013
08.00 am- 05.00 pmhs
2/2/2013
How poultry genetics have been used to create the modern broiler
Speaker:
Dr. Robert Beckstead (University of Georgia)
Dr. Robert Beckstead (University of Georgia)
Dr. Robert B. Beckstead
United States
Assistant Professor
08.00 am- 05.00 pmhs
2/2/2013
08.00 am- 05.00 pmhs
2/2/2013
Laboratory exercise: Investigation of hatching eggs through candling and residue analysis
Speaker:
Dr. Jeanna Wilson and Ms. Katie Collins
Dr. Jeanna Wilson and Ms. Katie Collins
Jeanna Wilson
United States
Associate Professor of Poultry Science
08.00 am- 05.00 pmhs
2/2/2013
08.00 am- 05.00 pmhs
2/2/2013
Modern broiler nutrition—will it always be corn and soybeans?
Speaker:
Dr. Nick Dale (University of Georgia)
Dr. Nick Dale (University of Georgia)
08.00 am- 05.00 pmhs
2/2/2013
08.00 am- 05.00 pmhs
2/2/2013
Operating modern broiler incubators to maximize hatchability
Speaker:
Dr. Jeanna Wilson (University of Georgia)
Dr. Jeanna Wilson (University of Georgia)
Jeanna Wilson
United States
Associate Professor of Poultry Science
08.00 am- 05.00 pmhs
2/2/2013
08.00 am- 05.00 pmhs
2/3/2013
Feeding for maximum production and fertility with modern high yielding breeds
Speaker:
Dr. Jeanna Wilson (University of Georgia)
Dr. Jeanna Wilson (University of Georgia)
Jeanna Wilson
United States
Associate Professor of Poultry Science
08.00 am- 05.00 pmhs
2/3/2013
08.00 am- 05.00 pmhs
2/3/2013
Impact of light source and day length for breeder production
Speaker:
Dr. Jeanna Wilson (University of Georgia)
Dr. Jeanna Wilson (University of Georgia)
Jeanna Wilson
United States
Associate Professor of Poultry Science
08.00 am- 05.00 pmhs
2/3/2013
08.00 am- 05.00 pmhs
2/3/2013
Keeping modern high yield broilers cool during hot weather
Speaker:
Mike Czarick (University of Georgia)
Mike Czarick (University of Georgia)
Mike Czarick
United States
Agricultural Engineer
08.00 am- 05.00 pmhs
2/3/2013
08.00 am- 05.00 pmhs
2/3/2013
Laboratory exercise: Breeder evaluation techniques
Speaker:
Dr. Jeanna Wilson, Ms. Beverly McLendon & Ms. Katie Collins
Dr. Jeanna Wilson, Ms. Beverly McLendon & Ms. Katie Collins
Jeanna Wilson
United States
Associate Professor of Poultry Science
08.00 am- 05.00 pmhs
2/3/2013
08.00 am- 05.00 pmhs
2/3/2013
Managing broilers to maximize paw and leg quality
Speaker:
Dr. Brian Fairchild (University of Georgia)
Dr. Brian Fairchild (University of Georgia)
Dr. Brian D. Fairchild
United States
Physiologist
08.00 am- 05.00 pmhs
2/3/2013
08.00 am- 05.00 pmhs
2/3/2013
Optimizing air and litter quality during cold weather
Speaker:
Mike Czarick (University of Georgia)
Mike Czarick (University of Georgia)
Mike Czarick
United States
Agricultural Engineer
08.00 am- 05.00 pmhs
2/3/2013
08.00 am- 05.00 pmhs
2/3/2013
Understanding nesting and mating behaviors
Speaker:
Dr. Jeanna Wilson (University of Georgia)
Dr. Jeanna Wilson (University of Georgia)
Jeanna Wilson
United States
Associate Professor of Poultry Science
08.00 am- 05.00 pmhs
2/3/2013
08.00 am- 05.00 pmhs
2/3/2013
Why poultry house environmental control is more important now than ever
Speaker:
Dr. Brian Fairchild (University of Georgia)
Dr. Brian Fairchild (University of Georgia)
Dr. Brian D. Fairchild
United States
Physiologist
08.00 am- 05.00 pmhs
2/3/2013
08.00 am- 05.00 pmhs
2/4/2013
Designing a modern broiler house
Speaker:
Dr. Mike Czarick (University of Georgia)
Dr. Mike Czarick (University of Georgia)
Mike Czarick
United States
Agricultural Engineer
08.00 am- 05.00 pmhs
2/4/2013
08.00 am- 05.00 pmhs
2/4/2013
Feeder and drinker systems in modern broiler housing
Speaker:
Dr. Brian Fairchild (University of Georgia)
Dr. Brian Fairchild (University of Georgia)
Dr. Brian D. Fairchild
United States
Physiologist
08.00 am- 05.00 pmhs
2/4/2013
08.00 am- 05.00 pmhs
2/4/2013
How to slaughter 9 billion broilers a year—the US Poultry Processing Industry
Speaker:
Dr. Brian Kiepper
Dr. Brian Kiepper
Dr. Brian H. Kiepper
United States
Assistant Professor & Extension Poultry Scientist
08.00 am- 05.00 pmhs
2/4/2013
08.00 am- 05.00 pmhs
2/4/2013
Laboratory exercise: First processing – slaughter to chill
Speaker:
Dr. Brian Kiepper
Dr. Brian Kiepper
Dr. Brian H. Kiepper
United States
Assistant Professor & Extension Poultry Scientist
08.00 am- 05.00 pmhs
2/4/2013
08.00 am- 05.00 pmhs
2/4/2013
Laboratory exercise: Second processing – evisceration, cut-up and debone
Speaker:
Dr. Scott Russell (University of Georgia)
Dr. Scott Russell (University of Georgia)
Scott M. Russell
United States
08.00 am- 05.00 pmhs
2/4/2013
08.00 am- 05.00 pmhs
2/4/2013
Managing the growth of environmental concerns in broiler production
Speaker:
Dr. Casey Ritz (University of Georgia)
Dr. Casey Ritz (University of Georgia)
Dr. Casey W. Ritz
United States
Professor & Extension Poultry Scientist
08.00 am- 05.00 pmhs
2/4/2013
08.00 am- 05.00 pmhs
2/4/2013
The latest trends in broiler house lighting
Speaker:
Dr. Brian Fairchild (University of Georgia)
Dr. Brian Fairchild (University of Georgia)
Dr. Brian D. Fairchild
United States
Physiologist
08.00 am- 05.00 pmhs
2/4/2013
08.00 am- 05.00 pmhs
2/4/2013
Video: The modern poultry processing plant
Speaker:
Dr. Scott Russell (University of Georgia)
Dr. Scott Russell (University of Georgia)
Scott M. Russell
United States
08.00 am- 05.00 pmhs
2/4/2013
08.00 am- 12.00 pmhs
2/5/2013
Laboratory exercise: Pathogen rapid detection methods
Speaker:
Dr. Scott Russell (University of Georgia)
Dr. Scott Russell (University of Georgia)
Scott M. Russell
United States
08.00 am- 12.00 pmhs
2/5/2013
08.00 am- 12.00 pmhs
2/5/2013
Laboratory exercise: Simple tests to determine broiler meat quality
Speaker:
Dr. Scott Russell (University of Georgia)
Dr. Scott Russell (University of Georgia)
Scott M. Russell
United States
08.00 am- 12.00 pmhs
2/5/2013
08.00 am- 12.00 pmhs
2/5/2013
Meeting environmental targets in poultry processing
Speaker:
Dr. Brian Kiepper (University of Georgia)
Dr. Brian Kiepper (University of Georgia)
Dr. Brian H. Kiepper
United States
Assistant Professor & Extension Poultry Scientist
08.00 am- 12.00 pmhs
2/5/2013
08.00 am- 12.00 pmhs
2/5/2013
The impacts of live production on processed broiler meat quality
Speaker:
Dr. Brian Kiepper (University of Georgia)
Dr. Brian Kiepper (University of Georgia)
Dr. Brian H. Kiepper
United States
Assistant Professor & Extension Poultry Scientist
08.00 am- 12.00 pmhs
2/5/2013