On November 17-19, 2014, The University of Georgia will be conducting its 17th annual Winter Ventilation Workshop at the Oconee County Civic Center in Watkinsville, Georgia, a few miles from the University of Georgia. This intensive training program has been specifically designed for those who want to learn more about the design and operation of modern poultry houses. The workshop consists of lectures as well as hands on group exercises, designed to help attendees gain a firm understanding of the principles behind cold weather poultry house control thus enabling them to better manage their houses/birds during cold weather.
WORKSHOP TOPICS
House temperature and broiler performance
Determining broiler house heating system requirements
How to build/modify houses to minimize heating costs
Poultry house heating systems
Heating system management/design
Alternative heating systems
Circulation fan systems
Air quality and bird health
Minimum ventilation
House Moisture Control
Air quality assessment
Negative pressure ventilation system
Negative pressure air inlets design/management
Poultry house tightness
Attic inlets
Operating poultry houses during cold weather
Enrollment in the 2 ½ day workshop will be limited to approximately 100 individuals. The registration fee of $495 ($395 for in-state) includes continental breakfast, lunch and dinner meals, refreshments, notebooks and other materials. Registration will be first come, first served. Register early to reserve your spot.
The workshop will begin with registration at 8:00 AM on November 17th and will end at 12:00 PM on the 19th. Because of flight schedules at this time, we ask that you make your return flight no earlier than 5:00 PM, so that you will be able to stay for the entire workshop.
WEBINAR INFORMATION:
A webinar has been established for industry personnel that wish to stream the workshop form a distants. Once you are signed up you will be able to hear and see the presenters, participate with questions, and see any visuals that are presented. The cost of registration is $100 for 1-4 people on one computer. The cost for 5 or more people is $250. You will receive an email confirming your registration. You will receive all the class notes prior to the workshop. Registration for the Webinar is limited.
To register go to:
https://estore.uga.edu/C21653_ustores/web/index.jsp and click on "Winter Ventilation Workshop".
Direct questions regarding the Winter Ventilation Workshop to Jeniece Vinson (jgvinson@uga.edu, 706-542-1371)
A block of rooms has been reserved for our workshop at the Spring Hill Suites by Marriott Athens. The Spring Hill Suites by Marriott Athens is located on 3500 Daniels Bridge Road, Athens, GA 30606. Guests may call the reservation office at (706) 353-8484 using the group code PSWG or book online at www.marriott.com/ahnsh using block code "pswpswa" (two queen beds) or "pswpswb" (one king bed). You must enter this block code online in order to receive the discount. The rooms at the discounted rate are $92. Please make your own reservations prior to October 26, 2014