UGA Hot Weather Management Workshop on April 16-18

On April 16-18, 2018, the Hot Weather Management Workshop will be conducted 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 management 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 hot weather poultry house management.

Webinar Information:

A webinar has been established for industry personnel that wish to stream the workshop from a distance. During the workshop, you will be able to hear and see the presenters, participate with questions, and see any visuals that are presented.

Workshop Presenters:

Mike Czarick - Extension Engineer - UGA Poultry Science

Dr. Brian Fairchild - Extension Poultry Scientist - UGA Poultry Science

Dr. Justin Fowler - Extension Nutritionist - UGA Poultry Science

Isaac Singletary - Munters

Dr. John Worley - Extension Engineer - UGA Poultry Science

Dr. Guillermo Zavala, DVM - Avian Health International, LLC

Workshop Topics Include:

Feed and heat stress

Bird cooling methods

Basic tunnel ventilation system design

Factors affecting air speed in tunnel houses