2016 UGA Hot Weather Management Workshop/Webinar

On April 18-20, 2016, 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.

Workshop Topics

Basic tunnel ventilation system design
Tunnel ventilation system design
Bird thermoregulation Importance of air speed in bird cooling
Factors affecting air speed in tunnel houses
Factors affecting air speed uniformity in tunnel houses
Tunnel ventilation and static pressure
Hot weather bird health issues
Tunnel fan selection
Evaporative cooling system design
Basic evaporative cooling system operation
Maximizing bird performance in tunnel houses
Evaluating tunnel ventilation system performance
Feed and heat stress

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
Dr. Guillermo Zavala, DVM - Avian Health International, LLC
Dr. John Worley - Extension Engineer - UGA Poultry Science

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 April 18th and will end at 12:00 PM on the 20th. 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 from a distances. 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.

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2016 UGA Hot Weather Management Workshop/Webinar