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Hot Weather Management
Workshop
On April 24-26, 2017, 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 distances. During the workshop, you will be able
to hear and see the presenters, participate with
questions, and see any visuals that are presented.
Workshop Topics
Feed and heat stress
Bird cooling methods
Basic tunnel ventilation system design
Factors affecting air speed in tunnel houses
Factors affecting air speed uniformity in tunnel houses
Workshop Presenters:
Tunnel ventilation and static pressure
Mike Czarick - Extension Engineer
- UGA Poultry Science
Static pressure in tunnel houses
Dr. Brian Fairchild - Extension Poultry Scientist
- UGA Poultry Science
Dr. Justin Fowler - Extension Nutritionist
- UGA Poultry Science
Dr. Brian Kiepper – Extension Poultry Scientist
– UGA Poultry Science
Tunnel fan selection
Hot weather bird health issues
Evaporative cooling basics
Water quality
Answers to a ten common questions about
Isaac Singletary - Munters
evaporative cooling
Dr. John Worley - Extension Engineer
- UGA Poultry Science
Basic tunnel ventilation operation I
Dr. Guillermo Zavala, DVM
- Avian Health International, LLC
Fan & evaporative cooling system maintenance
Basic tunnel ventilation operation II
Evaluating tunnel ventilation system performance
Workshop Registration:
The registration fee of $495 ($395 for in-state) includes continental breakfast, lunch and dinner meals, refreshments, notebooks
and other materials. The workshop will begin with registration at 8:00 AM on April 24th and will end at 12:00 PM on the 26th.
Direct questions regarding the Hot Weather Management Workshop to
Jeniece Vinson ([email protected], 706-542-1371).
Webinar Registration:
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.
Hotel Registration:
A block of rooms has been reserved for our workshop at the Spring Hill Suites by Marriott Athens. This hotel 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 PUTG or book
online at www.marriott.com/ahnsh using block code “putputa” (two queen beds) or “putputb” (one king bed). You must enter this
block code online to receive the workshop discount. The rooms at the discounted rate are $109. Please make your own reservations
prior to April 2, 2017.
REGISTER EARLY! Limited spots are available which fill quickly!
WORKSHOP REGISTRATION FORM
Registration Online:
Go to: http://bit.ly/2cacJ0s
Click on “Hot Weather Management Workshop.”
If not registering online, complete the information below and Mail or FAX this form to:
Jeniece Vinson
Hot Weather Management Workshop
Department of Poultry Science
211 Poultry Science Building, The University of Georgia
Athens, GA 30602-4435
FAX: 706/542-9156
[email protected]
Name(s):_______________________________________________________________
Company:______________________________________________________________
Address:_______________________________________________________________
City/State/Zip:__________________________________________________________
Phone:________________________________________________________________
Email:_________________________________________________________________
Name to appear on nametag/certificate:_____________________________________
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Transportation:______________________
Payment:
Check enclosed made payable to: The University of Georgia
If interested in sponsoring the workshop, please contact Jeniece Vinson at [email protected]
Online registration will receive immediate confirmation. Cancellation of
registration less than two weeks prior to event will result in no refund.