Eastern NC Broiler Production Short Course
September 11, 2019
Duplin County Agricultural Extension Office
Objective
Developing Leadership for the Global Marketplace
This course provides updated technical information for live production and grow out managers, broiler flock supervisors and other personnel involved in broiler chicken production.
Brochure and Program
Download the workshop brochure (PDF) to see the program and more information.
2019 Program
| 7:45 – 8:15 a.m. | Registration |
| 8:15 – 8:20 a.m. |
Opening Remarks — Dr. Edgar O. Oviedo, Prestage Department of Poultry Science, NC State University |
| 8:20 – 9:00 a.m. | Chick Brooding Basics — Dr. Brian Fairchild, University of Georgia |
| 9:00 – 9:40 a.m. | Darkling Beetle Control: Update — Dr. Wes Watson, NC State University |
| 9:40 – 10:10 a.m. | Coffee break |
| 10:00 – 10:40 a.m. | House Tightening for Winter Ventilation — Michael Czarick, University of Georgia |
| 10:40 – 11:20 a.m. | Rodent Control — Michael Waldvogel, NC State University |
| 11:20 – 12:00 p.m. | Litter Moisture Control — Connie Mou, University of Georgia |
| Lunch | |
| 12:45 p.m. | Broiler Service Persons Awards — Dr. Edgar O. Oviedo, Prestage Department of Poultry Science & NC Poultry Federation |
| 12:50 – 1:30 p.m. | Broiler Housing Conversation Q&A — Michael Czarick, Brian Fairchild, Connie Mou, University of Georgia |
| 1:30 – 2:00 p.m. | Transforming Litter Into Energy at the Farm — TBD, FWE GmbH |
| 2:00 – 2:30 p.m. | The Power of Solar in the Poultry Industry — Jeff Austin, LuminaSun Solar |
| 2:30 p.m. | Concluding Remarks |
Location
All sessions meet at the Duplin County Agricultural Extension Office.
Fees and Registration
Registration includes a copy of the proceedings, lunch, snacks and door prizes.
| Per person | $50 |
Advanced registration is requested to assist planning for the group.
Cancellation Notice
If your plans change, you can cancel your registration. Please note the cancellation fees.
| NC State cancels program | No fee — full reimbursement |
| Participant cancels 4 or more business days in advance* | $25 fee |
| Participant cancels within 3 business days of workshop* | Full fee — no reimbursement |
| Participant does not attend workshop | Full fee — no reimbursement |
*If a participant needs to cancel, a written notice (fax is acceptable) is required.
Substitutions for participants who cannot attend will be accepted in most cases.
For additional information contact
Dr. Edgar O. Oviedo-Rondón
NC State University
Cooperative Extension Service
Prestage Department of Poultry Science
229 Scott Hall
Raleigh, NC 27695-7608
E-mail: ncsupoultrycourses@ncsu.edu
Phone: +1 919.515.5391
Fax: +1 919.515.7070
Additional Extension Events
International Course On Poultry Production