The University of Georgia will host the 2023 Hot Weather Poultry Management Workshop from April 4th to 6th. This event includes over 20 presentations, demonstrations, and exercises to teach all aspects of poultry house environmental control during hot weather."This intensive training program has been specifically designed for those who want to learn more about poultry house environmental management during hot weather. 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."The topics to be covered are described below:
How do birds cool themselves during hot weatherPoultry house heat removal
Methods of improving bird heat loss during hot weather
Tunnel ventilation system design
Factors affecting air speed in tunnel houses
Nutritional issues during hot weather
Factors affecting air speed uniformity in tunnel houses
Bird health issues during hot weather
Tunnel ventilation and static pressure
Tunnel fan selection
How bird density affects bird heat loss
Variable speed tunnel fans
Tunnel fan maintenance
Static pressure/Fan selection – spreadsheet
Evaporative cooling principles
Poultry house electrical issues
Commonly asked questions about evaporative cooling
Evaporative cooling system maintenance
Basic tunnel house operation
Evaluating tunnel ventilation system performance
The importance of nighttime bird management during hot weather
Additionally, the course
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