2016 The University of Georgia
International Poultry Short Course
Poultry Nutrition and Bird Health
Principles and Implementation
January 30 -- February 2, 2016
UGA Poultry Research Center, Athens, GA 30602
The purpose of this short course is to provide poultry professionals with an intensive educational experience
containing relevant, up to date information critical to efficient modern broiler production. Topics in the 2016 course
will focus on the nutrition and health management of the modern broiler. The University of Georgia Poultry Science
faculty are internationally recognized, have decades of "real world" experience and are considered to be among the best in
the world in their respective areas of expertise. The UGA International Poultry Short Course is designed to be interactive and
hands-on. The 3 ½ -day training is loaded with practical information meant to be directly applied to making a difference to
the bottom line of your poultry business.
REGISTER NOW!!!
Your course registration fee of $925 covers course notebook and other materials; Continental breakfasts,
lunches, refreshments and dinners. Direct questions regarding the UGA International Poultry Short Course
to: Jeniece Vinson - jgvinson@uga.edu (706) 542-1371
To register go to https://estore.uga.edu/C27063_ustores/web/store_main.jsp?STOREID=68
2016 The University of Georgia
International Poultry Short Course
Outline
Nutrition:
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Energy Concepts
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Protein/Amino Acids
Lipids Carbohydrates
Vitamins/Minerals
Non-Nutritive Feed Additives Anti- Nutritive Compounds
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Feed Milling & Diets:
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Feed Mill Flow
Mixer Types and Variability
Milling and Pelleting
Proximate Analysis & Ingredient Quality
Feed Labels
Nutrient Classes of Poultry
Managing Feed in Broiler Housing
Managing Feed in Breeder/Pullet Housing
Feeding Systems in Layer Housing
Water Quality
Poultry Health and Management:
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Introduction to "Hatchery Diseases"
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Hatchery Sanitation: How Cleanliness Can Prevent Disease
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Proper Hatcher Vaccination Techniques
Hatchery Sanitation and Vaccination Stations
• Immune System of Poultry
• Respiratory Diseases
• Environmental Factors that Effect Respiratory Disease
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• Enteric Disease
• Environmental Factors that Effect Enteric Disease
• Necropsy Instruction
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Necropsy
Biosecurity Instructions
Biosecurity Walk-Through: Do's and Don'ts
Speakers include...
Mike Czarick - UGA Poultry Science
Dr. Brian Fairchild - UGA Poultry Science
Dr. Brian Jordan - UGA Poultry Science & PDRC
Dr. Casey Ritz - UGA Poultry Science
Dr. Jeanna Wilson - UGA Poultry Science
Dr. Claudia Dunkley - UGA Poultry Science
Dr. Justin Fowler - UGA Poultry Science
Dr. Woo Kim - UGA Poultry Science
Dr. Steven Roney - PDRC
Dr. Todd Applegate - UGA Poultry Science
Accommodations
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Ground Transportation
Hotel Reservations
A block of rooms has been reserved for our short course at the Holiday Inn. The Holiday Inn is located
at 197 E. Broad Street, Athens, GA. To make reservations, guests may call 1-800-465-4329/706-5494433 or register online at:
http://www.ihg.com/holidayinn/hotels/us/en/athens/ahnga/hoteldetail,
You must enter this block code using block code ‘‘IPC’’ in order to receive the discount. The
discounted price for standard double is $96 a night, Hi Deluxe double and King is $106 a night. Please
make your own reservations prior to January 8, 2016. Directions to the Holiday Inn can be found at:
http://www.ihg.com/holidayinn/hotels/us/en/athens/ahnga/hoteldetail.
Ground Transportation
Transportation will provide to/from the Holiday Inn (Athens, GA) to the Poultry Research
Center and dinners ONLY.
Shuttle Service to/from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport
Scheduled ground shuttle service and rental car services are available between Atlanta
Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport and Athens.
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Groome Transportation: (800) 896-9928 or (706) 410-2363
http://www.groometransportation.com/athens.htm
Eighteen daily round trips between the Atlanta airport and Athens.
Please note: if you are attending IPPE in Atlanta prior to the International Poultry Short Course,
Groome Transportation only picks up at the Atlanta airport so you will need to plan to catch the
shuttle from there.
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Auto Rental Companies
Enterprise: 706-546-8067
Hertz: 706-543-5984
Budget: 706-353-0600
Avis: 706-543-3904