The Poultry Decision Makers Workshop Series
Objectives
To provide participants with:
- Tools for forecasting and optimization for decision-making in commercial poultry production.
- Demonstration of software and experiences.
Decision Making Tools for Poultry Nutrition
November 10, 2011
Program
8:00 Registration
8:45 Introductions and Opening Remarks
Dr. Edgar O. Oviedo-Rondón, North Carolina State University
8:55 What should be the economically optimal nutrient concentration in diets for broilers?
Sergio Guerra, Aviagen Inc., Huntsville, AL
9:45 Production functions and technical efficiency measurements in poultry operations
Dr. Luis Romero, Danisco Animal Nutrition, UK
10:30 Coffee Break
10:50 Ensuring your NIR instrument is accurate
Ole Rasmussen, FOSS North America
11:40 Methods to summarize growth data
Dr. Edgar O. Oviedo-Rondón, North Carolina State University
12:10 Break for Lunch
1:00 Application of production functions and efficiency measurements to support decision making
Dr. Luis Romero, Danisco Animal Nutrition, UK
2:00 Using NIR in routine operation for analysis of finished feed & ingredients – a hands on demonstration of ISIscan
Ole Rasmussen, FOSS North America
3:00 Closing Remarks and Adjourn
Registration
The registration fee is $80 per person if they work at a NC operation, and $200 if they work at an out-of-state operation. It includes training, educational materials, CD with proceedings, lunch and snacks. Make check or money order in US dollars payable to Agriculture Educational Services Inc . You may pre-register and pay online by clicking here. If you need to register several people from the same company you can use our multiple registration form.
Cancellation Policy
If NCSU cancels a program, a full reimbursement of fees will be made. However, in the event the participant needs to cancel, a written notice (fax is acceptable) is required. A $30 fee will be charged for cancellation four or more business days before the starting date of the program.
No reimbursement will be made if cancellation occurs within three business days of the program, or if the participant fails to attend. Substitutions will be accepted in most cases.
Past Conferences
For a listing of past Poultry Decision Makers workshops or to order DVDs of past programs click here.
For additional information contact:
Dr. Edgar O. Oviedo-Rondón
North Carolina State University
Cooperative Extension Service
Department of Poultry Science
229 Scott Hall
Raleigh, NC 27695-7608
Phone: +1 (919) 515-5391
Fax: +1 (919) 515-7070
E-mail: edgar_oviedo@ncsu.edu
For a printable version of this brochure click here.
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Additional Extension Events:
International Course on Poultry Production
Feed Manufacturing Short Course
NC Broiler Supervisors' Short Course
