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NC Broiler Supervisors' Short Course

 

April 17, 2008
McSwain Extension Center
Sanford, North Carolina

 
NC Broiler Supervisors' Short Course
 

Developing Leadership for the Global Marketplace

 

 

Objective

To provide updated technical information for live production and grow out managers, broiler flock supervisors and other personnel related to broiler chicken production.


 

Staff and Sponsors

CONFERENCE PROGRAM COMMITTEE

Edgar Oviedo, Chair, Extension Poultry Science, NCSU, Raleigh, NC
Richard Williams, Townsend, Siler City, NC
Scotty Williams, Wayne Farms, Elkin, NC
Jim Shepard, Mountaire, Candor, NC
Dan Campeau, NC Extension Service

 

GOLD SPONSORS
AG Supply/Chore Time
Cumberland
Elanco Animal Health
Hog Slat
Jones-Hamilton
Lohmann Animal Health International
Merial Select
NOVUS International

SILVER SPONSORS
Alltech
Ceva-Biomune
Cobb-Vantress
IVESCO
Schering Plough Animal Health

BRONZE SPONSORS
Alpharma
American Veterinary Pharmaceuticals
Fort Dodge Animal Health
Phibro Animal Health
Zinpro Performance Minerals


Program 2008

 

7:45 a.m. - 8:15 a.m.

REGISTRATION

 

8:20 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.

Opening Remarks - Dr. Samuel Pardue, Department Head; Dr. Michael J. Wineland, Dept. Ext. Leader

 

SESSION CHAIR: EERIN OLIPHANT, ALLTECH INC.

   

8:30 a.m. - 9:10 a.m.

Ideas to Improve Energy Efficiency in Broiler Houses - Mike Sanderson, Hog Slat Inc.

 

9:10 a.m. - 9:50 a.m.

Litter Management and Biosecurity - Dr. Kenneth Macklin, Auburn University

   

9:50 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Water Quality and Broiler Performance - Dr. Marco A. Quiroz, NOVUS Intl. Inc.

 

SESSION CHAIR: SHERRY MCCOMAS, NOVUS INTERNATIONAL, INC.

   

10:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.

COFFEE BREAK

 

10:45 a.m. - 11:25 a.m.

Leg Health in Large Broilers - Dr. Edgar O. Oviedo, NC State University

 

11:25 a.m. - 12:05 p.m.

Runting and Stunting Syndrome - Dr. John A. Smith, Fieldale Farms Corp.

 

12:05 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

LUNCH

 

1:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Broiler Service Persons Awards - Edgar Oviedo, NCSU and Bob Ford, NC Poultry Federation

 

SESSION CHAIR: TOM CIMINO, MERIAL-SELECT INC.

 

1:30 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.

Broiler Health and Environmental Regulations Updates - USDA and NCDA

 

1:45 p.m. - 2:25 p.m.

Laryngotracheitis Epidemiology and Control Methods - Dr. John A. Smith, Fieldale Farms Corp.

 

2:25 p.m. - 3:05 p.m.

Coccidiosis Control - Dr. Hector Cervantes, Phibro Corporation

 

3:10 p.m. - 3:20 p.m.

DOOR PRIZES AND CONCLUDING REMARKS


2008 Speakers

To learn more about the speakers at the 2008 North Carolina Broiler Supervisor’s Short Course, please click on the links below.

Mr. Mike Sanderson
Dr. Kenneth Macklin
Dr. Hector Cervantes
Dr. John A. Smith
Dr. Marco A. Quiroz
Dr. Edgar O. Oviedo-Rondón


2008 Proceedings

2008 North Carolina Broiler Supervisors' Short Course

 

Past proceedings for the North Carolina Broiler Supervisor's Short Course can be found here.

 


General Information

All sessions will be held at the McSwain Extension Center in Sanford, North Carolina (2420 Tramway Rd., Sanford, NC 27330).

DRIVING DIRECTIONS

FROM RALEIGH: Take US 1 South to Sanford. At the second stop light turn left onto Tramway Road. Hardees will be on your left. The facility is located approximately 1.25 miles on the left. Drive time is approximately 50 minutes.

FROM SOUTHERN PINES: Take US 1 North to Sanford. You will come to an intersection with a Hardees Restaurant. This is Hwy. 78 or Tramway Road. Turn right. The facility is located approximately 1.25 miles on the left. Drive time is approximately 40 minutes.

FROM LILLINGTON: Take US 421 North to Sanford. Turn left at K-Mart onto Hwy. 78, Main Street. This road will become Tramway Road. The facility is located approximately 3.5 miles on the right. Drive time is approximately 30 minutes.

FROM FAYETTEVILLE: Take Hwy. 87 North into Sanford. Turn left at K-Mart onto Hwy. 78, Main Street. This road will become Tramway Road. The facility is located approximately 3.5 miles on the right. Drive time is approximately 30 minutes.

FROM GREENSBORO: Take Hwy. 421 South to US 1 South bypass. At the second stop light turn left onto Tramway Road. Hardees will be on your left. The facility is located approximately 1.25 miles on the left. Drive time is approximately 1 hour.

FROM CHAPEL HILL: Take Hwy. 15/501 South to US 1 bypass. At the second stop light turn left onto Tramway Road. Hardees will be on your left. The facility is located approximately 1.25 miles on the left. Drive time is approximately 1 hour.


Registration

Advanced registration is requested to assist the University in making plans for the group. The registration fee is $50.00 per person, which includes a copy of the proceedings, lunch, snacks and door prizes. Make check or money order in US dollars payable to North Carolina State University.


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 $25 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.

Poultry House and Chicken

 

 

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

 

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