WEBINAR: Managing broilers in hot weather

High temperatures and humidity that accompany summer in the broiler belt can negatively impact feed consumption and rate of gain in broiler flocks. Birds will back away from feed in response to high temperatures, but there are things producers can do to minimize the negative impact summer weather can have on bird performance.

Dr. Brian Fairchild will discuss the importance of light control in tunnel-ventilated houses during hot weather. Mike Czarick will demonstrate other management practices that the effect they can have on nighttime bird body temperatures during hot weather. 

This webinar will broadcast at 10:00 AM Central.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:

• The negative impact of high bird temperatures on feed consumption and growth
• The impact of nighttime house temperature on bird body temperatures in hot weather
• How your lighting program can impact nighttime bird temperatures
• Management practices that can affect nighttime bird temperatures  

 

This webinar is the second webinar in the 2016 Poultry Grower Webinar Series and is presented by WATT Global Media. 

 

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Speaker Info:

Dr. Brian Fairchild, Poultry Science Professor and Extension Specialist at University of Georgia

Dr. Brian Fairchild is a poultry science professor and extension specialist at the University of Georgia who specializes in broiler management. Brian has conducted practical research in poultry house ventilation, energy conservation and lighting. He has also investigated the impact of air and water quality on bird performance. Brian was educated at North Carolina State University where he received bachelor’s degrees in animal and poultry science as well as a masters and Ph.D. in physiology.

 

 

Mike Czarick, Agricultural Engineer at University of Georgia 

Mike Czarick is an agricultural engineer with 30 years of experience as an extension specialist at the University of Georgia. He specializes in poultry house environmental control and energy conservation. He is a highly sought out speaker on poultry house ventilation because of his ability to help poultry growers make practical improvements that save energy and improve bird performance. Mike received his training at the University of Georgia and holds both masters and bachelor degrees in agricultural engineering.