Aviagen Breeder & Broiler Module


Broiler Module: April 15th from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (CST)

Breeder Module: April 16th from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (CST)

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Aviagen Breeder & Broiler Modules

The Aviagen Breeder & Broiler Modules provide practical management guidelines to help poultry professionals optimize flock performance, health, and efficiency. Developed in collaboration with the Auburn National Poultry Technology Center (NPTC), these modules cover key areas such as nutrition, biosecurity, housing, and environmental management. Backed by science and real-world application, they offer clear, actionable recommendations to support efficient and sustainable breeder and broiler production.

Event Location: Auburn NPTC (1084 Auburn Lakes Rd, Auburn, AL 36830)

Hotel Location: Courtyard Marriott (2420 West Pace Boulevard Auburn, Alabama, USA, 36830)

Expenses: Aviagen covers all costs except for hotel & travel

Dinner & Lunches to be communicated once signed-up

Speakers

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Randall Vickery

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Ken Semon

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David Swysgood

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Jesse Campbell

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Kelly Garris

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Mark Morrow

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Jeremiah Davis

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David Hansford

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Daren Rakestraw

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Ryan Wilson

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Heath Hill

Agenda

Program

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Introduction

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Randall Vickery

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David Swysgood

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Jesse Campbell

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Ventilation Principles 1 – Good Decisions

Stir Fans, Vent Management, and House Tightness.

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Kelly Garris

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Ventilation Principles 2

Key points for Minimum, Transitional, and Tunnel

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Mark Morrow

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Break

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Migration Fences

Why, What type, When

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Jeremiah Davis

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Water - Quantity & Quality

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David Hansford

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Ready for Summer?

Exhaust fans and Cool Cell Management

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Daren Rakestraw

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Lunch

Amsterdam café
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NPTC Hands-on Training Sessions

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01:45 pm

Ventilation – Minimum, Transitional, Tunnel & Vent Management

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02:15 pm

Migration Fences

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Break

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Water Troubleshooting

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Evaporative Cooling System Management

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04:30 pm

Tools of the Trade

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Q & A/Summary – Meeting Ends

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Welcome

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Randall Vickery

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Ken Semon

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Jesse Campbell

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Poultry House Automation

Controllers, BinTrac weighing system, house cameras, and best management practices for accurate data collection & analysis, Crackless Egg technology?

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Randall Vickery

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Ventilation Principles

Good Decisions: Stir Fans, Vent Management, and House Tightness

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Kelly Garris

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Break

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Summertime Ventilation

Focus on summertime ventilation- transition → tunnel; evaporative cooling

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Daren Rakestraw

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Managing Water Quality & Quantity in Breeder Houses

Tie this into a demo on water systems 

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Ryan Wilson

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Tools of the Trade

Diagnostic tools used to monitor environmental conditions; KPIs, how & where to measure, react & respond 

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Heath Hill

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12:45 pm

Lunch

Chick Fil A catering
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12:45 pm

NPTC Hands-on Training Sessions

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01:45 pm

Ventilation – Minimum, Transitional, Tunnel & Vent Management

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02:30 pm

Water Troubleshooting

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02:45 pm

Break

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03:30 pm

Evaporative Cooling System Management

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04:15 pm

Tools of the Trade

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04:30 pm

Q & A / Summary & Meeting Ends

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