Poultry Information Exchange 2010

Program

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PLENARY SESSIONS
The PIX2010 opening session considers emissions trading policy, and looks at the longer term effects of climate change, some regional implications from climate science.

The closing plenary looks at the future plans of the new Australian Poultry Cooperative Research Centre, preparedness for AI and the direction of welfare codes in a panel discussion by industry and government representatives.

MEAT CHICKEN

These sessions address topics of relevance on-farm and to the whole industry.

The Environment
What is the water, energy and carbon footprint of the Australian meat chicken industry? How can environmental impacts and resource usage be reduced?

Litter Utilisation
Utilising litter in broad acre farming, is it feasible? Reusing litter- preliminary results on managing food borne and viral pathogens in litter.

Darkling Beetles
Do you have problems with black beetles? What strategies are used to manage darkling beetles in the USA?
Housing & Lighting Information on energy efficient lighting – the options and how they’ll work on the farm will be presented. Shed environmental control systems used around the world will be explained.

Free Range Production
Bird health and welfare, food safety, biosecurity & medication and feed additive alternatives are important issues. How do we address them?

EGGS

The egg sessions looks at current issues.

The Environment
What is the water, energy and carbon footprint of the Australian egg industry? Where can improvements be made to reduce environmental impacts and resource usage? How the industry can derive a benefit from spent hens, manure and egg waste.

Food Safety & Labelling
What is the latest on a national approach to food safety? Can we improve truth in labelling?

Feeds & Nutrition
Is the use of modelling in diet formulation relevant today? Should hens be fed mash or pellets? The place for enzymes, prebiotics and probiotics in layer diets.

Disease & Vaccination
Topics include the latest on spotty liver disease and effects of IBV on egg quality implications on vaccination and management and the risk versus the cost of vaccination.

Aviary Systems
Speakers will discuss the suitability of aviary systems for Australian conditions, while a farmer will tell you about his experience with this system.

BARN & FREE-RANGE
The barn and free range session address the issues of bird health and welfare, range management, shade, cannibalism management, alternatives to beak trimming and maximising egg production. The topic includes the importance of pullet and layer uniformity, tips on managing floor eggs and training pullets to use nests.

Sunday 23 May 2010

1.00pm - 5.30pm
Registration and Trade Display

6.30pm - 10.30pm
Welcome Dinner

Monday 24 May 2010

8.45am - 5.30pm
PIX Day 1

6.30pm - 11.30pm
PIX Dinner - back to the 60's.

Tuesday 25 May 2010

7.00am - 8.30am
PIX Industry Breakfast

9.00am - 4.30pm
PIX Day 2

Wednesday 26 May 2010

8.30am - 5.00pm
Workshops

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