Incubation biology and management

Course
Incubation biology
and management
November 2011
Location: Wageningen | Date: 6-8 april 2014
Course instructor: Prof. E. Decuypere (KU Leuven, Belgium)
The incubation conditions resulting in the highest hatching
more frequently as an input in order to adapt and refine
percentage of fertile eggs were largely determined and
the controlling physical conditions;
studied on an empirical basis more than half a century
• Change of chickens: the tremendous progress in
ago; these conditions have remained unchanged and
selection methods and the specialization in selection
unchallenged with few exceptions until now. But recently,
objectives have altered the optimal range of conditions
new questions, doubts and facts are questioning the
of incubation;
common practice of incubation.
• New developments and techniques in the field of sensors
Target audience
• Variable factors that influence the embryo development:
for biological parameters useful in incubation;
The course is aimed at enriching knowledge of professio-
–d
uration of holding eggs before incubation starts
nals (academic level) and is intended for hatchery mana-
–e
mbryogenesis: this starts at the moment of
gers, poultry biologists, incubator manufacturers, engineers, poultry breeding companies, technical managers of
fertilization
–a
ge and nutrition of broiler breeders
poultry integration companies, veterinarians, researchers
We will look into prospects for improved performance and
and teachers in poultry science. Also participants from the
its mutual interaction.
(supplying) industry or government are welcome in this
course.
Presentations and documentation will be in English.
Result
In the course Incubation biology and management new
insights from research and developments in society are
translated to the business. The programme offers the
opportunity to broaden / deepen your knowledge and
understanding, linked to practical applications.
Content and method
The course includes a variety of presentations spread
over two consecutive days. The topics are introduced by
different experts. There will be an ample opportunity
for discussion.
In this course we will pay attention to the following
subjects:
• The effects of the increase in size of incubators;
• The biological processes during embryogenesis. Some
biological parameters during development may be used
Incubation biology and management
Programme
Day 1
Day 3
Registration and opening dinner
• Pre-incubation and storage factors for incubation eggs
Day 2
• Water and heat balance during incubation
Dr. H. van den Brand
• Welcome by Wageningen Academy
Dr. S. Tullett
• Effect of breeders (feeding) on the quality of incubating
• Overall introduction
Prof. dr. E. Decuypere
• The early biology of the developing embryo
eggs and subsequent chick performance
Dr. J. de Oliveira
• In ovo feeding
Dr. M.L. Boerjan
• Introduction of new technologies under practical
incubation conditions with emphasis on IN OVO
Dr. J. de Oliveira
• The breeding and hatchery an integrated operation
Prof. dr. H.M. Hafez
vaccination
Drs. J.C. van den Wijngaard
• Physiological control mechanisms during late
embryogenesis and during pipping and hatching
Prof. dr. E. Decuypere
• Chick quality as a result of the incubation process
and interfering variables
• New developments and techniques in the field of sensors
K. Mertens, PhD
• Conclusions
Prof. dr. E. Decuypere
• Closing session: evaluation and certificates
• Drinks / snack
Prof. K. Tona
• Incubation principles – what does the embryo
expect from us?
Dr. ing. R. Meijerhof
• Networking / drinks
• Dinner
Information & registration
Course fee
Cancellation
The course fee of €1695,- covers full board and
Registration can only be cancelled by letter.
lodging, tuition, course materials, coffee / tea,
The standard cancellation regulation of Wageningen UR
lunches and dinners.
Wageningen Academy applies to this course. See our
website www.wageningenacademy.nl/en
Registration
Registration closes at 17 March 2014. Shortly
General Terms and Conditions
after this date, you will receive additional
The General Terms and Conditions of Wageningen
information about the course. Registration is
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possible via www.wageningenacademy.nl/en
Prijs
€ 1695,-
Datum
6-8 april 2014
Inschrijven voor
17 March 2014
More information and registration
Contact person
Wageningen Academy
Malou Gosselink, MSc
Postbus 226, 6700 AE Wageningen
T +31 (0)317 48 23 09
T +31 (0)317 48 40 93
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