THE APPLICATION OF ARTIFICIAL INCUBATION TO AVICULTURE AND CONSERVATION
A TRAINING COURSE IN INCUBATION AND EMBRYOLOGY
Thursday, 30th March 2000,
Shillingford Bridge Hotel, Wallingford Oxfordshire
A course aimed at continuing training of staff
run by Dr Charles Deeming
This course is aimed at keeping staff with direct responsibility for reproduction and artificial of a variety of bird species. The workshop will increase basic knowledge of embryology, egg biology and the principles of incubation within a normal working avicultural environment. The course will consist of a series of illustrated talks on a variety of themes which will extend the knowledge of the participants with regard to the biology of incubation. A comprehensive set of written notes will complement the presentations.
PROGRAMME
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10.00 a.m. |
Welcome and Introduction |
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10.05 a.m. |
Egg formation, morphology in different avian species |
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11.00 a.m. |
Morning Coffee |
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11.30 a.m. |
Egg handling and storage prior to incubation |
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12.15 a.m. |
An introduction to avian embryonic development |
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13.00 p.m. |
Lunch |
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2.00 p.m. |
Fundamental aspects of incubation: Temperature and humidity |
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2.45 p.m. |
Fundamental aspects of incubation: Gas exchange and egg turning |
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3.30 p.m. |
Afternoon Tea |
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4.00 p.m. |
Assessment of problems with artificial incubation |
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4.15 p.m. |
General discussion and questions |
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4.30 p.m. |
Departure |
Location
Shillingford Bridge Hotel is located next to the River Thames on the A329 just north of Wallingford, Oxfordshire.
REGISTRATION
The cost of registration is £100.00, which includes morning coffee, a two-course hot and cold buffet lunch in the hotel restaurant and afternoon tea. Please complete the registration form below and send it with the payment to Charles Deeming at the address below by Thursday, 23rd March 2000.
BOOKING FORM
Please reserve me …. places at "The Application Of Artificial Incubation To Aviculture And Conservation" On March 30th 2000.
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I enclose a cheque for …….. made payable to Dr D. C. Deeming.
Full directions to the Shillingford Bridge Hotel will be sent out with the letter acknowledging receipt of payment.
Further Information
If you require any further details please do not hesitate to contact:
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Dr Charles Deeming Hatchery Consulting & Research |
Tel: (01491) 835542 Fax: (01491) 835542 |
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