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

 

10.00 a.m.

Welcome and Introduction

 

10.05 a.m.

Egg formation, morphology in different avian species

 

11.00 a.m.

Morning Coffee

 

11.30 a.m.

Egg handling and storage prior to incubation

 

12.15 a.m.

An introduction to avian embryonic development

 

13.00 p.m.

Lunch

 

2.00 p.m.

Fundamental aspects of incubation: Temperature and humidity

 

2.45 p.m.

Fundamental aspects of incubation: Gas exchange and egg turning

 

3.30 p.m.

Afternoon Tea

 

4.00 p.m.

Assessment of problems with artificial incubation

 

4.15 p.m.

General discussion and questions

 

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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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:

Dr Charles Deeming

Hatchery Consulting & Research

Web: www.deemingdc.freeserve.co.uk

Tel: (01491) 835542

Fax: (01491) 835542

Email charlie@deemingdc.freeserve.co.uk

 

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