Poultry Science Extension

This virtual training series will be offered on November 4 – 7, 2024, 11am-12pm. It is comprised of 4 modules; one module will be covered on each day. Additional trainings will be offered throughout the year.

NOW HOSTING FALL 2024 DATES – View flyer here

Register for Egg Grader Training HERE


Please refer to the USDA Grading Manual for assistance.
 
This workshop teaches producers to grade eggs for sale according to USDA standards for shell eggs. Additional information discussed in the workshop includes egg composition and structure, factors affecting quality, and egg washing, handling, and storage to preserve quality and safety.
Purchase the manual on AgriLife Learn

Other useful information:
Egg Grades
Egg Grades and Standards

For more information, please contact:
Dr. Gregory S. Archer
[email protected]

No current dates planned for workshop stay tuned…

This workshop provides an excellent opportunity to learn about incubating chicken eggs and how that can be used as a science educational opportunity in the classroom. Educational activities include in-depth discussion on: egg formation, embryology, incubation, classroom experiments, and there will be a question and answer session. The workshop will also include “hands on” practice in candling, embryo breakouts, incubator operation and equipment.   

For more information, please contact:
Stephanie Klein
[email protected]

Date: May 18th, 2024
Location: Louis Pearce Pavilion, 555 George Bush Dr W, College Station, TX
Time: Check In 8-8:30 AM, Presentations 9 AM – 2 PM
Lunch provided

This workshop provides an excellent opportunity to “hear the experts” and work alongside Texas’ major poultry judges. It is normally held annually in May in College Station, TX. 

Educational activities include in-depth discussion on:brooding, management, sanitation and feeding programs and selection and processing methods for broilers, turkeys and roasters. Also “hands-on” practice in culling and selecting, handling your birds during the show and “putting together” show pens. 

Registration for Participants: tx.ag/MPW2024

• The base registration cost is $60 per individual.
• Families are welcome to attend this event and each additional family member adds $10 to the family’s registration cost to cover the meal(s).
• Extension Agents and Ag Science Teachers can register at a discounted rate of $35 per individual.  

Registration for Sponsors: tx.ag/MPW2024 

A virtual Market Poultry Workshop is available year-round on AgriLife Learn.

For more information, please contact:
Stephanie Klein
[email protected]

Virtual educational activity which includes an in-depth discussion on:
brooding, management, sanitation and feeding programs and selection and processing methods for broilers, turkeys and roasters. Also “hands-on” practice in early culling and selecting, handling your birds during the show and “putting together” show pens.
 
A virtual Market Poultry Workshop is available year-round on AgriLife Learn.  Register via link.

For more information, please contact:
Dr. Gregory S. Archer
[email protected]

This workshop provides growers with information regarding the prevention of nuisance odor problems from poultry farms. This training fulfills the educational requirements under state law for poultry producers constructing new farms or expanding current farm capacity.
 
Visit AgriLife Learn to access the Nuisance Odor Prevention Training for Poultry Producers online training session.

The Department of Poultry Science is excited to offer Poultry Judging Tutorial Videos. This series will take you through each class involved in the Poultry Judging Contest and explain how to evaluate for accuracy. The videos are free of charge for Ag Teachers and Coaches to utilize as a learning tool for Poultry teams.

We hope these videos are helpful, if you have any questions please contact Allyson Spears at [email protected].

A playlist of these videos can be found on the Department of Poultry Science Youtube channel.

Our goal is to provide a workshop for students, coaches, and leaders to learn more about poultry judging no matter their experience level. We are welcoming anyone from beginner to experienced with an interest in Poultry Judging to join us for this inclusive workshop!  The clinic will provide onsite training for all 10 classes from TAMU Poultry Judging Officials.

– $15 registration fee per person
– Everyone in attendance will need to register including coaches and leaders

When: Mid October, 2024 exact date is TBD
Where: 1202 Harvey Mitchell Pkwy. S. College Station, TX 77840
Time: 8 AM
Registration: All participants can register through Judging Card.

Classes Include:

• Market Broilers
• Laying Hens
• Carcass Grading
• Interior Eggs
• Exterior Eggs
• Boneless Products
• Bone-In Products
• Parts Identification
• Test

For more information, contact:
Ally Spears at [email protected] or 979.847.7341
or
Brett Meisinger at [email protected] or 979.847.7338

The Department of Poultry Science will offer three different camps this year to meet the needs of different experience levels and groups. Each camp will involve hands-on learning experiences to better equip participants with the knowledge and tools to be competitive in 4-H and FFA judging contests. 

Each camp will take participants through the various classes of a poultry judging contest and finish with a real contest to test their learned knowledge!

Please be sure to select the appropriate session based on age. 

If for some reason you need to cancel your participation, please note that a week before your selected camp starting, you will only be eligible for a 50% refund, and cancellations made on or after the start date will not receive a refund.

Full Camp Schedules will be posted in April

> Poultry Judging Camp Ages 9-13 : Session 1
Camp Date: 
June 11th-12th 
Check in will begin at 9:00 am on June 11th
Camp Location: 
Texas A&M University – College Station
Camp Cost:
$150 Camp fee includes lunch, evening activity/dinner, camp manual, and t-shirt
Lodging: 
Lodging will not be provided for this camp
Register here for Session 1

> Poultry Judging Camp Ages 14-18: Session 2
Camp Date: 
June 12th-14th 
Check in will begin at 12:30 pm on June 12th
Camp Location: 
Texas A&M University – College Station
Camp Cost:
$300 includes lodging, meals, camp manual, evening activities, transportation, and t-shirt
Lodging: 
Lodging will be included with 2-4 individuals to a dorm
Register here for Session 2

> Ag Teacher and Coaches Poultry Judging Camp: Session 3
Camp Date: 
June 17^th– 18^th
Camp Location: 
Texas A&M University – College Station
Camp Cost:
$150 Camp fee includes meals, evening activity/dinner, camp manual, and t-shirt
Lodging: 
Lodging will not be provided for this camp
Register here for Session 3
 
If you have any questions, please reach out to Ally Spears at [email protected]

Date: May 16^th, 2024
Location: College Station, Tx
The Texas Commercial Egg Clinic is an educational seminar designed for those engaged in the commercial production, marketing, or distribution of eggs, or for those individuals or companies who provide products and services to the commercial egg industry.
This event is intended for:
– Poultry industry representatives from the layer industry
– Pullet, Layer, Hatchery, and Feedmill
– Allied industries
– Extension employees wishing to gain more knowledge of commercial poultry management.

Registration: https://agriliferegister.tamu.edu/posc-ev-002
 
Sponsors are welcome!  
Available Sponsorship packages:
– Platinum – Vendor table, up to 3 representatives, and special recognition. $1000.00
– Gold – Vendor table, up to 3 representatives $800.00
– Silver – Vendor table, up to 2 representatives $600.00
– Bronze – Vendor table, 1 representative $400.00

For more information, please contact:
Dr. Gregory S. Archer
[email protected]

Date:  Mid September 2024
Location:  TBD
The Texas Broiler Symposium is an educational seminar designed for those engaged in the commercial production and management of broilers and breeders; or for those individuals or companies who provide products and services to the commercial poultry meat production industry. The latest in poultry science and production is discussed by topic experts at this event.
 
This event is intended for:
– Poultry industry representatives from the broiler
– Broiler breeder
– Hatchery sectors
– Allied industries
– Extension employees wishing to gain more knowledge of commercial poultry management.
 
Registration: Check Back Soon

Sponsors are welcome!  
Available Sponsorship packages:
– Platinum – Vendor table, up to 3 representatives, and special recognition. $1000.00
– Gold – Vendor table, up to 3 representatives $800.00
– Silver – Vendor table, up to 2 representatives $600.00
– Bronze – Vendor table, 1 representative $400.00

This free virtual series is composed of two separate educational training workshops- Chicken Basics and Egg Grader Training. Each workshop is comprised of 4 modules, with one module being covered each day. This series is offered multiple times a year, free and open to the public.

NOW HOSTING FALL 2024 DATES! – View the flyer

Chicken Basics Workshop
This weeklong workshop teaches individuals about management, breeds, nutrition, and health of laying hens.  It also will focus on chickens in relation to the environment and gardening. 
Dates: October 21-25, 2024
Time: 11am-12pm
Register for the Chicken Basics Workshop

September 2023 Chicken Basics Workshop Recordings are available on YouTube

Egg Grader Training Certification
Dates: November 4-7, 2024
Time: 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Register for Egg Grader Training

Additional seminars will be offered in 2025.
Contact [email protected] with questions

This series of four models is for Texas County and 4H extension agents.  It will go over market poultry, egg to chick, backyard poultry, and the commercial poultry industry of Texas.  It is meant as a training program that can result in certificates for different levels of completion by agents.  This program and related materials will allow agents to increase their poultry knowledge to better serve their local stakeholders.

Contact [email protected] with questions
See flyer for schedule and registration.